Serving as emcee and entertainment at a Gala Event at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, in San Francisco

Duplicating an image merely thought of...while standing back to back. Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco

A picture is worth a thousand words

Private Birthday Party in the Penthouse at The Battery

After-dinner entertainment for an association event in San Mateo.

After-dinner entertainment for an association event in San Mateo. Revealing an innermost thought has this effect on people.

Ken Fulk's April Fool's Day Party - Read about it in SF Gate

Return to one of my favorite clients and venues. Three monthly performances for an exclusive Wine Club event in Napa. What a treat!

Stopping traffic at a trade show exhibit in Reno, Nevada.

Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting some new promo photos. You can thank my friend, Kevin Meynell for them.

Recently had the opportunity to emcee and perform at the #SFNaceGala2014 at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Had a fabulous time reading minds of some of San Francisco's savviest event planners.

“Actually, many, many times I am given this photo to autograph it. And I never do. I don’t want to have anything to do with that. And also out of respect for Jayne Mansfield because she’s not with us anymore.”

— Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren is the most beautiful and elegant woman on the plant. What class.

They broke the mold after my wife came along. They just don't make 'em like this anymore.

Read the whole story behind this famous photo here.

The glorious Coriander Stasi spent time with us in September documenting THE WONDER. Enjoy!

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 Experience THE WONDER for yourself. Thursday evenings at 7PM in San Francisco.

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New poster for CONJURING WONDER hanging out front of Postrio Restaurant and the Prescott Hotel in San Francisco.

Even in today's world of social media and online presence, we managed to pulled 3 guests into the show the first night it hung and 4 guests a week later. I think I'll keep it.

And come see it for yourself.

I grew up watching reruns of The Rockford Files but never realized how much of an impression Garner made on me until I read his obit. That's the way it goes sometimes.

“Mr. Garner disdained the pretentiousness of the acting profession. “I’m a Methodist but not as an actor,” he wrote in “The Garner Files.” “I’m from the Spencer Tracy school: Be on time, know your words, hit your marks, and tell the truth. I don’t have any theories about acting, and I don’t think about how to do it, except that an actor shouldn’t take himself too seriously, and shouldn’t try to make acting something it isn’t. Acting is just common sense. It isn’t hard if you put yourself aside and just do what the writer wrote.”

— James Garner

Precisely the way I was taught to approach the profession and the craft of acting. And it certainly informs me a magician, as well.

After a year-and-a-half of monthly performances, I am so very excited to announce that CONJURING WONDER is now a WEEKLY EVENT!

The management of the Prescott Hotel has been getting terrific feedback from our audiences and they've asked us to present THE WONDER on a weekly basis beginning this Thursday evening, July 17th.
 
They've also partnered with us on a larger scale and offered up a new performance space in the legendary Postrio Restaurant!
 
The show will now take place on the Mezzanine -- which is quite cozy -- just past Postrio's fabulous bar. Making it that much easier for you to grab a cocktail before the show. And yes, you can bring that drink with you to enjoy during the performance!

Watch this space for photos and video. Better yet, get tickets to the show today experience THE WONDER live and in person.

And thanks to those who have attended for their continued support!

Brought THE WONDER to Ken Fulk’s Peep Show, in San Francisco, for his April Fool’s Bash.

Guests were invited to join me at a table and experience magic up-close & personal. One of my favorite ways to perform!

Read more about the event here.

Private event in San Francisco

Guerilla Marketing at BoxWorks

Lecture on Visual Perception in Magic at NYU

Wine Club Event in Napa

Private Event in San Francisco

50th Wedding Anniversary in Fairfax

Corporate Holiday Event at City Hall in San Francisco

Intimate Anniversary Party in Napa

Stopping Traffic at Exhibit Booth in San Francisco

Corporate Destination Event at The Plaza in New York City

Highlights from my most memorable moments in 2013. Thanks for a great year and see you in 2014!