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Apparently its the “World’s Most Amazing Trick Shot”. I thought the first table was cool! wowza.

Some of you may remember that a few months ago I took the girlfriend to go see Cirque Sublime in Vernon. Well, It turns out that Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco is coming to Kelowna’s very own Prospera place! We just couldn’t pass it up so we got 2 tickets. On the floor. Second row.

If you too want to get tickets you can get them from Select your tickets. Hope to see you there!

I came across the video below before, but I guess I didn’t watch the whole thing, or I saw an edited version of it or I simply skipped through because I don’t remember lots of it. There’s a few cute stories and a few really good messages included. Its quite long, but worthwhile.

Here’s a neat video of how different people from around the world count cash:

How People Count Cash? - Celebrity bloopers here

Here’s a video of how magicians count cash! (I Like this way better):

I’ve always loved the stars and sky ever since I was young. I’ve always liked to just lay down during the summer and watch the stars while letting my mind drift away. I can remember when Hale-bopp was flying through the sky. From our second story balcony on our house you could see the comet just above the mountain line. It’s probably the most amazing thing I’ll ever see happen in the skies above me.

I bring it up, because unless you’re living under a rock (or not in North America), then you must have seen the Lunar Eclipse tonight. I was driving downtown to pick up my mom from the airport and so I got a pretty good view of the moon as it reached the eclipse. Apparently the next one will be in 2010. Which is also the year of the Olympics in Vancouver- so that should be extra special. I had a link to a bunch of images of the eclipse tonight on a facebook group, but I seem to have lost it. If you’re interested I’m sure pictures will be easy to find on google though.

I can’t wait for the summer. It’s finally starting to warm up a bit, and I’m looking forward to doing some shows outdoors! I’ve already been in contact with a few people for some festival shows this summer. I can’t wait!!

Here’s an interesting magic theme music video. I’m not sure if I like the song or not, but the imagery is neat anyways.

Trivia! Quick: Who holds the world record for the most number of claps in a minute? If you said Kent “Toast” French, then you’re correct– and you need to get out more. For those of you who got it wrong, watch the video below.

This is a neat body trick that I’ve seen a few times. I always forget about it though! Try it out.

While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. Now, While doing this draw a number “6″ in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction and there’s nothing you can do about it.

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Seth Godin posted an interesting video about curiosity. I think he’s right. Most people I know aren’t curious about the world around them, they don’t come to appreciate the wonder, and they don’t try to discover the unknown. Magic is a great thing for me in my life, and I think it’s taught me more than I realize. It’s shown me that even though something appears impossible, it can still be done. That mommento is something I try and live my life by. Always searching, exploring, and trying to better myself.

Have you ever heard of snow ice cream before? Neither had I. But, since both Snow, and Ice Cream is magical– kind of- It’s getting put here in my blog!

My new online friend Norris from Alabama was excited when they got some snow the other day. Apparently it doesn’t snow there and he was so excited that he sent me the following recipe:

Fill a 2 quart bowl with “powdery ice” (as opposed to hard frozen); Add 3 teaspoons of vanilla flavoring, 3 cups of milk (we used fat free), and 30 packets of Splenda (sugar may be used; add to individual tastes); stir until well mixed.

Again, this mixture is what we prefer; you may prefer more vanilla or more sweetener, etc. It’s an individual thing.

He said that thats just a “best guess” recipe and that you should change it to suit you as much as you want. Although there’s snow on the ground right now, it’s been there for a few days and I don’t think its really “powdery ice”. Hopefully we’ll get some more soon so I can try this one out.

Thank you Tyler Wilson, ( I mentioned him in another post) for linking me to the new Darren Hayes music video “Words”.

Outstanding magic, and great music. I’m going to have this song stuck in my head all night, I just know it. Come to think of it, damn you Tyler! *hums “I just want to listen to yourrr words”*

This creative wine bottle holder is designed and sold by Jason and Justin Senft and was featured in January’s MAGIC magazine. In the magazine there’s a larger picture, and they have another one as well but it isn’t listed on the site. Their website has this to say about it:

Don’t just store your wine, DISPLAY your wine. Inspired by the legendary Indian rope trick, Jason & Justin Senft’s design for a magical wine holder will have your guests scratching their heads, or just thinking they drank too much!

I know, I know, I keep mentioning things I found in the magazine but there’s just so many cool things inside each issue! If you want to buy one of these for your home email them at houdiniart@hotmail.com.