A Call of the Wild, and a Plea of Help

We all know what it is like to care for animals at home, how we form this unique bond and develop a love that cannot really be described. For some, this is all they need. For others this connection goes beyond that of a pet. When we have the opportunity to be around some larger and more endangered wildlife there can be an entirely different experience that is more special. There are people that have an unspoken relationship with horses and then there are even those special individuals who develop a love for large exotic cats. While these two animals are completely different in appearance, there are people out there that treat these animals like they would their own children. Which is why it saddens us to hear that there are still people in this world who can be very cruel to these beautiful creatures.

We recently got word of an unfortunate incident involving two horses and a lion that took place in El Paso County, Colorado.
The lion, 'Zazu,' is a resident of the Serenity Springs Wildlife Center in Calhan, CO. Currently police believe there maybe a connection between the incidents. One of the horse deaths took place just a few houses down from the wildlife center; while the other was nearly 11 miles and a couple weeks apart. Authorities are currently investigating the case as well as following any leads that may come up. (Read the original article HERE)

After continuous vet care and weeks of recovery, Zazu is doing just fine. However, with vet bills escalating and funds running low, the kind folks over at Serenity Springs are asking for our help. This is something that is very close to our hearts and saddens us very much. We want to make people aware of the situation and ask that if you can, please donate to the Wildlife Center to help them.

We are all about giving back, and this is something that would mean a lot to us as well as the folks over at Serenity Springs. If you are able to contribute please click the "Donate" button at the end of this post. For more information on Serenity Springs, please click HERE.
 

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On a more personal note, aside from my responsibilities as the Executive Producer of 'Mystifyed Live' I am also an exotic cat trainer here in Las Vegas. I've had the unique opportunity to work with some of the most incredible animals in the world. Also, as part of my duties, I've had the pleasure of working closely with Nick and Julie, the directors of the center. You won't find a more dedicated, passionate, and loving group of people anywhere else in the animal world. From the bottom of my heart I ask you to share, and spread the word. Serenity Springs and others like it around the world need our help to enable them to continue protecting these incredible species from extinction. If you're unable to donate, please join us in helping share this cause. 

 
Thank You,

Mike Olsen,
Executive Producer, Mystifyed Live

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Mystifyed Live! Episode 2 -- Christopher Rose

Season 3: Episode 2

How do you feel about magic? Some of you may have general answers like, "It's awesome." or "It drives me nuts trying to figure out how they do it all!" With our second episode of our third season we welcomed our first in (Vegas) studio guest Christopher J. Rose who took that simple question and turned it on it's head. His calm vibe really set the tone as we started the show talking about a little bit of everything from magic, to science and eventually getting into some pretty deep "magic philosophy". 

If you are a fan of magic or even someone who "used to do that once", take a listen to what Christopher talks about when we get into the discussion of why he performs magic the way he does. It was some of the most profound moments we have experienced here on Mystifyed Live. Christopher has such a way about him that you can really see that he truly loves what he is doing and has such a desire to share his love for the art. His knowledge of magic theory and even just his life philosophy was something that was truly special to hear. It is very hard for us to even explain in words what we experienced on tonight's show. Give a listen, drop a comment and let us know your thoughts.

Check out Christopher on Twitter @MindControlArt 

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Former Guest Update: Jesse Abraham

Mystifyed Live has now been on the internet, coming into your home showcasing some incredible talents for the last two years. We've had musicians, writers, magicians and more join us live every week to talk about who they are, where they come from and what they do. One highlight in particular was recent guest Jesse Abraham. Jesse has a unique musical style making him one of the more interesting up and coming rappers we have seen in a long time. When he was on the show he talked about his early start with writing rhymes, his work with tutoring kids and his process of shooting his awesome music videos. (Which sometimes got him some very interesting looks from onlookers.)

His always evolving style is constantly giving his fans something new to enjoy and also shows just how talented of an artist he is. Speaking of something new, we would like to give our fans and readers a look at his latest music video which was just released last week. The video is for his newest song "I Ain't Sh**, I'm The Sh**". The song hit YouTube one week ago and has blown up with over 3,000 views in just that time. You can check out the video below and leave a comment on the page to let Jesse know what you thought of his latest project. We want to thank Jesse for his time on the show and hope that you guys enjoy his music as much as we did.



For more information on Jesse and his appearance on Mystifyed Live, check out his Guest Page. You can also follow him on Twitter @JesseAbraham

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Former Guest Update: Ryan Pilling

It's always nice to hear about our past guests and what they have been up to since being on the show. Especially when it comes to them having something new and awesome to share with everyone. As many of you remember we recently told you about another former guest of ours, Jenn Gotzon and her staring role in the new movie 'I Am Gabriel'. We come to you this evening with another update on a former guest.

In what has been one of the most talked about episodes in the short history of this podcast, Magician and Improv Comedian Ryan Pilling joined us for one of our more hysterical episodes. While he was here Ryan talked about his career as an improv comedian / magician and how he was currently working on a new show, which debuted shortly after his appearance. We are happy to report that Ryan now has a brand new book out titled Finding The Funny: A Professional Entertainer's Guide To Improvisation, Ad-Libs And Audience Interaction. (How's that for a mouthful?) The book serves as a how-to for those looking to add a little humor to their act be it comedy, magic, juggling or anything in between. The book covers it all from when to improvise all the way to how to practice and work with your audience. This book is a must have if you are an entertainer.

Ryan is was not only a fantastic guest, but he is also a great person to be around. He and Gwyn, The Magic Assistant, had visited us in Vegas a few months back and it was so great to spend that time with them. Please help support Ryan by picking up a copy of his book.

You can order the book in two places.
Finding The Funny on PlayingBigMagic.com
Finding The Funny on Amazon.com

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Mystifyed Live! Episode 1 -- Sean O'Shea

Season 3: Episode 1

Sean O'Shea (Ithaca, NY) : Musican, Actor, and Horror Buff

     On this, the first episode of our new season, we were joined by singer/songwriter Sean O'Shea. No stranger to the music scene, Sean wasted no time getting into his roots as a musician and actor. A man of many talents he played some original music and talked some more about his love for horror movies, breakdancing and acting. We even found out a little known secret about a family member making a special appearance in a well known horror classic.

Check Out Sean's Page To Learn More About His Extraordinary Talents.

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Former Guest Update: Jenn Gotzon

We here at Mystifyed Live always enjoy when our guests come on the show and talk about not only how they got where they are, but also their current projects. We love using our show as a space for them to come and tell us about things that are new and exciting in their careers.

One recent guest, Jenn Gotzon, joined us a few weeks back to talk about her life as an actress and how she went from some small roles to eventually landing a starring gig in the recently released, 'I Am Gabriel'. The story follows a town which is visited by wandering child to which some believe is there to help change their lives. As it turns out the little boy is more than what he appears to be. Jenn stars a reporter looking to take the towns new found visitor to help her in her own life but ends up learning many important lessons along the way.

We want to wish Jenn the best with the promotion of her new movie and we hope to have her back on the show to tell us what she is up to next.

If you would like to purchase a copy of 'I Am Gabriel' you can do so by clicking the link HERE.

We Created the Official Blog Post for Mystifyed Live!

THIS JUST IN!

Hey everyone, as we gear up for Mystifyed Live celebrating it's 2 year anniversary, I have reactivated my old Blogger account and updated it. THIS JUST IN is now the official blog of Mystifyed Live for you to read reviews, updated stories from past guests and what ever else the internet will allow us to post.  Be sure to subscribe and share this blog with your friends. Lets make the New Season of Mystifyed Live ROCK!

Justin The Mystifyer
Host of Mystifyed Live