Real Magicians

• Someone once told me a person who only wants to be known as a writer will publish a thing or two and be satisfied with that. However, a person who is truly writer at heart will actually write something every day. They write because that is their passion. They write ...not to earn some title, but because it fulfills their purpose on this earth.
  
  Being a magician is sort of like that. Not all people really want to be a magician. Some people just want to be known as a magician. They go out of their way to find out how to do ONE trick...then Bam! They post the secret online for the world to see.
  
  They want fame, but they don't want to become a real magician. When you become a real magician you will know it. You were probably born that way. Just as some people were born to be artists, doctors or fire fighters, you are born to be a magician.
  
  How do you know if you are a born a magician? Well look into your minds eye. See yourself as a kid watching a great magician perform. When you're a born magician...if you see someone perform an awesome illusion, you HAVE to know how it's done. You will stop at nothing to find out the secret. You will break open your piggy bank and gladly give away all your money for that secret. after a while it becomes a thirst. Then learning one secret leads to learning another and another...as you slip further and further down the rabbit hole.
  
  Later you emerge all grown up. Serious about the craft and feeling a sense of empowerment.
  
  You practice all the time. Not because somebody makes you, but because you enjoy it. The more you practice, the better you become. You add more and more illusions to your arsenal. you begin to blow people away. You learn so much stuff and soon, before you even know it's hit you, someone asks you to perform for some function.
  
  One day you notice a lot of time has gone by, and suddenly it becomes a blur... when was that actual moment when you became a seasoned real live magician? Seems like you've been one all your life. Now you are a magician from the heart. You keep the secrets because you love the wonder that you see in a someones eyes when you perform for them.
  
  You can walk into any setting and change peoples moods from sad to glad to astonishment instantly. You can lift someone up who is feeling down. You can make people feel a wide range of emotions, like passion, joy, wonder, and amazement. If you feel a sense of responsibility that comes with this power, You are a magician.
  
  Non magicians don't feel that sense of responsibility.
  Magicians all over the world are constantly inventing new illusions to astound people. The secret is what gives the illusion its power. Hidden within the secret is the sense of awe. The secret is the magic.
  
  In the old days magicians were careful to guard their secrets. Now-a-days a guy will put on a mask then go on on national television and reveal the worlds greatest secrets of magic for money and tv ratings. Don't get me wrong, people REALLY interested in learning the art of magic should be able to learn.
  
  However, when a magician invents a trick to support his livelihood, then someone thoughtlessly gives the secret away...the inventor looses. If you own an illusion, it is your own business what you do with that illusion. If you don't own it, you don't have the right to give it away. It's the same thing as taking money out of someones pocket or stabbing them in the back.
  
  IF you want to learn magic learn it well. Learn all you can from as many sources that are available to you. Perform whenever you get the chance. Another thing, find out what kind of magician you are. Develop your own style. There are many different kinds of magician, There is everything from comedic, to grand illusionist, to street magician, to close up magician, to mentalist, to anything else you can think of. Another thing you want to do is learn to invent your own stuff.
  
  Once in a while I will personally teach magic to someone. All they have to do is abide by a few simple rules:

1.It is ok to teach someone if they are worthy.

2.When you exchange illusions with others make sure you receive something of equal or greater value in that exchange.

3. Never let a heckler get away with disturbing your show.

4. Always leave your audience wanting more.

5.No matter how many times they ask you how it's done...they really don't want to know. Deep down inside they are aware that once they know the secret... the magic will be gone. So DON'T tell them. Keep the wonder alive.

6. Be responsible and tell kids it's not real...it's only an illusion. If they try to imitate you they will get hurt.

Here is my you tube video. This is my own creation. I don't mind teaching people this simple trick if it will get them to read this blog. This is by far not my best illusion. I don't give away the good stuff for free. There is a method to my madness. My main purpose is to get people to read this blog. The world deserves a better class of magician, so if you're reading this, I hope you will rise to the occasion.

UFO Photos

I recently uploaded a video describing how to fake UFO photos and videos. (you tube) I could understand how someone might get the impression I don't believe in such things. Nothing could be further from the truth. I have had several UFO related encounters.

Sometimes these encounters are beautiful and awe inspiring...sometimes they are incredibly frightening. I speak from first hand knowledge when I say UFOs are 100% real. I believe in GOD...MORE than I believe in UFOs, but I have seen what I have seen.

