Tonight is your night, bro!

I think the title speaks to a number of folks this evening, for several different reasons and in several different contexts. Right off the bat, it speaks to me, as I'm a bit nervous, not having performed as "The Magician" for several years, never having performed in Chicago, and could use the encouragement.

But more importantly, it speaks to our community of friends. There is a close knit-ness amongst the crew that I, as a latecomer, know is distinct from other groups of friends (though "Friends" is similar). It comes from an interest in supporting each other. I mean, how many communities are there where one friend starts a non-profit organization that then puts on a benefit for another friend, where several other friends perform, for free, at the benefit. It's not like it's giving up a kidney or anything, but it's indicative of something. A testament to something. Something I appreciate about my friends here in Chicago.

It really is our night. Bro.

(And tonight, remember to ask to see me do "something new.")

I'll see you there.

P.S. Without looking it up on the web, anyone know where the title of this blog came from?