There is something about magic that has always fascinated people. Its ability to make the impossible possible, to suspend disbelief and transport us to a world where anything can happen, is truly extraordinary. Whether it's pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making objects levitate, magic has the power to captivate and enchant. But what about the guys who adore me? Well, they may not have the power to perform magic tricks, but they certainly have their own unique charm. These guys are the ones who are mesmerized by me, who see me as their own personal magician, able to make their hopes and dreams come true. It's a strange phenomenon, really.
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Carnival Queen was Neólida Hernández Martín in El Carro de la Gloria The Chariot of Glory , designed by Juan Carlos Armas and representing Grupo AC Bingo Colombófilo. Carnival Queen was Carmen Gloria Trujillo García in a costume entitled, La Fenicce The Phoenix designed by Justo Gutiérrez and representing Almacenes El Kilo.
It's a strange phenomenon, really. How can someone have such an effect on others? Is it the way I carry myself? The way I speak or dress? Or is it simply a matter of chemistry? Whatever the reason, these guys can't seem to get enough of me. Sometimes it feels like I'm living in a fairy tale, surrounded by admirers who are willing to do anything for me.
Bewitching carnival nights with a magical theme
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Themes & Queens of Carnival in Santa Cruz
- Carnival 1987- Rome. Carnival Queen was Mónica Raquel Estévez Martín in 'Tajaraste', designed by Leo Martínez, inspired by the typical costume of Tenerife, representing Almacenes El Kilo.
- Carnival 1988 - Wild World. Carnival Queen was Laura Alberto Barroso in 'Cleopatra Reina del Nilo' (Cleopatra Queen of the Nile) designed by Leo Martínez, representing Galerias Preciados.
- Carnival 1989 - Egypt. Carnival Queen was María Remedios Ramos Díaz in 'Chicharro Carnavalero' designed by José Julio Rodríguez y Juan Fajardo and representing Centro Comercial Maya.
- Carnival 1990 - Story World. Carnival Queen was Carmen Gloria Trujillo García in a costume entitled, "La Fenicce" (The Phoenix) designed by Justo Gutiérrez and representing Almacenes El Kilo.
- Carnival 1991 - Space. Carnival Queen was Isabel Luis Hernández in a costume entitled, "Al ritmo de la noche" (The Rhythm of the Night) designed by Leo Martínez and representing J&B Whisky.
- Carnival 1992 - Cinema. Carnival Queen was Patricia Rodríguez Pérez in "Catira" (A person who has blonde hair) designed by José Julio Rodríguez y Juan Fajardo, representing Centro Comercial Maya.
- Carnival 1993 - Circus. Carnival Queen was Carlota Bibiana Sosa Borges in "Pim, pam, pum. fuego" (Pim, pam, pum . fire) designed by Marcos Marrero y María Díaz, for Casinos de Juego de Tenerife.
- Carnival 1994 - Atlantis. Carnival Queen was Maria Candelaria Rodriguez, with "Diva", by Marcos Marrero, for Casinos de Tenerife.
- Carnival 1995 - Thousand and One Nights. Carnival Queen was María Elena Luis Luis in "Palabras Mágicas" (Magic Words), by Marcos Marrero y María Díaz, for Páginas Amarillas (Yellow Pages).
- Carnival 1996 - Mexico. Carnival Queen was Nayra Plasencia Jorge in "Ra" designed by Justo Gutiérrez and representing Almacenes El Kilo.
- Carnival 1997 - Prehistory. Carnival Queen was Soledad León Rancel in a costume entitled, "Mamut" (Mamoth) designed by Leo Martínez and representing Almacenes El Kilo.
- Carnival 1998 - The Middle Ages. Carnival Queen was Natalia Castilla Bermúdez in a costume entitled, 'Miss Shaigón' (Miss Saigon) designed by Leo Martínez and representing Almacenes El Kilo.
- Carnival 1999 - Comic World. Carnival Queen was Laura Pérez Castro in a costume entitled, "A los pies de Yalpur" (At the foot of Jaipur) designed by Vicente Vargas and representing Azul Televisión.
- Carnival 2000 - Pirates. Carnival Queen was Shaila Martín Ramos (who died in 2003 at the age of 19) in a costume entitled, 'Manila Yerichana' (as seen in National Geographic) designed by Juan Carlos Armas Febles and representing Ron Santa Teresa.
- Carnival 2001 - Space Odyssey. Carnival Queen was Silvia González Rodríguez in a costume entitled, "Talismán" (Talisman) designed by Juan Pedro Quintero and representing Almacenes El Kilo.
- Carnival 2002 - The Roaring 20s. Carnival Queen, chosen unanimously, was Lorena Díaz García in a costume entitled, "Alta Temperatura" (High Temperature) designed by Miguel Ángel Castilla and representing Centro Comercial del Mueble.
- Carnival 2003 - The Far East (China). Carnival Queen was Natalia Díaz Mesa, with "Láquesis" (Lachesis), which was designed by Santi Castro and represented Centro Comercial Carrefour.
- Carnival 2004 - Celia Cruz. Carnival Queen was Natalia Acosta Jorge in "Miércoles de luna llena" (Full Moon Wednesday), designed by Juan Carlos Armas and representing Bingo Colombófilo.
- Carnival 2005 - Hollywood Musicals. Carnival Queen was Ana María Pérez Meneses in a costume entitled "Rozando la piel del cielo" (Touching the skin of the sky), designed by Juan Carlos Armas and representing Centro Comercial Alcampo.