You know, It used to drive me crazy...trying to figure out what these things were. No more. Conspiracy UFO theorist have said that the government is evil and is hiding the truth from us. Maybe so...who knows? Some people also think "The truth is out there" Oh brother. "OUT THERE" covers a lot of territory. I get a headache just thinking about it.

Speaking of the truth being out there, I once had the opportunity to ask David Duchovny if he had ever thought about whether or not UFOs were real. It happened here in New York at the movie premier of "The Television Set". In front of three or four hundred people he said...........no. NO? How can a guy who has been on the X Files for Five years not think about something like that? Trust me Agent Mulder, they ARE real.

I no longer rack my brains trying to figure all this stuff out. Now a days I just live my life and do the best I can. Let someone else figure it out. Personally, I think that if someone has gone to all this trouble to keep this thing hidden...maybe its best to leave it alone. My theory is that every single person who covers this stuff up is NOT a bad person. Surely there is someone in this group who cares about people and is not out to destroy the world. What if this information is JUST TOO DANGEROUS? That might explain a few things.

So if you're looking to unlock the mystery of the UFO...be careful what you wish for...you just might get it. Think about it. What if that TV show "V" is real...and a bunch of Hi Tech lizard people from outer space want to have us for lunch so they can suck out our brains? Now, that's not a pretty picture, is it? For the record...UFOs are very real, and there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. That's the bottom line.

Wow Mister Xman, you are such a KILLJOY, GLOOM AND DOOM NAY SAYER. No I'm not. It's just that I've noticed that the vast majority of people who go around looking for UFOs are on a long and winding road to nowhere. They keep looking and looking with no end in sight. Instead of wasting my time on something I can't do anything about, I'd rather focus on things I can touch, see, feel and understand.

Anyway, like I said...I posted a video on you tube. It's a tutorial on how to fake UFO photos and videos. Why did I do that? Well, number one, it was fun. Number two, so many people make fake videos and try to pass them of as real. After all I've been through I consider that an insult.

If there's one thing my tutorial proves....it's that an average guy with little or no budget can come up with some very convincing stuff. Another thing, I admit right off the bat my UFO footage is fake. A clever video is a clever video. It can still be cool even if it's not real. However, you will look pretty dumb if you say your footage is real and later on its proven to be a fake.

I just want to show people they can have fun without lying about it. I enjoyed putting this stuff together, and I did it all without the wonder of CGI. I'm sure people will employ some of my techniques to make own UFO videos. Some will even spend a little money and come up with stuff that is 10 times better than anything I presented.

I say GO FOR IT.

Kick What?

I saw a very interesting movie trailer the other day. Nicolas Cage was one of the main characters. The movie is about real life super heroes. (It was called "Kick #@&! ") I had mixed feelings about the movie after I saw the trailer. It looks like the kind movie that will be popular.



However, I am torn. Looks like there will be a lot of violence. By the way, I am not always against violence in the movies. The thing that bothers me after looking at the trailer is... there is a kid in the movie initiating a lot of the violence. This kid also has a serious "potty mouth". Nicolas Cage, her father, is apparently a single parent. Not your typical, responsible, protective type parent either. In one scene he puts his daughter in a bullet proof vest, then shoots her.



It is absurd how he lets her cuss like a sailor and constantly puts her in harms way. No SANE person would put their kid in that kind of danger. At least, that's what I keep telling myself. I cross my fingers and hope that I don't see some lunatic on JERRY SPRINGER, or MAURY POVICH because he put a child in that kind of situation.

I feel a little guilty after watching the trailer, Because I saw a little kid who was only 8 or 10 years old beating the stuffing out of bad guys. Thing is, she was VERY GOOD at beating them to a pulp, and I enjoyed watching her do it. It was wildly entertaining, I feel GUILTY for liking it, but I did like it.

Yes, it's rated R, but who are you kidding? You know all kinds of impressionable young minds are going to see this film. Problem is, kids tend to imitate what they see on the big screen when they like it. They are going to like this movie.

We have gotten so loose as a society lately. In the old days, if a kid used certain words, he could count on getting his mouth washed out with soap. Sorry, I'm old fashioned. I still think that kids should speak respectfully and not use certain words. YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT WORDS I'M TALKING ABOUT.

