Samir and the Sluggish Snake Jamillah and Aladdin

I was delighted when Jamillah was born.

The seventh child is always a lucky child.

Her big brothers adored her and she adored them.

Her grandfather, Jiddo, told her magical stories,

which is how she learned about me.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Who drew that? I'm way handsomer.

Jamillah grew up to be courageous.

One rainy day,

Jiddo sent her up to the attic to get a box from his trunk.

Boy, was she in for a surprise!

If any genies are listening,

could you give me a wish?

Your wish is my command.

SHE SCREAMS Ow!

Listen, don't go dropping the lamp again, OK?

But... greetings, O wondrous one!

Tell me your wish.

I wish for...

an...

adventure.

Oh!

WHISTLING MUSIC

Oh, Samir.

-Ah, Jamillah, I didn't see you there.

-Please, carry on.

HE CONTINUES PLAYING

SNAKE GENTLY HISSES

What is that infernal racket?

I should arrest you for assaulting my eardrums. Where is your licence?

I have it here somewhere.

Ah, here it is.

Hmm.

Not quite sure you still deserve this.

I don't think I've ever seen you produce a snake from that basket.

That's not Samir's fault.

His snake is...

..sluggish.

Hogwash!

A licensed snake-charmer must be able to charm a snake.

Bring your things to the palace garden this afternoon.

You shall perform before the Sultan,

and either produce a snake or lose your licence.

Understood?

This is terrible, Jamillah.

I depend on my income from snake-charming.

-If I can't make money here, I'll have to leave.

-Leave Baghdad?

You can't!

Let's go find Genie.

HE GASPS

Um, uh...

I... I can't abide snakes.

Cleopatra used to wear one on her head. I couldn't even look at her.

Can you do a charm to make the snake come out?

My supernatural skills versus a sluggish snake?

Of course.

-Dangle it over the basket and Samir's snake will appear.

-OK.

Just slowly swing it back and forth over the basket.

-OK.

-Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock, tick...

So, uh... That's great that it works.

It seems like you've got this, so I'll just be off.

I have a...fabulous banquet to go to.

If you can do this in front of the Sultan,

you'll keep your licence for sure.

Ah, Samir.

-Who's the boy?

-My assistant...

-should the snake escape.

-Hmm.

You should be so lucky.

All right, Samir.

Play away. Dazzle us with your skill.

Oh, no.

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...

What are you doing?

Oh, I was just....

Checking the snake.

Your snake looks half-asleep.

Clearly there's some monkey business afoot.

You've no business calling yourself a snake-charmer.

-Your licence is hereby revoked.

-Oh, no, no, no.

No, please, your Highness, one more try. I can do better.

But I have to agree, a snake-charmer should be able to charm a snake.

VIZIER CLICKS HIS FINGERS

No! No, no. One more try, please. Oh, no!

-No!

-Please! No!

No!

No.

Genie!

I am here and I obey, even though we just started the pasta course.

Sorry to ruin your fun, but it didn't work.

The Vizier saw the charm.

Go!

He's revoked my licence.

I'll have to go live with my sister.

Not to worry, a certified genie-us is on the case.

Who? Where?

Me. Let's put our heads together and figure this out.

GENIE CLEARS HIS THROAT

I understand that you are the Grand Vizier of Baghdad.

Allow me to present my card.

Introducing Majid the Magnificent, from the city of Lagash,

world-renowned sorcerer and talent scout. Delighted to meet you.

Impressive. How can I help you?

I'm looking for a famous charmer.

I've heard that he can conjure anything from his basket -

dancers, elephants, a rainbow.

His name is... Sam...

-Sam...

-You can't mean Samir.

That's it. Samir.

I will be honest with you.

I'm hoping to persuade him to relocate to Lagash.

Our Prince is anxious to secure his services.

VIZIER CHUCKLES

You, sir, have been misinformed.

He can't produce a snake let alone a rainbow.

Nonetheless, I'd like to meet him.

I have come a long way.

Of course. Follow me.

Just follow Genie's lead.

-He'll show you what to do.

-There he is.

This is the man you seek, Samir.

Your fame has spread far and wide.

-Well, thank you.

-And yet the Vizier says that you have no talent,

-but I'm sure that cannot be true.

-It's not.

Perhaps a small demonstration.

The Prince of Lagash is keen to be your sponsor.

-With pleasure.

-Wonderful. This shall be a sight to see.

Yes, I'm sure it will.

Wakey, snaky. Snaky...

Wakey, snaky.

Come on.

Apologies, your Highness.

Samir has come for his basket.

Oh, yes, yes, of course.

Of course.

But first, the great Majid...

Magnificent Majid.

..would like to see Samir at work.

Oh. Be my guest.

SAMIR BEGINS TO PLAY

This may take a while.

Hours, days perhaps.

Who knows?

Altravazar baruka shimazar.

On my honour!

Look at this.

Fala-fel altrazar.

Kumaneesha keerami.

Oh!

SNAKE HISSES

Oh-er!

FIREWORKS EXPLODE

Genie is rocking it!

Magnificent!

Oh, yes. Bravo!

Bravo!

The city of Lagash will celebrate your birth every day of the year.

-Indeed. Wait a minute. What?

-Samir is moving.

The Prince of Lagash requires his services.

No, I forbid it.

Samir...

You were born in Baghdad, and in Baghdad, you shall stay.

With pleasure, Your Highness.

With pleasure.

JAMILLAH GIGGLES

Did you see the Vizier's face? I thought his eyes

-were going to pop out of his head.

-Yeah.

-It was a wonderful show.

You two make a great double act.

You should set up a stall at the market and do it every day.

It's better we leave such fireworks for special occasions.

Maybe the next party or banquet.

Banquet! Oh, I completely forgot!

-I told them I would be right back!

-Well, go. Have fun.

Yeah. Bring back some cake.

Your wish is my command.

Do you ever stop eating?

Nope. That's why I'm so big and strong.

Yeah.

Strong(!) You couldn't wrestle a chicken!

Now that Samir was back to his snake-charming ways,

it was time for Jamillah to go.

It was nice to get home and see her family,

but Jamillah couldn't wait for her next adventure with Aladdin

and me, her brilliant genie.

# So what is your wish?

# Say, O wondrous one

# Just don't rock my lamp

# And your will is done

# No need for applause

# Yes, I'm number one

# 1,000 years in here

# It's been too long

# Your genius genie

# So smart and strong

# Shazam, alkazam

# Oh, it's all gone wrong!

# She's Jamillah

# She's a scamp

# I'm the genie

# From the lamp

# That's Aladdin

# He's our lad

# In old Baghdad

# She's Jamillah

# She's a scamp

# I'm the genie

# From the lamp

# That's Aladdin

# He's our lad

# In old Baghdad

# She's Jamillah

# She's a scamp

# I'm the genie

# From the lamp

# Poor Samir

# Put to the test

# Fired rainbows

# The Sultan was impressed

# La, la, la, la, la, la

# La, la, la, la, la, la

# La, la, la, la, la

# La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la. #