This may sound like a rant, and I may sound like one of those complaining hotel guests that anybody working in the hospitality industry (including myself) dreads. But this is far from it. The following is not intended as a vehicle to vent my dissatisfaction, but just something to illustrate a very important point, which, in these times, is more vital than ever. (more…)

Happy New Year! I hope you had a great Christmas and that you all feel well rested and ready for a productive and successful year to come. It’s been a very busy few months, and it’s good to be able to say that in the middle of a right royal arse of an economical meltdown. Many magicians may be reading this thinking how annoying it is to be banging on about being busy when a lot of people are having a quiet time of it. The truth is, to a certain extent, I am too, but it’s made me busier than ever. I’ll explain what I mean and hopefully get you to see that there is usually a way of making the most of a bad situation. (more…)