MagicManRusty

Today was a most special day for me. I feel honored, and blessed.

Today I had the privileged to perform for the extraordinary patients of Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis.



Named after Indiana's celebrated poet, James Whitcomb Riley, the Children's Hospital opened in 1924. Since then, Riley has earned the reputation as one of the finest children's hospital in the world. So, to be invited to entertain the patients (henceforth known as "the kids") is beyond imagination.

It was all put into place by a lady named Tina Fewell, who works at Carroll Elementary school, where I did a show last year. Tina has connections within the Riley network, and spent several months getting the pieces to fit.

Also, a big tip of the hat to Psi Iota Xi, Beta Alpha chapter in Flora, IN for funding the show.

I was contacted my Melissa at Riley, and we worked out the date and details. Riley, as you can imagine--always wanting nothing but the best for their kids health--has a few conditions for all those who visit, and I wanted to make sure that I did everything correct. For instance, photos could be taken, but the faces of the kids could not be used without the parents permission. So, in some of the photos you'll see here...the kids are cut out. I didn't have any parent say no, but several got away before I could ask.

I had about 20 kids, plus their families. Then, several staff members stopped by to watch too. I'd say about 100 people in the atrium. It was quite a good turn-out.

So, enough of me...here are some memories from my day with the kids at Riley:


(The interior is amazing)


(Here I am with Hunter, and his rock-n-roll lovin' dad John)




(Locucia tries to help me with a trick...)


(My...I sure look silly during shows, don't I?)


(Billy assists me with Roper...my pet rope)


(Careful where you point that wand, Billy)


(I'm about to become...THE FLASH!)


(Me...at Super Speed)


(I signed and gave away posters of yours truly to anyone who wanted one. I feel so special.)

I hope you enjoy my photos.

The kids were all terrific. I can say, without question, that I got so much more from this show than they did. Between performing for our troops, and then here at Riley...I've done it all.