Monday, February 14th, 2005 at 3:46 pm
The Utica (New York) Observer Democrat asks the question that we never thought about but now that we have we can?t figure out. Why is it that some go through the magic stage between ages of seven and twelve and move on to other hobbies or interests; while others stay locked in the phase?
Their poster boy for stunted development is Leon Etienne. He tells the paper, “There’s a very large percentage of American males who go through the phase of playing with magic,” Etienne said matter-of-factly. “Most of them leave it alone at 13, 14. I’m the result of those who didn’t leave it alone.”
Mr. Etienne?s dream is to become a professional magician and is majoring in business to help in his marketing. The young magician is already performing birthday parties and trade shows. He understands, though, that unless he keeps working, he will literally starve.
Still, Mr. Etienne prefers his dream over the alternatives available. “I guess you could say I’m in the business of making people happy, and so far, I’ve found nothing wrong with that.”
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Monday, February 14th, 2005 at 2:28 pm
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| Blaine to be Needled |
The Associated Press is reporting that Michael Jackson will call several Hollywood stars as part of his defense case. This news follows on a leak from the prosecution team last week that it subpoenaed former child actor Corey Feldman.
Both sides are required to announce the potential witnesses in advance of their jury selection. This process allows perspective jurors to tell the court if they have are friends with or know any of the witnesses.
Mr. Jackson?s attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr. said that NBA star Kobe Bryant, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, Elizabeth Taylor and illusionist David Blaine are among the celebrities the defense plans to call in the case. Additionally, the defense announced it may call “60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley, relatives of late actor Marlon Brando, and former child actors Emmanuel Lewis and Macaulay Culkin. These names are in addition to: the accuser and his family; Stevie Wonder; Diana Ross; the Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb; comedian Chris Tucker; talk-show hosts Larry King and Maury Povich; and guru Deepak Chopra.
It is significant to note that neither side will call Elephant Man star, John Hurt.
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