What is thinking backwards? Can you actually think backwards? Interesting concept, right?! I recently came across an experiment and video that challenges us to do just that. When you think of some of the inherent abilities that we all have as adults, like being able to...
You’ve done a lot of things the right way. You made it through grade school, high school and maybe even got a degree along the way. You’re likely employed and contributing to society. These experiences have fostered a way of thinking that works for you....
If you’re reading this, you have a LOT to be grateful for. You’re on a computer or smartphone. That means you have electricity. You have running water. By historic standards, you’re one of the richest people who ever has lived. And yet, it’s very easy to fall...
In January people start examining their lives through a magnifying glass and realigning themselves with their goals and what they want to do better in their work and lives. During this time approximately 50% of the North American population try to change their own habits and...
2015 was a great year for me, punctuated by high points in both my career (presenting for 2000 people at the AIGA conference in New Orleans) - and personal life (celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary at the Magic Castle.) But I'm even more excited about 2016....
As someone who does magic for a living, it’s probably not a big surprise that my professional and personal lives occasionally overlap. That was certainly the case when I recently got to not only attend the wedding of two of my favorite people, but also perform...
What would you say if I told you there’s an organization devoted to ridding an entire country of AIDS? Many people would say that's impossible. I recently had the honour of serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the Bracelet of Hope World AIDS Day Gala....
I recently presented my keynote address ‘The Magic of Thinking Differently’ to the 120 instructors and staff at the OREA 2015 Instructor’s Symposium. OREA Real Estate College is transitioning from a traditional educational approach to a ‘blended learning’ model that breaks the mold of traditional...
Much of my work is devoted to helping people see the world from another’s perspective. Through magic tricks and optical illusions, I help my audiences and workshop participants realize that their point of view is not the only valid perspective. So, when the good folks...
Ever since hearing about the new Harry Potter inspired bar in Toronto, The Lockhart, I’ve been wanting to visit. With all the media coverage and hype, I had expected it to be a Harry Potter themed bar (like visiting a theme park), so when I arrived,...
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