Michael Morena ([info]mmorena) wrote,
@ 2007-06-17 14:11:00
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Current mood: stressed

I am perforing at THE MAGIC CASTLE Fri. and Sat.
***EDIT BELOW***
I am PERFORMING at the magic Castle this Friday and Saturday night (the 22nd and 23rd) in the W.C. Fields Bar!

For those of you who do not understand the significance of this let me 'splain:
Many of you know I am a member of the Magic Castle. This means I auditioned and was accepted as a Magician Member. This DOES NOT mean I was automatically added to the roster of performers.

The Castle is kind of the mecca of magic, and performing there is a feather in your cap. Most of the work I do is kind of commercial (read: I'm kind of a hack) and so I never bothered to audition.

Then the Castle decided to give over part of the place to the Freakshow Deluxe, and they needed a sideshow magician. This I can do.

It is a little silly, but this is just a big deal for me. So if you want to come out and see me (and of course the Freakshow Deluxe, and all the other performers at the castle that night) let me know. My guest list is limited, but when it fills up I can still get guest cards for people, which will require at least a cover (20 dollars) and may require you to have dinner (I will look into this and post later). Let me know if you are interested.

okayloveyoubuhbye

***EDIT:
Guest spots. The way this works is:

- I get 10 people free and clear. No cover, no mandatory dinner reservations, just adhere to the DRESS CODE (you need to know about this if you are coming), and you are in.

-I can invite as many people as I like, so long as they pay a 20 dollar (NOT 15) cover charge (per person).

-I get four VIP guest cards per year that get up to four people in without a cover, but you have to make dinner reservations (not stupefyingly expensive food, but not Denny's prices either).

I am going to have WAY more than ten people both nights, and I am trying to give out the freebies to the people who are the most challenged financially. I REALLY want all of you to come out, but I will understand if some of you would prefer not to spend your life's savings. Anyone who is willing to volunteer to be one of the paying customers has my eternal gratitude, and I might be able to borrow a few guest slots from other members, so I will try to get as many in free as I can. I will probably post again with more details.




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[info]stacymckenna
2007-06-18 12:35 am UTC (link)
Congratulations, that's fantastic news! Enjoy!

Sadly, I am not available due to prior engagements, but I wish I could be there.

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 07:06 am UTC (link)
Sorry to hear that, but thank you for the sentiment.

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[info]mlerules
2007-06-18 12:45 am UTC (link)
How VERY coo-el! Cannot make it, as previous plans'll put me in the mountains East of there (Big Bear), but here's hoping it goes swell and great and all that jazz and foofah.

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 07:07 am UTC (link)
THANK YOU!

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[info]batosai
2007-06-18 01:00 am UTC (link)
may i join friday night?

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 06:39 am UTC (link)
Yes. Call me.

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[info]delerium3
2007-06-18 02:07 am UTC (link)
Wow, fantastic! I'd love to go but I'm in Oregon then. Love and luck!

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 07:08 am UTC (link)
Fine bitch...uh, I mean thanks! :)

I wish you could be there, but have fun in Oregon.

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(no subject) - [info]delerium3, 2007-06-18 05:57 pm UTC

[info]executivegoth
2007-06-18 02:50 am UTC (link)
I'd love to go! If I can do plus two (Or one) tha'd be awesome. I'd be happy to get dinner and otherwise.

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 06:38 am UTC (link)
Friday or Saturday? Saturday is a little better for me, but if you want to do dinner, we need to make reservations TOMORROW, which means I need a number of guests and a CC to hold the reservation. Let me know. Oh, and call April in case I don't have time. Thank you!

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(no subject) - [info]executivegoth, 2007-06-18 10:03 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-19 02:00 am UTC

[info]morbid_mistress
2007-06-18 02:53 am UTC (link)
This is great!!!

I talked to Amy and I'll be there!! :)

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 06:40 am UTC (link)
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you. Be mindful of your stockings >:)

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(no subject) - [info]morbid_mistress, 2007-06-18 06:44 am UTC

[info]rivetgeek
2007-06-18 03:44 am UTC (link)
Im so down. If you can swing it me plus one would be grand.

