Actually, I thought his ring routine was excellent.

@@keithnorris8982 Hi. This is the first time I’ve ever left a negative comment on KZfaq. Usually I just go by “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything.” But to talk about how “other magicians” accomplish their effects is just bad form. And then to go ahead and use those same methods to do the effect is REALLY bad form!

@@jeffcarson7534 I understand Jeff, and I respect your opinion but I did appreciate the execution in some of his moves, especially the two rings over his head. I always pick something up from many performers. Personally, I learned my routine from Pop Hayden. In my opinion it's flawless and works with about any audience. Pop is brilliant and his performance fits my style of performance. I'm 78 and never attempted the linking rings until after I saw Pops routine! Thanx for your response, - Usually AmazingKeith

No, the line was, "You practice daily what you really believe; everything else is just talk."

You mean the program that has drawn standing ovations from hundreds of thousands of educators all over the country? I merely said that those who do their school jobs, but from the heart, from philanthropic motives and out of love for the students, will find themselves happier, more fulfilled, more effective, and will usually end up getting bigger paychecks in the long run as their passion for education and their great attitudes lead to perks, promotions and bigger opportunities. You don't agree? Speaking only for myself, I personally feel VERY "lucky" (your word, not mine) that I'm able to earn a paycheck improving people's futures, encouraging them and inspiring them instead of, say, working in a different field for the paycheck only and then having to volunteer my time after work to make my life meaningful. I genuinely hope you can find that, too. Might as well, since you're doing the job already anyway, right? Cynicism and bitterness will drain your life of a lot of joy and meaning that you could otherwise experience. You wouldn't want to go to a church where the preacher is in it primarily for the paycheck (though he/she deserves and needs it), would you? I try hard not to speak to audiences for the paycheck (though I need it and am grateful for it), but to sincerely speak with a passion to help people and, as I said, "the paycheck is just what I use to pay the bills while I devote my life to a noble cause." I hope that shows in my presentations. In my mind, teaching is a similar profession. But it's a free country; you're welcome to disagree. But I fear you'll wind up shortchanging yourself terribly if you do. Here's my challenge: try it my way for 6 months, and if you're not thrilled with the results, give me a call and we'll discuss how I should change my presentation.

Thanks for the kind words, Brian! I'd be grateful if you would suggest to the executive team that the bring me back for an encore!