My adventure with Paul Wilson and some of the finest magicians on the west coast

“Welcome back my friends - to the show that never ends...” – ELP
 

Did you find other sightings of Vernon’s elusive cigar box full of ashes? Did you appreciate the traveling tips from last time? Are you seeing Hit the Road from a different point of view?

Are you ready to continue with more?

Good, then let’s Hit the Road.

While we were filming Hit the Road, Nathan, Paul, and I found ourselves grabbing meals whenever we could. Often, it was late at night, usually 3 or 4 am.

Krispy Kremes can only take you so far!

Do you ever find yourself in a situation looking for late-night food with buddies or other magicians? At magic conventions? After magic lectures? Or even after (or during) late-night jam sessions?

Here are a few tips we used to endure the ROAD CONDITIONS:

Survival Tip #1
Where do you eat at 3 am? Where ever is open! You are usually limited to a chain restaurant like Denny’s or Huddle House. If you can’t help this, don’t fight it.

The best plan of attack is to avoid eating foods that sap your energy. Remember there might be more magic to come, and you could need more fuel. If you are not going straight to bed after the meal, or even if you are, maybe less grease and less salt are in order. These enemies of the jam session are worse for you than flashing the Asher Twist.

How about a light breakfast?

Survival Tip #2
Never complain about the restaurant, or about the server, BEFORE the meal is served. Did I say NEVER? Yes, I did. I should have said NEVER EVER EVER!

Not only should you avoid griping about the cuisine, but make sure your whole party understands this concept. Now, I am not accusing anyone of defiling the food, but the last thing I want is to get the server’s lung butter because my friend hates the décor. What? You think this only goes down at fast food restaurants?

I will say, while filming, Paul and Nathan understood the concept and strictly adhered to the NO COMPLAINING BEFORE THE FOOD IS OUT policy.

As a side note, if you do have to complain about the food, where the food must be returned, be kind, courteous, and slightly apologetic. There is nothing worse than having to eat returned food that you might think has been adorned with the help’s saliva.

Survival Tip #3
Always, I repeat…ALWAYS carry a spare roll of toilet paper in the trunk. It takes up less space than a new pair of shorts. Ask Paul. Enough said...

Those are the tips for this week. Please use them wisely.

Cheers,
Lee Asher

Ps. “What about the trivia Lee?”

Ok, here is the trivia for this letter.

The Krispy Kreme explanation scene was not shot in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or San Francisco. It was filmed in Sacramento, California near Murphy’s Magic Supplies. The original explanation appeared too dark, so we needed to re-film it. We discussed all of this over donuts and milk. The bright idea was proposed to film the explanation right in the Krispy Kreme. We grabbed the camera, bought another dozen warm diabetic deaths, and started the tape rolling.

The answer is Seven. For the question to this answer, you will have to stay tuned.

Until next time.