Sending good thoughts to Max Maven

[CraigMitchell]

Max has just posted that he is undergoing surgery to do a biopsy on a brain tumour.

Sending him much strength and good thoughts.

[Tom Frame]

Best of luck to you, Max!

[Leo Garet]

Nothing to say, really, except to loudly echo Tom Frame's sentiment.

[Bob Farmer]

Ditto, best of luck, Max.

[Anthony Vinson]

Another ditto. Best wishes and strength, Max!

[Richard Kaufman]

How terrible.

[Jon Pendragon]

You are the mastermind Max, you can beat this my friend.

[magicam]

Max, sending good vibes and well wishes your way! Clay

[Bill Malone]

Hey Max,
Love to you, my friend. You are in my prayers. Hurry home!

[MagicbyAlfred]

Max, you are not alone. We are with you.

[Joe Lyons]

Sending prayers your way Max.

[Paco Nagata]

My sincere support and encouragement...
from the Old World, Mr. Maven!

[Joe Mckay]

Hope it all goes very well, Max. The world of magic is thinking of you.

You are the best!

[I.M. Magician]

For me, Max is from the intellectual place in the art of magic. When he speaks, we listen and learn.

The very best to you for a quick and complete recovery Max!

[GBean]

Magic needs you, Max. Best wishes in this trying time.

[JustCards]

Dear Phil,
We have not met. However, reading and re-reading Focus has given me many, many years of enjoyment.

You have my prayers and sincere best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Frank

[Q. Kumber]

Erika Larsen posted on FB: "I just spoke with Max. He's recovering from surgery and he sounded great. So far so good! He is clearly touched by the outpouring of love from his friends. Please keep sending positive thoughts! And hats off to the amazing doctors and staff at Cedars!!!"

[Tom Gilbert]

Best wishes for a great outcome Max!

[JustinM]

I've spent the last few months going through your contributions to magic, Max... You are definitely in my top 5 "go to" creators/thinkers..
More importantly, in your interviews the beautiful side of your humanity shines.... Glad to hear you're doing well!

Thanks Max,

Justin

[Dr. Solka]

Dear Max,
We have met only once in Cologne. I was deeply impressed by your personality. My best wishes for a speedy recovery from Germany!

[Joe Mckay]

Erika Larsen posted on FB: "I just spoke with Max. He's recovering from surgery and he sounded great. So far so good! He is clearly touched by the outpouring of love from his friends. Please keep sending positive thoughts! And hats off to the amazing doctors and staff at Cedars!!!"

Wonderful news! Stay strong, Max!

[Jack Shalom]

Get well soon, Max

[Bill Duncan]

Phil Goldstein was one of the first names I learned in magic, from his wonderful packet tricks. Max Maven was the very first name I learned in mentalism due to a mutual friend here in Seattle who put me on the right path.

I can't imagine how he must feel, but maybe we can help him not feel alone.

[I.M. Magician]

Please allow me to mention that perhaps the most important time for Max to have company and someone to lean on is right after he leaves the hospital.

Many get depressed after leaving and going home. So, that is a great time to cuddle him so to speak.

Therefore, when he is released, we should focus on bugging the heck out of him?

In essence, keep him very busy so his mind does not have the time to wander into dark places.

[Q. Kumber]

Please allow me to mention that perhaps the most important time for Max to have company and someone to lean on is right after he leaves the hospital.

Many get depressed after leaving and going home. So, that is a great time to cuddle him so to speak.

Therefore, when he is released, we should focus on bugging the heck out of him?

In essence, keep him very busy so his mind does not have the time to wander into dark places.

I'm not sure if I agree with this at all. Consider that after a serious operation a person may need lots of peace and quiet. Anxious and supportive friends and relatives continually checking in can cause even more stress at the very time the body (and mind) needs time to recuperate.

It could also be the case that the patient would appreciate lots of attention and calls, as you suggest.

In my case I would appreciate being left alone except for very close friends and relatives and even then they'd probably annoy me. But then, by nature I'm an anti-social introvert

[Krenz]

Speaking from personal experience, once he feels up for having company, arrange for a viewing party, where professional wrestling is the feature event. He will love that.

[The Chris Randall]

Max you have always been a hero to me. You really helped me through my fathers passing and I will never forget that. My prayers are with you and i admire and love you.

[Richard Kaufman]

Please allow me to mention that perhaps the most important time for Max to have company and someone to lean on is right after he leaves the hospital.
Many get depressed after leaving and going home. So, that is a great time to cuddle him so to speak.
Therefore, when he is released, we should focus on bugging the heck out of him?
In essence, keep him very busy so his mind does not have the time to wander into dark places.

Max is being well taken care of.

[Edward Pungot]

This Craft of Verse
Jorge Luis Borges

[MagicbyAlfred]

Found myself dialing the phone number for Cedars-Sinai Hospital in L.A. a couple minutes ago to inquire as to Max's status. I spoke with one of the nurses caring for him and she reported that he was not only in stable condition, but "doing very well."

[Ted M]

I wasn't aware that hospitals release patient status information to strangers over the phone?

[Richard Kaufman]

No, it's against privacy laws.

[Joe Lyons]

In any case it's great to hear good news!

[Jon Pendragon]

Max is resting in bed and doing fine. We talked this evening and he told me that the brain tumor was removed and the surgeon's believe they have it all. He will need some time to retrain his vision to adapt a more limited scope, but besides that he is hopeful that he will handle recovery well. He mentioned that he was surprised at the response from those who have e-mailed love and prayers, I told he is a well-loved master of the art and people wanted him to know how much they cared. He leaves the hospital tomorrow.

[MagicbyAlfred]

I wasn't aware that hospitals release patient status information to strangers over the phone?

I was not a "stranger," and nothing unlawful occurred. What is important, is that Max is coming through this so well.

[John Signa]

I wasn't aware that hospitals release patient status information to strangers over the phone?

I was curious about this so looked it up.

Distilled from HIPAA, CFR 164.510: HIPAA allows hospitals to maintain a patient directory with location and general condition. Hospitals may provide this information to anyone that asks about a patient by name. Patients are to be given the opportunity to restrict or opt out of the directory.

[Bill Duncan]

Jon,
Thank you for the update. I know many people are waiting to hear any good news.

[MagicbyAlfred]

Thank you for setting the record straight John. I was questioned and then placed on hold for several minutes, while Max was presumably informed that I called and was making an inquiry about his condition. I'll say it again, absolutely nothing illegal occurred, unless care and concern of human beings for one another has now become illegal. The facility where Max is receiving treatment is one of the best and most reputable in the world, and I too, have a reputation to protect.

Not a good one - but a reputation.

[Bob Farmer]

A member of my family had somewhat similar brain surgery and recovered just fine. Good luck, Max.

[killermagic80]

My prayers, love and positive thoughts for Max Maven.

He is a living legend, and a great man.

God be with him.

Neofytos