Before Entering the Room The old woman stopped outside the door. On the other side, people were waiting for her. Chairs were arranged in a circle. Papers rested on laps. Coffee was growing cold. They expected her to enter and speak. But she did not enter. A young woman coming down the stairs saw her standing there alone. For a moment, the old woman seemed small and tired. Then she made a few quiet movements Read more
Grand illusions by Steffan Soule Two encounters with time Watch The Hourglass and Hands of the Clock—two original grand illusions that invite us to look again at something we think we know. Attention changes what we see. I Illusion one The Hourglass II Illusion two Hands of the Clock Explore the complete collection 26 original illusions These two performances are drawn from Dreams, Magic and Miracles, a collection of illusions invented by Steffan Soule with Read more
ATTENTION MAGIC AND THE GOLDEN RULE 316 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA 98277(206) 841-9129 • attentionmagic.org – EIN: 88-3611355 ATTENTION MAGIC AND THE GOLDEN RULE, public charitydesignated 501c3 for Education Aims and Objectives The aims and objectives of the corporation are: To present, perform, teach, produce, and otherwise support professional-quality magic (the performance art of stage magic), theater, music, comedy, circus arts, dance, choreography, Aikido, movements, songwriting, music production, musical recordings, and related arts Read more
The Reasoning of People: From Reaction to Golden Rule Reasoning This lecture proposes that human reasoning exists in levels of development. Although people often believe they reason before they act, much of what is called reasoning is actually reactive. True reasoning develops only as awareness deepens. A clear example is the reasoning used to justify war. When leaders argue that a nation must go to war, remain at war, or continue a war, they are Read more
At its core, magic is not about supernatural powers. It is a highly refined, centuries-old study of human attention, suggestibility, memory, expectation, and belief. Professional magicians are practical psychologists who learn, through direct experimentation, how easily perception can be shaped and how confidently people can be led to misunderstand what they have actually seen. Modern cognitive science increasingly studies magicians for exactly this reason: illusion reveals weaknesses and blind spots in human consciousness that ordinary Read more
A focused entry into the practice of the Gurdjieff Movements Round 1 is an invitation to begin or renew a steady relationship with the Gurdjieff Movements through guided and sustained practice. This work is not approached as choreography to master, but as a living discipline—one that develops attention, presence, and inner coordination over time. It is designed for those who want to enter the work sincerely, with continuity and the support of a committed group Read more
The Gurdjieff Work has produced incomparable results in establishing inner work and attention technologies for uncovering Conscience. Access to Conscience assists people in the transformations required for life on earth to progress with greater harmony. A rare invitation into a deeper stream of the Gurdjieff Work Awaken Conscience and Discover the Higher Intellect For serious students of consciousness and inner work who sense that something essential has not yet fully come together. Register Now Not Read more
The quote, “Presidential elections are won and lost on one square foot of real estate… up here” is a famous line from the TV show The West Wing. It is spoken by the character Leo McGarry, who points to his head, emphasizing the importance of mental preparation and strategic thinking in winning a presidential election. The line highlights the idea that the battle for the presidency is won or lost in the minds of the candidates and their teams, Read more
Call for Performing Artists: Come audition, observe or participate and play with the art of theatrical magic, hosted by magic consultant Steffan Soule at the Magic Theater area inside Bastion Brewing, Anacortes, WASUMMER 2025 Contact Steffan at 206-841-9129, voice, text or voicemail. Email: steffan@attentionmagic.org Rehearsals: 5pm at Bastion Brewery in AnacortesVarious Days, summer 2025 We are creating a magic show! Come join the fun at BASTION. Op Art invented by Jim Steinmeyer. Learn more. Here Read more
“60 Minutes” and the Disappearance of the Third Force in Journalism In the spiritual teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff, the third force is described as the unseen, harmonizing principle that brings balance between two opposing forces — one affirming, the other denying. Without the third force, situations devolve into conflict, stagnation, or imbalance. Though Gurdjieff spoke of this principle in metaphysical terms, its echoes can be seen in many parts of life — including journalism. For Read more