I thought I would offer my Herald and Post weekly newspaper column this month, because I think it’s important. I hope you do, too.
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I NEVER DISCUSS family or friends in my column. But in this case I’m going to make an exception. My little grandson is 20-months old. Since his birth his liver has never worked properly – as in it was absolutely useless, and was slowly poisoning him.
He would have died. But he didn’t, because a suitable donor was found. From that moment there was an ambulance dash, an air ambulance flight and a 10-hour operation.
kENRICK ON LIFE SUPPORT FOLLOWING THE OPERATION
Now, the little lad’s new liver is working better than was expected. That’s good news for him. But I realise that it’s bad news for somebody else – because the fact that a donor was found means that some unknown family, right now, is going through absolute heartache.
I can only hope that they somehow find out that a tiny, frail life has been saved.
ONE WEEK AFTER THE TRANSPLANT
Which brings me to the point: I USED to carry a donor card. But I lost it, or used it to light a fag or something – I don’t know. Anyway, I have now placed my name on the Organ Donor Register. I simply logged on at www.organdonation.nhs.uk and typed in a few details. The whole thing took, literally, two minutes – if that. And it’s done.
If you don’t want to do it that way, then you can call 0300 123 23 23 at local rates. They’ll sort you out. You can even simply text SAVE to 84118.
Under current law, if you want to donate your organs after death you must make your wishes known. May I suggest you do just that? Somebody somewhere did that, and by doing so they saved my grandson’s life.
Whose life will YOU save?
ENDS
I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
Well, only a few days left to go before the start of The Edinburgh International Magic Festival. This is the first year of this event, and I was honoured to be asked to be part of it, and to support it.
I will be performing at 7pm from July 7 till July 10 at THE STUDIO, Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL. There is more information here: http://www.magicfest.co.uk/mindreading.html where you can book tickets online for any of the shows, or the box office number is 0131 473 2000, and it’s open from 9am till 6pm.
If you want to chance it you can buy tickets on the door on any night. (Shouldn’t be too busy, it’s the first year of the festival, but you never know!)
This is gonna’ be GREAT!
“When he tells somebody the name of their first pet or the address of their childhood home, they assume that he’s using psychic ability. When he predicts what is going to happen before the event occurs, they believe he must have paranormal powers. And when they see him lightly stroke stainless steel cutlery as it bends like melted plastic in their own hands, they believe it must be proof of telekinetic power.
But Drew McAdam claims his skills and abilities have NOTHING to do with hypnosis, the occult, or the supernatural. Instead, he uses well known but little understood scientific techniques.
Drew McAdam is “Scotland’s foremost mindreader” according to the BBC. Besides being the subject of the 4-part BBC radio series “School for Genius” he is “The Interrogator” on Channel 5′s popular daytime Trisha Goddard talk show. In addition, he makes regular appearances as the body language expert on STV’s “The Hour”. If you think your thoughts are yours and yours alone… think again!
Exploring the untapped mysteries and potential of the human mind, Drew McAdam combines psychology, science and gentle humour to produce a challenging yet relaxing experience for spectators – and participants – alike.
Enjoy the spoon-bending mind-reading talents of TV personality Drew McAdam. Expect plenty of friendly audience participation.”
Scotsman Publications: “Bafflingly Brilliant” Five stars: *****
SÉANCE!
As a wee promotion for the Edinburgh International magic festival, some bright spark came up with the idea of doing a séance in Mary King’s Close – the most haunted place in the UK – for a group of invited guests and journalists. How could I resist?
So Colin McLeod and I did just that. I tell you, scaring a cavern full of people to the point where they scream is SUCH fun! Of course, it wasn’t a REAL séance, more a replication of a Victorian ceremony… Not that this fact stopped the spooks from turning up!
The proceedings were widely reported and you can read one of the online reports here: http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2010/07/feature-edinburgh-international-magic-festival-seance-at-mary-kings-close/
THIS MONTH
There were some really fabby gigs this month including one for the Institute of Accountants of England and Wales, where I performed in the Great Hall of their London HQ. What a venue, and what a truly tremendous audience.
Next month there is, of course, the Edinburgh International Magic Festival performances.
There are also corporate gigs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Warrington – and a quick trip for a gig at Gatwick.
And in August: 4 gigs in St Petersburg, Russia, in the palace where Rasputin was murdered. How cool is THAT ! ?
It’s all go!
… and I LOVE it!
Best wishes,
Drew McAdam
