My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #908

Who wouldn't like to put a new hat on the classic desert island cartoon? It's The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #908 from the issue of August 12, 2024. My caption is shown below. The drawing is by Frank Cotham.

"Real magicians conjure boats."

These captions got voted off the island:

"I'd be impressed if it weren't just a trick of the wind."
"Now this time when you reappear, you'll be a woman."
"Your act has really improved since the cruise ship."

 

August 19, 2024 Update:  The Finalists

September 1, 2024 Update: I voted for the caption from Victoria.

September 7, 2024 Update:  The Winner

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