Some of my biggest inspirations in magic are Paul Harris, Juan Tamariz, and Darwin Ortiz, just to name a few of my biggest idols. Harris inspires my creativity, and Tamariz and Ortiz have sparked my curiosity of the psychology and presentation of magic.

I started much like many others in this generation. My father took me to see Copperfield at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo (Hometown!), and I got hooked. My dad bought me my first magic set and I did it for two years, I fell out of it for a while, and then I found magic again my freshman year of high school when I met my mentor and best friend, Nick Greene.

I have my props (cards, coins, finger ring, etc.) on my person at all times. You won't see me out and about long without a pack back in my hand. I try to practice moves while I'm out or while I'm at work. I try to perform as much as possible to keep my working repertoire looking good.

As for my mind, I'm always reading something. Another thing I almost never leave the house without is a book from my shelf. Reading, whether it's a magic book or not, helps me with comprehension and my vocabulary, which accentuates my performing style.

I am not, in my opinion, one to give new magicians advice. I've still got many many many years of learning ahead of me, but one piece of advice I would give is to not be afraid of experimenting with your performing. Don't be afraid to be goofy or crazy with your style or scripting of your effects. It's much more fun when you don't limit what you can accomplish.