The dream to become a Magician
Years ago, more than 20 +, we lived in Germany, my husband has been working a Company and a young Iranian man started working and learning over there.
He was ambitious my husband invited him and hard worker and my husband invited him for dinner.
He came and told us his story. It was not an easy way for him to come to Germany.
I liked that he despite all difficulties always was in a good mood and we started to
call him “Chandan”, which means, somebody who is always laughing
He came with us for hiking tours in south Germany and he liked to recite poems or me, like: “The Plum Tree” – Berthold Brecht.
One evening sitting together, I asked him if he really liked this job and
what his dream is and he told me his heart’s desire is to be a Magician,
but everybody made a joke about this.
This was something I liked ,not everybody does really dare to dream like this .
Later he showed his tricks and I saw he was really talented and even more happy ,when he could show this .
He often came and helped us when work in the house and garden had to be done.
I started to invite him when we had guests with kids ,because he was creating amazing figures
and animals with balloons. After a while he got a few engagements for kids birthday parties .
Working on the dream
I made Velvet bags for his equipment and a vest and we had an old “Zylinder hat” from my grandpa.
He started to create shows with nice music. I knew some of the tricks and took care to make it better ,
because from near it is not easy to hide things like on stage,where magicians are far away from the audience.
He got better and better and showed always happy his tricks.
Until one day after he had finished his study and exam ,he got fired ,because now the company
would have to pay him better. He lost his car as well and could not come like before.
I heard from other young friends ,that he is doing shows in the old town of Heidelberg,which is a
romantic city with a university . There is a pedestrian zone, where
musician and other university students showed their talents.
When we emigrated to Canada, we lost contact.
Two weeks ago I got a message on Facebook, somebody wrote in German:” Finally I found you “, it was our friend Chandan, now Parastu ( dove ) the Magician 🙂
We had a Skype call and he showed me all the velvet bags and the vest and even my Grandma’s cupboard.
He said this is my treasures, I cherish them.
He does shows in hospitals for the sick ,in Kindergarten on parties and…..
Here is his website > Magician Parastu
He is a magician and a clown.
This is the story of a Heart’s desire and a dream coming true.
Today 31. May is his Birthday, this is his gift from me.
I hope you liked the story of Chandan the magician, he dared to think beyond his conditions and as we see, if you really want it, everything is possible.
We all have infinite possibilities. and deserve the life we Love living.
Updated November 7. 2021
Here is his latest picture, even during the pandemic he brings joy to people.
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Hi Erika,
What a wonderful story and that he was able to finally reconnect with you again. The smile on his face is so inspiring that you can see he is happy all over and from within to be living his dream and making others happy.
Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Monna ,
Yes it was a real surprise to get this message and I am happy and like what he does .
I called him Chandan because he is always smiling or laughing and he really loves what he does,
I think it is visible in his pictures.
Thank you
Erika
Hi Erika,
What a great story! Reconnecting with people from “long ago” is one of those great moments in life. He sure looks happy and his smile expresses his inner happiness. His energy is wonderful and one can just see it in the picture.
Thanks for the lovely share. It has brightened up my day.
-Donna
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Hi Donna ,
yes, he is a happy soul ,even if times get tough sometimes ,he is able to
keep his inner happiness.
Good the story brightened your day ,this makes it worth writing it 🙂
Thank you
Erika
Hi Erika, This is a wonderful story of how someone overcame the odds to succeed in his dream.
That’s all we all want to do. And now he’s happy and making others happy also.
I’m glad that your friend found you again. I’m sure that was the best blessing.
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Erika,
I LOVE this story! It’s so wonderful that his dream came true. Although he went through difficulties he persisted and he could make people happy. That’s beautiful!
Thanks for sharing,
Lillian
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Hi Lillian,
I am glad you love the story and I liked to share it .
I think beautiful things should be shared ,like you amazing teaching 🙂
Thank you and lets keep sharing good things
Erika
This is a great story, Erika.
We rarely find people from our past, and it must have been a great feeling when Chandan connected with you.
People move all around the globe so fluidly nowadays. I think it’s really important to make sure to keep special people in your life, even when circumstances make it a bit of a chore.
After all, with the internet, social media and even cheap telephone rates now, it’s pretty easy to do. But it does require a level of effort. I know you’re glad Chandan made that effort.
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Hi Davis,
I am happy you like the story.
You are right, the internet and social media make it more easy to keep connected and even to find
People after long time again. Yes, I am glad Chandan could find me .
Thank you
Erika
Hi Erika
What a great story – of how applying hard work and talent to a dream led to success. It’s also good to hear how the power of social media let you reconnect to hear the happy ending to this story, which was also a reward for the part you played in helping create the success story of The Magician Parastu. Joy
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Hi Joy ,
I am glad you liked the story .
Yes ,our Magician is very talented and passionate .
You are right social media is connecting the world 🙂
Is this not beautiful ?
Thank you
Erika
Hallo liebe Erika,
Ich bedanke mich herzlich für Deine Unterstützung und liebe Wörter.
Ich bedanke mich herzlich auch an die Liebe Leute, die mich sehr lieb und positive kommentiert haben.
Ich arbeite gerne mit den Menschen. Mit liebe und Empathie.
Wenn ich die Menschen liebe und Freude gebe, kommt diese zu mir wieder zurück.
Die Welt ist wie eine Bühne, wir sind nur Schauspieler auf diese Bühne.
Vielen Dank für Alles.
Hello dear Erika,
Thank you very much for your support and love words.
I would also like to thank the dear people who have commented on me very nice and positive.
I like to work with the people. With love and empathy.
If I love people and give them joy, this comes back to me.
The world is like a stage, we are just actors on this stage.
Many thanks for everything.
We can see that you like what you do and it is great that there are human beings like you.
Keep doing good work.
Ja, Hossein ,die Welt is unsere Buehne, nur das nicht jeder dieses realisiert.
Was wir geben kommt immmer zurueck ob gut oder schlecht. also lass uns Guete geben 🙂
Es ist schoen das Liebe und Freude zu dir zurueck kommt.
Vielen Dank fuer deinen Besuch und Kommentar hier.
Erika
Hallo liebe Erika,
Ich bedanke mich herzlich für Deine Unterstützung und liebe Wörter.
Ich bedanke mich herzlich auch an die Liebe Leute, die mich sehr lieb und positive kommentiert haben.
Ich arbeite gerne mit den Menschen. Mit liebe und Empathie.
Wenn ich die Menschen liebe und Freude gebe, kommt diese zu mir wieder zurück.
Die Welt ist wie eine Bühne, wir sind nur Schauspieler auf diese Bühne.
Vielen Dank für Alles.
Hello dear Erika,
Thank you very much for your support and love words.
I would also like to thank the dear people who have commented on me very nice and positive.
I like to work with the people. With love and empathy.
If I love people and give them joy, this comes back to me.
The world is like a stage, we are just actors on this stage.
Many thanks for everything.