I was one of AFLAC's first computer operator (1967 - 1969) while going to school 8 am > 12  and then working the 5pm > midnight..1967 Aflac send me to columbus tech to learn Computer programming , I graduated 1969..then like magic I was drafted .The military promised to let me continue in the computer field if I signed up for 4 years which I did but then before I graduated from boot camp they told me that I could'nt get computers because you needed a secret clearance during war time and that's when I found out for the first time that not only was I adopted by my stepdad but I was not even a citizen of america..

To make a short story long, I made my US citizenship in Fla 1970 and served my four years and became a Computer Specialist GS-9 with the DoD in San Diego on the Kitty Hawk. In 1980 I gave it all up to be a Magician in San Diego and then moved to Hilton Head Island 1990 .Then while performing Magic at a local Restaurant I met a man that found my Biological Father on the week of Fathers Day 1996...

This experience Inspired me to write a book but because I never wrote anything before I created  an Adult Comic book about my life growing up in Columbus as a German kid in the 60's at the age of 13.The book is already out and it is called  "The Magic Is In You"..the road to comedy magic..This book is based on my Comedy act (The Jokes)  that I used to perform in the Comedy Clubs around the country when comedy clubs were still  popular. It can be used as an Ice breaker for any occation..

My recent book is a Coloring Book for kids about the Health Benefits of Fruit and Vegetables...it is also available now.

I'm writing a new book called..Believe it or Else..Coming to America..This will be true story and it will be out soon..

www.magicisinyou.com        or

www.hiltonheadmagic.com  and order it now.....

Thanks for sharing your story with us, Joseph and please could ya/would ya give us a website  where we can get the book you've already published and later info on the new one. Thanks! :> Terry (Look forward to seeing/hearing/etc.... your magic tricks/show this weekend!)

My info is adoption by an American makes you an American citizen. Sorry they gave you a problem over it.