My First Live Magic Performance Since Covid Shut Down.
Walk Around Massachusetts’ Magician Joe Ferranti
It’s not exactly breaking news that the entertainment industry has predominantly come to a halt. I do not know how those who rely 100% on their income by providing entertainment can survive.
I used to receive multiple work requests each week… more than enough to keep me busy during my retirement years. A few months ago, that stopped. It had to, coronavirus was spreading out of control. I had never seen refrigerator trucks parked outside of hospitals to hold the bodies.
Recently I received an inquiry for an event in Rhode Island with an attendance of 60 people. The number bothered me. There is a pandemic going on. So, I felt it was not worth the risk.
Back to work, really!
We all have to weigh the risks we take and consider the risks we may expose to others. I see my actions can have consequences for others. My behavior is respectful to others. I don’t know what anyone is going through. It is a time to show patience.
There is no magic number, but I was presented with the opportunity to perform for 15 adults in a “safe” environment. At the time of the event, the state of Massachusetts was doing well. The risk was extremely low, and the reward extremely high. I asked my GP, he said nothing is 100% but it was unlikely I would contract the virus.
So now, I wait… avoiding the public. If necessary, I may adventure out during off hours, with my mask, Properly worn and fitted.
Stay Well!
Joe Ferranti
Boston Magician
