We all need to be inspired, encouraged, influenced and these influences help mold us into the person we are.  So, let me tell you a little bit about the people who influenced me in magic. There are four specific individuals.  But first a little history... My first interest in magic started in about 1969, I remember watching television and there it was the “TV Magic Cards.” I was hooked. Then came the “TV Magic Set.”

Let me tell you about my days at the Magic Cellar nightclub. It was located at 630 Clay Street in San Francisco. “Earthquake McGoons” was the name of a famous jazz nightclub located at that address and there in the basement was housed the collection of Carter the Great, the famous magician. A little history to go with this first and the story I am about to tell you is as amazing as the Magic cellar was itself.

Who was your biggest influence when you got involved in magic?I loved David Copperfield's early TV specials because there was always a some sort of sketch, story or vignette in his shows. I was captivated by those pieces because the magic seemed to really mean something to the story; a characters hopes, dreams, fears. And, David Copperfield's magic was always very escapist and magical.

Thank you to everyone who shared this magical weekend with us while we celebrated our 700th show! Can you believe it? Yes, 700 magic shows since we first opened in 2004! Incredible!