Willie Nelson Country Throwdown Tour

Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown Tour is an awesome good time! Imagine 14 bands, signer-songwriters between acts, 3 stages, tons of great food, fun booths and demonstrations by Harley Davidson. Luckily for me, I was backstage enjoying playing pool, doing magic and entertainment for artists and staff, eating home-made country food and chilling with folks like Willie. Thanks to the Pozo Saloon for being so hospitable and detailed for all those fine VIP's. The night ended with an after-party on the Saloon deck with more signer-songwriters in an intimate show.

Here's just a partial list of the amazing talent being brought to you by this country tour: Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Jack Ingram, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Craig Campbell, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Drake White, Adam Hood, Austin Lucas, Brent Cobb, Caitlyn Smith, Dani Flowers, Erin Enderlin just to name a "few".

For more information on the Pozo Saloon and concerts in that area, check out the Pozo Saloon website!
For more information on Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown Tour, check out the official website!

For more information of having "The Ice Breaker" at an exclusive party or corporate event, go to my official website!

Thanks for sharing the magic! E-mail Rich! Official Website Local: 805-234-7469 National: 877-RICH-FUN

Learn New Poker Chip Tricks

Chip Tricks are very popular these days and I'm stoked to have been called the grandfather of the movement by producing a series of Poker DVDs nearly 10 years ago, writing for various gaming magazines and being showcased on televised poker tournaments.

Recently, I was seen on television all over Europe and have received numerous inquiries as to what a trick was called. Instead of just sharing the name, today I'm teaching this new Chip Trick I call the "Rock-N-Roll"!  Enjoy learning this fairly tricky Chip Trick ... and good luck!



Remember to "share" and "like" the heck out of this freebie tutorial so I can justify bringing you more! I appreciate it! Lastly, you can always go to my official site at www.TheIceBreaker.com for all sorts of magic and fun!

Thanks for sharing the magic! E-mail Rich! Official Website Local: 805-234-7469 National: 877-RICH-FUN

Rams Sam Bradford Air Time

Ram's Sam Bradford Air Time? I'm not talking about air time from NFL football player Sam Bradford's amazing throwing arm. Nope. I'm talking about a private Learjet trip with the man himself.

Sam Bradford and The Ice Breaker June 2011.

I was brought in to do a custom mind reading act for a corporation. Corporate travel sent a private Learjet again to pick me up in my hometown of San Luis Obispo, California. When leaving the event the next afternoon in Arkansas, my assigned assistant asked said Sam Bradford would like to hitch a ride to Oklahoma City on my way back to California. Sam was brought into the event as a guests celebrity speaker while I was brought in as a corporate entertainer. We did not really get much chance to see each other at this large event, so having this intimate opportunity was awesome.

We both arrived to the jet center by different drivers and were ready to take off within seconds. From take off from Arkansas to landing at the jet center in Oklahoma City was a blazing 30 minutes.  I got to chat with Sam about off season responsibilities, upcoming work and speaking programs and to dazzle him with some magic! He's a hell of a humble guy who really lives and breathes football. In fact, he has never seen a magician before! Imagine your first time seeing magic going 600mph sitting across from a mentalist and sleight of hand artist. His head had to hurt! All in all, I'm a new fan of Sam's. He's very likable, generous and humble. I can't tell that he's going to do more speaking programs in the future and I wish him the very best.

Since it's not too likely you and a bunch of friends will be sitting across from me in a private Learjet anytime soon, you can bring me to your next exclusive party or corporate event! I'll take real good care of your guests... or completely freak them out. Whichever comes first.

Thanks for sharing the magic! E-mail Rich! Official Website Local: 805-234-7469 National: 877-RICH-FUN

San Luis Obispo is a Magical Place...

San Luis Obispo is a magical place indeed. With all the exposure "we've" been getting on Dateline, Oprah, Sunset Magazine and much more, it's amazing "SLO" still retains the best kept secret feel to it. As an award winning entertainer that travels the globe, people ask me all the time why I do not live in LA or Las Vegas. This video should explain it. Why would I live anywhere else in the world if I can afford to live here so comfortably!?



This video breaks down some of my favorite places along the central coast... from hiking Bishop's Peak, watching the elephant seals near Hearst Castle, cliff/trail jumping at Big Falls, bike riding along Montana de Oro, ongoing concerts, Thursday's famous Farmer's Market, shopping, food, beaches, various hikes, our landmark restaurant Madonna Inn, wineries, the Mission, surfing, ... and great people and even better weather! It's one of the best places in the world to live, visit or get married.

By the way, this video was created by Cana Video Productions right here in San Luis Obispo as a collaboration with tourism and our wonderful hotels.

If you are interested in learning about real estate or properties in the San Luis Obispo area, Traci Ferguson specializes in homes in San Luis Obispo.

Just like magic, I'll see you next time. If you want some magic at your next corporate or private party, reach out to us anytime.

Thanks for sharing the magic! E-mail Rich! Official Website Local: 805-234-7469 National: 877-RICH-FUN

Arizona Fire Flyby

The Arizona Fire is one of the biggest fires of our time with hundreds of thousands of acres already burned. On June 2, 2011, I happen to be coming back from a Sam's Club corporate event on a private Learjet when I flew directly over it.  Putting the damage and loss aside, the overhead view from near space was breathtaking.  With my iPhone, you can clearly see the curvature of the earth from this altitude and loss of light. Just amazing in person.

For miles, you can see massive smoke plumes that look like thunderheads. According to our onboard computer, it showed we we just passing over Baldy Peak Arizona when I took these shots. This was not a fisheye lens or later photo. It really puts things in perspective how fragile we are. I wish the very best for folks in the affected areas. This is a monster fire storm indeed!

Thanks for sharing the magic! E-mail Rich! Official Website Local: 805-234-7469 National: 877-RICH-FUN