There is a surprising crossover between magicians and musicians so I feel confident that this isn’t as off topic as it might seem on the surface.

Bob Moog is a name many of you will recognize. The extent to which his work on music and, specifically, his synths, has impacted the world of popular music is hard to calculate. He’s also just a wonderfully kind man.

A few months ago Bob Moog was diagnosed with having brain cancer.

I have seen first hand what brain cancer does to the body and the spirit and the family involved. If you’ve experienced it yourself, there’s no need for me to go further. If you haven’t experienced it, there’s little — if anything — I could say that can adequately convey what the Moog family is going through right now.

If you are so led, please visit this site, read about Bob and his condition. Please, also, take a moment to leave a note in the guestbook or, better yet, send an email to let the family know you are thinking about them. You probably have no idea how much of a difference it will make to them.