Not bad a few days.

Had quite a good weekend!

Had my first "semi-professional" balloon gig on sat night for an RC block party at Lavender, near Beach Road. Had approx 45mins to entertain and do balloons for the kids. Most wanted balloon animal? THE TIGER. well, one kid wanted a cat actually, i suggested making it a tiger by adding stripes. After that, everyone wanted a tiger. Other decent requests were swords, rabbit, flower. An AUNTIE asked me to make a pig for her.(AUNTIE! hmm. tot i was supposed to entertain kids.) When the hour was up, had to stop and decline some requests. Sad. But well it was a very fun and fulfilling experience and the money's good. Trying to get hold of the few pics taken, so stay tuned.

Sunday was great as i attended a magic competition and lecture. Sadly, only 3 of the finalists were able to make it for the competition, and the rest of the time were taken up by performances by the guest judges. Man, its one thing to see amateurs perform and another to see professionals perform. Was very impressed with a fire eating act by one of the guest performers. An old guy, a veteren at his art. forgot his name. damn.

The magic lecture by Magic Fukai, a professional magician from Japan was very entertaining and indepth. Although not many new effects were taught or explained, the gems were into how to present the routine in a different and entertaining way. Here's Fukai and I.

Last night was great as a small group had a small gathering in commemoration of Paul's birthday. Went to SAFRA to play abit of pool. Did my classic ninja rings act which owned pretty much everyone there, WHAHAHA. After that did some fun balloon jamming. Oh I actually made a hat for Paul to wear thru the night, will upload the pic once i get it from him.

One thing that struck me last night was, "What is being a magician mean to you? What is it worth?" I basically saw and experienced some rather unpleasant stuff happen that make me question. What is could say is, my friend, if you ever do read this post. DO NOT tarnish the image of being a magician. Take pride in being one. If u dont, at least take pride in being a human, respect what ur parents and primary school have been teaching you, and be a man. Grow up pls!

Ken