The Incredible Boris
First Published in Main Street Magazine
April 2009
Vol. 1
Streetlight Feature: The Incredible Boris
By Tilly Rivers
Entertainment Weekly; “Elevating hypnotism from parlor shtick to a comedic state of mind!”
The Tonto Sun; “Prepare to gasp in wonder.”
Open Mike with Mike Bullard, CTV, Comedy Channel; “The Incredible Boris lived up
to both his name and reputation!”
Howie Mandel; “Boris never ceases to amaze!”
Tilly Rivers, Streetlight Feature Editor, Main Street Magazine; “If you haven’t seen Boris in action…you are missing something breathtaking!”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Catching Boris, in between shows is hard to do with an average schedule of 300
bookings a year. However, Boris set aside some of his valued time to complete
an interview for Main Street Magazine.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SL: What drew you to the art of hypnotism?
Boris: As a teenager, I read a book – “The Search for Bridey Murphy” by Morrey
Bernstein. In this book a hypnotist regresses a lady past her birth to, supposedly,
another time. She calls herself Bridey Murphy, speaks in an Irish brogue, describes
herself as a lady living in Ireland, names places people and events. The hypnosis session
is recorded and the hypnotist decides to verify the information given to him…they
happen to be true. I finished this book in one sitting and needed to know more.
SL: How do you handle the ‘nah-sayers’ thinking hypnotists are phoney-baloney?
Boris: I take a rather different approach - I don’t. My first priority is to entertain
and not to convince. I was a skeptic myself. By being ignorant about something does
not make it less real. I spent many years learning and researching.
I see myself as someone who gets people introduced to the subjects or makes them
think of its validity, rather than trying to convince every skeptic. Keep an open mind -
knowledge is power!
SL: Is hypnotism a gift, an art form or a scientific formula that anyone can learn?
Boris: It is a gift to be on stage with people paying their full attention to the images
you create with words and actions. I always had the ability to compel the audience to
follow my train of thought. The delivery got smoother with practice.
Hypnotism is a learnt behavior. It is a logical outcome to a sequence of commands,
which can be verbal, visual or social. Hypnotism is not unquestioned mind control, but a set
of directives that is followed according to our beliefs and experiences, which a skilled hypnotist
uses to an advantage. It is a wonderful use of language to achieve a specific result. I learnt how
to hypnotize – that is a formula, however each formula has to be tweaked to the person
or an audience.
SL: Your first professional engagement was at 17- tell us about that first performance.
Do you carry the lessons you learned that day?
Boris: I first got paid when I was seventeen, but the learning never stopped. I constantly
keep building on my knowledge.
My job is a hobby that became a career. I wasn’t intending to become a hypnotist -
this was something that fell into my lap and consumed everything that I do for over a quarter
of a century now. I first entertained my friends and family at house parties and get-togethers.
In fact, some of the routines that were developed in those days are still in the show, but now much more refined.
SL: Performing upwards of 300 shows a year can be hectic.
How do you balance your personal relationships with such a demanding time table?
Boris: It takes a lot of planning and time juggling. This is a large part of what I do.
Everyone goes to work, except my job usually takes a plane ride to get there. Keeping in touch is simple – I travel with numerous electronic gadgets – blackberry, laptop, GPS. Everything is a
phone call away and I make sure that the time I spend with my family is quality time.
SL: Your show adds elements of comedy and music, entertaining with a rapid pace and laughter,
most hypnosis’ are serious about their craft due to the negative vibes regarding its creditability - why did you choose to ‘lighten’ up the act with these added elements?
Boris: I put a positive vibe to everything I do and enjoy the laughter along the way. I believe that the best way to learn anything is through laughter. I also don’t take myself too seriously. As they say – “don’t believe the hype”. My job is to entertain and that’s what I do. If the audience happens to learn something in the process, they are better off for it. If we only applauded the people that make a difference in our lives – teachers, mechanics, nurses.
I am a comedian first and hypnotist second. I am a wordsmith that creates a visual picture in people’s minds. A great way to enhance that picture is by adding extra stimuli.
SL: What message do you want your audience to walk away with?
Boris: Look at what you can do with your mind. Now go and live your lives to the fullest with this powerful tool.
SL: You’ve been showcased on popular television shows such as Maury, Montel, Howie Mandel Show, The Vegas Show among many others, and prominent comedy festivals - Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Boston Comedy Festival. What is your favorite venue to perform?
Boris: The answer is rather simple - any venue where people came to see me. I have a fantastic job - I travel the world, touching people lives for a moment or two. I really enjoy performing in theatres and large venues, because I still try to make contact with everyone in that audience. Television has been a wonderful way to present the show to the masses. This way if I can’t get to you live, you can always find out about me on television and online video sharing sites.
SL: What do you think has been the secret to your success?
Boris: One word –passion. I believe that you should devote yourself fully to every task and leave YOUR mark on the world.
SL: Is there anything you would like to say to your fans?
Boris: Only if they say something back. I am so grateful that people enjoy what I do. It makes it a pleasure and an honor to entertain and making an impression and a difference.
SL: Who is the man behind “Boris the Incredible?”
