Walt: How did you get started as a magician?

Joycee: I was highly motivated! I used to be an elementary school teacher. Ten years of an early morning day job is enough to motivate anyone.

Walt: What do you think of life as a magician?

Joycee: There truly is no better life than perhaps that of a millionaire's wife. Even then, I would not have the satisfaction that earning a living gives me.  I love performing and making people smile.

Walt: How about the guy-girl thing?

Joycee: I suppose everyone has to prove himself or herself. Being a female I have had to work harder to be recognized in a male dominated profession. Teaching and lecturing at magic clubs and magic conventions over the years has proven my skill and expertise in the field of magic. 

Walt: I understand that you were trained by some of the best magicians of our time.

Joycee: Dai Vernon, the Professor, was one of my first teachers along with Albert Goshman. I was very close to Albert.

Dai used to give me tips on performing which were invaluable. He was the one who encouraged me to perform full time. Vernon badgered me to audition for the Close-Up Gallery at the Magic Castle. If I hadn't promised him I'd audition, I would have never known the joys of performing for an audience and I probably would not have become a full-time performer.

The first week I was booked at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, Dai brought in many prominent names in magic to see my show. At the end of my performance he gave me a huge bouquet of flowers which made me feel like a real star. He would always tell me I put the men to shame. I loved to hear this, unless he said it in front of the guys!

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