Theater Magic

I have decided to change the look and title of Tripp Doherty's blog. I am calling it "Svengali". Some might know that Svengali is a mythical character from the 1894 book called "Trilby".  Today's entry follows soon.  

It dawned on me today in the middle of a noon spin with Tripp Doherty, that I was compelled to change his nickname and his blog title. In another jam packed house in the CS, I got it from the faces I scanned.  Because there was nary a cyclist that didn’t seem mesmerized by our incantation specialist, now dubbed; Svengali. 

In one of his most inspired sessions, Svengali, (formerly known as the artist Mr. Mayhem) treated us to his eccentric version of spinning choreography that blends like my socks and shoes. It just clings and fits perfect.

It surprised me and didn’t that Svengali had a waiting list, as he seems to be growing from cult status to full matriculation of the mainstream devotees of spin. Even the hardcore aficionados of this art are flocking to this magician in short pants. 

Young Dana and I had a short discussion, and she gets up at 4 am to sign up for Sven’s 6 am session on the next day and then turns over to continue in somnolence. She told me in no uncertain terms that she only has a few minutes to tab her reservation otherwise she is shut out. Devotion yes, popularity definitely. Oh My God, 4 am? If you want it you have to go get it. Dana may have a heartfelt story to tell. 

So what do you think? Svengali? I like it.