As you are surely already aware, it has been a long time since I’ve posted anything on this blog. My life has changed considerably since I wrote that last article, including, but not not limited to, two MAJOR changes...
1. I have been hired full-time as the pastor of my church (I’ve wanted to be a pastor since I was 8). This obviously takes up a large chunk of my time, especially if there is a wedding, funeral, etc in addition to my regular duties. And I'm LOVING it!
2. This summer, an adoption has fallen into our laps from heaven. Kristi and I have been married for 20 years and unable to conceive or adopt previously. A lady who has been going to our church for about two years contacted us in June to pray for her pregnant best friend and for someone to step up to adopt her baby. We knew right away that “someone” was us! The baby is due to be born on October 10, just 10 days from today! His name will be Josiah Scott Guinn. (Josiah means “God helps.”)
As a result of all this change, I don’t perform much anymore. I still do a handful of shows per year, but nothing like the several hundred a year I did when it was my profession. My priorities have changed, and I sold off the bulk of my magic library and props to help cover adoption expenses. I'm focusing on being the best pastor i can be, and on learning how to be the best daddy I can be.
I've never been happier. Magic is now a fun hobby that I get to when and if I have the time, and I’m good with that! God is GOOD! ALL the time!
So, this will likely be my last post, and I don't foresee writing any more books or creating any new material. I no longer have a magic website, but all of my ebooks are now available at Lybrary.com, to whom I sold the rights.
Before I go, I want to thank all my friends, followers, fans and customers. You have enriched my life, and I cannot put into words how much your support and encouragement over the years has meant to me!
All the best to you,
Scott
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Scott,
ReplyDeleteI've appreciated you writing since back in the Visions days. Printed out your business articles years ago. Your matchbook/gameshow/bill and card switch is still on my todo list, and you pointed me to Aldo C whose Hurricane rope trick has been a part of my street show for two years. Now that my kids are getting older, I'm actually starting to perform some. I'll revisit those old print outs soon. Thanks for all that.
Congratulations on the adoption. Have a great time being a dad. Its great We have two (that we adopted) and of course theyre the greatest thing ever. Most of the time it's a hoot. You'll do great.
Thanks again,
Matt Sears
Scott,
ReplyDeleteI also have been reading your articles and post since Visions some years ago. I've appreciated your passion for the art. And I appreciate your continued passion for the Lord. God bless you as you serve Him in full-time ministry. I also wish the best to you in your newest role. . . as Daddy. It's an awesome experience.
Another 'Great Scott'
All the best Scott... I'm a magician in the Vancouver BC Canada area and have always enjoyed your posts. They are always honest, down-to-earth, and respectfully written.
ReplyDeleteI think it was Oprah who once quoted from somewhere: Be the father you wish you had and the husband you wish your (growing) daughter would have. Thank you for sharing so much to the magic world. Happy for you. RW
Oops, please edit the Oprah part... thought Josiah was a girl. Apologies and congrats just the same. RW
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