My Magician...

I forgot why I put that as the title of the previous post but then I remembered...it was because I felt that when I showed people magic, I brightened up their day a little...ya know?...if they were feeling down or bleh or whatever, me showing the magic made them smile, if only for a few minutes of the day...

Where's my magician...

- Shawnathan

My Magician...

I did it today...I walked around campus for as long as I could before the pain in my hip began to get unbearable and I ended doing more sitting and resting than actual magic...I liked it...A LOT...I got some great reactions..one girl couldnt stop laughing...uncontrollable laughter is always a sign that there is some magic in the air...but the day was not without it's set-backs...I did get rejected a few times, although I never screwed up so thats something to be thankful for...but I was rejected a few times...and I learned a few lessons...so for anybody looking to entertain anybody here is what I learned today:

1) Be weary of people who are alone, they are like that for a reason. They probably don't want to be bothered. That's not always the case because I did do magic for people who were by themselves, but just be weary of the fact that theres a better chance of rejection.

2) Never do magic during class change time. Stop 5 minutes before, and wait for about 20 minutes until the pandomonium subsides. People don't like to be bothered when they are in a rush. Entertain people who are bored, restless, or just sitting around chilling.

3) I learned this one a while ago, but I just thought I'd add it. Never do magic to people who are eating. Food courts/concession stands are out of the question. Just too much hassle. Either wait until they are done, or just leave them alone.

I felt alive today. Very in the moment. Doing magic for people got easier and easier as the time went by. There's always that initial anxiety that destroys you like a wrecking ball, but I KNOW that I have what it takes....so when you approach people...be confident enough that you wont let them down..cause I mean my opening line was..."This is going to sound kind of random, but do you want to see some magic."......people have already got their first impression of me, and they probably expect a simple "Here's your coin, oh look at it vanish" kind of thing...so when I break out the A-List stuff, it takes them completely by surprise...but you gotta know that your material can do that...else you are just setting yourself up for a let down...

I got home and collapsed...from searing back and hip pain...pain from which I am still suffering right now...battle scars I suppose...I'll stop writing now..and make myself some dinner....

Cheers,

- Shawnathan

When I'm out there..I not Shawn...I'm Shawnathan...I guess that way I don't really give a shit if I get rejected or not, because they are rejecting Shawnathan...not Shawn...safety net I suppose...