Let's get the nasty little detail that brought us all together this past weekend out of the way - Michael Mirth has cancer.  My dear friend, one of my Magic Tribe, one of the Pair of 3, has fucking cancer (no, I will not excuse my language).   I met Michael at the Magic & Meaning conference 2 years ago.  At the time my goal for being there was fairly simple, I wanted a mentor.  I ended up with several, as I've mentioned before, but Michael was the first to step up - without knowing my full background and skill level, the man simply volunteered.  Since that time we've become solid friends, brothers really, and his advice has been invaluable as I've gotten back into performing.  So yes, on top of being a gifted & skilled magician, he's good people. It's been a grim few months - concerned for Michael, not sure how to help.  The whole "entire country apart" thing doesn't make it easy to just drop in and do things to lighten the ...