A Big Thank You...

I just wanted to thank everyone who attended my ART of Magic show at Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar in Galesburg on Saturday night.  We had a terrific time together and I was warmed by all your kind comments on my performance. IT was a nearly sold out show, and the audience couldn't have been better.  Thanks to all for making it a tremendous evening.  Also a huge thank you to Stan and Lou and their staff at Cherry Street.  They made things go smoothly, in spite of the fact that it was an incredibly busy night at the restaurant.

And make sure you stop by at one of my normal Saturday evening appearances at Cherry Street to experience my tableside close up magic.

Marketing & PR for Creatives

Here's an early "mark your calendar" announcement to all you artists, performers, and anyone else who makes money from a "creative pursuit".  On February 13, in cooperation with ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, I'll be presenting a special workshop at the Peoria Art Guild on Marketing and PR for Creative Professionals.  If you want to make more money doing what you love, this is for you!

Here's the site for more information and registration:  ART MARKETING.

A Unique Holiday Gift Idea...

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.  And though Thanksgiving is past, I do want to express my gratitude for the support of my clients, fans, and friends this past year.  Your support and business allows me to continue doing what I love!

And I'm really excited to announce an event that's coming up in the New Year.  I'll be presenting a special "nightclub" version of my one man stage show, The ART of Magic on Saturday, January 21 at Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar in Galesburg.

If you've never experienced my award winning stage performance, this is a rare opportunity to have an "unforgettable evening of magic, mystery, music, mirth, and fun sure to bend your mind, warm your heart, and tickle your funny bone."  And if you have seen it before, you know this is not to be missed!  I don't perform this show at a venue that's open to the public all that often, so this is a real treat for magic lovers.

A Terrific Holiday Gift...

And YES!  Tickets to this show make an absolutely fabulous and unique gift for that "hard to buy for" person on your holiday list.  Why not give the gift of magic?

To learn more, or order tickets, GO HERE NOW!

I've been having a blast doing my tableside close up magic at Cherry Street on Saturday nights (stop by some evening if you want to see my close up magic), and I'm really looking forward to presenting my stage show in this fun venue.

And if Bartonville is closer to home, don't forget I'll be there next week on December 7, for my monthly appearance at Tyroni's.

Hope to see you soon.

Corporate Holiday Event Planning Article

Here's a short but helpful article on planning corporate holiday parties when you've gotten a late start on it... something that seems much more common these days:  article.

Got Fruit?

Just a quick note that my Rotary Club here in Canton is currently having their annual fruit sale fundraiser.  We're selling boxes of citrus fruit:  oranges, grapefruit, or a mix of oranges, grapefruit, and tangelos.  If you're in the local area, and would like to order some great fruit, send me an email, or give me a call at 309-647-3692 for details.

Happy Halloween!

I tried my hand a pumpkin carving this year.  What do you think?

Since I'm not working tonight, trick or treaters who come to our house get both tricks and treats!

Hey, don't forget to stop by and see me at Tyroni's on Wednesday night for my monthly appearance!

Happy Halloween!

October Updates

Hey, a quick update on a few of my activities during National Magic Month in October.  First, I'm going to be on TV!  Twice!

On Wednesday, October 26, I'll be appearing on the morning show on WEEK-TV 25, probably around 5:45 AM or so.

The next day, Thursday, October 27, I'll be on the 4 PM talk segment on WMBD-TV 31.

Also on Wednesday, October 26, I'll be performing at Spoon River College from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the student centers.

And don't forget that I'm at Cherry Street in Galesburg every Saturday night!

Hope to see you soon!

It's National Magic Month

It's here again. October is recognized as National Magic Month. Come celebrate the art of lergerdemain and prestidigitation with me...

This Wednesday evening, October 5 at Tyroni's in Bartonville, 5:30 to 8 pm...

Saturday evenings at Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar in Galesburg, 7:00 to 9:30 pm...

and stay tuned for more last minute additions to my schedule.

It's All About Me

Is that a narcissistic headline, or what?  Actually I'm referring to a new (to me, at least) social media platform that integrates all your others across the web, and it's called about.me.

Here's my brand new About.Me profile page.

From what I can tell, about.me seems to be especially well suited for artists, performers, and other creative types.

I'm Back at Tyroni's Tonight!

Last month Tyroni's was closed for vacation the first Wednesday, so if you missed me then, tonight's your chance.  From 5:30 to 8 PM.  Hope to see lots of you there!