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Some Never Escape Magic?s Hold

 

 

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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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.”

 

Check out the full story by clicking here.

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