Another thing...a certain segment of our population will see this movie, put on some homemade costumes, then try their hand at being super heroes. This might create a problem. I believe a few couch potatoes might actually walk out of their local movie theater and try to become an instant crime fighter. Give me a break.

Being a real life super hero is OK, as long as a person can separate real life from fantasy. People simply have to realize that they are not in a comic book. If someone shoots you, guess what? You are going to get hurt or killed. If you try to take on a gang of thugs, chances are you will get beat up and strangled with your own cape.

My suggestion to anyone who wants to be a real life super hero is to be responsible, be realistic, get some training. and know the law. It is very important that you find out WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN NOT DO. Whatever you do, DON'T BECOME A VIGILANTE.

Perhaps I am wrong, maybe kids won't emulate what they see and hear in this movie. Perhaps middle age guys won't get off the couch, put on spandex and start patrolling the streets. Maybe people will walk away from this movie saying, "OK, that was very entertaining, but it was only a movie . I better get on with my life now. After all, I've got to go to work in the morning".................................................................................... Well, I'm going to cross my fingers and hope for the best.

How to Make a Paper Helicopter That Really Flies

This is what the final product will look like after we're finished. Here are your patterns. Print them, then cut them out.

Now read the blog below then watch the 2 videos I've provided. Soon you will have the world's greatest flying paper helicopter.
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A paper helicopter is one of the most incredible little science toys you will ever create. It is very easy to make and will provide many hours of fun and entertainment for your kids...or you for that matter.


I started making these things about 40 years ago. I have seen other versions of paper helicopters, but I can honestly say the version I am about to share with you is the best there is. I have uploaded 2 helpful videos down below this blog.

VIDEO # ONE is an instructional video showing you how make your own paper helicopter from the patterns I've provided for you.

VIDEO # TWO gives you some kind of idea what to expect once you've created your paper helicoter. They fly as though they're being controlled remotely. They go up, they go down, and sometimes they even hover in one spot for a very long time.

VIDEO # ONE: How to cut and fold the Mister Xman Paper Helicopter.

VIDEO # TWO: Video footage of the Mister Xman Paper Helicopter in actual flight.

I Believe I Can Fly

There is a new movement out there called the "Real Life Super Hero" movement. I hear it has been gaining in popularity since 911. Lots of people are putting on a costume, patrolling the streets and declaring to the world "I'm a crime fighter". There is even a web site where you can register as a Super Hero, then post your picture profile.

I suppose they are well meaning folks, but I tend to gravitate away from organizations like that. My fear is that most people who get involved with unregulated Super Hero activities or groups are not qualified. They have no real training and it's just a fun hobby to them. They are trying to live out their childhood fantasy. (I should talk)

Who is it that actually decides who is Super and who is not? What do you actually have to do to be declared a real Super Hero? What makes you so Super... or a crime fighter for that matter? Where did you get your training ? Don't Super Heroes have some kind of superpower?

I have to be honest with you, I am not sure I should be calling myself a Real Life Super Hero. Me wearing a mask has less to do with being a Super Hero, and more to do with being an entertainer... only when I feel like it.

However, if someone should be wearing the Super Hero label...I deserve it as much as anyone else. I'm probally more qualified as well. First off, I actually did do some police work for the military. That was a while ago, but at least I have the background.

I have been doing martial arts since I was a kid. I can really take care of myself. I am very strong. When I have time, I can do 1500 push ups a day. Most people consider 100 push ups their max. That is a single set to me. One day I will post a video on you tube of me doing one set of push ups.

I don't remember how many purse snatchers I've nabbed. Seems like it was 4 or 5. It's been a while. It never mattered how big of a head start the guy had, I always out ran him and got the lady her purse back.

I've saved people in dangerous situations, like from getting beaten up. Sometimes weapons were involved. Let me tell you...not once...not once did I dive into a phone booth and change into a costume, then come out yelling some silly cliche.

Up, up and away! Unhand her you fiend! Never fear, Mister Xman1 is here! It just doesn't happen like that. I was just a regular guy minding his own business when these things happened. Real life is not a comic book. In real life you can get hurt. I have a knife wound in my side to prove it.

The same people who stabbed me killed a guy. They stabbed this poor guy 33 times. Another person was stabbed 11 times by the very same people, but he lived. The thing is, I wasn't trying to be a hero at the time. I was trying to mind own business...while on my way to work. The stab was equivalent to a sucker punch.

