Photos from Abbott's 2012 Day 3

Day Three of Abbott's Get-Together was another beautiful, sunny day in southern Michigan. People were still coming in to Abbott's Magic Factory to pick up their registration packets. The bulk of their magic inventory, however, was relocated from the Factory to the dealers' room that was set up in the elementary school.

You never know who is going to show up at a Get-Together. Perhaps if I would have waited for the owner of this car to return, I could have solved an age old question.

Buskers fanned throughout the village to entertain the guests. One was appointed to the downtown area where the annual arts and crafts fair was taking place.

Jania Taylor (http://www.magicbyjania.com/) was assigned to the grocery store that had a throng of people who were there during the lunch hour for the Kiwani's Club benefit. They were offering lunch for $1.00 that included a hot dog, chips, soft drink and an ice cream sandwiich. You could order an extra hot dog for just 50 cents.

Michael Mode (http://www.magicmode.com/) was one of those who helped Jerry Costello with the "Happy Hour" party at Jerry's lake house that took place after Adele Friel's lecture and before the evening show. (Jerry is on the left and Michael is on the right).

You never know how people will be dressed for the Friday night show. Have you ever seen a dress made entirely from balloons? Never mind WHERE did she sit in the show last night. The question is HOW did she sit?

Following the evening stage show, the city presented an enjoyable fireworks show just outside the high school.

046: Steve Trash on Character Development

This podcast was perhaps one of my easiest interviews and features someone who maybe talks more than me. Steve Trash, the "Rockin' Eco-Hero" visited Houston for a few weeks to perform on the Kid's Country Stage at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. You can read the article from the March 12, 2012 Houston Chronicle website at: http://bit.ly/wezWsj and you can view some pictures of Steve in costume and see him entertaining (and educating) audiences.

He has performed for over 27 years and developed a character that not only personifies his credo "Reduce - Recycle - Reuse" but he set the standard for solidifying the tangible, real life embodiment of what could otherwise be a difficult concept: the environment.

There are so many directions this interview could have gone and indeed it could have easily slipped into a multi-part installment highlighting his various facets. In this podcast, Steve talks a little about his background but more importantly, he discusses how he found his character and developed his passion. I think you will enjoy the many sides of this complex, and jovial Rockin' Eco-Hero...Steve Trash.

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