In my "In Box"

Hey Tom:

Just want to drop you a note of "congrats" on your recent performance at the "Magic Castle" Yes...I have been watching your site and blogs for many years. I myself have been into magic for over 50 years. Everything from your Street Magic at Fairs in Atlanta is great and L.A. is "so great" . No one can do your linking ring routine and although "Chris Capehart" is good...I believe yours is better. I also know that you have experienced many "bumps" along this road of life. But still you have managed to get through them and go to work every day. I have learned much from watching you (no I do not copy your act)..but have learned audience management and communication skills.

Wishing you continued success and "Man did you ever look cool in the Tux at the Castle". Last year at Abbott's (I was on the show) I spent time with Kozmo and mentioned that he should do a segment on street entertainers and certainly mentioned your name for an interview on "Reel Magic" for a future edition. As you would say...If you don't answer this email...so be it.....I know you are one of the "chosen people with gifts"

Best my friend

Marien Hopman

Canada

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Marien,

Your note warmed my heart and made me smile! Thanks for taking the time to make my day! This is a good thing, the magic that has filled our lives with adventure, mystery and happiness. You flatter me with your comment about the ring routine. I have about 30 years of work in on the Jack Miller Routine with his poetic patter. So glad you like it.

Always a pleasure to make a new friend.

Peace

Sincerely,

Tom Frank

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Tom..you are a "Top Quality Performer"...never mind those idiots..who have all the big accolades in the Magic Circle as such....selling DVD's Books...etc..etc...(Hell they have never worked the street or the real world) they have always be cosy in the nice fun magic world...(but this is all changing in todays economy) I like people and magicians who do the "real stuff"..."make you living at it" ..and know what this real tuff difficult world is all about" I have been in "sales all my life" trust me...I have met them all "Well maybe not some of the L.A. folks you have encountered"

Please keep in touch.

Best

Marien