On the upswing

April is definitely kicking March's ass.

So many things are happening magically, it's a little overwhelming. You've probably already heard, but I'm performing this Sunday in a magic contest at Navy Pier! Of the many, many magicians in the Chicago area, only 12 were admitted to the contest, and I'm one of them! As it turns out, much to my surprise, this event is a hotbed of controversy in the magic community based on how last year's show went, etc.

I don't care, though. I'm in it for the experience. And the possibility of winning a $1000 performing contract at the Pier over the summer. And it will be filmed, which I will eventually get a copy of. Wowsers!

Here's a link to a bit more information: http://www.magicalchicago.com/DoMagicContests.html

In other news, I'm also going to begin appearing at Cousin's Restaurant on Irving Park as their house magician. It's a raw food restaurant and they asked me if I could work raw food into my act. I figure I'll call it: "Raw Magic" It looks like it's going to involve me doing close-up magic, table to table, once a week, then hosting and MC'ing a stage show with guest magicians once a month. Very exciting.

That's the logistics of the update. Then there's the experience of it.

To be continued...