So all of you "Super Hero Wanna Be's" out there...be careful. I am good at taking care of myself and I wasn't even looking for trouble. Trouble can happen anytime...anywhere...and If you are out there looking for trouble, watch out, you just might find it.

I know you want to be like the neighborhood watch on steroids. I know you want to be special...but seriously, be careful. If you really want to help people, maybe you should consider becoming a cop or a fireman. Yes, I know... less glory..but at least no one will look at you like you are a vigilante or a costumed weirdo.

I was Adopted

I lived in San Diego a few years ago. It was a bit expensive at the time, so I shared a home and living expenses with  room mates. My room mates included a married couple and a single mother with 3 kids. She had 2 boys... ages 8 and 9. She also had a little girl still in diapers. This little toddler had just learned to walk, but couldn't talk yet.

Having room mates was my way of dealing with the high cost of living.  At the same time, I needed to feel like I could come and go as I pleased. I was single, so I didn't want anyone to tell me what to do, I wanted to mind my own business, and  most of all, I just wanted to save money.

There was nothing wrong with the lady and her kids, but I went out of my way to avoid her. I wanted to steer clear of any kind of relationship situation. I did not want wind up with an "Instant Family".  Everyday I just went to work and came home. For the most part, I managed to keep to myself. UNTIL ONE DAY as I was having my daily bowl of  breakfast cereal... the little one came into the kitchen and started watching me while I was eating. She stared at me. If you've ever had little child look at you while you eat, you know what it feels like.  It can be a little  uncomfortable.

If you try hard enough... perhaps you can FEEL when a person is looking at you...and every once in a while,  if you listen hard enough, you can practically hear them blinking as well. BLINK.....long silence......BLINK..........silence..........BLINK,BLINK.  Oh yes, folks, there was a lot of blinking,  and a tiny person staring at me, and well... let's just say, I wasn't trained for that.

I wanted to feed the child, but at the same time, I was not the father, so that made me feel just a little uncomfortable.   I feel it's  a parents responsibility to decide what and when their child is supposed to eat. 

My thoughts at the time, went something like this: Look, I'm not the parent here. Where's that mother of hers anyway? FEED YOUR CHILD WOMAN! But then, I thought,  look, this is an innocent, child ... JUST BEING A CHILD. So, I got an extra bowl.  I parked her in the chair next to mine. I made her a bowl of cereal. She was too young to know know how to use a spoon yet, so I got another spoon  and used it to feed her from her bowl.

Thus began a brand new daily ritual. After a while, It became the best part of my day. As time progressed, she learned how to use the spoon for herself. She also started learning how to talk. I was amazed  as I observed the way a child's learning  process improves with time.  It's like watching a little plant slowly maturing.

I can not tell you how exciting it is to listen to a tiny human uttering so many of their first words. It's an awesome experience to hear a child say something for the very first time ever. I looked forward to our  daily routine. This went on like clock work for the longest time.  Every day same place, same thing, not a bump in the road,  until one day, something very unexpected happened.


Like I said before...she was learning new words. One day, in one of her little broken sentences, she called me ..."Daddy".  I froze because I had never been called that before.  I was in a state of shock. I didn't quite know how to react, so I stared straight ahead...  for a moment, trying to process what just happened.  (  Looking back, it's weird how a simple 3 letter word caught me off guard like that. )

 Eventually... I knew I would HAVE to look, so, I slowly turned my eyes in her direction. Through my peripheral vision, I saw this poor little thing trembling with fear. It was like she thought she had done something wrong. At that point, I couldn't help but laugh. I turned, looked at her, then gave her a comforting smile to let her know everything was OK. Five minuets later, she said it again... "Daddy."   It was now confirmed... I had been officially adopted.

I don't know if anything like this has ever happened to you, but let me tell you from my experience,  this is one of  my fondest memories.
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SO there you have it...  that's the background story that lead me to write the poem that I'm about to share with you. Even though I wrote this poem several years ago, It still brings tears to my eyes as I read it today. It hits me where I live. I am sharing this because I know Somebody, Somewhere will appreciate it. It comes straight from the heart.
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THE CHILD WHO ADOPTED ME
He told my mom he loved her
Before I came to be.
Then he got another woman
And left my mom and me.

They say he's in the NAVY,
he's always out at sea.
How could this man be cruel,
And do this thing to me?

Suzie's got a daddy,
Johnny's got one too.
But I don't have a daddy,
what am I supposed to do?

