We had to be gone unexpectedly last week due to a death in the family, so I missed my normal 3rd Thursday spot on 25 News Today on WEEK-TV, but they were kind enough to reschedule for this morning. Here's my little touch of Christmas magic!
Thoughts on event planning, entertainment, marketing, self improvement, peak performance, magic, and any related or unrelated topic.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Tragedy and Gratitude
(From my MitchInspires.com blog.)
Yesterday evening around 5:45 PM, we heard a loud boom, and the house shook as though something large had hit it. As many of you will have heard, it was actually a huge gas-line explosion just off the downtown square here in Canton, which is just over a half mile from where we live. One Ameren worker, who’d been working on the gas-line at the time, was killed, and several other people injured, including Dr. Tom Eiselt, a colleague from my Rotary Club here in Canton.
Tragedies such as these remind us of what’s truly important. Coincidentally, as I’d been preparing for my monthly television segment on WEEK-TV in Peoria, I’d been thinking that having just come through this contentious election season, and since Thanksgiving is only a week away, how really important it is for us to shift our focus away from everything we think is wrong in our lives, and instead put our attention on everything that is right. And that’s what Thanksgiving is about—celebrating our blessings of abundance.
While it’s certainly much more challenging during times of crisis and loss, this shift in focus—from dissatisfaction to gratitude—is nonetheless really important, because as creative human beings, whatever we focus on intently, we tend to increase and replicate. Even within the context of last night’s disaster, we can be grateful that there weren’t more injuries or loss of life, as there so easily could have been.
Choosing gratitude allows us to weather the storm of adversity with more grace and acceptance. Perhaps just as importantly, with an attitude of gratitude our subconscious mind goes to work to create more of the same, and our experience of abundance is replicated.
And of course we’re not just talking about material abundance… Abundance can take many different forms. In our country, we have an abundance of freedoms and opportunities that many people don’t have. We can also appreciate the abundance of relationships, our friends and families, our health, our safety and security, and even our ability to help others in situations of need. And whatever we focus on tends to expand.
In fact, when we join together in this experience of shared appreciation and gratitude, our imagination becomes enflamed with possibility, and truly magical things can often take place. We experience our blessings expanding until our cups runneth over. We find ourselves acting on this vision of abundance, potently charged emotionally by the feelings of gratitude, and we move unerringly towards its further manifestation.
My prayers go out to all those who suffered loss in this crisis, and I also want express my deep and abiding gratitude to all my friends, family, clients, and my many other connections for enriching my life in so many ways. May you all have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.
Yesterday evening around 5:45 PM, we heard a loud boom, and the house shook as though something large had hit it. As many of you will have heard, it was actually a huge gas-line explosion just off the downtown square here in Canton, which is just over a half mile from where we live. One Ameren worker, who’d been working on the gas-line at the time, was killed, and several other people injured, including Dr. Tom Eiselt, a colleague from my Rotary Club here in Canton.
Tragedies such as these remind us of what’s truly important. Coincidentally, as I’d been preparing for my monthly television segment on WEEK-TV in Peoria, I’d been thinking that having just come through this contentious election season, and since Thanksgiving is only a week away, how really important it is for us to shift our focus away from everything we think is wrong in our lives, and instead put our attention on everything that is right. And that’s what Thanksgiving is about—celebrating our blessings of abundance.
While it’s certainly much more challenging during times of crisis and loss, this shift in focus—from dissatisfaction to gratitude—is nonetheless really important, because as creative human beings, whatever we focus on intently, we tend to increase and replicate. Even within the context of last night’s disaster, we can be grateful that there weren’t more injuries or loss of life, as there so easily could have been.
Choosing gratitude allows us to weather the storm of adversity with more grace and acceptance. Perhaps just as importantly, with an attitude of gratitude our subconscious mind goes to work to create more of the same, and our experience of abundance is replicated.
And of course we’re not just talking about material abundance… Abundance can take many different forms. In our country, we have an abundance of freedoms and opportunities that many people don’t have. We can also appreciate the abundance of relationships, our friends and families, our health, our safety and security, and even our ability to help others in situations of need. And whatever we focus on tends to expand.
In fact, when we join together in this experience of shared appreciation and gratitude, our imagination becomes enflamed with possibility, and truly magical things can often take place. We experience our blessings expanding until our cups runneth over. We find ourselves acting on this vision of abundance, potently charged emotionally by the feelings of gratitude, and we move unerringly towards its further manifestation.
