In fact his magic act was very popular and Smullyan, although basically a shy man, gave a wonderful amusing and entertaining act as Five Ace Merrill, with hilariously funny patter. However:
Sa katunayan ang kanyang salamangka kumilos ay napaka-popular at Smullyan, bagama't basically isang mahiyain na tao, ibinigay ng isang kahanga-hanga amusing at kinagigiliwan kumilos bilang Limang Ace Merrill, sa hilariously funny dumaldal. Gayunman: