Post It!

One reason I'm reviving this blog is to post ideas for posterity

Here's a snap shot of some post-its from my desktop

the list is piling up and growing daily
(thank goodness)
*and there's plenty more where that came from.

My intent is to use some of this blog-space to document these ideas and some of their development
and I intend to do so using the many mediums offered by modern technology.

Sidenote:
This (revived) blog was a post it note 3 days ago

all for today

stay tuned

Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time

ok, this is two days in a row

(which is one more than yesterday)

for the most part, these pages will be filled with things that I find interesting 

hopefully, my discoveries will be useful to (some of) you

occasionally, I'll go off on a theory / theoretical rant
... that day is not today

today... is just the act of getting out two blog posts in a row

ok, so anyway... thought of the day:

Silicone Thimbles

wow, these things are great
you can find them at your local "hobby lobby" (and I suppose most big fabric stores)

I like the "Dill Buttons" brand. They come in diff sizes... google is your friend

I just ran across these (haven't tried them yet)
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/259731103484017623/
they look fun (and inexpensive)

While I'm on the subject:

If you're interested in thimble magic,

I highly recommend Steve Beam / Joe Mogar's "Digital Effects"
http://www.stevebeam.com/digital-effects-the-magic-of-joe-mogar/
(I LOVE this book. It's so so good on so many levels. You'll learn, laugh and enjoy some of the great sleight of hand magic, some great theory and thoughts on presentation and as usual, Steve's entertaining writing will keep you on the page to absorb each nuance.)

In other news:

Over 15 years of practicing and playing with thimbles...
I Still haven't put them into a show

what's that quote?
"time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

:)

which reminds me:

cardistry thought:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0KSaqiv5C0

specifcally:

2:42 (that thought is for me)

I really do like"The Virts"
IMO, they are one of the few "acts" that have placed cardistry on a public platform that can be enjoyed by laymen and card geeks
all their stuff is worth checking a look
I hope they're selling lots of decks

ok, so that's our post for the day
bonsoir

Begin... (again)

wow, it's been over two years since my last attempt at re-starting this blog

... ahem  ...  do-over

All Back(s?)

Ok, this blog has been dormant long enough

I've been going though a shit ton of heavy life crap & appear to be over the hump

as such, I can get back to trodding through this existence as only I can (and I hope the same for you: *in your own special way of course)

Me thinks My initial postings will likely focus on my re-entry into the busking arena
I've worked the cobblestones of New Orleans on and off for the better part of 20 years...
and now that I'm back on, it's more challenging than ever (status quo for me... and busking)
I suppose the sadist in me that brings me back... that and lack of any real job skills ;)

Anyhoo: it's a beautiful morning and I find that's the best time for me...
on that note: I'm outta here... and heading out there!

cya around!

Free ECT CAC

The Conjuring Arts Center is running their sumner reading program again.

I mentioned this series last year & was gonna leave it at that, but their latest release is a MUST have.

if you're late to the party, better late than never ...

Week 7 of this summer's series features the classic (epic) "Expert Card Technique" 

... Nuff Said

https://shop.conjuringarts.org/store/m/viewprd.asp

Go, unplug that DVD player & give your brain some candy.

Open note of THANKS to all the fine folks at the CAC. 

THANK YA GENTS!

Page by Page

Stephen Page ( former front man for the  "Barenaked Ladies")  has long been one of my favorite male vocalists. If you're not sure who I'm talking about, do yourself a favor and youtube a tune or two: I suggest "Break Your Heart" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiNyPn2OZzg  (there's LOTS more where that came from)

So anyway:...
His appearance at Toronto TedX delivers a wonderful look at creating and performing.

I think anyone who presents an art on stage for a live audience will find something to benefit from hie thoughts... if nothing else you get to hear Mr. Page sing a wonderful song

** the casual reader  might want to skip to minute 8:00 to get to the meat of the talk (but BNL fans will want to listen to the whole thing)

Enjoy

WTF

I learned about Marc Maron's wonderful WTF podcast a couple years ago and I've been a fan ever since (thanks Rich!) Maron  is a grizzled veteran of the comedy scene. His  insight to the entertainment industry  provides no holds barred interviews with random celebrities (and magicians)

Todays link du jour is the recent WTF  with the Amazing Johnathon. This NSFW interview  is: a no-holds barred look at AJ's career (and beyond.) Johnathon is going through some tough stuff and you might find this interview a bit dark, but looking beyond the words, you might find inspiration to persevere through your own tough times. If nothing else, once you start listening I can pretty much guarantee you won't be able to stop.
http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_514_-_the_amazing_johnathan


Below is the Nate Bargatze interview that got me hooked on the show. Nate is Stephen Bargatze' son & a prossional comedian who, among other things gives a hillarious look at what it was like growing up with a magician as a father.
http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_312_-_nate_bargatze

I don't expect everyone will like Maron's style as much as I do, but those who do will find a must-have bookmark for their pod-player of choice.

http://www.wtfpod.com/