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I'm quite new here, but I would like to tell everyone a story about how magic and, specifically, mentalism (in a way) changed my life.....

If you read my introduction a week (or so) ago, you will have read that I am confused about how to describe myself as a magician - I have always been so interested in magic, be it coins, cards, or big stage acts, and have performed as a paid act quite a few times in the uk on a part time basis.

However, a few years back, I had a choice between sticking with my stable - and well paid - job, or doing something that I've wanted to do since I was 12 years old. Now, this may come as a surprise to some, but this first love was not not magic. I always wanted to teach people how to dive, which I made up my mind to do, and follow my dream.

So I moved abroad - which cost me a relationship - and did what I have wanted to do for 14 years.

3 years later, I was performing some magic in a bar for some colleagues (as I often did), when I got talking to someone who was interested in what I was doing. She was very attractive, and I never, ever used to use magic to talk to girls (never had the need to seeing as I'm so devishly attractive) - However, she had seen me doing some simple mentalism with friends, and wanted to see some 'tricks'. I did a few few forces, Hindu shuffle etc, which she was interested in, then asked her to think of any random card she wanted to - absolutely free will. Now, usually this would be part of a larger mentalism act, but for some reason, I decided to throw my cards on the table (as it were) and guess - which I did. My guess, to her, and my, amazement, was spot on - the 5 of clubs. Obviously, she was absolutely amazed - as was I (even though I exuded a quiet smugness).

This beautiful woman and I married on 10/10/10, the most magical date in my life so far, which brings me back to how magic - quite literally - has changed my life.

Anyone else got any good stories about how magic has affected them?

Mat

I think we all have a story about how magic has impacted on our lives. I know I do. It is good to hear yours.

Hmmm... how has magic impacted my life? My close up table fell on my head once. Does that count?

Seriously though, magic has gone from being a casual interest to an obsession for me (which I realise is not a unique experience). I have no dreamy stories to tell but it has made me wary of my image and I am striving to improve my confidence for the better. That alone has helped so much so far.

I am now a firm believer that you can improve your own situation and the happiness of everyone around you through just taking better care of yourself. I still have a long way to go but I'm seeing the light so to speak... all thanks to my obsession.

Great stuff Mat,


Good to hear another happy story.

Deano

That's a lovely story Mat

DaveM wrote:Hmmm... how has magic impacted my life? My close up table fell on my head once. Does that count?

I think your close up table needs to be a little lower.

BigShot wrote:I think your close up table needs to be a little lower.

Haha! Or I should wear stilts.