magicvegas

took forever but its done

I find it interesting that people have emailed me asking if the magic I do is real or fake magic. What makes it entertaining to me is that, the magic that they consider “fake” is the magic that can really be done. The magic they consider “real” really cant be done. I’m not writing this to harp on anyones religion. Just pointing out an ironic turn of events.

1. Reading a good book

2. Going for a run

3. Watching a movie

4. Perform

5. Learn something new

6. Dance

7. Working

8. Writing

9. Sleeping while it rains outside

10. Stretching

11. Teaching others

12. Going out wile wearing a suit

13. Fine dining

14. Time spent with my family

15. Get text messages and phone calls

16. Giving to the homeless

17. Inventing something new

18. Riddles that I can just barely figure out

19. Remote controls

20. The internet

21. Goal setting

22. Candle light

23. Getting something for free

24. Being remembered by someone I don’t remember

25. Having to many things to do

26. Giving presents that can never be outdone

27. Experiencing wonderment though someone else’s eyes

28. Forgiving

29. Healthy food

30. Getting unexpected presents

31. Achievement

32. Giving/receiving compliments

33. Spending time in my hot tub

34. Helping those I can help

35. Remembering how special life is right now

36. Looking, Smelling, Feeling, Sounding, and Tasting good

37. Feeling warm in very cold weather

38. Sleeping Soundly

39. Acts of random kindness and senseless beauty

40. Mastering new skills

41. Being comfortably naked

42. Cooking

43. Positive suspense

44. Sexual intimacy

45. Water

46. Getting a massage from someone who I would like to give a
massage to

47. Artwork that I can understand

48. Eye contact

49. Going fast

50. Hearing clever ideas

51. Talking to people who listen and listening to people who
have something to say

52. Knowing I am in good health

53. Having enough money to do whatever I want

54. Meeting new and amazing people

55. Keeping clean

56. Hearing great music

57. Going to places I have always wanted to go see

58. Creative thinking

59. Creating videos

60. Getting organized

61. Improving my abilities in all areas

62. Smiling

63. Laying in the sun

64. Helping people overcome adversity

65. Creating new ways to do something

66. Getting inspired

67. Seeing spectacular views

68. Bodysurfing at the beach

69. Fireworks

70. Magic meetings

71. Late night breakfasts

72. Getting random large tips

73. Unexpected affection

74. Those lamps that turn on when you touch them (I love those)

75. Indulging myself

76. DVD’s with full length commentary

77. Useful free software

78. Motivational speakers

79. Profound knowledge

80. Gadgets

81. Food that is quick to make and delicious

82. People who understand that everything doesn’t have to have
an answer

83. Mutual surrender

84. Finishing difficult tasks

85. Finding mutually beneficial solutions

86. Crying due to happiness

87. Long hot showers

88. Shadows

89. Feeling a sense of accomplishment

90. Leading people to their dreams

91. Being copied and getting credit

92. The future

93. Having things that are useful, nice, relevant, profitable,
stylish, and flashy

94. My friends (I am so thankful for them)

95. The public library

96. The worlds abundance

97. Remembering all my history both good and bad

98. Soft warm cloths

99. The thought of finishing this list

100. Finishing this list

I came today. A brand new MacBook Pro.

If you would like to learn magic then I think I can help. I have a series of instructional recordings that where produced by a large online magic shop. If you are serious about this then please contact me and I will find a way to get you a copy for free. No strings attached…. well two strings attached. One is that you don’t contact me unless you are completely serious about it and two is that you will find a way to help someone on this attain something that they want.

Anyone who wants to learn to contact juggle, I support you and I can offer you some help. I made an instructional DVD on contact juggling. Its available from penguinmagic.com for $30. If you would like a copy because it is something that you really want to learn, then contact me and I will find a way to get you a free copy. No strings attached. Well 2 strings attached. One, please don’t take me up on this offer unless this is something that you really want to do. And two, if you take me up on my offer, do something to help some one on this site accomplish something that they want.

I put in about 2 hours of practice and almost have my first song finished. Should I record a video of it and put up a link when I get it done? The Song is “More then Words” by Extreme

I got up this morning and ran half a mile. About half way through my lungs started to burn. I knew I needed more oxygen but it was hard to take in a good breath. I made it the entire way in a relatively fast pace, but had to lay down for a few minutes to catch my breath. I don’t have a history of asthma but it makes me wonder.

I made a point today to talk with all of my immediate family. I think I may have been a bit short with my mom. I also spent about an hour with my roommate just hanging out.

I got up this morning and ran half a mile. About half way through my lungs started to burn. I knew I needed more oxygen but it was hard to take in a good breath. I made it the entire way in a relatively fast pace, but had to lay down for a few minutes to catch my breath. I don’t have a history of asthma but it makes me wonder.

Worked on finding some good songs for my show today. I have definetly found one. I looked through the top 100 songs on itunes to find the most current and popular material. Hopefully my producer will agree with my selections.

I am trying to get a video demo cut but there are lots of challanges. One large one is securing a venue that I can use to get the shots done. Last night I think I came up with an answer. I saw how many people wanted to get a demo made and so I emailed a production company with an idea. I told them to film a demo of me and fallow it along like a reality TV show. Then use their footage as a how to guide to show people how to make their own demo. It would work as an advertisement for them and as a way of getting the demo made for free for me.

So as it turns out my employer offers me a discount on laptops. With this information in hand I found that I could afford the machine I have wanted for so long and ordered it today. I wont say that my goal is completed until it arrives but it is very close.

I did 30 pushups today. It may not sound like much but it is a start.