A hopeless romantic that is passionate about everything he does and a positive thinker with a powerful message – “I can do and achieve anything I put my mind to”.
SL: Explain the quote; “The passion with which Boris presents his show is engaging
and contagious, while the impact is unforgettable.” What is the ultimate impact?
Boris: The show engages the audience. I am the glue that binds everything together
and the impact is unforgettable. I am the director of events, straight man, funny man
seemingly missing the action, whose playfulness and ability to mold the moment creates
the magic of the moment.
For more information, please visit-
Comedian Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
http://www.comedywood.com/
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Been to one of Boris’ shows?
Send your comments to editor@mainstreetmagazine.net
Issue Two May 2009
Interview with Jackson Ridd
Did I Just See Something Impossible?
Published in Main Street Magazine
April 2009
Vol.1
Streetlight Feature:
Jackson “Jax” Ridd
by Tilly Rivers
Jackson Ridd is a 20 year old magician from Los Angeles. His friends call him “Jax”. In addition to performing regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Jackson has performed at benefit events for Union Station, Elizabeth House, Ronald McDonald House, and the L.A. County.
He loves to perform impromptu magic whenever the mood strikes, whether at a restaurant or on the street, and every week he makes it a point to perform somewhere in Los Angeles that he’s never been before. “The best thing about magic is that it can happen anywhere, any time, “ says Jackson, “and I’m always able to make a connection with people, and make new friends.”
There is that certain ‘something’ about magic, be it the puzzle that needs to be figured out, the belief in something beyond the ordinary, or as Jax puts it; “A great magician is someone who can make another person wonder “Wait, did I just see something impossible?”
“I’m sure every performer will always remember the first time he or she performed for an audience.” Jackson continues, “For me, that moment was in a hotel room in Las Vegas. I’ve always participated in sports, and I played basketball in high school and college. So, one time I was at a basketball camp in Las Vegas, and I was sitting around in the hotel room one night, bored, not really knowing what to do, and I decided to take out my cards and practice a little bit. Two of my teammates were there, so I showed them the first card trick I ever learned, and it floored them. Soon I had everyone from the neighboring rooms crammed inside our small room in order to see something magical, all smiling and laughing from astonishment. That was when I realized the power that magic had -- to be able to bring a wonderful and exciting feeling into other people’s lives.”
“Another big moment for me was when I was accepted into the Magic Castle Junior Society, a very select group of young magicians. The auditions are very competitive, and I was a bit nervous beforehand, because I was performing for a room full of professional magicians acting as judges. I’ll never forget the moment I opened the letter and found I was admitted. I’m very thankful to my mentor, a great close-up magician and friend named Steve Silverman, who prepared me for that, and who continues to inspire and encourage me.”
Jackson has performed street magic in New York, Florida, San Francisco and almost every neighborhood in Los Angeles, a close-up show regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and parlor magic at events sponsored by L. A. County Dept. of Family Services, Ronald McDonald House, Union Station, and others, as well as numerous private events. “I also performed a stage magic routine in a play staged at Colby College in Maine.” Jax added.
I was unfamiliar with the term “close-up magic” and asked Jackson to explain what the term meant. “Close up magic is very intimate magic, shown to a small group in almost any setting.” Jax told me, "while parlor magic is done in a larger setting with a larger audience, so the effects must be visible from a greater distance. Stage magic is always done, of course, on a stage, so the props and effects must be larger and have impact at an even greater distance. The magic usually gets “larger” as the audience does.”
Future plans include expanding his magic to include wonder on a very large scale. “I’m also in the process of making a movie about magic.” he says “and I’m very excited about my internet project, which will enable people all over the world to interact with me and experience something magical. I plan to launch this project on the web this summer.”
What do you want to say to your fans? “Your smiles are what started me, and your smiles are what keep me going. Thank you. I have a goal to bring a special moment to every single person in the world. Yes, everyone!”
A show schedule is posted on line at www.jaxridd.com . Regular performs at the Magic Castle in Hollywood for the weekend brunch shows, as well as impromptu street magic all around Los Angeles. “I’m also developing something for the internet where everyone, anywhere, can interact with me and have something magical happen. I’ll keep you posted on that!”
Issue Two May 2009
Published in Main Street Magazine
April 2009
Vol.1
Streetlight Feature:
Jackson “Jax” Ridd
by Tilly Rivers
Jackson Ridd is a 20 year old magician from Los Angeles. His friends call him “Jax”. In addition to performing regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Jackson has performed at benefit events for Union Station, Elizabeth House, Ronald McDonald House, and the L.A. County.
He loves to perform impromptu magic whenever the mood strikes, whether at a restaurant or on the street, and every week he makes it a point to perform somewhere in Los Angeles that he’s never been before. “The best thing about magic is that it can happen anywhere, any time, “ says Jackson, “and I’m always able to make a connection with people, and make new friends.”
There is that certain ‘something’ about magic, be it the puzzle that needs to be figured out, the belief in something beyond the ordinary, or as Jax puts it; “A great magician is someone who can make another person wonder “Wait, did I just see something impossible?”
