"Mr-Jim" Merrills has served as a pre-counselor, therapist and director for drug-alcohol counseling and prevention, for 20 years. He holds a Masters degree and is a Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (CENAPS-Center for Applied Sciences; Chicago). He has taught Psychology and Sociology at the post-secondary level, and served as school board president.

(L to R: Siegfried / "Mr-Jim" / Roy)


"Mr-Jim" is a long-standing member with the Society of American Magicians (SAM). He has been a part of the Houdini Club of Wisconsin, and has participated in the National Desert Seminar, hosted by Siegfried and Roy, of Las Vegas.

The "Magic Castle" in Hollywood, Calif.
("Mr-Jim" -- back row, last person on left)

Miss Kristi and her rat (yes, a real rat!), Clover.

Entering the field of magic at the age of seven, "Miss Kristi" is a member of the Society of Young Magicians, and a junior magician of the West Coast Wizards Magic Camp. Her contribution to the field of magic was the design of "The Addicts Nightmare,", a 2footx2foot sword box thrust with swords! -- with "Ms. Kristi" inside!!!

Her illusion gained the attention of the Milton Bradley Magic Works newsletter staff. The illusion is now a featured part of the Experience the Magic shows.

"Miss Kristi" is chained to the inside walls by a spectator.
Then 23 swords are thrust through the box!

Kristi with her West Coast Wizard class - Summer '99
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Kristi [far left] at the Karroll Fox Theatre