Saturday

Today Buster and I attended Payne's lecture at 2PM. I will post a review of the lecture complete with pics in the next few days. To give you an idea of what was on the agenda; Here was the email ad / invite:

Payne's Prestidigital Presentations Lessons in Thematic Thaumaturgy

For the first time our own Master Payne is going to unveil his innermost secrets and reveal his methodology of creating unique themed magical presentations with tricks and props you already own.

He will guide you step by step through the creation of some of his most ingenious of routines and teach you how to apply this knowledge to create unique routines of your very own.

And yes, he will actually teach a few of his prize-winning routines as well.

There will be something for everyone. Close up, Platform, Stage even his take on an illusion or two. He will reveal the inner working of his Nest of Boxes; Teach Tips and Tricks of reworking and refinishing props; Present you with sage words of wisdom; and make a few jokes.

All this and more!!!

Master Payne is the 2005 PCAM Pro Challenge Gold Medallist and the winner of both stage and close up contests at the
2005 Magic Jamboree.

He has been presenting his unique vision of magic in and about the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years and has performed in Venues from England to Guam.

After the lecture Buster and I went to Ivar's for a late lunch / early dinner before taking a ferry to Whitby Island, where I performed at the Useless Bay Country Club. I did 30 minutes of strolling and a 45 minute after dinner presentation.

Perhaps I will write about the show or post a video clip.

But now it's getting late and weather permitting I'd like to Busk at the Market tomorrow morning. There are a lot of "out of towners" in for the big playoff game at Seahawks Stadium. I'm sure Pike Place Market will be on their hit list of things to do while in Seattle. Let's hope it isn't raining. My clock is set for 9:30AM

Goodnight. . . . or should I say Good morning?