Last night I did some strolling magic for the Montgomery County Parents of Multiples meeting, which was carnival-themed. But out of about 300 attendees, I only say two guys, so I’ll stick to the less politically-correct, but more alliteration-filled, Moms of Multiples.
These ladies were a blast. Escaped moms out to have a good time are always up for a magic trick, and their reactions were most excellent. It was a unique event, and I very much enjoyed being a part of it.
Although I did have several of them tell me I was cute … and there’s nothing like a mom of twins or triplets saying you’re adorable *nervous laugh*
Posted April 28, 2007
Last night, Matt and I attended the Columbia chapter of the Society of American Magicians’ monthly meeting. The theme of the evening was originality, and they held their annual “Lindsay Crawford Originality Contest.”
Much to my surprise, I now have a big trophy, and the prestige of having senior magicians vote my illusion the most original. Matt and I performed our “Crystal Clear Prediction” routine, where a shape, number, and word are chosen by three volunteers, and I correctly predict all three on a pre-recorded CD. The CD had been previously displayed in a clear locked box throughout the show, hence the title.
It’s very rewarding when magicians like our effects as well 
For the full story, check out this link: http://www.shazammagic.com/news/news_04_16_07.pdf
Even though it’s not a sexy leg lamp, it’s still a major award.
Posted April 17, 2007
I can’t really do magic. But if I could, what would I do with it? Sure, I’d probably solve world problems, fight crime, etc. But I certainly wouldn’t have people choose cards or pull a rabbits out of top hats. Let’s assume that I truly had magical powers, but wished to showcase them in a magic show to entertain and amaze people. What magic would I perform?
This is a good question, and one that David Copperfield has asked himself for his most recent tour, An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion. Copperfield entertains with illusions that tap into what people would do if they had magic powers: guessing lottery numbers, making the car of their dreams appear, being transported to a tropical island, or simply disappearing for a while. While I have no intention of copying Copperfield’s theme, I do think that inspiration can be found in this thought process.
So I ask you, dear reader of the third paragraph, what would amaze or entertain you on stage? Do you enjoy scratching your head over a good mystery? Or seeing something elegantly choreographed and skillfully performed? We magicians make many performance decisions in a vacuum, and being surrounded by other magicians often makes this worse. What new tricks would you like to see me performing onstage? Please comment all you like … your thoughts are valued!
Posted April 11, 2007
