My Shit List

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MY SHIT LIST

We all have a shit list in our heads of people who we know to avoid or those who have wronged us.  I don’t recommend that anyone should make an actual shit list.  Forgiveness is healing.  However, I’m an entertainer, a magician who uses comedy to create wonder, surprise, and laughter.  For whatever reason seeing such a bold phrase on a tiny book is a funny thing.  This gag has never failed to get chuckles for me.

I was introduced to this gag by my friend and colleague Pete Studebaker.  Pete is one of the best sleight-of-hand magicians on the planet, and hysterically funny.  When I first began performing professionally in 1986 Pete would throw gigs my way and teach me sleights and routines.  I’m indebted to Pete and think of him as one of my great mentors.  He is not on my shit list.

BEST WAY TO USE THE SHIT LIST:

I prefer to use this gag on hecklers.  It could be used on anyone who casts a snide remark your way. When removing the tiny booklet from your pocket be sure that the folks nearby can only see the back or blank cover.  Obscure the printed front cover with the palm of your hand. Crack open the booklet and ask, “What is your name again?” Or “How do you spell your last name?”,  as you scribble something onto one of the white pages.  Most people comply and become curious as you begin to write their name into your book.

As you place this purposely diminutive booklet away, into one of your upper and outer left pockets, like your shirt or coat pocket, be sure that the front cover with the words MY SHIT LIST faces them as you look at your pocket to put it away.  Be careful that your hands do not hide the bold print on the cover. Keep a straight face.  Most upon reading the cover will ROAR with laughter!