“I’m sure every performer will always remember the first time he or she performed for an audience.” Jackson continues, “For me, that moment was in a hotel room in Las Vegas. I’ve always participated in sports, and I played basketball in high school and college. So, one time I was at a basketball camp in Las Vegas, and I was sitting around in the hotel room one night, bored, not really knowing what to do, and I decided to take out my cards and practice a little bit. Two of my teammates were there, so I showed them the first card trick I ever learned, and it floored them. Soon I had everyone from the neighboring rooms crammed inside our small room in order to see something magical, all smiling and laughing from astonishment. That was when I realized the power that magic had -- to be able to bring a wonderful and exciting feeling into other people’s lives.”
“Another big moment for me was when I was accepted into the Magic Castle Junior Society, a very select group of young magicians. The auditions are very competitive, and I was a bit nervous beforehand, because I was performing for a room full of professional magicians acting as judges. I’ll never forget the moment I opened the letter and found I was admitted. I’m very thankful to my mentor, a great close-up magician and friend named Steve Silverman, who prepared me for that, and who continues to inspire and encourage me.”
Jackson has performed street magic in New York, Florida, San Francisco and almost every neighborhood in Los Angeles, a close-up show regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and parlor magic at events sponsored by L. A. County Dept. of Family Services, Ronald McDonald House, Union Station, and others, as well as numerous private events. “I also performed a stage magic routine in a play staged at Colby College in Maine.” Jax added.
I was unfamiliar with the term “close-up magic” and asked Jackson to explain what the term meant. “Close up magic is very intimate magic, shown to a small group in almost any setting.” Jax told me, "while parlor magic is done in a larger setting with a larger audience, so the effects must be visible from a greater distance. Stage magic is always done, of course, on a stage, so the props and effects must be larger and have impact at an even greater distance. The magic usually gets “larger” as the audience does.”
Future plans include expanding his magic to include wonder on a very large scale. “I’m also in the process of making a movie about magic.” he says “and I’m very excited about my internet project, which will enable people all over the world to interact with me and experience something magical. I plan to launch this project on the web this summer.”
What do you want to say to your fans? “Your smiles are what started me, and your smiles are what keep me going. Thank you. I have a goal to bring a special moment to every single person in the world. Yes, everyone!”
A show schedule is posted on line at www.jaxridd.com . Regular performs at the Magic Castle in Hollywood for the weekend brunch shows, as well as impromptu street magic all around Los Angeles. “I’m also developing something for the internet where everyone, anywhere, can interact with me and have something magical happen. I’ll keep you posted on that!”
Issue Two May 2009
The Incredible Boris
The Incredible Boris
First published in Main Street Magazine
April 2009
Vol. 1
Streetlight Feature:
The Incredible Boris
By Tilly Rivers
Entertainment Weekly; “Elevating hypnotism from parlor shtick to a comedic state of mind!”The Tonto Sun; “Prepare to gasp in wonder.”
Open Mike with Mike Bullard, CTV, Comedy Channel; “The Incredible Boris lived up
to both his name and reputation!”Howie Mandel; “Boris never ceases to amaze!”
Tilly Rivers, Streetlight Feature Editor, Main Street Magazine; “If you haven’t seen Boris in action…you are missing something breathtaking!”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Catching Boris, in between shows is hard to do with an average schedule of 300
bookings a year. However, Boris set aside some of his valued time to complete
an interview for Main Street Magazine.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SL: What drew you to the art of hypnotism?
Boris: As a teenager, I read a book – “The Search for Bridey Murphy” by Morrey
Bernstein. In this book a hypnotist regresses a lady past her birth to, supposedly,
another time. She calls herself Bridey Murphy, speaks in an Irish brogue, describes
herself as a lady living in Ireland, names places people and events. The hypnosis session
is recorded and the hypnotist decides to verify the information given to him…they
happen to be true. I finished this book in one sitting and needed to know more.
SL: How do you handle the ‘nah-sayers’ thinking hypnotists are phoney-baloney?
Boris: I take a rather different approach - I don’t. My first priority is to entertain
and not to convince. I was a skeptic myself. By being ignorant about something does
not make it less real. I spent many years learning and researching.
I see myself as someone who gets people introduced to the subjects or makes them
think of its validity, rather than trying to convince every skeptic. Keep an open mind -
knowledge is power!
SL: Is hypnotism a gift, an art form or a scientific formula that anyone can learn?
Boris: It is a gift to be on stage with people paying their full attention to the images
you create with words and actions. I always had the ability to compel the audience to
follow my train of thought. The delivery got smoother with practice.
Hypnotism is a learnt behavior. It is a logical outcome to a sequence of commands,
which can be verbal, visual or social. Hypnotism is not unquestioned mind control, but a set
of directives that is followed according to our beliefs and experiences, which a skilled hypnotist
uses to an advantage. It is a wonderful use of language to achieve a specific result. I learnt how
to hypnotize – that is a formula, however each formula has to be tweaked to the person
or an audience.
SL: Your first professional engagement was at 17- tell us about that first performance.
Do you carry the lessons you learned that day?
Boris: I first got paid when I was seventeen, but the learning never stopped. I constantly
keep building on my knowledge.
My job is a hobby that became a career. I wasn’t intending to become a hypnotist -
this was something that fell into my lap and consumed everything that I do for over a quarter
of a century now. I first entertained my friends and family at house parties and get-togethers.
