Volunteer magic show at NYU

This afternoon I performed a magic show for a small group of former orphans from China and their new American foster parents. It was truly uplifting to see their faces light up as I performed the tricks. My routine included the impossible arm twist, a spongeball routine, the color changing hot rod, a rising card trick, and linking paperclips. The 4-hour carnival-themed event was organized by NYU’s China Cares club and by the time it was over, my body was exhausted but I had a renewed sense of spiritual energy and happiness because I, if only for that brief moment, somehow contributed in making their day. I was introduced to the event a mere 2 nights prior and I jumped on the opportunity to volunteer. To top it all off, I also learned how to make balloon animals after perusing how-to instructions on the back of the balloon packages!