P.S. we need to talk soon, my new employer hires lots of talent for shows. Just recently they did a benefit for the pacific symphony orchestra and hired a bunch of circus acts.

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 06:47 am UTC (link)
Friday or Saturday?

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(no subject) - [info]rivetgeek, 2007-06-18 07:06 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-18 07:11 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]rivetgeek, 2007-06-18 07:14 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]rivetgeek, 2007-06-18 07:49 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-18 11:37 am UTC

[info]rydot
2007-06-18 06:24 am UTC (link)
Then the Castle decided to give over part of the place to the Freakshow Deluxe, and they needed a sideshow magician. This I can do.

HA! Awesome!!

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 06:50 am UTC (link)
Coming?

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Yes...
[info]thesaruswrex
2007-06-18 07:49 am UTC (link)
I can afford cover. I cannot afford dinner... at this time. Well... depends on dinner, but um... ok... I can try.

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Re: Yes...
[info]thesaruswrex
2007-06-18 07:50 am UTC (link)
oh... um. Friday. (been a long weekend)

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Re: Yes... - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-18 11:36 am UTC

[info]kiss_sa_ten
2007-06-18 10:14 am UTC (link)
i would freaking LOVE to. i haven't been there since i was quite young. i'd appreciate me plus one, but i can go solo if need be. either day is fine, so it's your preference. just let me know ASAP in case i need to cancel other plans.

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 11:51 am UTC (link)
Thanks to the wonders of livejournal and people's anonymous profiles, I am sorry to say I have no idea who you are. But I don't really care because you are showing interest, seem to know who I am, and will pretend to like the show even if I suck (that's a condition by the way)and that's enough. You plus one on Saturday. email me at my livejournal handle + gmail DotCom, and we will arrange the details

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(no subject) - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-18 12:55 pm UTC

[info]battykat
2007-06-18 01:55 pm UTC (link)
I SOOOOO wish we didn't already have plans for this weekend!!! Ack! You will be performing there again, I'm sure. I must get on your list of people who would love to come see you at the Castle sometime!!!!

Break a leg!!!! I'm sure you'll ROCK!!!! As always!!!

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[info]geeki
2007-06-18 03:51 pm UTC (link)
Oh damn! I would love to go and see you, and Dominic and I will even be up in LA.

Sadly, we will be at the VNV Nation concert Saturday....

but damn! next time let us know and we will come up!

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 11:33 pm UTC (link)
I don't imagine this helps, but I will be performing all night both nights, first show at 8:30pm, last at 11:30pm(on the hour), so if you were able to just drop by at the end for just one show, that could be arranged. Unlikely I know, but thank you for thinking of me. I would have loved to have had you there in the audience during my big premier.

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(no subject) - [info]geeki, 2007-06-18 11:41 pm UTC

[info]teaa
2007-06-18 04:11 pm UTC (link)
Scott and I would love to go, whichever night is better!

I'm so proud of you!

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-18 11:50 pm UTC (link)
Saturday is the *slightly* sparser night, but Amy goes Friday. You tell me, i will make it work.

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(no subject) - [info]teaa, 2007-06-19 04:00 pm UTC

[info]fyrebringer
2007-06-18 04:29 pm UTC (link)
break a leg!!! sadly, too much is going on for me and i won't be able to make it...i am sure you will wow the crowds reguardless...

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Oh cool! So glad I logged-in today... :-)
[info]wisnieux
2007-06-18 06:29 pm UTC (link)
I'd love to attend Sat nite,
for the 8p dinner seating,
with girlfriend [info]ericaloc
if that works for you...

I'll email you momentarily!

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Re: Oh cool! So glad I logged-in today... :-)
[info]mmorena
2007-06-19 02:09 am UTC (link)
I checked, there are no available reservations for Saturday, only the 9:30 Friday seating. If you want to make a reservation call The Castle at 323-851-3313. Tell them you have a guest card, and that the members number is M11110, name Michael Morena. I will get you the card before you walk in. Otherwise, just come Sat and plan to spend 15 Dollars on the cover (no dinner). I will give you one of the free guest spots if possible, but I promise nothing. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU DO, either here or at my gmail (same as my LJ handle at g mail dot com).

