Dear Friends:

Porciini, The Magical Flying Pig bids you well.

Our producer, Taylor Martin, as you know has been performing for the audiences of Indiana and the world for over 50 years. In all that time, whether he has performed as Rodney The Younger, Conjurer or as Andrea Merlyn, Queen of Magic, he has never had anybody say he was performing an act inappropriate for their audience. He has toned down his presentations as a professional will, for the demands of the client. As Andrea he has performed for families, politicians, monks and ministers, and has never been told that his show complicates his being hired. He has gone out of his way to make sure the audience does not think that his persona insults the sensibilities of those that are paying to watch.

For nearly 5 years he's sent videos to The Academy of Magical Arts, also known as The Magic Castle. Through many changes in who does the hiring they have lost at least 5 DVDs and one of those was one of a kind. It was sent with the understanding that it was to be returned with an enclosed, stamped envelope.  They said it never reached them. And now, when he finally posts a video on Facebook, so that they can get an idea of what magic he can bring to them, he receives this response. 

Taylor-

Per your request we have reviewed your video on Facebook and I have discussed your performance with **** **********, Director of Entertainment.  I can see that the audience loved your show.  There was a lot of laughter and applause.

Unfortunately, the clientele of the Magic Castle is extremely conservative which makes complications in hiring you.  At this time we will have to respectfully decline your offer to work here.

Thank you for your interest in performing at the Magic Castle and good luck with all of your endeavors in magic.

Magically,

**** ******