Went to Buffet King Saturday night, a “Chinese / American” eatery with TWO back rooms that I somehow had never noticed before. (Makes me wonder how many others were missed before I started actively watching out for them.)
I like the staff at Buffet King and they treat us well. My wife has special dietary restrictions, and they always remember and begin cooking her food as soon as we walk in. I talked to the manager as we were leaving and her only interest is in filling seats, so if I can guarantee 20 paying customers, use of the room is free. I can afford free!
Last night after church I talked to a young lady who had agreed to be my assistant early last year when I first started talking about “getting back into Magic”. At the time I was really dreaming about a full illusion show, but realistically, there’s just too much money involved, at least for the foreseeable future.
A “mentalism act” is far from what we first talked about, but she didn’t bat an eye, and agreed to help. I couldn’t really discuss what I needed, not with so many people milling around chatting, but we’ll talk privately later this week and iron things out. Cool!
So I tentatively have a venue, I probably have an assistant, I definitely have some mind blowing effects that I’m eager to put into play. Sounds like we’re approaching the threshold of “really gonna do this!”
I need another egg roll!