In fact, some of the routines that were developed in those days are still in the show, but now much more refined.
SL: Performing upwards of 300 shows a year can be hectic.
How do you balance your personal relationships with such a demanding time table?
Boris: It takes a lot of planning and time juggling. This is a large part of what I do.
Everyone goes to work, except my job usually takes a plane ride to get there. Keeping in touch is
simple – I travel with numerous electronic gadgets – blackberry, laptop, GPS. Everything is a
phone call away and I make sure that the time I spend with my family is quality time.
SL: Your show adds elements of comedy and music, entertaining with a rapid pace and laughter,
most hypnosis’ are serious about their craft due to the negative vibes regarding its creditability -
why did you choose to ‘lighten’ up the act with these added elements?
Boris: I put a positive vibe to everything I do and enjoy the laughter along the way. I believe that the best way to learn anything is through laughter. I also don’t take myself too seriously. As they say – “don’t believe the hype”. My job is to entertain and that’s what I do. If the audience happens to learn something in the process, they are better off for it. If we only applauded the people that make a difference in our lives –
teachers, mechanics, nurses.
I am a comedian first and hypnotist second. I am a wordsmith that creates a visual picture in people’s minds. A great way to enhance that picture is by adding extra stimuli.
SL: What message do you want your audience to walk away with?
Boris: Look at what you can do with your mind. Now go and live your lives to the fullest with this powerful tool.
SL: You’ve been showcased on popular television shows such as Maury, Montel, Howie Mandel Show, The Vegas Show among many others, and prominent comedy festivals - Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Boston Comedy Festival. What is your favorite venue to perform?
Boris: The answer is rather simple - any venue where people came to see me. I have a fantastic job - I travel the world, touching people lives for a moment or two. I really enjoy performing in theatres and large venues, because I still try to make contact with everyone in that audience. Television has been a wonderful way to present the show to the masses. This way if I can’t get to you live, you can always find out about me on television and online
video sharing sites.
SL: What do you think has been the secret to your success?
Boris: One word –passion. I believe that you should devote yourself fully to every task and leave YOUR mark on the world.
SL: Is there anything you would like to say to your fans?
Boris: Only if they say something back. I am so grateful that people enjoy what I do. It makes it a pleasure and an honor to entertain and making an impression and a difference.
SL: Who is the man behind “Boris the Incredible?”
A hopeless romantic that is passionate about everything he does and a positive thinker with a powerful message – “I can do and achieve anything I put my mind to”.
SL: Explain the quote; “The passion with which Boris presents his show is engaging
and contagious, while the impact is unforgettable.” What is the ultimate impact?
Boris: The show engages the audience. I am the glue that binds everything together
and the impact is unforgettable. I am the director of events, straight man, funny man
seemingly missing the action, whose playfulness and ability to mold the moment creates
the magic of the moment.
For more information, please visit-
Comedian Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
www.comedywood.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Been to one of Boris’ shows?
Send your comments to editor@mainstreetmagazine.net
Issue Two May 2009
First published in Main Street Magazine
April 2009
Vol. 1
Streetlight Feature:
The Incredible Boris
By Tilly Rivers
Entertainment Weekly; “Elevating hypnotism from parlor shtick to a comedic state of mind!”The Tonto Sun; “Prepare to gasp in wonder.”
Open Mike with Mike Bullard, CTV, Comedy Channel; “The Incredible Boris lived up
to both his name and reputation!”Howie Mandel; “Boris never ceases to amaze!”
Tilly Rivers, Streetlight Feature Editor, Main Street Magazine; “If you haven’t seen Boris in action…you are missing something breathtaking!”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Catching Boris, in between shows is hard to do with an average schedule of 300
bookings a year. However, Boris set aside some of his valued time to complete
an interview for Main Street Magazine.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SL: What drew you to the art of hypnotism?
Boris: As a teenager, I read a book – “The Search for Bridey Murphy” by Morrey
Bernstein. In this book a hypnotist regresses a lady past her birth to, supposedly,
another time. She calls herself Bridey Murphy, speaks in an Irish brogue, describes
herself as a lady living in Ireland, names places people and events. The hypnosis session
is recorded and the hypnotist decides to verify the information given to him…they
happen to be true. I finished this book in one sitting and needed to know more.
SL: How do you handle the ‘nah-sayers’ thinking hypnotists are phoney-baloney?
Boris: I take a rather different approach - I don’t. My first priority is to entertain
and not to convince. I was a skeptic myself. By being ignorant about something does
not make it less real. I spent many years learning and researching.
I see myself as someone who gets people introduced to the subjects or makes them
think of its validity, rather than trying to convince every skeptic. Keep an open mind -
knowledge is power!
SL: Is hypnotism a gift, an art form or a scientific formula that anyone can learn?
Boris: It is a gift to be on stage with people paying their full attention to the images
you create with words and actions. I always had the ability to compel the audience to
follow my train of thought. The delivery got smoother with practice.
