For over a decade, I've been a professional magician, the guy reaching into thin air, making playing cards appear and leaving audiences slack-jawed. But lately, I've realized the real magic happens beyond the stage. It's in the silent conversations that flicker between me and the crowd, the moments where hearts connect over something far more powerful than sawing someone in half.
One night, during a light-hearted routine about my parents' divorce, a young man in the audience snagged my attention. Maybe 13 or 14, he suddenly leaned in closer, his eyes wide as I shared how that experience, while tough, ultimately led to a deeper understanding of love and family. As I spoke, a hand landed on his shoulder – maybe an aunt, a confidant – but his gaze remained on me. At that moment, I realized…. he had to be experiencing the same thing.
The show went on, my words meant for everyone, but my heart whispered its message directly to him. I spoke of resilience, of finding the light even in the cracks. The music swelled, the final flourish landed and the applause thundered. But this wasn't merely appreciative claps. This was a standing ovation, a wave of shared experience washing over the room. I soaked it all in, but my eyes kept searching for that young man.
That night solidified a truth I'd always known: magic, at its core, can be this incredible force for connection. It's like a shared story, a heart-warming movie, or a conversation with a friend – except this friend happens to be the oddball on stage, with a penchant for things like levitations.
Looking for entertainment that's more than just smoke and mirrors? Entertainment that sparks wonder, leaves a lasting impression and maybe, every now and then, helps us heal? If so, I’d love to chat. Contact me at Christopher Moro Entertainment. We can create magic together, the kind that goes beyond the stage and touches hearts.
(About the Author: Christopher Moro is an award-winning magician based in Los Angeles who specializes in corporate entertainment and private events… and who believes the best illusions are the ones that connect us.)