Inspirational Quote

Very little is needed to make a happy life;
it is all within yourself,
in your way of thinking.

Marcus Aurelius
121-180, Roman Emperor and Philosopher

Inspirational Quote

You have a clean slate every day you wake up. 
You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. 
You just have to decide to do it. 
Decide today's the day. 
Say it; This is going to be my day.

Brendon Burchard

Mac King Show cum Lecture_19 Dec

Wonderful show cum lecture specially for magicians. Through his lecture presentation and my brief interaction with him, I sensed that Mac King is a warm and sincere man. Simple and straightforward. He worked very hard to become who he is today. Love his magic style. 

Comedy magic is something I enjoyed performing very much because it will make people happy. Personally, I strongly believe that this is what magic is all about - making people feel happy and good about themselves. For course, not forgetting about the 'entertainment' part. 

Enjoyed myself much and learnt a few performing tips from this very funny and amazing magician. If you have not seen this show, please hurry. Good family entertainment! 

All pics taken by my micro 4/3 Olympus OMD-EM5 with 12-35 mm f2.8 (24-70mm equivalent on 35mm) & 35-100 f2.8 (70-200mm equivalent on 35mm) lenses on manual and iAUTO mode.

WHO IS MAC KING?

Mac King is a comedy magician who has performed on television specials, often as a co-host. He has his own family-friendly show, "The Mac King Comedy Magic Show," at the Harrah's Las Vegas in the Clint Holmes Theater. 

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MAC KING, CLICK ON HIS WEBSITE BELOW

http://www.mackingshow.com

 

                 

My next lecture...on 5 Jan 2013!

Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright who is a well known magician is going to present his lecture with his unconventional comedy appearance with the ‘Greatest Magic Trick’ on 5 Jan 2013 in Singapore. Matthew Wright is one of the very best magicians in the UK. He is the only living magician to have been awarded The Magic Circle Magician of the Year, The International Magician of the Year and The IBM Magician of the Year. As well as this he was placed second in the FISM European Championships of Magic and has been awarded the RJP Act of the Year and the RJP Show of the Year over the past two years for his work in Spain. Matthew's act has been honed over thousands of live performances across the UK and Europe as well as being the resident magician at the House of Illusion in Spain where he performed his comedy act along with a mind-reading act and comparing duties to sold-out full house family audiences twice nightly. Matthew's character is completely unique and he expertly blends stunning visual sleight of hand magic with a quirky humor suitable for all ages. His studies with world champion magician Eugene Burger along with his degree studies in Theater Practice at The Central School of Speech and Drama and his BA (hons) degree in Special Effects means that Matthew has not only the showmanship skills to entertain an audience but he also has the technical know how to ensure a professional show backstage too. Comedy, sleight of hand, mind-reading, puppetry and magic are all blended together to ensure a show that will delight audiences. 

(extracted from http://keepingitlive.moonfruit.co.uk/#/marvelous-matthew-wright/4556772711)

Will update my Magic Blog after the lecture!

Inspirational Quote

Success is not to be measured by the position someone has reached in life, 

but the obstacles he has overcome while trying to succeed.

Booker T. Washington

Inspirational Quote

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.

Theodore Roosevelt

Inspirational Quote

Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm.

Sir Winston Churchill

Arrogance of Authority

The Arrogance of Authority 

A DEA officer stopped at a ranch in Texas , and talked with an old rancher. 
He told the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." 
The rancher said, "Okay , but don't go in that field over there.....", as he pointed out the location.

The DEA officer verbally exploded saying, " Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me !" 
Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removed his badge and proudly displayed it to the rancher. 
"See this badge?! This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... On any land !! 
No questions asked or answers given!! Have I made myself clear......do you understand ?!!"
The rancher nodded politely, apologized, and went about his chores.

A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams, looked up, and saw the DEA officer running for his life, being chased by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull......

With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it seemed likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety. 
The officer was clearly terrified. 

The rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence and yelled at the top of his lungs..... 

(I just love this part........) "Your badge, show him your BADGE........ ! !"