Magicians: Life in the Impossible Page #8

that we're living together

Nearly 20 years--

I shouldn't even

mention that.

But it's true.

In germany we had a big article

in a very serious magazine

And they mentioned

that we are living together,

we are partners,

And it's so funny,

because my mother, she's 86,

And she called me

and said, "you know, son,

I'm really proud

That it's finally, eventually

they mentioned it."

And I was totally surprised

because she was proud

about that fact.

I always dreamed about having

my own show in las vegas.

When you actually have it,

It creates a kind of emptiness

not having a next goal

Because you made it.

sometimes you just have

to realize

That happiness comes

with things you do have

And not things

you want to have.

- hello!

- -hey, mom.

-Hi.

-Hey.

You all right?

Jon was always gonna

be the next houdini

or david copperfield,

And as long as he had a deck

of cards in his hands,

He was in his glory.

This is what I call

my "wall of jon."

This was one of

the write ups that he had

in the "orlando sentinel."

This is where he was at

the rose and crown pub

at epcot.

This was in boca raton.

This was his life.

He studied to do what

he really wanted to do

To fulfill his dream.

That's the whole trip

that I took to california

with you.

He didn't really think

I supported him, but I did.

I was the one who took him

to a lot of his meetings

and programs

And drove him back and forth

until he finally got

his license.

And 'course it was rough

when he said he was leaving

and going to california,

But I'm real proud of him.

Real proud.

Mr. Bedwell, how are you?

Good to see you.

Good to see you.

Remember chris?

You're welcome to

bring in a refreshment.

Tonight we have jon armstrong,

a local favorite,

One of the best

card magicians in

the world today.

This town goes nuts

every time jon's in town,

We know that we're gonna

sell out every seat.

I mean, to have a winner of

"close up magician

of the year,"

Right from orlando florida,

to come back and do

my little theater

Is pretty cool.

There's been a few greats

in magic.

Right now you guys are lucky

to see the future

of card magic.

Put your hands together

for mr. Jon armstrong,

everybody.

See?

All right, before

the show, did we meet?

Do I know you?

Okay, you're not the guy.

--concentrate.

- Got it?

-Show the people.

-I'm gonna scream

and run away.

My husband's convinced

it's voodoo.

Yes.

Yes, that's what I did.

I sold my soul

for card tricks.

My name is jon armstrong.

It was a pleasure

seeing you all.

- Jon armstrong, everybody!

- Thank you.

Stop that.

- Ah, ha, ha!

I feel a lot of support

from those guys.

Two, three, smile.

- there you go.

-Thank you.

they look at me

like proud papa.

For you.

That's for you, my friend.

Oh, look at this!

You don't have that picture,

'cause I took that one.

Look at that!

How old were you then?

-Uh...

-Out of diapers yet?

Uh, I'm in my 20s, man.

I'm 20, 21.

They made me

the magician I am today.

I am in awe.

Oh, that's so nice

of you to say.

And you know, I've never

said that to anybody before.

Oh, I don't believe that,

but thank you.

No, no, I haven't.

and being able to go back

and do my show

And everybody excited about

seeing this kid

that they knew

Who was 14 and couldn't

look at people in the eye...

It's just a good feeling.

I mean, hang out, man.

Yeah, let's do it.

I really want to.

You're gonna come too?

You should come hang out

with us, too.

Come hang with us.

This relationship

not working out,

It was really tough,

But at least I knew I always

had magic to be there.

I have no idea what

I would do with myself

if I wasn't a magician.

For the last 30 years,

this has been what I care about

the most.

I've given up a normal life,

A regular paycheck

and security,

But every day,

I get to do what I love.

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