Hi Guys,

Someone suggested I keep a journal when I started out performing close-up at restaurants and resorts.

I didn't and now after the years I've been at it, I regret I didn't!

Recently after taking some time off to start a family (my twin baby boys just turned a year old) I've started back performing and I've decided to keep a journal this time around.

I've done so in the form of an online blog and I'd like to invite anyone who thinks reading about such things to be interesting over to my blog at:

http://blog.isawscott.com/

That said, it really makes a WHOLE lot more sense to start at the earliest post, then up.

Best,
Scott Raymond

Scott,

Good ideas and words. I like the idea of the badge holding the pen and business cards and also the good advice of just going out and doing it.

I do think that trying to add 52 tricks to the repertoire a year is unreasonable. Since I only add 1 or 3 routines a year, I must admit they require new and difficult sleight of hand usually. I work out the moves and then polish the moves and then work on finessing the presentation. The presentation starts to work itself out as I work on the moves, but it is the final concentration that brings it all together. Then I perform it for 6 months where I finally get the last bugs out and hone the presentation.

Good luck on your surgery, I expect it will be fine. DEMAND antibiotics from the outset. If you do, the pain meds will be largely unnecessary.

Kirk G

Just read the WHOLE THING, including comments.

Nice blog, very well written. Keep it up, it's an inspiration.

Thanks for the kind words guys!

The surgery went well, and because I've been on antobiotics for a couple days prior, so like you said, the meds are just minimal.

Acmp, you took in the whole thing already? Thanks for your comment!

Scott

Hey that site kept me reading for like an hour. Good site, definitely on my favoites list.

Hey N3,

Very hip, thanks for having a peek!

Scott

Sounds like we been in the same trenches before bud

Nice blog!

Magixx

Thanks for all the kind comments, it's nice to have you guys along!

Scott

Scott,

Very interesting read. I have a few storys about guys like horse as well.

Kris

That's a very nice blog, and some enjoyable reading, keep it up.

ollie

Thanks again fellas for all the positive comments!

Scott

I don't really keep a journal on my shows what I do is keep notes of things that need fine tuning or differnt ways to approach certain situations.

Hey Pauly,

"I don't really keep a journal on my shows what I do is keep notes of things that need fine tuning or differnt ways to approach certain situations"

Sounds interesting. Why not put them up online lets us have a peek?

Actually, that's exactly what you'll find on my blog along with stories from my performances. Stop over sometime and have a peek.

Best,
Scott

SCOTT-

Great idea-Enjoyed reading on your site!!

Keep it up