Meeting Geofrey Rush

I was able to tell my kids that I performed some magic tricks for the actor who is Captain Barbossa, in Pirates of the Carribbean. “Cool” they said.

Geoffrey Rush and his family came to see the Close-Up Gala Show at the Melbourne Magic Festival. I was part of the lineup performing in the Close-up Gala show last night. During break I was out in the foyer doing a few magic tricks and introduced myself to Geoffrey Rush although I had to admit to him I assumed he must be Geoffrey Rush. I showed him and his family a few magic tricks which they really liked. He asked if all magicians use Bicycle playing cards. I said that it has become a favourite among many magicians, since more complex magic tricks will be formulated to make use of every single property of an object and that being familiar with one brand works to a professional’s advantage.