Yearly Archives: 2013

MAGICAL MEMORIES

The Secret Of Immortality. The other day we were moving some boxes and came across one of our daughter’s creative writing notebooks.  A particular story of hers (written when she was 9 year old) really grabbed my attention. It’s called My Dog Houdini

Posted in Creativity Insights

Bully Awareness Month

            No Bullies Allowed! It’s November 29th and I have just finished up my last BAND TOGETHER – No Bullies Allowed show for the month of November.  Over 24 schools (with multiple shows at each

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The Other Houdini?

The Magical Power Of Belief! If you are, or have ever been a pet owner, you know there is a special almost magical bond that develops in this kind of relationship. Such is the case with our dog “Houdini”. At

Posted in Creativity Insights, Think Like A Magician

13 Magical Ways To Be Lucky And Successful In Life!

Today being Friday the 13th, a date and number typically considered “unlucky” by many, I decided to add a different “magical” spin to the occasion. Success and luck, both operate under the magician’s rule for making magic happen. “Real Magic

Posted in Creativity Insights, Helping Others, Think Like A Magician

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEST ED’S!

Helping To Celebrate A 65 Year Old Magical Spirit! On Sunday, July 21st, 2013, I had the great honour of performing a special magic show at Honest Ed’s 65th Birthday Party!  And what a Party it was. David Mirvish (Ed’s

Posted in Being Canadian, Creativity Insights

NOW YOU SEE ME – OR DO YOU?

Understanding how the “making the impossible, possible” philosophy really works, and how YOU can use this magic. My 16 year old daughter Jacqueline just took me on a surprise, magical date night and it was great – relaxed conversation, dinner

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DAY OF PINK MAGIC

How We Can All Make A Difference! April 10th marks the International Day of Pink.  This is a day where communities all over the world unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop all forms of bullying. To help

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MY TWO CENTS (at least before February 4th)

The Day Canada lost a little piece of its Magic! On Monday, February 4, 2013 the Royal Canadian Mint officially stopped circulation of our Canadian Penny.  And although the Mint had actually stopped production of the coin earlier in 2012,

Posted in Being Canadian, Creativity Insights

HOUDINI WOULD HAVE CHANGED

An important observation on Social Media Magic! It was the world famous magician /escape artist / promoter extraordinaire Harry Houdini who is credited with saying, “It doesn’t matter what they say about you, as long as they spell your name

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