Hypnotism is a learnt behavior. It is a logical outcome to a sequence of commands,
which can be verbal, visual or social. Hypnotism is not unquestioned mind control, but a set
of directives that is followed according to our beliefs and experiences, which a skilled hypnotist
uses to an advantage. It is a wonderful use of language to achieve a specific result. I learnt how
to hypnotize – that is a formula, however each formula has to be tweaked to the person
or an audience.
SL: Your first professional engagement was at 17- tell us about that first performance.
Do you carry the lessons you learned that day?
Boris: I first got paid when I was seventeen, but the learning never stopped. I constantly
keep building on my knowledge.
My job is a hobby that became a career. I wasn’t intending to become a hypnotist -
this was something that fell into my lap and consumed everything that I do for over a quarter
of a century now. I first entertained my friends and family at house parties and get-togethers.
In fact, some of the routines that were developed in those days are still in the show, but now much more refined.
SL: Performing upwards of 300 shows a year can be hectic.
How do you balance your personal relationships with such a demanding time table?
Boris: It takes a lot of planning and time juggling. This is a large part of what I do.
Everyone goes to work, except my job usually takes a plane ride to get there. Keeping in touch is
simple – I travel with numerous electronic gadgets – blackberry, laptop, GPS. Everything is a
phone call away and I make sure that the time I spend with my family is quality time.
SL: Your show adds elements of comedy and music, entertaining with a rapid pace and laughter,
most hypnosis’ are serious about their craft due to the negative vibes regarding its creditability -
why did you choose to ‘lighten’ up the act with these added elements?
Boris: I put a positive vibe to everything I do and enjoy the laughter along the way. I believe that the best way to learn anything is through laughter. I also don’t take myself too seriously. As they say – “don’t believe the hype”. My job is to entertain and that’s what I do. If the audience happens to learn something in the process, they are better off for it. If we only applauded the people that make a difference in our lives –
teachers, mechanics, nurses.
I am a comedian first and hypnotist second. I am a wordsmith that creates a visual picture in people’s minds. A great way to enhance that picture is by adding extra stimuli.
SL: What message do you want your audience to walk away with?
Boris: Look at what you can do with your mind. Now go and live your lives to the fullest with this powerful tool.
SL: You’ve been showcased on popular television shows such as Maury, Montel, Howie Mandel Show, The Vegas Show among many others, and prominent comedy festivals - Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Boston Comedy Festival. What is your favorite venue to perform?
Boris: The answer is rather simple - any venue where people came to see me. I have a fantastic job - I travel the world, touching people lives for a moment or two. I really enjoy performing in theatres and large venues, because I still try to make contact with everyone in that audience. Television has been a wonderful way to present the show to the masses. This way if I can’t get to you live, you can always find out about me on television and online
video sharing sites.
SL: What do you think has been the secret to your success?
Boris: One word –passion. I believe that you should devote yourself fully to every task and leave YOUR mark on the world.
SL: Is there anything you would like to say to your fans?
Boris: Only if they say something back. I am so grateful that people enjoy what I do. It makes it a pleasure and an honor to entertain and making an impression and a difference.
SL: Who is the man behind “Boris the Incredible?”
A hopeless romantic that is passionate about everything he does and a positive thinker with a powerful message – “I can do and achieve anything I put my mind to”.
SL: Explain the quote; “The passion with which Boris presents his show is engaging
and contagious, while the impact is unforgettable.” What is the ultimate impact?
Boris: The show engages the audience. I am the glue that binds everything together
and the impact is unforgettable. I am the director of events, straight man, funny man
seemingly missing the action, whose playfulness and ability to mold the moment creates
the magic of the moment.
For more information, please visit-
Comedian Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
www.comedywood.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Been to one of Boris’ shows?
Send your comments to editor@mainstreetmagazine.net
Issue Two May 2009
If you are sizzling
If You Are Sizzling- You Must Be Reading Prose By Tilly Greene
First printed in Main Street Magazine
April 2009
Vol. 1
Streetlight Feature: Interview with author Tilly Greene by Tilly Rivers
Tilly Greene’s website states that “Life took a turn one day while sitting
in the back of the school bus with her friends: she was introduced to the joys of
romance novels and has never looked back.” If Tilly Greene was writing ‘hot’ tales
back then she certainly must have been popular among her friends. Her very sexual
tales are about independent and confident women. Ladies- you do not have to tuck this ‘romance’ book under the table while at break in the lunch room at work . Not if you are reading one of Tilly’s books- instead you can lend it to a co-worker (male perhaps?), with a oww la la
swing to your hips!
She writes a variety of sub-genres and themes; Contemporary, Futuristic, Shape Shifting,
Paranormals & BDSM. Within each plot you will find sexual equality and ethics.
Come, Sweet Creature was her first book written, sold, and went on to be a #1 bestseller
for three consecutive months at her publishing house and for one month at Fictionwise.
She places a warning on her website; “Red Hot Romances Ahead!” and trust me as a former
celebrity best selling author or erotica, she is “sizzling!”
“2009 started with a huge bang for me.” Tilly Greene told Streetlight “In January I had two ebooks released in two different sub-genres. “Highland Heat” takes place in London and The Highlands [Scotland], and has a very unusual shape-shifter trying to find his way through a difficult period.
