Regardless of how busy I've been, I was thrilled to be invited to Lily Fanali's ninth birthday party on Saturday, featuring the magical illusions of Jersey Jim.

In this photo, Jersey Jim levitates Lily.

It takes a special confidence to be a magician at a party for nine-year-olds. And Jersey Jim's got it. He's got his magician's patter down much to the delight of the kids AND the adults in attendance.