Monthly news... March

This is the 88th edition of your free monthly e-newsletter, "Hickman's Happenings" - thoughts and things from magician/speaker BJ Hickman at the headquarters for Family Entertainment and Speaking Services.

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This month, BJ Hickman's blog includes:
1. What's New
2. Thought for the Month
3. Celebrity Birthdays
4. What You Didn't Know About March
5. Press Release of the Month
6. BJ Hickman's Schedule
7. Partly Personal
8. Links
9. A Funny Thing Happened

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1. WHAT'S NEW?

2008 Magic Newspaper is printed. Pick one up at a BJ Hickman Magic Show (or by special arrangement if you have connections).

March is subscription improvement month. Send this blog to 10 friends or relatives. Tell them why they, too, should get this newsletter every month. One can magically get on the list at: http://www.bjhickman.com/promo.htm.

Want a part-time job AND BE RESPONSIBLE for making thousands of children laugh till their face hurts? Book BJ Hickman Magic Shows in places he hasn't been yet. Better than Multi-level Marketing. No licking envelopes, no silly benefits, work from your own home at your own pace. Generous commission. Contact BJ Hickman. Contact info hidden in this email. (BJ@BJHickman.com)

My other e-newsletter for performing artists and speakers is the "T-Report." "T" is for tasteful, tips, tricks, and techniques for improving our shows, other presentations and marketing. A place to learn and share. Subscribe on my magicians only page (AT THE CENTER OF THE PAGE) at http://www.bjhickman.com/lectures.htm.

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2. THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH:

People who spend too much time trying to play their cards right are apt to get lost in the shuffle.

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Thanks to my business of the month, "The Big Magic Carnival." It often includes inflatable attractions, clowns, face-painters, games, and fun foods. Contact BJ Hickman, BJ@BJHickman.com.

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3. BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH INCLUDE:
1st: Ron Howard (54)
2nd: Jon Bon Jovi (46)
3rd: Herschel Walker (46)
4th: Patsy Kensit (40)
5th: Marcia Warfield (54) (Night Court)
6th: Eli Marienthal (22)
7th: Michael Eisner (66)
8th: Mickey Dolenz (63)
9th: Emmanuel Lewis (37)
10th: Sharon Stone (50)
11th: LeToya Luckett (27)
12th: James Taylor (60)
13th: Rachael Bella (24)
14th: Billy Crystal (60)
15th: Caitlin Wachs (19)
16th: Erik Estrada (59)
17th: Kurt Russell (57)
18th: Queen Latifah (38)
19th: Glenn Close (61)
20th: William Hurt (58)
21st: Rosie O'Donnell (46)
22nd: Reese Witherspoon (32)
23rd: Keri Russell (32)
24th: Peyton Manning (32)
25th: Elton John (61)
26th: Martin Short (58)
27th: Mariah Carey (38)
28th: Reba McEntire (54)
29th: Lucy Lawless (40)
30th: Matt Doran (32)
31st: Rhea Perlman (60)

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4. WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT MARCH:

It's International Listening Awareness Month, dedicated to learning more about the impact that listening has on all human activity. More at www.listen.org.

National Craft Month to promote the fun and creativity of hobbies and crafts.

March 1 is "Stop Bad Service Day." It's to celebrate those companies that foster loyalty from customers by giving thorough, professional service. Thank your favorite company for offering superior services.

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5. NEWS RELEASE OF THE MONTH:

Recycling MagicMagic Show Goes Green(For Immediate Release)(PHOTO AVAILABLE – suggested caption: BJ Hickman poses in front of bales of Recyclables following one of his Magic of Recycling programs.)

Magician BJ Hickman has been entertaining audiences resembling a sea of green recently and it has nothing to do with Ireland or St. Patrick’s Day. The children wear green to show their support and enthusiasm about recycling and improving our environment. Waste Management and Recycle America have combined efforts with magician BJ Hickman to bring attention to the benefits of recycling. The efforts have produced a “magic show” school assembly program for elementary school age children throughout the local area. This winter, children at Strafford County (NH) YMCA, Lamprey River Elementary School in Raymond, William Allen, McClelland, and St. Elizabeth Seton schools in Rochester (NH), and Springfield (MA) Museum have been treated to the program.

In the program, sponsored by Waste Management and brought to the schools at no charge, BJ Hickman provides a humorous, audience participation magic show using props that were made from recycled materials. BJ Hickman encourages children to think about what can be recycled or reused, and the benefits of recycling. According to Hickman, “I think the children have a few laughs and go away with a new awareness of the importance of recycling. So far, the program has been very well received.”

Waste Management District Manager Alan Davis said, “We work with municipalities, schools, commercial and industrial customers to help implement recycling programs to meet environmental goals. Recycling programs depend on strong educational campaigns. BJ Hickman’s Magic of Recycling raises awareness about recycling and encourages children to participate at their schools and households.”

Magician BJ Hickman entertains family audiences primarily throughout New England. The success of three instructional videotapes has earned him invitations to lecture at conferences and conventions for colleagues. In recent years, BJ has taken his experience to the domain of speaking for various groups. In his humorous keynote presentation or workshop, "PediaTRICKS.com," he instructs children's health care professionals about keeping patients comfortable and relaxed in the doctor’s office. He also works with teachers with his professional development in-service, “The Inventive Teacher.” BJ Hickman and family live in Dover.

For More Information:BJ Hickman (603) 742-4010BJ@BJHickman.com623 Sixth St., Dover, NH 03820

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6. What's the next "stage" in the life of BJ Hickman?

BJ Hickman's Schedule Highlights for March, 2008
Lincoln & Main Street Schools, Exeter, NH
Lexington, MA
Lamprey River Elementary School
St. Eliz. Seton School, Rochester, NH
Brunswick, ME
Dracut, MA
Winnisquam Middle School (NH)
Eliot (ME) Elem. School
Concord, MA Cub Scouts

Coming in April, 2008:
Backpackers, Windham, ME
NH Rec. and Pk. Assoc. meeting
Lexington, MA
Sunset Heights School, Nashua,
NHAuburn Cub Scouts
Nottingham, NH Cub Scouts
VACATION
McArthur Library, Biddeford, ME, April 22, 2PM.
Andover/North Andover, MA YMCA
Maplewood, Westmoreland, NH Volunteers
Springfield, MA Museum, 1:00PM, April 24 (Recycling Show)

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7. PARTLY PERSONAL

The family re-unites... TIME FOR A VACATION!

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8. LINKS:

For further information about BJ Hickman Family Entertainment and Speaking Services, please go to these websites:

www.BJHickman.com. This is BJ Hickman's home page, which will connect to all departments. www.PediaTRICKS.com. This is specific to speaking engagements for groups of professionals who work with children.
www.InventiveTeacher.com. Details here about BJ's teacher professional development in-services.
A wonderful artist: www.CarolAllisonArt.com

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9. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED:

A little boy came up to visit after my magic show. He said he really liked the trick with the mouse. Then his exact words, "Really don't tell me. Is the mouse real?"


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