Secrets & Puzzles

Juggling jester with 4 balls in the air.

My performance career began with the art of magic—a craft built on knowing something the audience doesn’t. Magic, in its essence, is about secrets. But sometimes, even the magician is left surprised. I share now an incident that not only shaped my career but deepened my view of magic performance, because I was open to … Read more

A Whittle Accident with a Bear

Small bear whittled from a piece of basswood.

Anyone who’s ever visited a hospital emergency room knows the drill: the excruciatingly long check-in process, the wait for triage, and then the endless anticipation of seeing the right medical staff. But I’ve discovered a surefire way to skip the line: slice open an artery—yes, even a small one—and you’ll get expedited treatment. Recently, I … Read more