Second Thoughts - PREORDER release.

Second thoughts on the Second Deal is now available for pre-orders. The product will only ship after Christmas as I'm going on a long trip to the US. :P

http://www.cardshark.sg

Second Thoughts on the Second Deal

It took a herculean effort, but it's done. I'm still having mixed feelings about the whole thing. The entire project's good to go, but some part of me still has misgivings about releasing the material. But I know it has to go out; there are enough arguments to push it forward - least of which is ownership over the material.

In a way, it's also a form of giving something back to the magical community that has been such a huge impact on my life. I'm proud of the friends I've made and the progress that have seen me through the past 5 years. This also serves as some form of closure and resolution to a life that should never have been.

Although it's been a real crazy ride, I'd dare say it's been worth it. Loads of thanks to many people - Fei, Jasper (you guys've always been there when I need you. It's really something). Gordon, Enrico and Kar Wee - the best friends a fella could ever have in magic madness. Of course, all the SMC mods who've always been so supportive of everything I've done - Adrian, Zian, Jerome and Axl (yes, even Axl...).

If I ever had second thoughts in magic, it's only why I never got down to it earlier.

Make a Wish Foundation @ Singapore Flyer

A group of us performed for the Make a Wish Foundation at the Singapore Flyer on the 25th October. It was really fun and we had some really young new blood with us - they had a great time too I hope! Working directly with the beneficiaries and their families was a fantastic feeling - you know that you did something special and gave someone a little more than just goodwill.

From left: Darren, Alistair, Jeter and Jasper having a good meal before the show!

Adrian and Darren entertaining some parents and children.

After the performance the organiser offered us a chance to go up the FLYER at $15 per person - more than 50% off the regular price! We thought it'll be a nice experience at that price (I won't pay $30 for this) so we took her up on her offer.
Here you see Jeter and Darren all smiles on the way into the FLYER.

Almost at the top - inside the cabin of the Singapore FLYER. Adrian, Gordon and Kar Wee all looking somewhat tired but satisfied (I hope!)

DVD blues... Lull period

Well, I'm glad to say that most of my stuff is now in order. I'm still working on the website (mostly in the mind since I haven't had much physical time) but I've finalised the links i want to include.

At least my DVD project on Second Dealing is almost over - I've completed the filming at the studio and it's now just entering the editing stage. The filming was really weird - I felt so self-conscious that it was hard to actually perform the way I usually perform: in fact, the camera really gave me the creeps. It's certainly not going to be my usual (far from my usual or best) performance, but I suppose it's the best I could do under those conditions. Thank God for Enrico, Kar Wee and Gordon being there - they made the filming process much easier.

I think I can take a short break once I've finished my website - hope to complete everything by the end of the month. :)