I was able to spend a few days in the office working on a couple of projects before it was time to leave again. The first on my list was to complete a very exhaustive application for “Approved Provider Status” from the American Occupational Therapy Association. I’m hoping to get Healing of Magic sanctioned by the national association so that I can offer the education workshop to therapists without seeking individual state association approval. Having this status would be a huge accomplishment for this program and continue to move us in the right direction. I worked on all the policies, guidelines, and responses to the questions while Keith updated the website with the required information.
Once this project was complete, it was on to the next. I was booked for taping session at Hello Studios in Lynchburg to film a new Hocus Focus commercial for the early August “back to school” launch of the curriculum. I did two 60-second spots and an extended version to use at trade shows. While in the studio, I also filmed the new video that will be used as the foundation for the public showing when we do outreach work in communities.
After a few days at home, Chase and I were back on the road again for the long drive to Branson, MO. I am having a new illusion developed for the show and it’s being constructed in Branson. It was at a place where I needed to check it out and make some artistic decisions…so, the long 16 hour drive began. We made it a “journey” of sorts and we got to spend a little time in Branson as well – about a day and a half!
I was able to visit with my old friend Kirby VanBurch. We’ve known each other since we were about 19 years old – that’s a long time. It was good to see his show and have the chance to catch up on a things. I haven’t had a chance to visit with Kirby in a long time. I saw his show on Friday night and then hung out for about an hour backstage before calling it quits for the day.
On Saturday, I met up with Taylor Reed for breakfast. He is another friend who is performing in Branson and a current contestant on America’s Got Talent. I saw his show on Saturday afternoon and had the chance to meet his family and talk for a while.
Sunday was a short day but the most important. We were up very early, 5:30am, to take an extended look at the new illusion. It took several hours to assemble and videotape the process. We also took lots of pictures so we could begin the artistic design once we return home. This is going to be a cool illusion!