 At last , the two girls stand in front of the Wizard . He turns out to be not quite as terrifying as they thought ( " A Sentimental Man " ) . He promises Elphaba that he will grant her request if she proves herself . Madame Morrible appears - she is the Wizard 's new " Press Secretary " . She gives Elphaba an ancient book of spells , called the " Grimmerie , " which only the magically gifted can read . Elphaba is asked to try a levitation spell on the Wizard 's monkey servant , Chistery . However , the spell doesn 't go the way Elphaba plans when Chistery sprouts wings , and she realizes that the Wizard is the one behind the suppression of the Animals . Elphaba has been tricked , and instead of just performing the spell on one monkey , she actually performed the spell on all of them . Elphaba realizes that the Wizard is not who she thought he was - he has no powers ; he is merely a charlatan who cannot read the Grimmerie . He offers her and Glinda everything they 've ever wanted if they will help him , but Elphaba is unable to comply . She runs away , and in order to prevent the truth from getting out , Madame Morrible spreads reports that Elphaba is " wicked , " not to be trusted , and claims that Elphaba is the one behind the animal mischief . This only reaffirms Elphaba 's belief that she must not let anyone hold her down ; she must go on her own to do what 's best for her . She performs a spell on a broom and flies . ( " Defying Gravity " ) . 
