Thoughts

November has my heart...and my stomach full. #grateful November… WHAT. A. RIDE. If October was insanely scary (I’m still recovering from spooky season and pumpkin-spice trauma), November was the deep breath I didn’t know I needed… followed immediately by a sprint straight into holiday madness. Let’s rewind the chaos. We Started With Christmas Nostalgia… and Then Chaos Took the Wheel Jamie and I kicked off the month at the Home Alone 35th Anniversary Event at Disney Studios

My first magic show. 2013 Over 10 years ago , when I was still a hobbyist doing small gigs while working a 9–5, I sat with a seasoned pro—one of those old-school magicians who has seen everything. In the middle of talking magic, I told him: “I want to become a full-time magician.” He looked at me and asked, “Do you have a family?” “Yes.” Then he hit me with: “Well, then you can’t be a full-time magician and have a family.” Just like that—no hesitation, no encouragement, just

Happy Thanksgiving from the Molo Boys! This year has felt like opening a brand-new chapter in my life — one I never imagined I’d actually get to live. Earlier this year, I left my job at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin to pursue magic full-time. It was the scariest decision I’ve ever made… and somehow the most natural one. Looking back, I realize I’ve been preparing for that leap for years. If you told 10-year-old me — the shy Filipino kid who fell in love with won

Magician+Rabbit = "I've seen this one before...YAWN..." There’s a sentence every magician has heard at some point in their career. From adults. From kids. From people who actually love magic. “Oh, I’ve seen this one before.” “I know how this one is done.” If your stomach tightened a little reading that… good. It means you care about your craft. Because here’s the truth most don’t want to say out loud: If you’re hearing that sentence often, it’s not your audience’s fault…It

"Ladies and Gentlemen...The Man in the Purple Suit." “How many purple suits do you own?” A question I get all the time. But the truth is, this whole purple-suit saga started way before I ever became a Magic Castle member back in 2017. A little over a year before that momentous event, I decided to embark into the wonderful—but slightly terrifying—world of children’s shows. Up until then, I was just your typical close-up magician with a deck of cards, a few coins, and a dream o

An impossibility or did they just all see a ghost? October wasn’t just busy — it was a full-blown magical rollercoaster that never hit the brakes. From taking the stage at Dick Van Dyke’s house in Malibu (yes, THE Dick Van Dyke) to going Back to the Future with our favorite band The Flux Capacitors in San Diego, it felt like we were living inside a highlight reel. The month kicked off with a whirlwind: performing for Texas Roadhouse’s big wigs , inspiring kids on Career D

If you can't beat the robots, make them your marketing team. "AI will not replace humans, but those who use AI will replace those who don't." – Ginni Rometty Last year, I kept hearing about this thing called AI everywhere — social media, podcasts, and the news. Some people said it would change everything. Others said it would end everything. You know, like Terminator 2: Judgment Day or The Matrix , where the machines take over and humanity becomes the side character. As s

Full circle moment. Sharing my magic with my family in the Philippines. October is Filipino American History Month — a time to celebrate the stories, culture, and heart of a community that has entertained, inspired, and uplifted across generations. And honestly, if you’ve ever been to a Filipino party… you already know why entertainment runs deep in our blood. The music hits first — 90s hip-hop and R&B blasting from the DJ's two turntables run by someone’s cousin who swears

Magic, laughter, and a backyard full of wonder at Vandy Manor. Some afternoons feel like dreams you don’t want to wake up from — the kind...

My father's sacrifice taught me that magic isn't just tricks-it's about honoring those who served. “Those who don’t believe in magic will...

My greatest blessings. My reason. My why. There’s a quote I hold close to my heart: “We have two lives, and the second begins when we...

A magical day at Vandy Manor with Dick, Arlene, Jamie, and the always charming Boots. I grew up with The Dick Van Dyke Show in the...

Debut at the Magic Castle Family Brunch....just the beginning. If August had a theme, it would be: “What else could possibly happen?”...

They said don’t eat before going onstage. We said: challenge accepted. One of the perks of being a traveling entertainer is that we get...

“It was all a dream…” - Biggie Smalls Recently, my girlfriend and I were invited to a wedding reception. For once, I wasn’t booked to do...

Performing magic at my first Autism Eats event. Where my magical journey truly began. As I sit here reflecting on my magical journey, I...

Magic meets sandlot. Childhood complete. In July, I performed for war heroes, wine lovers, law firms, and two groups of grooms-to-be...

Shy Filipino kid. Shaky hands. Magic gave me a voice. Still quiet offstage—but onstage? That’s where I shine. What’s your superpower?

This kid didn't heckle-he launched a full investigation. Every magician has a horror story. A trick gone wrong. A table that didn’t clap....

The split second when disbelief turns into wonder. There’s a moment right before the card flips or the coin vanishes, a moment when...