Daniel Radcliffe Plays Prank on Nylon Magazine

Daniel Radcliffe recently visited Nylon Magazine offices. During his visit he agreed to pull a prank, and sit in as Nylon’s front desk receptionist for an hour. Having never been a receptionist, Dan was miserable at the job, which made the prank even more laughable.

The first few people to walk by didn’t even notice the difference. Then came workers and visitors who knew who he was. In the midst of photos and compliments on his role in Harry Potter, many who visited the desk actually need to meet with NYLON staff, deliver packages, pick up packages, borrow stamps, or obtain the bathroom key. The only job Dan seemed able to complete was finding the bathroom key!

The best part of the prank was Joe Jonas’s inability to recognize Dan. He introduced himself, asked if Dan was new, then asked if he was from “the England.” When Dan was unable to call the extension of the staff member Joe needed to meet with, Joe said under his breath, “this new guy sucks.” Perhaps Mr. Jonas feels his embarrassment now? Dan had a good laugh about it. NYLON magazine wrote:

I reached around the desk, grabbed a bag, and made my merry way back to my desk. As I walked back, out of the corner of my eye, I saw that there was a man sitting at the desk. I turned my head, and, to my delight, I realized that my peripheral vision had not failed me. It was Daniel Radcliffe sitting at the front desk. Yes, that Daniel Radcliffe. Confused and more than a bit dazed, I stared for a moment before accepting this fact and returning to my desk.

That was strange. Was I supposed to say something? Should I say something? Probably not. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed another sight. It was an intern, crying. My peripheral vision was not failing me that day. They were tears of shock and, I think, joy.

I received no phone calls during that hour, which was strange. And a package that was supposedly delivered to the office for me never made it to my desk. As I started to track down the aforementioned package, I heard a squeal. Apparently Joe Jonas had come into the office, to surprise Daniel and try to resume his job.

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