Aside from planning a high school talent show which included a magician or two, I can’t recall actually planning a magic or illusionist show. I hired an illusionist as an Emcee for an event once. He was great with slight-of-hand magic and worked it in between the lines so well that the attendees adored it.Continue reading “The Real Magician”
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Book Fair Nostalgia
I apologize in advance for this trip down memory lane, but stay with me here. You could be entertained if nothing else. Something sparked the memory of a nostalgic event that I’m certain does not exist these days. My children are grown and doing life, but they don’t yet have kids in school who IContinue reading “Book Fair Nostalgia”
Encore-Worthy Venues
Concerts. There is a genre of concert for just about everyone. There are almost as many types of venues for concerts as there are genres of music. Because summer is winding down, schools are back in session, and my orchestra rehearsals have resumed, I have concerts on the brain. If you’ve read my blog forContinue reading “Encore-Worthy Venues”
From Livestock to Lemonade
Every summer in our area we have a county fair. It’s an eclectic combination of activities and food at a very unusual venue. The thought of planning this five day event makes me sweat. Not because of the amount of work, the number of contracts involved, the liability, or the sheer number of people inContinue reading “From Livestock to Lemonade”
Comfy with the Rut
I was recently at an event for meeting planners and suppliers. One of the industry’s thought leaders made a comment I’m not sure he even was aware of, but it made me think about some of the events my clients are requesting. Some organizations get comfortable with the rut. They are so used to doingContinue reading “Comfy with the Rut”