Magic from England

Although it's not officially UK week, all the performers came together from London England so it might as well have been. I saw Andi Gladwin and NoeI QuaIter perform close-up magic. I really liked Andi's card magic and his website. I also saw Rob James and Late Performer Alan Hudson in the Parlour.  As always I had a marvelous time. Alan did a great job with only four tricks; blind folded, he revealed the color of  four balloons while they were popped one at a time. He performed a knife and fork counting trick, a mind reading from a book trick and one other which I don't remember. What I do remember was that he had a great personality and really enjoyed himself up there on stage...

The Magic Castle

 Then, last night, I went to the Magic Castle. In the close-up room I saw young performers, Jeff Kaylor and  Henok Negash. They both did a great job demonstrating card and coin magic and wonderful technique.

In the Parlour I saw the skillful Giovanni Livera followed by  the very funny Fitzgeral.

I hung out with Dana who is also a magician. Then saw my friends Otmaro and Lou. I performed card and coin magic in the Hat and Hare room... 

Is it worth the doing?

Hours and hours of practice to improve with a humble effort at art and magic; all that practice just to get a smile or a nod of acknowledgement and sometimes, maybe a look of amazement. You ask, is it worth it? The answer is a simple, but definite, "Yes".

Benny "The Jet" Urquidez 60th Birthday

Me, Matt Salinas (former lightweight California State kickboxing Champion) Pete Cunningham, (former 7 time World  Kickboxing Champion) Benny "The Jet Urquidez" (World Champion Kickboxing Legend) and boxing instructor, Jorge Perez at Benny's 60th birthday! Benny and Pete taught me so much back in the day...

Magic Castle on Ariels Birthday

Here I am with my good pals in front of the Magic Castle. Brittney, Matt Salinas, Scott, Ariel and Adriene. The close up room was amazing. Paul Green did a phenomenal job using only coins and cards. Simon Coronel also performed in the late close-up show and demonstrated mind boggling magic! They both inspired me...