News from Mark Mitton

The new Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived! Actress and swimsuit model Molly Sims and Franck Duboeuf (Georges’s son) were on hand at District 36 in New York to receive the first bottle from the hands of an acrobat, while other performers spun, twirled and stilt-walked around, creating a circus atmosphere. I provided a magical touch at the festivities. Guests included prominent food and wine writers, including the James Beard award-winning Karen Page.

Here I am (L) with Molly…and (R) with Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave, Karen Page, and Andrew Dornenburg

  
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There was a magic-themed secret event at The Box tonight — hosted by Jay-Z — to celebrate the signing of hip hop artist Jay Electronica to his Roc Nation label. It was a real honor to perform for Jay Electronica, his mom, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and all of their friends.

Watch as Jay-Z talks about reintroducing the
magic and wizardry in hip hop: