It was the summer of 1988, just before moving upstate, from NYC, to start college at the University of Rochester. That afternoon, my girlfriend and I had gone to see Big. Tom Hanks plays a kid trapped in an adult’s body, and there’s a scene that had us completely captivated: Josh and Mr. McMillan are … Read more
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
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
I’ve been a storyteller my whole life. Some of my earliest memories are of sharing tales—not as dry recountings of facts, but as a way to entertain, connect, and sometimes make sense of the chaos of life. Over the years, these stories have found their way into my talks, lessons, performances, and even the large-scale … Read more