My prayers go out to all those who suffered loss in this crisis, and I also want express my deep and abiding gratitude to all my friends, family, clients, and my many other connections for enriching my life in so many ways. May you all have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
It's Me on TV!
In case you didn't see it live earlier this morning, here's this month's spot on 25 News Today.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
National Magic Week and More
Did you know that next week, the last week in October, is National Magic Week? And October 31, in addition to being Halloween, is also National Magic Day. It's a great time to enjoy the wonder of live magic.
If you're looking to get your magic fix, I'll be on 25 News Today this Thursday morning, and on Friday, October 28, I'll be performing tableside close up magic at White Oaks Sports Bar and Grill here in Canton.
Then the following day, Saturday, October 29, I'll be in Momence, IL for their annual Bordertown Hauntings Halloween event.
I hope to see you at one of these events.
Finally, in case you haven't seen this yet, here's my newly updated and re-edited promotional video, which I'll also be featuring on my new Illinois Magician website. Enjoy!
If you're looking to get your magic fix, I'll be on 25 News Today this Thursday morning, and on Friday, October 28, I'll be performing tableside close up magic at White Oaks Sports Bar and Grill here in Canton.
Then the following day, Saturday, October 29, I'll be in Momence, IL for their annual Bordertown Hauntings Halloween event.
I hope to see you at one of these events.
Finally, in case you haven't seen this yet, here's my newly updated and re-edited promotional video, which I'll also be featuring on my new Illinois Magician website. Enjoy!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Don't Miss Out!
Just a quick announcement that beginning next week I'm going to be taking a few weeks off from my normal Friday and Saturday night spot at New Amsterdam Restaurant in Peoria. So if you've been putting off seeing me there, this weekend will be my last for several weeks, (and it might be your last chance to see me at the current location, which boasts what is to my mind the single most breathtaking view of the Peoria riverfront.)
(Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone, but some exciting news about New Amsterdam will be announced in the not too distant future. Stay tuned for more soon...)
And if you want to see me there before I take my break, better hustle down this weekend: Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. My incredible, mind-blowing tableside close up magic is free to dining and bar customer. Stop in and say "Hi!"
(Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone, but some exciting news about New Amsterdam will be announced in the not too distant future. Stay tuned for more soon...)
And if you want to see me there before I take my break, better hustle down this weekend: Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. My incredible, mind-blowing tableside close up magic is free to dining and bar customer. Stop in and say "Hi!"
Thursday, September 15, 2016
iPhone Mishap on TV-25
In case you just couldn't get up in time to catch it, here's my spot from 25 News Today earlier this morning, with Garry Moore and Jessica Cook sitting in for Gina.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Get Your Tickets Now!
Tickets are now available for my Magical Moments: Up Close and Personal dinner show event on September 25 at New Amsterdam in Peoria. This is an exclusive show with extremely limited seating, so don't wait and miss out! If you reserve tickets in advance, you can save $10 off the price of each admission.
Purchase your tickets today by calling New Amsterdam at 309-439-9099 or stopping by in person at 120 SW Water St. in Peoria.
For additional information on the show, visit: www.mitchwilliamsmagic.com/MagicalMoments.
Oh, and be sure to watch for me this Thursday morning on News 25 Today around 5:50 AM on WEEK-TV 25.
Purchase your tickets today by calling New Amsterdam at 309-439-9099 or stopping by in person at 120 SW Water St. in Peoria.
For additional information on the show, visit: www.mitchwilliamsmagic.com/MagicalMoments.
Oh, and be sure to watch for me this Thursday morning on News 25 Today around 5:50 AM on WEEK-TV 25.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Return of Magical Moments Show
Here's an exciting announcement: back by popular demand, for those of you who missed my Magical Moments "up close magic theater dinner show event" at New Amsterdam in May, we're bringing it back for one show only on Sunday, September 25. If you reserve in advance, you can save $10 off each ticket that you purchase. This is a highly exclusive "up close and personal" event, and seating will be limited to only 12 people. Make sure you call New Amsterdam to reserve your tickets today!
Here are the details:
Here are the details:
Magical Moments: Up Close and Personal
with Mitch Williams
New Amsterdam Bar and Restaurant
120 SW Water St., Peoria, IL 61602 -- 309-439-9099
Dinner Show Event
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Doors open: 6:00 PM Dinner: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM
Doors open: 6:00 PM Dinner: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM
Tickets: Advance: $50 Day of Show: $60
Friday, August 19, 2016
Try Again Next Week...
