I'm a "positive magician", adventurous, and generally a happy, grateful person. I love creative pursuits, meeting new people, making new friends and connecting with others, which is a big reason I love doing close-up magic. =)

I believe the purpose of life is to make others happy in a long-lasting manner without decreasing your own happiness. I want to do research on this (a lot has already been done) and apply it to magic and maybe entertainment forms.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've always wanted to travel but never had the money. Recently my friend really inspired me to take action and see other people with other cultures. I don't think I'd be huge into the touristy stuff but I do love exploring. I would much rather see what it's like to live in the country by spending time with the locals, learning how they think, getting to know their activities and so on.

I want to gain a fresh perspective from others, get to know people, their aspirations, help them achieve them, and enjoy life. :)

Interests

Magic
Positive Psychology
Science / Critical Thinking
Connecting with people
Making others feel good about themselves
Buddhism
Meditation
Eating healthy
Juggling
Exercising
Exploring
Going on an adventures
Nintendo Games

• exercise
• meditation
• traveling
• juggling
• magic
• buddhist
• chemistry
• psychology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I like "Groundhog Day", the "Italian Job", "Seinfield", a beautiful mind.

As for books, mostly non-fiction. Fluorish by Martin Seligman, The Happiness Advantage, Sleights of Mind, Magic books, Longevity Porject, The Relationship Cure, How to win Friends & influence people, "It's not all about me: 10 steps to building rapport with anyone", and more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Most would probably say my magic is amazing, but transitioning from my chemistry background to psychology research is something I personally find amazing & inspiring. I live in a Korean Spa to save money and gain time. ;) I've walk across a bed of glowing hot coals barefoot

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll share my views about how magic can be a beautiful reminder that we don't know everything about the world. We don't need to know everything in life order to appreciate it.

I'll be happy to teach some magic tricks, what I've learned from positive psychology about creating a meaningful life, and share stories or lend an ear to listen to yours. I love getting to know people and listening to them & have been told I can be a good conversalist.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Free magic tricks and/or lessons. Findings from positive psychology, my values/beliefs about life, interesting stories, happiness and more. I can juggle too.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States