The Great Omar

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Performing closeup magic for the #UJCFordCompany at #CopperBlues inside the #BreaImprov #TheGrestOmar #Magic (at Copper Blues Brea) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrbRQyBn4K3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cpldhpvbnz6h

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A few years ago, I was asked to perform a show entirely in Spanish. What I hadn't fully realized was my Spanish at the time wasn't 100% accurate. If you're a 2nd generation mexican like I am, you might understand my situation. In my case, I would use 60-70% spanish and 30% mixed up words like parkea la troka. This was due to my lack of intent to correctly learn the spanish language. Needless to say, I did just ok performing for spanish audiences sometimes but very rarely felt I did a great job. But everytime I did perform, I saw it as an opportunity to grow and step out of my comfort zone. Tonight I was asked by my older sister to perform at her and my brother in laws company christmas party at restaurant in Cerritos called Frida. I was hired to perform a magic show and announce the numbers for the raffle prizes at the end. I didn't realize the majority of the audience only spoke spanish until I got there. Well...I did the show, handed out the prizes, packed my stuff and said good night thinking I did just okay again. But as I walked out, I got a sincere response from everyone that said great job! Then someone from the audience asked for an autograph like he really enjoyed the show or probably thought I was Micheal Peña. In any case, that really made my night and let me realize how glad I am to have stepped out of my comfort zone many years ago. I've come a long way. I've still got a lot of work to do though. #TheGreatOmar #SeHablaEspañol (at Frida Mexican Cuisine) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrHkBY8nnJL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wo2ezbfnd4gw

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Had a wonderful time performing magic for the #SerchAndRescueUnit #Anaheim #TheGreatOmar #HolidayParty #companychristmasparty #Comedy #Magic (at Anaheim, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq4EFtgnIXo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zs7ilr54c427

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I'll be performing at @flapperscomedy club in #Burbank tonight at 8 p.m. Alongside a comedy competition of comedians trying to get that $1,000 grand prize. See you there you can purchase tickets online or at the door. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvSaaNnywh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kmcuvcj5olkq

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Over the weekend I bought a professional photobooth to offer for events in addition to the closeup magic and Stage shows that I perform. I remember thinking afterward, "I've got a lot of promoting to do". This morning a woman calls me and says she found me on Yelp, she's looking for somebody to perform walk around magic followed by a stage show at a city holiday event. Then she asked if I knew anybody with a photobooth. Sometimes these things just happen. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqs3Q41nIGv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vd710yzm6vpj

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Ran into 3 fans tonight & made 3 new ones! Thanks again #comedyandmagicclub #TheGreatOmar #HermosaBeach (at The Comedy and Magic Club)

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Backstage at the #comedymagicclub (at The Comedy and Magic Club)

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For those of you wondering yes I did slice the tips of my fingers off the other night. But I'm healing and I will be back to 100% in a few days thank you for all the love. Here's a short story of how it went down. I had posted it on my Snapchat instastories and Facebook memories and compiled it for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

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We ready to make these people laugh. #LetsDoThis #GraciousLivingChurch #Fundraiser #Comedy #Magic #Upland #InlandEmpire (at Gracious Living Church)

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#Upland We'll see you tonight!

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Just got word Ill be hosting at tonights show at #BrucesLounge #ComeThru (at Bruce's Lounge)

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Left my home tired earlier tonight. Ran hard around #HollenbeckPark for 30 Minutes & broke my own record. 9.13 mph! Walking back in feeling like a boss. #5krun #nobodysaiditwaseasy #TheGreatOmar (at Hollenbeck Park)

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Great Crowd tonight! Up next. #LetsDoThis #longbeachlaughfactory #TheGreatOmar #Comedy #Magic (at Laugh Factory Long Beach)

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Great crowd tonight. Up next #LetsDoThis #laughfactorylongbeach (at Laugh Factory Long Beach)

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The shirt has never fit even after the day I bought it. I always have to suck in my gut. Here's to never having to suck in your gut LOL

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Pre-Show in thr Greenroom with #KevinNealon @comedyandmagicclub #LetsDoThis #TheGreatOmar #Comedy #Magic (at The Comedy and Magic Club)

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Tarot & Palm reading with my girl @kiracomedy Thanks again! Stay tuned for the podcast.