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I won't be at New Amsterdam for my regular spots tonight (Friday, August 19) or tomorrow, Saturday night, due to having outside bookings elsewhere. I'll be back to my regular schedule at New Amsterdam next week, which is 6:00 to 8:30 PM on both Friday and Saturday.
If you're in the Peoria area, and just can't wait until then to see me, you might choose to support the Greater Peoria Family YMCA at their Summer Soiree event, where I'll be performing strolling magic tomorrow (Saturday) evening.
If you're in the Peoria area, and just can't wait until then to see me, you might choose to support the Greater Peoria Family YMCA at their Summer Soiree event, where I'll be performing strolling magic tomorrow (Saturday) evening.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Early Morning TV Fun
Here I am with this month's offering with Garry and Gina from earlier this morning on WEEK-TV's News 25 Today.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
My Schedule This Weekend
I'm returning to my standard schedule at New Amsterdam this weekend, after being gone last Saturday evening. My times are from 6:00 to 8:30 PM on both Friday and Saturday.
Also, if you're in the Jacksonville area, or plan to be on the 4th, I'll be returning again this year for the Jacksonville 4th of July Blast at Nichols Park in Jacksonville, IL. My showtime is 2:15 PM.
Hope to see you at one of my events, and have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!
Also, if you're in the Jacksonville area, or plan to be on the 4th, I'll be returning again this year for the Jacksonville 4th of July Blast at Nichols Park in Jacksonville, IL. My showtime is 2:15 PM.
Hope to see you at one of my events, and have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!
Friday, June 24, 2016
New Amsterdam This Weekend
Just in case you were planning to come see my tableside close up magic at New Amsterdam this weekend, I'll be there this evening (Friday, June 24, 2016), but not tomorrow night, as I have an outside engagement out of town tomorrow evening. So tonight, but not tomorrow, Saturday night. My regular Friday and Saturday schedule will resume next weekend. Hope to see you there soon!
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Monthly Moment of Magic in the Media
On News 25 Today, that is... Here I am with Garry and Gina, talking about wonder and inspiration.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Prominent Blog and Podcast Interview
I'm really excited that I've just been featured in a prominent national blog and podcast interview on JenningsWire.com. Here's an intro to the blog:
Inspirational speaker, human potentials expert, and award-winning magician, Mitch Williams, is the author of the book, A Call to Magic – the Artful Science of Transforming Self and World. Mitch offers practical solutions to help us completely reframe our lives and to consistently experience more happiness, fulfillment, and peace of mind. He challenges us to bring some real “magic” into our lives and “magically” transform not only our own lives but also the lives of those around us as well.
READ MORE...
Inspirational speaker, human potentials expert, and award-winning magician, Mitch Williams, is the author of the book, A Call to Magic – the Artful Science of Transforming Self and World. Mitch offers practical solutions to help us completely reframe our lives and to consistently experience more happiness, fulfillment, and peace of mind. He challenges us to bring some real “magic” into our lives and “magically” transform not only our own lives but also the lives of those around us as well.
READ MORE...
Thursday, May 19, 2016
In the Studio at TV-25
Check out this Facebook video from my appearance on News 25 Today with Garry and Gina earlier this morning.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
A Little Less Than Random on TV-25
Were you up early this morning? Did you catch it? (Me on TV!) If not, here it is, from my appearance this morning on News 25 Today.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Exclusive Dinner Show
Just a quick heads up... I'm really excited to announce that in addition to my regular Friday and Saturday tableside close up magic performances at New Amsterdam in Peoria, we're now planning an exclusive dinner show event on May 22, 2016 featuring an entire intimate show of my unforgettable close up magic. This will be very exclusive, with seating for only about 12 people.
I'll be announcing more details soon, so stay tuned!
I'll be announcing more details soon, so stay tuned!
Friday, April 15, 2016
Williams & Williams at New Amsterdam--the Best Entertainment & Dining Experience in Peoria
Yes, we have the same last name, but we're brothers in spirit only. I'm so fortunate to be sharing the bill with guitar virtuoso, Greg Williams on Friday and Saturday evenings at New Amsterdam Bar and Restaurant on the Peoria riverfront.
My tableside magic begins at 6:00 and runs until 8:30. Greg usually begins playing around 7:30 or 8:00 and goes "until late". I've worked with a lot of musicians in my years as an entertainer, and I've got to say that Greg doesn't take a back seat to any of them. He has a wide range of music, and his talent, both vocally and on guitar, is truly top notch, with a style all his own.
