Gazzo Session @ Alki Beach Magic Studio

What a GREAT night of laughing, friends, fun and magic! I got to the house around the same time Gazzo and Steve did. When we got in, the session was already happening. Tim, Sol, Randy, Isaac, Buster & Steve Ameden were already jamming. Later, Edward, Alex, Nate, Jose, Nash, Scotty & Becky showed up to join in the festivities.

I don't know where to start. I guess I should thank Gazzo for making it a memorable night for everyone. His talent, wit, humor and charm cast a spell on us all that created a evening of magic we will never forget.



An excerpt from an email I received from (Magic Pitch) Steve this morning says it all:

Thanks Tom! Thanks for the drinks, and your hospitality and allowing us to "crash" your normal get together. It was priceless for me to see Solomon get crushed by Gazzo. His facial expressions were one's I wish I had captured on video. I'm glad everyone got to see Gazzo do some of his work. He's amazingly talented, and never really hangs out with groups like that, so most normal people aren't even aware that he can do all of that stuff.



Gazzo also took the time to help Edward with his split fan productions. His blatant honesty and expert advice really showed his insight and desire to help and teach. Shit, I didn't even know Gazzo did split fans. He definitely had an advanced take on the subject sharing many tid bits with regard to depth, timing and focus.



Gazzo nailed everyone with some expert card handling. He also performed the egg bag for us and some raunchy gags with some match sticks and another with Solomon's foot. I'm cracking up just thinking about.

For a guy I barely know, I feel like we've known each other for decades. Maybe it's because we hung out with all the same characters, just not at the same time, or maybe it's the comrade-re of both being street performers, but I felt a profound warmth and genuine friendship from one of the Greatest Street Magicians of All Time. How cool is that!!??



The evening ended with Gazzo giving me a set of his Cups and Balls for my collection. This generous gift took me by surprise and touched my heart and soul. The Gazzo Cups are the HUGE copper cups all the way on the right. They look great next to the Paul Fox Chick Cups in Brass. I will have a lot of fun playing with them. I wish I had words to express my gratitude. What a night. Things wrapped up around 2AM.