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October and November were busy, and painful!

It's been awhile since I've updated anything on this blog. My work (performing) schedule picked up quite a bit during October, which is usual for that season. There's also exciting news coming soon about Circus Camp, but it's all hush-hush for now until some deals are finalized. Really looking forward to announcing it when ready!

Lately I've had problems with kidney stones. I do NOT suggest anybody get these... very painful. A few days ago I had a kidney stone making it's presence known while I was in the middle of a show. Not fun, but the show ended up being one of the best I've done. Go figure.

Anyway, I have not updated my portfolio site, not even added the new logo. I'll do that in the next day or two, perhaps even today.

I will be updating the promo materials for my friend Charles Watson in West Virginia, "Tricky Chaz". He's a magician, juggler and balloon twister working very hard to support his family. Nice guy.

Here's a banner I did for his website (Click on them to embiggen):

www.TrickyChaz.com

I designed the banner, not the site. I also put together other materials, here's some of them...

Magician Problems

More funny stuff at www.Zazzle.com/MagicTrickShirts

The Classics of Magic... Bring a Towel

Here's a fun little comic panel I put together using a stock photo (probably from istockphoto.com) and a funny idea.

Years ago I used a rabbit in my act. Named Sebastian. Wore a spiked collar. This was very early in my career as a magician, so I didn't have very many gigs. Sebastian got to appear maybe 4 times before I sold him to an older more experienced magician.

The biggest show was at a magicians convention in northern Ohio, maybe Massilon. I was booked to appear in the close-up contest, very exciting. My act consisted of a card trick with my pet rock finding the chosen card, a dice matrix routine set to music, cups and balls and a cut & restored rope. I ended the routine by producing Sebastian from a crumbled up paper bag (which had been used earlier in the show). I did the performance and everything went fine.

Until I was told to move over to the next table and do it again...

Fun Stuff for Magicians and Politicians

Available at Zazzle.com/MagicTrickShirts

I heard recently that an election is coming up soon. Who knew?

In that spirit, I wanted to post this image I threw together quite some time ago, just fiddling around with PhotoShop Elements. 

I've since made this into a series of items that can be purchased here: www.Zazzle.com/MisterGreggy including shirts, mouse pads, mugs, ties and other things. Look around,  you may find cool stuff that you just gotta have!

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I also have a collection of items that will be of interest to magicians and fans of magic here: www.Zazzle.com/MagicTrickShirts. The title refers to a bunch of strange images to liven up this funny card routine...

A Portfolio Sample for Your Viewing Pleasure

Flyer/Poster for my show on September 14, 2012

This is the poster/flyer I designed to help advertise my appearance at the Ludlow Theatre with Circus Mojo on September 14, 2012. I really like how it turned out, and I'm sure I'll be using the main layout for other posters. I especially like the background image.

If you need a poster, flyer, brochure, logo or any other type of graphic design work done, please check out my portfolio and give me a call. I'm also available to design websites.

I'll be posting more of my portfolio items here, and I look forward to your comments.