Tilly Greene’s website states that “Life took a turn one day while sitting
in the back of the school bus with her friends: she was introduced to the joys of
romance novels and has never looked back.” If Tilly Greene was writing ‘hot’ tales
back then she certainly must have been popular among her friends. Her very sexual
tales are about independent and confident women. Ladies- you do not have to tuck this ‘romance’ book under the table while at break in the lunch room at work . Not if you are reading one of Tilly’s books- instead you can lend it to a co-worker (male perhaps?), with a oww la la
swing to your hips!
She writes a variety of sub-genres and themes; Contemporary, Futuristic, Shape Shifting,
Paranormals & BDSM. Within each plot you will find sexual equality and ethics.
Come, Sweet Creature was her first book written, sold, and went on to be a #1 bestseller
for three consecutive months at her publishing house and for one month at Fictionwise.
She places a warning on her website; “Red Hot Romances Ahead!” and trust me as a former
celebrity best selling author or erotica, she is “sizzling!”
“2009 started with a huge bang for me.” Tilly Greene told Streetlight “In January I had two ebooks released in two different sub-genres. “Highland Heat” takes place in London and The Highlands [Scotland], and has a very unusual shape-shifter trying to find his way through a difficult period.
The other, “Hephaestus Lays Down the Law” is about the Greek God putting his love life back in order. Then in February, the latter will be in and anthology called “Love’s Immortal Pantheon” and will be released as a paperback. And, as a non-sugared treat for Valentine’s Day, “Together Again?” which checks in with Zeus and Leda long after their well-publicized interlude, will be released as an eBook.”
Streetlight asked Tilly when she first considered herself an author, she told us that most
would think that you truly feel like you are an author the minute you receive an acceptance
letter from a publisher. “Only it wasn’t that way for me. It was only after I made changes in
my life so I could sit down every day and write did I feel like I could call myself an author,
although I rarely said it out loud. Recently I was filling out a form and I wrote the title as my occupation. There was a little stutter before doing it, but it felt right.”
Tilly is the proud author of twenty-two novel and novellas published. “Novels allow me to put
everything and more out there, to pull the reader into the world or scenario I’ve built.” Tilly states, “but I also like writing novellas as they are a window into a relationship and allows the reader to imagine what the rest of the lives are like.”
Streetlight asked Tilly what advice she has other writers. She passionately answered,
“Write! No matter what else is going on in your life, make time each day to write – even if it is just a half hour, take it and write. Find a routine and stick with it, expand it or not, just stick with it. Once the story is finished, polished, read and re-read until you know it by heart, then read by a couple of beta readers and changes made, submit it. No excuses – just submit it.
A rejection can be worked with, never knowing what a publisher thinks of it can’t be!”
Who is the woman behind the pen? Streetlight asked, “No matter where I am or
what I’m doing, I am still a beach bum at heart. I love to experience new places and all they have to offer, but in the end, I enjoy letting my attention run red hot and on the wild side of center.
I love hearing from readers! They always manage to surprise me with what they have to say.
One reader wrote about how much they enjoyed the unexpected twist in the story and that I was cruel because it ensured she stayed up all night finishing it and was useless at work the next day.
What a hoot! Another one I remember is the note that told me they fell so deeply into the story; the characters could be their neighbors. Still makes me smile because that is something I try to do.
I want the characters in my stories to be like someone you might walk by on the street
and not think twice about them. Even in the futuristic, paranormal and shape-shifter sub-genres.”
Tilly has this message for readers; “Every once in a while, step away from your usual
genres and authors, and try someone or something new to you. I love to do this. Besides expanding what I’ll read, my mind also benefits from exploring a different genre. Talking about books is almost as fun as reading.”
And trust me…talking about one of Tilly’s book will make for a ‘fun’ conversation indeed!
For more information regarding Tilly Greene, visit http://www.tillygreene.com/
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Fan of Tilly Greene’s? Send your comments to editor @ mainstreetmagazine dot net.
Issue Two May 2009
Cooking is Sexy
Copied from Main Street Magazine
April 2009
Vol.1
Streetlight Feature
by Tilly Rivers
Canada boasts of a lineup of celebrity chefs. Lynn Crawford is a Canadian born chef, known for her appearances on the hit Food Network show “Restaurant Makeover”, which is seen in over 16 countries worldwide. She has appeared on the Food Network's “Iron Chef America”, the third chef from Canada to do so.
Robert Rainford is a Canadian chef and host of “License to Grill” (LTG) on Food Network Canada, Discovery Home in the U.S. and Asian Food Channel across Asia.
Mark McEwan is a Canadian Celebrity chef and host of Fine Living Network's “The Heat with Mark McEwan”, and is a judge on Superstar Chef Challenge.
Bob Blumer is the host of Food Network's “The Surreal Gourmet” & “Glutton for Punishment.”
These chefs and others like them have shown us that cooking is sexy. The average person is more educated regarding fresh ingredients, and have come to demand better value foods, in our own kitchens and when dining out.
While Chef Mike Benninger is not a Canadian know celebrity chef, he is well know in his area and has appeared on a local news program CHCH Television to demonstrate his craft, and educate the audience regarding the importance of fresh, quality food preparation.
Benninger owns “Thyme Management” which offers private chef, personal dining and catering services. He began his career at the age of forty, packing up and moving to Australia for a year to learn his new chosen profession. “When my father passed” Benninger said “I had a moment of clarity, I no longer wanted to be the manager for a steel company, even though I was successful in my career at the time.” When I asked him why he choose cooking and become a chef he explained that he had always had a natural talent for cooking.
“My wife and I discussed it, and we gave it a year to see if Thyme Management could become a success or not, we are now in our fifth year of business with a core group of clients. I am taking bookings into December.”
Mike explains that “having a personal chef come to your home is about the experience. You do not have to worry about parking issues or babysitters. You can tuck your children into bed in their own homes while enjoying a great night ‘in’ with friends and family. The guests you choose to share great wine and wonderful food with.”
Thyme Management has menu suggestions, or will cook your favorite recipes. “Once,” Benninger told Main Street, “I was cooking for ten and the power went out. With a little bit of luck we were able to finish the meal on the BBQ and the guests ate by candlelight.”
A candle light dinner certainly adds creditability that cooking is sexy, especially one that has been cooked for you in the comfort of your home.
For more information about Thyme Management, please visit www.thymemangagement.ca
Copied from Main Street Magazine
April 2009
Vol.1
Streetlight Feature
by Tilly Rivers
Canada boasts of a lineup of celebrity chefs. Lynn Crawford is a Canadian born chef, known for her appearances on the hit Food Network show “Restaurant Makeover”, which is seen in over 16 countries worldwide. She has appeared on the Food Network's “Iron Chef America”, the third chef from Canada to do so.
Robert Rainford is a Canadian chef and host of “License to Grill” (LTG) on Food Network Canada, Discovery Home in the U.S. and Asian Food Channel across Asia.
Mark McEwan is a Canadian Celebrity chef and host of Fine Living Network's “The Heat with Mark McEwan”, and is a judge on Superstar Chef Challenge.
Bob Blumer is the host of Food Network's “The Surreal Gourmet” & “Glutton for Punishment.”
These chefs and others like them have shown us that cooking is sexy. The average person is more educated regarding fresh ingredients, and have come to demand better value foods, in our own kitchens and when dining out.
While Chef Mike Benninger is not a Canadian know celebrity chef, he is well know in his area and has appeared on a local news program CHCH Television to demonstrate his craft, and educate the audience regarding the importance of fresh, quality food preparation.
Benninger owns “Thyme Management” which offers private chef, personal dining and catering services. He began his career at the age of forty, packing up and moving to Australia for a year to learn his new chosen profession. “When my father passed” Benninger said “I had a moment of clarity, I no longer wanted to be the manager for a steel company, even though I was successful in my career at the time.” When I asked him why he choose cooking and become a chef he explained that he had always had a natural talent for cooking.
“My wife and I discussed it, and we gave it a year to see if Thyme Management could become a success or not, we are now in our fifth year of business with a core group of clients. I am taking bookings into December.”
Mike explains that “having a personal chef come to your home is about the experience. You do not have to worry about parking issues or babysitters. You can tuck your children into bed in their own homes while enjoying a great night ‘in’ with friends and family. The guests you choose to share great wine and wonderful food with.”
Thyme Management has menu suggestions, or will cook your favorite recipes. “Once,” Benninger told Main Street, “I was cooking for ten and the power went out. With a little bit of luck we were able to finish the meal on the BBQ and the guests ate by candlelight.”
A candle light dinner certainly adds creditability that cooking is sexy, especially one that has been cooked for you in the comfort of your home.
For more information about Thyme Management, please visit www.thymemangagement.ca
The Olive Press
The New Restaurant Buzz Word is: “The Olive Press”
This article is copied from Main Street Magazine
Vol. 1
Street Light Feature
By Tilly Rivers
While most new restaurants of eight months are still
experiencing growing pains; “The Olive Press” in
Oakville is enjoying growing “success.”
Each night of the week this most talked about eatery is
packed with smiling faces.
So what makes “The Olive Press” so successful in so
short of a time?
It could be that the two owners, Constaine and Steven Diacos
were raised in a restaurant as their mother created magical Italian dishes
for the eating establishment their parents once owned, or maybe it is
because
they have a personal challenge to push their limits and make their restaurant
even more successful.
Is it the proud claim of homemade? From the soups to the signature dishes-
that the ingredients are fresh, and that they give their customers excellent value
for their money.
Is this the secret?
Personally I have come to believe that their success is because, “The Olive Press”
has the key essence of what great food is all about, and certainly the reflection of
the owners.
It has “passion!”
In a recent interview with the Diacos brothers I asked them what they think is the secret
to their success?- Steven states; “that while the building is a restaurant, and a business, we
treat our guests as if they were family. Our staff and management team believe in the intimate
‘warmth’ of a family dining experience, filled with equal parts great food, and a relaxed fun
environment.”
When asked about their experience in the restaurant industry they explained how their father
had owned restaurants starting in 1974. “We were constantly at work with him, first because we
thought it was fun, and because our father wanted to teach us the value of a dollar.” They said
“Later on we helped develop and improve his operation.”
“Our Kitchen Manager originally worked for our father, when he sold his business and retired she
decided instead of staying with the new management she would join us in our venture, she sold her house
and moved to Oakville for us. She has worked side by side with us, and we could not be happier,
she is part of our family!”
The Food Network has opened a new world for consumers, and it seems that everyone has become a foodie-,
no longer settling for average, what insider tips could the Diacos brothers give Main Street Magazine readers
on choosing a good restaurant?
“People should ask their server about the quality of ingredients. Even higher end restaurants are guilty of using
highly processed and manufactured foods. Ask your server if the chicken they use is fresh or frozen? Are dips, soups
and sauces made in house? Are the mash potatoes made on premises, or instant?” They responded.
“Yes, today’s customers are more educated when it comes to food and in turn more sophisticated; as a result they should
not worry about offending anyone by asking these questions. If you are promised homemade and fresh, you should be getting
home made and fresh.”
“In the early nineties” Steven said “a Chef Salad was popular, usually made with iceberg lettuce, processed ham
a hardboiled egg and French dressing. Today the same casual market customers want a spinach and goat cheese salad,
with roasted walnuts and fig. Even the casual customer is now eating food that 10-15 years ago would have been considered
fine dining.”
My final question was regarding the wine list. For me, a meal needs to be savored with a great wine.
This is my ‘passion.” Who prepared your wine list? What is your personal favorite? I asked.
“We prepared the wine list based on value, picking quality wines that people know while still keeping it interesting
by bringing in some licensee only picks. Of course we kept most of the wines Italian.
A personal favorite would be I Perazzi, it’s a licensee only wine from Mario Batali (celebrity chef)
vineyard in Italy. It’s a fantastic wine at a great price.”
If you want to experience “The Olive Press” they are located at
2322 Dundas Street West in Oakville.
905-827-4241 / http://www.olivepress.ca/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you been to The Olive Press and have a story to share? Contact editor@mainstreetmagzine dot net. Select comments will be posted on the website.
While most new restaurants of eight months are still
experiencing growing pains; “The Olive Press” in
Oakville is enjoying growing “success.”
Each night of the week this most talked about eatery is
packed with smiling faces.
So what makes “The Olive Press” so successful in so
short of a time?
It could be that the two owners, Constaine and Steven Diacos
were raised in a restaurant as their mother created magical Italian dishes
for the eating establishment their parents once owned, or maybe it is
because
they have a personal challenge to push their limits and make their restaurant
even more successful.
Is it the proud claim of homemade? From the soups to the signature dishes-
that the ingredients are fresh, and that they give their customers excellent value
for their money.
Is this the secret?
Personally I have come to believe that their success is because, “The Olive Press”
has the key essence of what great food is all about, and certainly the reflection of
the owners.
It has “passion!”
In a recent interview with the Diacos brothers I asked them what they think is the secret
to their success?- Steven states; “that while the building is a restaurant, and a business, we
treat our guests as if they were family. Our staff and management team believe in the intimate
‘warmth’ of a family dining experience, filled with equal parts great food, and a relaxed fun
environment.”
When asked about their experience in the restaurant industry they explained how their father
had owned restaurants starting in 1974. “We were constantly at work with him, first because we
thought it was fun, and because our father wanted to teach us the value of a dollar.” They said
“Later on we helped develop and improve his operation.”
“Our Kitchen Manager originally worked for our father, when he sold his business and retired she
decided instead of staying with the new management she would join us in our venture, she sold her house
and moved to Oakville for us. She has worked side by side with us, and we could not be happier,
she is part of our family!”
The Food Network has opened a new world for consumers, and it seems that everyone has become a foodie-,
no longer settling for average, what insider tips could the Diacos brothers give Main Street Magazine readers
on choosing a good restaurant?
“People should ask their server about the quality of ingredients. Even higher end restaurants are guilty of using
highly processed and manufactured foods. Ask your server if the chicken they use is fresh or frozen? Are dips, soups
and sauces made in house? Are the mash potatoes made on premises, or instant?” They responded.
“Yes, today’s customers are more educated when it comes to food and in turn more sophisticated; as a result they should
not worry about offending anyone by asking these questions. If you are promised homemade and fresh, you should be getting
home made and fresh.”
“In the early nineties” Steven said “a Chef Salad was popular, usually made with iceberg lettuce, processed ham
a hardboiled egg and French dressing. Today the same casual market customers want a spinach and goat cheese salad,
with roasted walnuts and fig. Even the casual customer is now eating food that 10-15 years ago would have been considered
fine dining.”
My final question was regarding the wine list. For me, a meal needs to be savored with a great wine.
This is my ‘passion.” Who prepared your wine list? What is your personal favorite? I asked.
“We prepared the wine list based on value, picking quality wines that people know while still keeping it interesting
by bringing in some licensee only picks. Of course we kept most of the wines Italian.
A personal favorite would be I Perazzi, it’s a licensee only wine from Mario Batali (celebrity chef)
vineyard in Italy. It’s a fantastic wine at a great price.”
If you want to experience “The Olive Press” they are located at
2322 Dundas Street West in Oakville.
905-827-4241 / http://www.olivepress.ca/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you been to The Olive Press and have a story to share? Contact editor@mainstreetmagzine dot net. Select comments will be posted on the website.
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