I’ve had the chance to reflect over these last few days about the tour so far, what’s ahead of us, and what’s going to happen next season in 20082/2009. At times, it’s all just a bit overwhelming. We’ve finished up a run of 19 sold out performances so far – from New Jersey to Florida and places in between. We’ve worked hard over the years to put together a production that we’re proud of; and we’ve worked even harder to get our name and reputation out there for people to notice. It hasn’t been an easy process. It’s taken a lot of commitment and sacrifice in so many ways. And it certainly requires more than our efforts – it takes the efforts of an entire team dedicated to quality. You gradually build momentum and then, it seems, that one day everything starts to change…and you reach a different level of success. And it all becomes very humbling.
Cindy has always said that this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. If we want to be successful, it’s slow and steady. Consistency builds a reputation. That’s our philosophy but it doesn’t have to be everyone’s.
I believe that Perseverance is more than just Endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking for is going to happen. Perseverance means more than just hanging on, which may be only exposing our fear of letting go and falling…or failing. Those of you who read my blog know that, from time to time, I talk about my faith. It’s an important part of who I am. As a Christ-follower, I believe that each of us has a purpose in life. And I believe the Creator gifts each of us with potential and abilities to achieve amazing things. I also believe that God’s definition of “success” is very different from what our society believes to be “success.”
My job is about more than just entertaining people. It’s about bringing worship to the God who has given me the ability to entertain people. We are going to worship – no matter what. That’s the simple truth of our existence. We will value something so much that it will be the driving force in our lives. Something is going to grab our attention. Someone is going to captivate our affections. One thing is going to rise to the surface and direct our values, drive our lives, motivate our actions, and determine our destiny.
I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to do what I have the privilege of doing almost every day – to stand before an audience and share my passion for the art of magic. It is an amazing and wonderful thing – a humbling experience.