One problem

At this point in time, I only have one problem. "How can I become a better magician?"; now that is the kind of problem I welcome...

Dinner with my buddy Lou Serrano

My buddy Lou Serrano invited me to dinner tonight. We talked about magic and life. Good times; glad we caught up. His magic show at Ramseys went extremely well. As for me, I  focused on being the best close-up magician that I can possibly be...

Everywhere I go...

Today, a friend of mine made a comment about me having a deck of card's with me.  I was ready to do a magic trick, once again. I carry a deck of cards and at least three coins, everywhere I go.

Almost finished magic office

Almost finished organizing all my magic stuff in my office. All I have left is one folder and I refuse to look at it tonight. I know what I want to master with magic. I have all the business aspects in order. My Lou Serrano book, "The Real Secrets", is on top ready to read again and now that my hand is better, I will go full speed ahead with my goal of becoming a full time professional magician. And that goal start's...........ready,.......set,..............now!

Disneyland

 Disneyland tonight...A friend won tickets on the radio...Me, in front of the Haunted Mansion...

Dead drive

Drove all the way to the Magic Castle only to find out they are closed on Monday and Tuesday night due to the fire...

organization and consistency

Organizing all my magic stuff; no easy task...100 push-ups...I've lost 4 pnds so far by not eating after 6pm and not eating fast food...Practiced card, coin magic and made balloon animals...

Getting back in shape

Halloween time is always the time I gain weight with all the parties, candy and food... This year proved no different. I have started a new workout system that will get me back in shape; lunges with weights, push-ups, sit-ups, no eating after 6pm.and definitely no fast or fried food for a month. I can't run due to a 9mm that was removed from my leg a few months ago this year, but I refuse to be out of shape. No one likes to look at a fat magician, at least I know I don't...By December 12th, 2012, I will be cut-up and in awesome shape...

cards and coins

Excellent day for cards and coins, all day long I practice control...

Balloon animals

Making balloon animals and practicing card tricks on my day off of work. Yes, that's what magicians do:)

practice, practice, patience...

Today, I did a few card tricks at work where I am a manager. My injured arm and hand is much better now, so I  practice coin and card magic everyday. I was asked by a fellow artist tonight (Kat) how I was doing. I am doing extremely well. As long as I have my health, I can finally do again what I truly love to do; Art and Magic:)))

Halloween

Unfortunately, a fire occurred at the magic castle on October 31st, 2011. Luckily no one was injured as it happened in the afternoon. Founder Milt Larsen assured all members that the castle will be renovated. I went last week and parts of this historical monument were even closed to magicians such as myself...In the picture, Lou Serrano on the left and me, Matt Salinas to the right standing in front of the Magic Castle....