In my "In Box" • Talk at Buster's School

Thanks, Tom, for volunteering to talk with students at career day . . . and thanks for your flexibility about the time. I’ll confirm the time with you by mid-week, if that’s OK with you. In the meantime, would you write just a few lines about being a magician that Lisa can use on a flyer to inform and attract students to attend? Could you provide that blurb by Tuesday?

Best regards and ‘talk’ with you soon,
Jan Simon

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My blurb:

Don't miss this exciting discussion with a guy who loves what he does and has never had a real job!

Street Performer, Magician, Magic Shop Owner, Manufacturer of Magic Tricks, Visual & Escape Artist and ENTREPRENEUR!

Meet Tom Frank (freshman John Frank's dad).

What to expect: An entertaining and candid look into the world of show BUSINESS. That's right I said Business.

The message: Follow your dreams, but understand it might be twice a hard. How to go after what you want. Utilize a personal skills inventory to see if you have what it takes in your chosen field. Choose a field. . . . one you like.

What to bring: Your brain and some good questions. A healthy attitude about alternative career paths (I don't think this will be a problem at NOVA). A deck of cards, if you want to learn a trick.

Quote I live by: "Nothing is more common than unrewarded talent" figure it out, get with the program and start to live your dream.

It may not be easy. . . but it sure is fun. I wouldn't have it any other way.