A Show Seen All Across the United States ...... and in certain parts of Texas

 "I dig your blog dude but do you realize that people who don't know you have no idea what you do on the street?"

Good point my friend. Up til now the uninformed might be thinking I'm a full time protester, drug dealer, or (God forbid) a mime. So let me make it clear that I am a magician with actor tendencies. Let me also make it clear that my act is a sleight-of-hand Magic Show and not to be confused with crazy New-Agey tarot readings, reiki massages, or spiritual energy reach-arounds.

My sleight of hand/magic mentor was a busker by the name of Jim Cellini...

He performed his little act everywhere around the world for everyone from strangers on the sidewalk to Kings and had a hell of a life until he passed away in November of 2009. My theatre company wrote and produced a play about him called American Gypsy, but that story is for another post. 

So if you're in the southeast this summer let me know what city. You never know when a goofy looking guy in a blue fedora or suede top hat might show up and make you the star of a sidewalk like this kid...

On a slightly related note a friend of mine told me recently that whenever he tells his two-year-old son not to do something (example: "don't pick that up!") the kid does exactly what he's not suppose to and vindicates himself with a big smile and the words "TA DA!" I can't help but feel a bit responsible and VERY proud :)

Til next time,
Busker