This past weekend I did a Christmas party for a Salvation Army group in the Cleveland area. This was a celebration for the leaders in the Northeast Ohio area. (I really like the Salvation Army. Most denominations are known for their style of worship or theological perspective. I don’t think most people even realize that the Salvation Army is a denomination. They’re just thought of as a group that helps people in need. All in all, that’s not a bad reputation for a group of Christians to have.)

Anyway, the event went well. I just got some feedback from one of the event organizers. She said “Thanks for a wonderful performance. You helped make our party great!”

It’s been a while since I’ve posted any new news. That usually means either nothing newsworthy is happening or, more often, I’ve been too busy to write down what’s been happening. This has definitely been the latter.

Early in the month, I was in a play at my home church. Nothing “magical” about it, but it was a great outreach event. I enjoyed the opportunity to be able to collaborate with others on stage. It’s usually just me in my one-man programs. (Someday I’ll be able to afford a “lovely assistant” in my magic programs, but that’s another story.)

A few highlights of the month were an outreach event at a nearby youth correctional facility, and Halloween alternative events at churches in Iowa and Michigan. I just received some feedback from the Iowa programs. Kimberly said, “Thank you for all your work at our Great Pumpkin Party. It was a big hit. We had approx. 3,000 come through the door. Your presentation has always been a highlight for the event.”