Thrilled to be recognized as the "Best of the Industry" for Entertainment by the Silicon Valley Chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events. Back when my company was known as Miracle Magic Entertainment.

Holding the center and entertaining the masses at a holiday event at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco

The stage is set! Mentalism performance for a 60th birthday party at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. Most of the audience flew in from Chicago that afternoon to surprise the guest of honor.

Entertaining at an corporate incentive weekend in Santa Barbara

Cocktail reception for corporate incentive weekend in Santa Barbara

Yet another corporate incentive weekend for one of my favorite planners. This time at the Fairmont Princess Scottsdale, in Arizona

Entertaining as part of a team of international stars of magic in Las Vegas

Opening reception for corporate conference in Sonoma.

An intimate fundraising event in our home for my son's elementary school. Couples purchased tickets to an evening of wine, cheese, and magic.

Watch this blog for more magic in 2016!

Big thanks to John Southwell, San Jose Marriott's GM, for the kind words.

Always a treat to be part of your events, John!

Back in 2013, I entertained at the annual gala for Silicon Valley National Association for Catering and Events. Had a great time and made some new friends.

Last night I was booked on an event by the past president of the SV NACE Chapter and before I took the stage, she presented me with this award for Best of the Industry 2014.

Had no idea and it caught me completely by surprise. Flattered and honored. Thanks, SV NACE!

Great little article at inc.com about 7 successful entrepreneurs who started out as magicians. Some of them even keep up with it.

http://www.inc.com/anna-hensel/ss/entrepreneurs-who-started-out-as-magicians.html

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.”

— Neil Armstrong

I'm often asked if I know how all the magic works. If I were to see something performed, would I know how the secret. Sometimes yes, sometimes not.

So, let me introduce you to a beautiful mystery of the Piddington's -- a performance they gave over the radio, mind you. The Ugly Truth behind it is only a click away. I choose to #wonder about it. How about you?

Do let me know what you decide.

“...we suggest that people insist on experiencing more everyday awe, to actively seek out what gives them goose bumps...”

— From Why Do We Experience Awe by Paul Piff and Dacher Keltner

Read the entire article at NY Times.

Our son's school has an outstanding PTA which fosters a great sense of community. The big fundraising event each year is a gala evening for the grown-ups with a silent auction that includes "Pay-to-Play" events -- a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences hosted by parents to raise money for school programs.

Couldn't think of a better way to be involved than to organize an intimate, little evening of magic for a select audience.

As this was our first go at something like this, we capped the event at 5 couples and quickly met the limit. Guests arrived and were offered hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer. Once settled, I presented just over an hour of close-up magic behind the bar.

Hopefully this is the start of something special.

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.