Hot night
I was recently hired to perform and MC the local SHOW WAGON competition. This is an talent show where children below the age of 18 can compete with others in…
A first for me. Crying on stage.
Well, I did a "freebie" for a hospital group. It was for whatever children and parents/family wanted to attend. The show was going well. People were reacting correctly, tricks were…
It’s been crazy…but I found out something neat
The last month has been getting my gallbladder removed, having house guests for slightly over 1 month..during the College World Series...and trying out some new material. What fun. But I…
Busy, busy, busy…
Haven't posted for a while since I've been swamped with getting ready to do my show...with some fairly sweeping script changes, as well as a completely new item. Now, the…
Do you want to succeed in magic….I’ll tell you how.
Connections! Or money! That's what it takes. If you look at a vast majority of well-known magicians, you'll find that they had mentors. Or they worked together. Or they go…
Spent a large part of today just trying to find my gear
My act is quite precise and structured. Everything in it's place. My magic area? Not so much. I spent about 3 hours today just rummaging through boxes looking for some…
Another couple of days getting stuff done.
I don't know if you use checklists to get through your day, but they are invaluable to me. Every day, I make a list, carrying over those items I didn't…
I’m just mad about this……..
There are people who are considered PROFESSIONAL MAGICIANS. And these are the guys that kids like I used to be just WORSHIP and admire, and want to be just like…
Called it….
When I was recently put in charge of putting together a small magic show, I warned the guy in charge that one of the performers was not up to my…
Yes I’m an idiot
I occasionally purchase magic DVDs. Much prefer books, but occasionally there'll be either a sale, or some particular information that I want that is best presented in graphic format. And…