New York Daily News posted a story featuring magician Rob Zabrecky who performed at the last birthday party for Michael Jackson’s youngest son, and observed what he said was ‘a really happy family.’
Zabrecky recounted to L.A. Weekly and then to the Daily News that security guards took him to a side room. He waited with the three other acts hired for the show, a Double Dutch team, a juggler and a Hula-Hooper.
Zabrecky went second. He stepped into the backyard and noticed a toy pirate ship bobbing in the swimming pool, right out of Peter Pan and Neverland, yet battered, the sails broken.
He also commented that unlike other children he has encountered, the Jackson children remained attentive and appreciative through the whole performance.
These kids were focused. They were going to see a show, Spoiled children won’t give you their attention.
The show was interrupted when a helicopter clattered overhead. The children had each brought some Indian print fabric, and they covered themselves with accustomed ease to guard against paparazzi shots from above.
The helicopter flew on and the children uncovered. The show proceeded to the finale, a shrinking card trick that seemed to be their favorite. Jackson joined in applauding and thanking the magician at the end.
“A great audience member,” Zabrecky said of the star who had thrilled millions from the stage.