In the seventh grade, Kevin's focus changed to music and he began piano lessons. He always had a desire to perform and music became very important to him. He was fortunate to have great teachers and excelled rapidly to the point of considering music as a career. And, then came Doug Henning....

Henning revived the fascination Kevin had with magic and once again he began to work on his magic throughout high school. Upon graduation, he left home for college, taking his magic and music with him. He was going to school in Chattanooga and met some of the local magicians there. He worked in one of the magic shops part-time. This exposed him to new effects and gave him excellent experience in demonstrating them for others. He made an "unconscious decision" that magic is what he wanted to pursue as a career, although he was studying Psychology and Greek.

Visiting his parents in Indiana during a college break, he had the opportunity to catch Doug Henning live at the Holiday Star Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana. He scribbled a note to Mr. Henning asking for a moment of his time following the show and gave it to an usher who assured him he would get it backstage. About ten minutes later, he returned to tell Kevin that he could meet Mr. Henning at the stage door after the performance. He was ecstatic!

Arriving at the backstage door, he found hundreds of people waiting to see Doug. He asked around and found many of them were from magic clubs or magicians - many of whom had forwarded a note to Mr. Henning. Kevin assumed he would come out, toss a few photos, and thank everyone for coming.

Much to his surprise, his road manager came out and asked, "Is Kevin Spencer in the crowd?" Kevin identified himself and was told, "Mr. Henning would like to see you in his dressing room." Kevin was stunned...as were the other waiting to meet Henning. Kevin was escorted to the dressing room where he spent and hour or more talking with Doug about touring with a large production and life on the road. Henning was warm and personable just as he had been on stage. He introduced Kevin to his management staff and they invited him to ask any questions he wanted. It was an extraordinary experience and one Kevin will never forget. Throughout the years of Henning's tours, he always had time to see Kevin and his wife, Cindy, and offer encouragement.

Kevin returned to college with a new anticipation. He began taking more communication classes and performing at every opportunity. Again, he had a chance to attend another live magic show. Harry Blackstone Jr. was performing at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga.He had a great seat and watched this master entertainer perform. He spoke at length with Mr. Blackstone after the show. He was very kind and helpful.

It was the first of many chats Kevin would have with Harry. This is also when he made the conscious decision to pursue magic as his career - the fulfillment of a childhood dream. "One of the highlights of our professional career," Kevin says, "Is the day we were contracted to perform at the Tivoli Theatre - it was the completion of a circle, from dream to reality!"

The Spencers have chosen to be a "road show." They are a touring production and have been their entire career. They know no other performance situation than "one nighters" in the theatre. they have grown from a van to a semi, from stage magic to grand illusion. It has been an exciting and fulfilling journey....and it is not over.

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