Magician Saves Ship in Rough SeasInside MagicMagic News Updated Daily for the Professional Magician

Tommy Moss was just vacationing ("taking Holiday") in the luxury cruise ship, Legend of the
Seas, minding his own business.

Then, Wham!

The ship was smacked by "a huge wave." The resulting flooding ran into passengers'
cabins and the very rough seas essentially stranded the ship. It would have been impossible to try to dock
in Guernsey, Portugal
or France.

The passengers were disappointed to say the least. Many planned on taking in excursions at the
ports of call but were now to remain on board in untoward conditions.

Mr. Moss is not just another passenger. Yes, he was traveling with his wife and
mother-in-law but that was apparently just a cover. But as circumstances presented no other
choice, Mr. Moss became The Magician.

The modest magician super-hero related his story to The Guardian (UK).

"I realised we were going to miss out on the excitement
of the ports so I decided to raise people's spirits. I spoke to the Purser and
after some discussion I was appointed as the roving magician for the
boat."

Although he claims to be nothing more than a mild mannered news vendor in London, the crew and
guests saw him as a true selfless hero.
He strolled from bars to lobbies and small gatherings, showing his
well-practiced close-up magic sufficient to boost the passengers' morale.

His work did not go unnoticed by the ship's Captain who invited Mr. Moss to
his table for a special, command performance the following night.

Mr. Moss told reporters, "It was a real honour to be asked to entertain
at the captain's table. I spoke to him and shook his hand and the guests
enjoyed the display. It was just nice to be able to do something for the
passengers and crew who had missed out on so much."

The ship eventually docked and passengers were given a 50 per cent refund
for their trouble.

The episode encouraged Mr. Moss. He
has been working weddings and parties as an adjunct to his "day
job." He intends to move from news
vending to develop his career as a magician.

What an inspiring story! Mr. Moss,
you have made our week.