And the food at New Amsterdam is unbelievably good. The menu is unusually eclectic, and everything I've had is truly delicious. A couple weeks back I tried the lobster etouffee, and OMG!!! it's to die for! One of the best Cajun/Creole dishes I've had anywhere, EVER! I'm a big food lover, and a pretty decent gourmet cook in my own right, and in my opinion the food at New Amsterdam is some of the best in the Peoria area.
The entertainment is free to dining and bar customers, the food is absolutely outstanding, and the view of the river is breathtaking. My unforgettable, mind blowing magic, the captivating music of Greg Williams, great food, great atmosphere--not to mention one of the largest selections of beer anywhere in the area--I may be biased, but I really believe this by far the best overall dining and entertainment experience in central Illinois. If you haven't been out to check us out, what are you waiting for?!?
Hope to see you there soon.
My tableside magic begins at 6:00 and runs until 8:30. Greg usually begins playing around 7:30 or 8:00 and goes "until late". I've worked with a lot of musicians in my years as an entertainer, and I've got to say that Greg doesn't take a back seat to any of them. He has a wide range of music, and his talent, both vocally and on guitar, is truly top notch, with a style all his own.
And the food at New Amsterdam is unbelievably good. The menu is unusually eclectic, and everything I've had is truly delicious. A couple weeks back I tried the lobster etouffee, and OMG!!! it's to die for! One of the best Cajun/Creole dishes I've had anywhere, EVER! I'm a big food lover, and a pretty decent gourmet cook in my own right, and in my opinion the food at New Amsterdam is some of the best in the Peoria area.
The entertainment is free to dining and bar customers, the food is absolutely outstanding, and the view of the river is breathtaking. My unforgettable, mind blowing magic, the captivating music of Greg Williams, great food, great atmosphere--not to mention one of the largest selections of beer anywhere in the area--I may be biased, but I really believe this by far the best overall dining and entertainment experience in central Illinois. If you haven't been out to check us out, what are you waiting for?!?
Hope to see you there soon.
Greg Williams--Music |
Mitch Williams--Magic |
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Third Thursday on TV
Yep, it's that time of the month again for my appearance on News 25 Today, which happened earlier this morning. In case you didn't get up in time to see it, here it is!
Friday, March 4, 2016
Not at New Amsterdam Tonight
If you were planning to catch me in Peoria tonight... Just a quick announcement that I won't be appearing at New Amsterdam Restaurant this evening (as I do most Fridays and Saturdays), due to a private event I'm doing tonight out of town. I will be resuming my regular schedule at New Amsterdam tomorrow evening from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, so if you were planning to come this evening to see me, you might consider coming tomorrow instead. Hope to see you there sometime soon.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Great Conversation--Terrific Interview
In case you missed it, I had a terrific, inspiring conversation with Teal Gray and Tui Snider on the Teal Gray Worldwide Radio program
on Tuesday night. We talked about my book, about magic (both the
performing kind, and the “magic of life” kind!), and got in-depth on the
topics of inspiration, creativity, higher awareness, and living in the
moment. If you’d like to check out the replay, you can access it HERE.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Radio Interview
Tune in this evening at 7:00 PM (CST) for my interview on the Teal Gray Worldwide radio program on blogtalkradio. It should be a fun and informative interview, talking about my book, A Call to Magic, and I'm actually planning to perform some magic on the radio!
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Magical Thoughts on TV
Well, once again I forgot to promote it in advance, so in case you missed my appearance on News 25 Today earlier this morning, here it is:
Friday, January 29, 2016
New Trends in Business Events
For my business clients, here's a great article on new trends in business events. The movement is towards creativity and theatricality. Something I've always felt was a powerful approach. Here's the ARTICLE.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
After the Flood...
The waters are receding! Come see me at New Amsterdam this weekend for a taste of my unforgettable close up sleight of hand magic, Friday and Saturday evening from 6:00--8:30 PM. And be sure to stick around for the equally unforgettable and awesome music of my "brother in spirit", Greg Williams! Mitch Williams for magic, Greg Williams for music, and New Amsterdam for great food, drinks, and the best time you're likely to have all week!
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Flood Update
I'll be taking a break from my regular spots at New Amsterdam this weekend, as they're parking lot is still closed due to the flooding on the river. New Amsterdam is open, and parking is available across the street near the Riverfront Museum, but since many people are choosing to postpone their visits until the closer parking is available, we've decided I'll be taking the nights off. As of now, it looks like things should be back to normal next week, (Jan. 15 & 16) so if you were planning to see me, I'd suggest you come next week instead. See you soon!
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