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VIRGINIA SURE HAS WILD WEATHER!
This week's 90 mph microburst storm was not the only severe weather we've seen...

SHEARING THE ALPACAS
This once-a-year task was always an adventure, and we did it our way...

When your mind is preoccupied with magic tricks, bloopers happen!

MYSTERIOUS BENDING SPOON
WHAT IS GOING ON??!! Is this illusion--- or reality?

MULTI-TASKING
You ask how we get so much done...

THANKSGIVING 2019
Remembering last year's Thanksgiving celebration with Dirk and his wife Carine.
Here's how you celebrate Belgian-style...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE AMAZING KRESKIN
The Amazing Kreskin's delightful Happy Birthday message to Peter...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM FRED STOLLER
A funny Happy Birthday message to Peter...

WHAT'S ON MY DESK
What is on my library desk right now...

THE MONTICUP GARGOYLES
Did you know that gargoyles are actually good luck protectors?
Take a look at some of the many guardians of the Monticup house...

THE GHOST BIRD
Just in time for Halloween, the story of The Ghost Bird.
This is our own ghost story, a real event from back in the day...

THE BIG HAND
Yes, you have to HAND it to us!
We have the most unique greeter in the business...

GEESE ARE ON THE ROAD AGAIN
One of the many flocks of geese who make a stopover at the Monticup pond every autumn.
They sure make a racket, but they have so much fun splashing around.
Wonder where they are going?...

ZERO TURN RACES
Dirk and Jackie know how to make lawnmowing fun!

BLOOPER REEL
Sometimes we get silly filming all of those demo videos...

My workday is never done!
Here is a clip of a recent project- building a new paddock area for our goats.
Yes, it was hard work, but Dirk and I love to play with the toys!

Whenever I have an audience, I will perform...

What shenanigans are we up to at the Monticup house now??

What are cicadas, and why were we on the news with them??

DOG DAYS

A typical day at MagicTricks.com- it's all about the dogs...

ENTERTAINING THE QUEEN
Wherever I go I am always ready to entertain.

Strolling through the Lake Anna Renaissance Faire, I met the Queen of the Faire.
It was the perfect opportunity to entertain the entertainers...

REHEARSING FOR THE UNDERWATER ESCAPE
It was late October, and Alexanderia needed a place to rehearse her underwater breathing control on the day before performing in our Houdini Now show.
But where to find a rehearsal spot, especially one where the media could come and watch?
DIRK'S POOL!

BACKSTAGE before the CARNIVAL OF WONDERS SHOW!
Sideshow Steve gives Electra and me some important and much needed last minute tips on performance day.
Bloopers happen!
Yes, we DID have a big fire extinguisher ready!

This is what happens when you let your collection get out of hand.. or go to your head.. or something...

Banking country style... today at our local bank's Drive-Thru!