Hey guys at T11, this be Cody again.
Wow, this is probably the best contest i've ever been apart of. Now first of all, let me tell you a little story about how this whole mess started.
I was about seven, and my dad showed me my first magic trick; red, white, and blue silks that change into an american flag. It sparked my interest. Later, he bought me the magic kit that started me off in magic. I quit after two years of playing with the set because no one supported me. It was a stupid and immature decision.
Until a year ago, I lived a boring life. Football, video games, homework, no girlfriend. The worst years of my life by far. But this past year, I rediscovered magic from my best friend, Nick Greene. He taught me everything I know, and more. Since then, I have made the commitment to myself and to the Art of Magic to be the best that I can be at whatever I do. I have made the decision to try to do magic for a living when I get older.
Isn't that everyone's dream; to do what they love for a living? Well, this choice did not fly with my family. They thought that magic was just a dumb hobby, and it will never get me anywhere in life. As soon as I realized I wanted to do this seriously, I came home to tell my father that I was quitting Football and I am going to just continue my magic. He practically disowned me. He called me every name he could think of; called me a faggot every day as I walked out the door to school. It hurt me a lot. He took my cards and things away from me, saying I didn't deserve it, but I snuck behind his back, continuing my learning. For so long, he wanted me to be like him; an amazing football star. I no longer wanted that, I had found my calling. Today, he tells me he accepts it, but I still believe he does not. And no, I'm not telling you these things because I want you to feel bad for me. It is just part of my journey through magic.
So I could go on and on about how much i've learned, how great of a magician I am, and how much I deserve to win this contest, but to tell you the truth, I don't know if I deserve it. No, I'm not the best flourisher. No, I'm not the best magician, but I try my hardest all the time to be better. Yes, I have learned a lot. And not all about magic, a lot about life as well. How to interact with people, charisma, and appreciation for the Art. But, I still have so much to learn, and I feel that the one way that I can learn is to attend Magic-Con. So I can learn to be a better flourisher, a better magician, and a better person. I can finally meet all these amazing people that are my idols. Dan and Dave, John Carney, Daniel Garcia, so many others, and of course the great Juan Tamariz.
But I do know one thing, and that is I love magic, it is the only thing that truly makes me happy in this world. And to go to Magic-Con would be the best blessing I had ever recieved. Besides, of course, the significant day when I was re-introduced to magic. Magic has changed my life so much, and I feel that with my magic, I can change the world. I feel like I can change magic. Make it better. But I can't do it alone. I need my family, my friends, and you guys. I will always do my best to better the art of magic, however that may be. Hopefully while I'm there, i'll figure that out. So whaddya say? Do I deserve this?
-C(B)
Wow, this is probably the best contest i've ever been apart of. Now first of all, let me tell you a little story about how this whole mess started.
I was about seven, and my dad showed me my first magic trick; red, white, and blue silks that change into an american flag. It sparked my interest. Later, he bought me the magic kit that started me off in magic. I quit after two years of playing with the set because no one supported me. It was a stupid and immature decision.
Until a year ago, I lived a boring life. Football, video games, homework, no girlfriend. The worst years of my life by far. But this past year, I rediscovered magic from my best friend, Nick Greene. He taught me everything I know, and more. Since then, I have made the commitment to myself and to the Art of Magic to be the best that I can be at whatever I do. I have made the decision to try to do magic for a living when I get older.
Isn't that everyone's dream; to do what they love for a living? Well, this choice did not fly with my family. They thought that magic was just a dumb hobby, and it will never get me anywhere in life. As soon as I realized I wanted to do this seriously, I came home to tell my father that I was quitting Football and I am going to just continue my magic. He practically disowned me. He called me every name he could think of; called me a faggot every day as I walked out the door to school. It hurt me a lot. He took my cards and things away from me, saying I didn't deserve it, but I snuck behind his back, continuing my learning. For so long, he wanted me to be like him; an amazing football star. I no longer wanted that, I had found my calling. Today, he tells me he accepts it, but I still believe he does not. And no, I'm not telling you these things because I want you to feel bad for me. It is just part of my journey through magic.
So I could go on and on about how much i've learned, how great of a magician I am, and how much I deserve to win this contest, but to tell you the truth, I don't know if I deserve it. No, I'm not the best flourisher. No, I'm not the best magician, but I try my hardest all the time to be better. Yes, I have learned a lot. And not all about magic, a lot about life as well. How to interact with people, charisma, and appreciation for the Art. But, I still have so much to learn, and I feel that the one way that I can learn is to attend Magic-Con. So I can learn to be a better flourisher, a better magician, and a better person. I can finally meet all these amazing people that are my idols. Dan and Dave, John Carney, Daniel Garcia, so many others, and of course the great Juan Tamariz.
But I do know one thing, and that is I love magic, it is the only thing that truly makes me happy in this world. And to go to Magic-Con would be the best blessing I had ever recieved. Besides, of course, the significant day when I was re-introduced to magic. Magic has changed my life so much, and I feel that with my magic, I can change the world. I feel like I can change magic. Make it better. But I can't do it alone. I need my family, my friends, and you guys. I will always do my best to better the art of magic, however that may be. Hopefully while I'm there, i'll figure that out. So whaddya say? Do I deserve this?
-C(B)
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