I don't have anything to give,
And I'll take up all your time.
But a child needs a daddy,
And I want you to be mine.

I want you to read me a story
And tuck me in my bed.
I want you to build me a snowman
And push me in my sled.

Teach me a little kids song.
Teach me ABC's.
Always say GOD bless you,
And wipe my nose when I sneeze.

Teach me how to talk.
Spank me when I'm bad.
Take me for a walk,
hug me when I'm sad.

Laugh and play with me,
Take me to the zoo.
Teach me animal names,
Tell me why the sky is blue.

I really want a daddy,
My mommy knows it too.
Of all the people in the world,
I pray Jesus gives me you.

Having the strenght of a lion
And the gentleness of a dove,
Means answering a small child's cry
When she needs a daddy's love.

MisterXman

Dieting Weapons

Dieting is not easy...period. Although losing weight is possible, it's usually not easy. This creates a huge demand for all kinds of weight loss products, exercise equipment and gym memberships. Some stuff works, and unfortunately, some things do not work. Buyer beware. Do your research.

The weight loss industry makes billions and billions of dollars off people who are desperate to loose weight so they can get back into their skinny jeans. For the most part, I am all for someone who helps others reach their goals while making modest profit.

Although I am in great shape myself, it has taken me a lifetime to acquire the knowledge that keeps me as healthy as I am. Perhaps one day I will write a book. For now, I will share one...no two of my secrets with you. You don't have to change your current diet, just add these two things to your dieting ritual.

Number one. When you are eating your meal. Have an extra plate of raw vegetables on hand. It could be carrot sticks. It could be celery sticks. Cucumbers, tomatoes or any combination, they just have to be raw vegetables.

As you start eating, you don't need to do anything special. Just eat vegetables with every other mouthful. In other words, if you are eating a steak...one bite of steak...one bite of vegetable...another bite of steak...another bite of vegetable. It's that simple. You would be surprised how much this will help you with your dieting.

Before I talk about number two.......When you eat your desert, there is a signal that goes off inside you...it tells you the meal is over. Whether this signal is psychological or biological, I can't say. Maybe it's just traditional, who knows...but it's there just the same. Whatever the reason, everybody wants desert.

If you don't get that apple pie or that ice cream or that birthday cake... you will feel cheated. Perhaps your family will cheer you on for being strong and sticking to your diet...but something deep inside will start screaming at you. It will beg you, it will torment you, it will drive you crazy.

Hey!! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? WHERE'S MY "THE MEAL'S OVER" SIGNAL? THAT'S NOT FAIR...THEY GET DESERT...WHAT ABOUT US? OH JUST ONE PIECE OF PIE, HOW MUCH COULD IT HURT? OH COME ON, WE'LL EXERCISE TWICE AS HARD TOMORROW

Later on, that night you might do a little sleepwalking...and that last piece of chocolate cake might just disappear. Hey...you know I'm telling the truth.

Soooo here is my second secret: This is a recipe that I created to satisfy my sweet tooth. I trick my body into thinking it's getting something sinfully delicious and loaded with calories...when it really isn't.

It tastes like ice cream, but it's cheaper and healthier as well. You simply take some bananas and slice them. Now place them in a big plastic bag and put it in the freezer. Flatten out the bag so the bananas don't stick together. Let them freeze till they are rock hard.

Once frozen, take the bananas and put most of them in a blender. Now add just a splash of skim milk and start blending. The result will be something that is a lot like ice cream. Only it's just bananas. If the mixture isn't thick enough, add more frozen bananas. If you want a milk shake equivalent, add just a little more milk.

If you want it to be sweeter, use the bananas that have started to turn black. They are much sweeter. Experiment with this formula and in time you will get it just right.

Here are some other ideas. You can sprinkle some grape nuts, granola, chopped nuts or Cheerios on top. You can also slice up fruit and stir this into the mixture as well.

You are not limited to just bananas as your base formula. You can have frozen strawberries as your base. You can have frozen peaches as your base. I find bananas are best because they are inexpensive and you can usually find them year round. I also like to combine frozen bananas with the frozen strawberries or frozen bananas with the frozen peaches.

So there you have it, two of my dieting weapons. I hope anyone having trouble with a diet will benefit from these tools. I invented them and they have served me well for many years. Share them and use them in good health with my blessing.

Mister Xman