This is why I love magic. It is also one of the many reasons that I have so much respect for the youth of magic today.
For anyone that does not know. I am the producer for David Copperfield and we are currently on tour in Florida. Right before the 6pm show tonight one of the crew guys came to my office and said there was someone at the stage door asking for me. When I went up there was a very polite 16 year old with cards in hand. His name was Donald. He was very nice and just wanted to say hi. I was short on time so I found out where he was sitting and had him moved up to the second row and asked him to stay in his seat after the show and I would come out and chat.
After the show I went out to talk to him and as I was approaching I noticed he was speaking to someone else that was attending the show who had noticed that he was playing with a deck of cards. I stopped to watch him do a trick. I don't think he knew I was watching. I was AMAZED at the confidence he had performing. He did a quick ambitious routine that ended with a flawless execution of the Erdnase change. Then he did what looked like Dan and Daves card to mouth and did not miss a beat. He nailed it and fried the guy he was doing it for. I watched the entire thing with a big smile on my face. I know seasoned guys that would have not had the confidence that Donald had tonight. I am more amazed everyday just how good all you guys are getting and can't wait to see what happens in the years to come.
Thank you Donald for making my night.
Chris Kenner
For anyone that does not know. I am the producer for David Copperfield and we are currently on tour in Florida. Right before the 6pm show tonight one of the crew guys came to my office and said there was someone at the stage door asking for me. When I went up there was a very polite 16 year old with cards in hand. His name was Donald. He was very nice and just wanted to say hi. I was short on time so I found out where he was sitting and had him moved up to the second row and asked him to stay in his seat after the show and I would come out and chat.
After the show I went out to talk to him and as I was approaching I noticed he was speaking to someone else that was attending the show who had noticed that he was playing with a deck of cards. I stopped to watch him do a trick. I don't think he knew I was watching. I was AMAZED at the confidence he had performing. He did a quick ambitious routine that ended with a flawless execution of the Erdnase change. Then he did what looked like Dan and Daves card to mouth and did not miss a beat. He nailed it and fried the guy he was doing it for. I watched the entire thing with a big smile on my face. I know seasoned guys that would have not had the confidence that Donald had tonight. I am more amazed everyday just how good all you guys are getting and can't wait to see what happens in the years to come.
Thank you Donald for making my night.
Chris Kenner
