The premiere of my latest composition THE MAGICIANS SECRET by the Loadbang ensemble was well received by the audience and participants of the Charlotte New Music Festival. Loadbang did a fantastic job performing the music and their interpretation of the piece was wonderful. They are a remarkable ensemble and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to write for them. Also, special thanks to Dustin M. Hoffman for the adaptation of his flash fiction story and for his ongoing dedication to our collaborations.