The Most Magical Moment of the Night Wasn’t on Stage

Last Friday, before our late show at the Ice House, Jamie and I met a gentleman in his 90s carrying groceries.

What caught our attention wasn’t the bags.

It was the fact that he had walked nearly half a mile from the grocery store to get them.

I had to head inside to prepare for the show, but Jamie immediately offered to help. Together, they walked two blocks to his apartment, carrying his groceries and sharing conversation along the way.

When she came back, she was emotional.

Not because of the bags.

Not because of the walk.

Because of the loneliness.

Because sometimes all people really need is for someone to notice them.

As she told me about their conversation, I was reminded of something we talk about often at Molo Magic:

Magic isn’t about fooling people.

It’s about making people feel something.

It’s about connection.

It’s about helping someone feel seen.

That’s true whether you’re performing for hundreds of people or helping one person carry groceries home.

The funny thing is, while I was getting ready to create magical moments inside the theater, Jamie had already created one outside of it.

No spotlight.

No applause.

No audience.

Just kindness.

If you’ve ever met Jamie, this story won’t surprise you. It’s who she is. She leads with compassion, serves without expecting anything in return, and constantly reminds me that love is something you do, not something you say.

We’re already looking into getting him a small cart to make future grocery trips easier.

It’s a simple gesture.

But then again, the most meaningful magic usually is.

At Molo Magic, we believe connection is the real magic.

Last Friday, Jamie reminded me why.

And why the most magical moment of the night wasn’t on stage at all.

-Jonathan Molo

The Man in the Purple Suit