"Oh, ya know...!" He trails off modestly, like his interest isn't a big deal, so as not to compete with Strange's ego. "I don't come from a place with this kinda magic! Stuff like transformations 'n illusions are literally the work of demons, where I'm from. You'll probably have ta demonstrate this stuff for me ta really get it."

That sounds like a great idea, doesn't it? There's plenty of things (and people) around the boardwalk that would make good props for a demonstration. And really that's just the best way to show off one's skills and knowledge, right?