Almost Acappella

The Cola Band was a top-40 show band based out of Denver, CO. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve every year, we would end each evening with a live rendition of this song. We used cassette recordings of the song as a Christmas gift for the fans of the band.

This was recorded in my apartment with just the electric piano, sax and our fives voices. Dean McIndoo (the guy on the right – keyboards) did the brilliant vocal arrangements – especially check out the key change near the end. We tracked all 5 voices at once, and then went back and recorded the same parts one more time. So, the final product is double-tracked, giving it that lush sound. I hope you enjoy this song and these holidays.

The Beach Proposal

In June, I was contacted by a young professional from Philadelphia named Chris who’d found me through a Google search.

Florida Weekly Article

The United Arts Council of Collier County has a feature column in the Florida Weekly Newspaper.

The Camera’s Lens

One of my amusements is experimenting with digital point and shoot cameras, trying to tweak settings and subjects for unexpected results. My last three cameras have been Canons, after years with Sony point and shoots. My new Canon is still a point and shoot, but this latest prize is called the ELPH 500.

 

UNREAL The Art of a Gentleman

From Ohio, but now living in Manhattan, Joshua Jay is that rarest of people – the heart and the soul of the artist, and the decorum of a gentleman.

All As One

Don’t you just love it when good things come together? My friend and client, Mike Deck, of ERA Real Estate Links in Indianapolis, had met his soul mate. And the time was right for two families to be brought together as one. But first things first!

Scenes from The Rhythm of Magic

Here are a few scenes from shows over the last few months at the Ritz Carlton, the Seminole Casino and the Art League of Bonita Springs. Enjoy!

Tower of Power Live • What Is Hip?

The quintessential funk/groove band for a couple generations has been, and remains Tower of Power, based out of Oakland, CA. I had the good fortune to see them a couple times right here in little old Naples in the early 90s.

Gathering of Mentalists

Some of the most creative minds I’ve met in mentalism gathered again on Monday in Bradenton for an opportunity to exchange ideas, brainstorm, teach and learn. Pictured left to right are myself, Jim Chartier, Dan Tong, Don Rigsby, Vince Carmen and Chandler.

Program for “The Rhythm of Magic”

I’ve had several people ask to see the program that was passed out at last Wednesday’s show at the Art League.

The Rhythm of Magic at the Center for the Arts

I was invited by the Art League of Bonita Springs to present my theatrical production of “The Rhythm of Magic” on January 27. 2010. This is their new theater at The Promenade, and it’s a beautiful facility. Click here to view the invitation that was sent out.

Do YOU Believe in Miracles?

It’s so easy, in today’s world of technology and fast-moving tracks, to barely glimpse at events that would have shocked us in earlier times. I have to slow down long enough to tell you about this one event.

A Magical Proposal

Eric and his girlfriend Kerri have been coming to the Watermark Grille restaurant for years, since their very first date when I performed for them.

Professor Patches at Calusa Nature Center Planetarium

On Saturday, 10/24/09, Professor Patches performed at the Calusa Nature Center Plantarium again this year, and will be back there next Saturday on Halloween at 4:00pm. The seats of the planetarium were packed and

‘Party at the Plantation’ Talent Showcase

With a total of 150 people enjoying the music, magic, game shows, food and drink, the Party at the Plantation was a huge success.

Event Industry Showcase in October

On Monday, October 12, meeting planners, hotel marketing and sales staffs, wedding planners, event professionals of all types are getting together at an amazing property in Naples called The Plantation Club at The Dunes.

CBIA Sand Dollar Awards

On Saturday night, I had the pleasure and the honor of performing for some of the most inventive, creative and driven people I’ve ever met.

10 Tips for a Successful Event

After performing for several thousand events from Paris to Hawaii and most stops in between, I created these answers to questions that sometimes get forgotten. I hope you find a tip or two that helps you.

Interview on myiTownTV.com

A wonderful entertainer & recording artist, Symon, hosts a show called “In Tune” about SW FL entertainment on myitowntv.com

Graphics and Gigs

I’ve added some more graphics to the graphics website. This is just stuff I do for fun and friends.

Talking Magic Blues

The curmudgeonly Tony Dunn is noted throughout the kingdom of magic as one of its finest illustrators. His work is generously sprinkled throughout magic’s highest-regarded books and magazines.

Magic Sets and Shows

It was time for my Mom to pass along old photographs and slides. I scanned in some of the photos already, and had the 500 slides scanned at a photo lab.

A landmark in Naples since 1998

This has been my home, 5 nights a week, for almost 12 years now. The 4 Malo brothers built it and run it to this day. They’ve spent their lives in the restaurant/nightclub business, and if you’ve seen live music in Chicago, chances are you were at one of their places.

The Rhythm of Magic Video

This is the 2 minute video of the opening sequence for the live show, coupled with some footage from one of the shows.

Travels to Austin

Made a trip to Austin for the first time this weekend. I met my friend Steve Stuckey there – famous soundman and coincidently, my roommate on the road during the showband years  – for a chance to see a lot of music in a few short days.