Colorado or Bust

Joe Givan and Carol Massie have been creating dreams for several decades, but their Theatre of Dreams only became a reality in the 21st century.

Together they operate the Theatre in the small town of Castle Rock snuggeled halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs (about 25 miles north or south). Their theatre hosts nothing but the top names in magical entertainment like Bob Sheets, Banachek, Paul Gertner, Steve Bargatze and more. They draw local crowds during weekend shows plus they are open for corporate meetings, sales seminars, and more.

But they have recently been teaching a whole new crop of young magicians at their summer Wizards Camp. For more information of the camp, dates and prices, check out the website for the Theatre of Dreams at: http://www.amazingshows.com

Take a tour of the Theatre of Dreams in this short video. Here you will see the inside and backstage of all its workings. And for more information on the surreal pictures that adorn the walls, be sure to check out the artist's website at: http://www.rodneywood.com

And while I was in Colorado Springs, I took a little time to visit the fire ravaged area in one of the residential sub-divisions. You can see the scorched earth and remains of some of the homes that were left behind in the destruction of an entire community. But the spirit of the city and its residents was evident in their strong support of one another and of their love and appreciation for the firefighters who saved their homes. Some firefighters stated that they have never seen such an outpouring of love and appreciation by any other community than here in Colorado Springs. Our hearts and our prayers go out to those who have lost so much. And the world owes gratitude to the heroes who risked their lives on the front lines of this fire.