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Re: Oh cool! So glad I logged-in today... :-) - [info]wisnieux, 2007-06-19 07:03 am UTC

[info]boymaenad
2007-06-19 12:49 am UTC (link)
I'd love to go Saturday. I'm pretty sure Friday is impossible, but won't know for definite sure for another day or two. Sally's never been, but she's under 21...

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-19 02:18 am UTC (link)
I really wish I could get Sally in, but I am not really in a position of power, so pulling strings is not really possible. I will ask Andrew if he has any connections, but it is very unlikely I will be able to do anything. Let me know what you decide to do so I can arrange my guest list. I only get 10 freebies a night, everyone else has to pay 15 dollars, so it will be tight both nights.

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(no subject) - [info]boymaenad, 2007-06-19 02:27 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-19 02:45 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]boymaenad, 2007-06-19 02:47 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-19 02:51 am UTC
Very cool!
[info]markcronan
2007-06-19 05:10 am UTC (link)
Congrats! I get the significance, and I think you are worthy of the honor.

It sounds like you are booked for tickets. But, if not, Melody and I might want to go Saturday, and we would be happy to pay to get in.

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Re: Very cool!
[info]mmorena
2007-06-22 05:02 pm UTC (link)
I originally had you on the free guest list, but Jessica and Jason cannot come if they have to pay. Would you be willing to pay the cover so they can come Sat?

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Re: Very cool! - [info]markcronan, 2007-06-22 06:45 pm UTC
Interested
[info]nosferous
2007-06-19 05:22 am UTC (link)
Michael, sounds great, congratulations!

I am interested in attending (myself and Dannielle). My only concerns are a rough estimate on cost and age restrictions since Dannielle isn't quite 21, yet.

Keep posted!

_Mike

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Re: Interested
[info]nosferous
2007-06-19 05:24 am UTC (link)
oh, forgot there were two dates. Maybe we're shooting for Friday's date. Might be tired from work, but could be just the way to wrap up the day.

_Mike

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Re: Interested - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-20 08:20 am UTC
Re: Interested - [info]nosferous, 2007-06-20 08:55 pm UTC
Re: Interested - [info]nosferous, 2007-06-20 09:04 pm UTC
Re: Interested - [info]mmorena, 2007-06-21 12:21 am UTC
Re: Interested - [info]nosferous, 2007-06-21 12:44 am UTC

[info]rizwank
2007-06-20 09:02 am UTC (link)
Very cool. Just Friday and Saturday, or Thursday as well? I'll have to see if I have any leftover guestpasses to come and see...

By the way - hi. I'm Rizwan. We met on the playa a while ago, I'm a friend of Roger Wilson (worked for him), we met again at decom05. (I posted the Malcolm in the Middle episode for the AEZ list). Oh, and it turns out we've got some mutual friends as well. So I friended you. Hi =)

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Almost, but a little outside...
[info]snowwhite2421
2007-06-20 02:44 pm UTC (link)
The cover is $20 now, silly pants.

And if you have overflow, remember, I am the guardian of the FSD guestlist, and I can put them on OUR list, too :)

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Re: Almost, but a little outside...
[info]mmorena
2007-06-20 07:25 pm UTC (link)
Durn it! I suck.

I WILL have overflow, but I did not want to tax your guest list. Can you call me some time very soon? My head is about to 'splode with all kinds of stuff, and I can't find your number.

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[info]snowwhite2421
2007-06-20 11:57 pm UTC (link)
and by the way... you might tell people to go see the freakshow, too :) yes... yes... bodies in seats... cooperative bodies of people we know... oh, the lack of responsibility... muahahahha....

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[info]mmorena
2007-06-21 12:19 am UTC (link)
Uh, have you even HEARD about my show? I plug the freakshow about every third sentence.
Besides, if I get them into the Castle, up the stairs, all the way to the back, and down into the Inner Circle, and you guys can't entice them into the theatre with a few scantily clad women and acts of extreme violence, then you have all totally lost it ;)

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(no subject) - [info]snowwhite2421, 2007-06-21 04:15 am UTC

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