Magic Inspires
Magic Inspires others to believe that nothing is impossible. It is a very optimistic artform. Where the laws of physics tell us what is not possible, magic says otherwise. When I saw a photo of the actor, Steve Martin, holding a cactus and a balloon, it inspired me to see if I could magically put a cactus inside a balloon. After two years of experimenting, I finally discovered the solution. Steve inspired me and if you keep reading, you’ll see how I inspired another literary artist.
When I invented how to put a cactus in a balloon, I never thought that one day a children’s author would want to include my trick into his book. Frank Cottrell-Boyce lives in England, which makes the connection even more amazing. I gave him permission to include the trick into his story. Frank sent me a copy after the book was published.
Magic Inspires Creativity
I love how looking outside the box inspires creativity for the work that I do. Artists observe and form new connections that make for some interesting projects. I never felt that my art would inspire others and it is a lovely feeling knowing that my creativity sparks someone else’s.
Below is the acknowledgement for my illusion at the back of the book. If you have any children that like a good mystery combined with magic, look for Frank’s book at either the local library, at your local bookstore or online. You won’t be disappointed. https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/books-for-children/frank-cottrell-boyce-books-guide
Let me Introduce you to Frank
Below is an interview Frank and I did together about his book. This was the first time we’d met. All of our previous interactions were via e-mail. I’m really happy to have met him online. His enthusiasm over e-mail was the exact same as in person. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9pE1Vg0zCQ. Enjoy!