Illusions: (Noun) Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.

Rut roh, this can't be good. For Britney Spears' upcoming "Circus" tour, she'll be serving as magician's assistant as well as performing her songs.

"Right away, she got into the boxes and into the magic contraptions to learn the stuff, and she's so excited about this tour and all the elements that are in it," illusionist-comedian Ed Alonzo said.

Spears will serve as Alonzo's assistant during the bit, but that won't stop her from missing out on the fun. "If I do a trick, she doesn't just hold the props, she's actually getting inside the big boxes or I am slicing her up." (Source)

Isn't there a reason why magicians and magician's assistants usually kind of, you know, trained professionals? This has just got bad idea written all over it. On the bright side, we might finally be closer to answering the age old question: If you cut Britney Spears in half, will the halves grow back like an earthworm? Stay tuned!

Fake wax Comeback Britney, only slightly less creepy than real Comeback Britney: