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2021 CSMFO ENTERTAINMENT KARLA ROMERO, COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
CSMFO Magic The final day of the conference started with a little CSMFO Magic provided by Nash Fung, a magician. The 30-minute interactive show started at 12:15pm, which allowed conference attendee’s children to join the fun.
Mixology and Dueling Pianos
2021 CSMFO CONFERENCE | ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAGAZINE
A little history, lots of laughs, lip signing, and some tasty recipes were included in the Wednesday night Mixology and Dueling Piano event. In true CSMFO fashion attendees experienced a unique blend of information and entertainment, while seeing colleagues sing, dance, and laugh as the day’s events came to an end. Frankie Thaheld, the Director of Mixology with Snake Oil Cocktail Co. located in San Diego, CA shared the history and how to make the Moscow Mule; a classic cocktail from the 1940’s. He also shared how to make a refreshing and good-looking muddled blueberry Smash. Two best tips; a little over, it is ok and eyeball it. With drinks in hand, attendees were treated to dueling pianos featuring Jon Coyle & Eric Blumenfeld. Requests started and were fulfilled immediately, During the hour-long session, singing along was just as strong as the dancing and even better many attendees were showcased throughout the event. A bonus for those who attended and saw people’s outrageous sunglasses, CSMFO swag, and pets. There was even an Animal on the drums. This event was utterly amazing virtually and a great way to end the first night of the conference.
Decks of cards flew in the air across California offices and homes, Nash changed shirts during his magic show without anyone seeing and attendees have a recorded video to prove it. We shook up our soda cans and everyone was scared to open them, but none exploded!!!! Water flowed and cups were turned upside down without water in them. It was magic. It was amazing to see eyes open wide, mouths saying “ohh my gosh”, and people clapping during the show. Attendees were left wondering, could I do this magic again? But perhaps opted for not pushing our luck and stuck to our day jobs instead.
