Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met?
It happened about a year ago.
I was walking down the street when I suddenly recognized a familiar face — magician Bing-Hsün Tsou.
He noticed me too. For a moment, my inner fan completely took over, and I went straight up to ask for a photo together.
He smiled and said yes.
When we shook hands, I felt something unexpected — his palm was thick and slightly rough.
Not the delicate hand of a performer under the spotlight, but the hand of someone who’s practiced endlessly, shaped by countless cards, props, and effort.
That simple handshake left an impression on me.
It reminded me that the real magic isn’t on the stage — it’s in the persistence, the long hours, and the quiet dedication behind the scenes.
He thanked me sincerely before we parted ways.
Later that night, I looked at the photo again and thought,
Magic may amaze people, but what truly inspires is the passion you can actually feel — even through a handshake.