When Rogue Priest and adventurist Drew Jacob approached me with his concept of bringing "Magic to the People," I knew he was on to something special. In an attempt to open the doors of magic service to those who might not otherwise have the means, Drew is removing barriers and changing lives. Here is our discussion about his project and how you can help bring Magic to…

As a Marine recruit in basic training, we were ingrained with a sense of pride; we would become the latest generation of warriors known for being, as the Marine Corps Hymn states, "the first to fight for right and freedom." This nation is also a first responder in times of tragedy and relief when disaster strikes around the world. Part of our legacy is that of philanthropy and the stewardship of good will.

In the global theater, we are often the first to dance.

Now, there is a…

Before meeting Heather, I was a solitary creature, even virtually homeless at one time. I was rarely sociable, preferring the catacombs of my own imagination, the distractions of drugs and alcohol, or the quiet expanse of a local swamp or river as company to the rush and drama of human companions. Yet interactions with others, if they are what each should be, irradiate us, spur change, and help us evolve.

My wife Heather, is my irradiating force.

For nine years, she has…

Samhain, also known as Halloween or All Hallow's Eve, is one of our society's most controversial and least understood holy days. Unfortunately, I know this all too well from personal experience.

Last evening as my family participated in a Halloween party at a local restaurant, a young girl (maybe six years old) informed my two daughters in the midst of play that she didn't don a costume because she was a Christian and Christians, according to her, do not celebrate Halloween. My…