Wow, what an incredible weekend I had! Not only did I get to go see my parents and three younger sisters-- plus their families-- I also got to see my older brother that I haven't seen in 26 years! I had most of Saturday to just visit, reminisce and laugh with four of my six siblings. My older sister and younger brother could not make it this time but I'm hopeful we will all get together before long; hopefully not for a funeral. I know, morbid much? But really, have you ever thought of what the number one reason that most families get together might be? Death. Funerals. Laying a loved one to rest. It's a sad but true fact that grief can bring family members to each others side faster than celebrating a birthday or a milestone in ones life. I think we need to make time while we are all alive to enjoy the company and love of each other.

Now, on to the good stuff! I know this might not sound too awfully dark or creepy but it is my blog so I can write what I want! Nyah! (You can't see it but I'm sticking my tongue out at all you nay-sayers!)

My older brother is a magician. Obviously he couldn't do a show while he was visiting--I expect he left most of his props at home. After all, I imagine it could get a little tricky pulling around a box in which to saw people in half. It might even cause a panic, people screaming and running. Probably wouldn't be good publicity to be arrested because those terrified people thought you might be a deranged lunatic bent on removing the top halves from their bottoms. Actually, I'm not really sure if he uses one of those because unfortunately, I have not yet been able to be at a live show-- he lives in California and I am way down south. Although, I think it would be way cool to see it done first-hand. Maybe not to me, as I'm pretty attached to both ends of me and intend to keep it that way but to some other willing volunteer.

So, just to give us a taste and a little thrill he performed a few of his simpler tricks. But don't think they were actually simple. Oh no! Far from it. Jeff pulled out his pack of cards and commenced to impress us all. Let me tell you, he is good! No, he's the best that I've ever seen! (Of course that compliment has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that he's my big brother. Nope, none at all.)

I tried to watch his hands, knowing a little bit about how that works. But this man is an expert at his job. Not only could I not keep up with him, I was constantly being amazed! My daughter is convinced that her Uncle Jeff really IS magic! And seriously, if you had watched him entertaining the kids and adults alike, you might have thought the same thing. Sleight of hand at its professional best!

I highly recommend going and seeing his show if you ever get the chance. Or check out his site: www.jeffezell.webs.com. Or, do both!

Jeff Ezell Magic boasts of a slew of celebrity clients, such as Nancy Reagen, Lucy Liu and even Tom Cruise, just to name a few.