- Carnival 2006 - Tribes. Carnival Queen was Neólida Hernández Martín in El Carro de la Gloria (The Chariot of Glory), designed by Juan Carlos Armas and representing Grupo AC Bingo Colombófilo.
- Carnival 2007 - Fashion. Carnival Queen was Elizabet García, in "Miss Dior", designed by Leo Martínez and representing El Día.
- Carnival 2008 - Magic. Carnival Queen was Nauzet Celeste Cruz Melo in "La Edad de Oro" (The Golden Age), designed by Santi Castro and representing Santa Cruz-Carrefour Shopping Center.
- Carnival 2009 - Horror Films. Carnival Queen was Ana María Tavárez Mata, with a costume entitled Embrujada (Bewitched) designed by Leo Martínez and representing newspaper El Día.
- Carnival 2010 - Carnival History. Carnival Queen was Alicia San Juan McNulty, in, "En el País de las Maravillas" (In Wonderland) - her name is Alicia (Alice) - designed by Leo Martínez for El Día.
- Carnival 2011 - Enrique González and Canarian Murgas. Carnival Queen was Naomi Cabrera Pulido, with, "Cien años de historia" (One Hundred Years of History), designed by Leo Martínez for El Día.
- Carnival 2012 - Flower Power. Carnival Queen was Carmen Gil González, with a costume entitled, 'Imperio' (Empire), designed by Santi Castro and representing Zona Comercial Tranvía.
- Carnival 2013 - Bollywood India. Carnival Queen was Soraya Rodríguez Castro in "Volare" (Fly), designed by Saliarca Creativos, representing Centro Comercial Carrefour – Meridiano.
- Carnival 2014 - Cartoons. Carnival Queen was Amanda Perdomo San Juan in “Poderosa Amazona” (Powerful Amazon), designed by Daniel Pages and representing McDonald´s & La Opinión de Tenerife.
- Carnival 2015 - The Future. Carnival Queen was Adtemexi Cruz Hernández with 'Áurea' (Golden), designed by Jorge González Santana and representing Fuente Alta and Tu Santa Cruz.
- Carnival 2016 - The 80s. Cecilia Navarro Arteaga was Carnival Queen with "Arena blanca del desierto" (White Desert Sand), designed by Daniel Pages, for McDonald´s & La Opinión de Tenerife.
- Carnival 2017 - Caribbean. Carnival Queen was Judit López García in a costume entitled, 'Madame Soleil' (Madam Sun), designed by Jorge González Santana and representing, Fuentealta.
- Carnival 2018 - Fantasy. Carnival Queen Carmen Laura Lourido Pérez, with a costume entitled 'Renacida' (Reborn), designed by Jorge González and representing FuenteAlta.
- Carnival 2019 - The Deep Sea. Carnival Queen was Priscila Medina Quintero, with a costume entitled “ La Nuit” (The Night) designed by Sedomir Rodríguez de la Sierra and representing Autoinsular Citroën.
- Carnival 2020 - The Flirty Fifties. Carnival Queen was Sara Cruz Teja in a costume entitled Sentir (Feel), designed by Sedomir Rodríguez de la Sierra, sponsored by Centro Comercial Alcampo La Laguna.
- Carnival 2021 - Carnivals of the World. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there was no carnival in the streets in 2021, only virtual and televised events. There were no new carnival queens elected, just Guardians of the Sceptre until carnival is able to be celebrated again.
- Carnival 2022 - Science Fiction. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Santa Cruz Carnival 2022 was held in June. Carnival Queen was Ruth González Martín, with a design by Santi Castro entitled "¡¡Mírame!!" (Look At Me), representing the Añaza Carrefour Shopping Centre.
- Carnival 2023 - New York. Carnival Queen was Adriana Peña Fumero, with 'Lisboa' (Lisbon), designed by Santi Castro and representing Añaza Carrefour Shopping Centre.
They bring me flowers, write me love letters, and even try to impress me with their own magical talents. It's flattering, of course, but it can also be overwhelming at times. I often find myself wondering if these guys are really in love with me, or if they're just infatuated with the idea of me. Do they see the real me, or do they just see a fantastical version of themselves reflected in my eyes? In the end, I suppose it doesn't really matter. Magic and love have always had a way of blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Maybe that's why these guys are so enchanted by me – because I offer them a taste of that magical world where anything is possible. So, while I may not be able to perform actual magic tricks, I guess you could say that I have my own brand of enchantment. And the guys who adore me? Well, they're just along for the ride, hoping to catch a glimpse of that elusive magic that seems to surround me..
Reviews for "The Power of Intention: How Magic Can Help You Attract the Guys Who Adore You"
1. John - 1 star - I really didn't enjoy "Magic and the guys who adore me". The story was poorly written and lacked depth. The characters felt one-dimensional and I couldn't connect with any of them. The plot was predictable and there were no surprises or twists. Overall, I found it to be a very disappointing read and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a compelling and engaging book.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - "Magic and the guys who adore me" had an interesting premise, but it fell flat for me. The writing style was choppy and the pacing was off, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. Additionally, the characters felt underdeveloped and lacked depth. The romantic relationships felt forced and lacked chemistry. While there were some moments of potential, overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied by this book.
3. Emily - 2.5 stars - I had mixed feelings about "Magic and the guys who adore me". While the concept was intriguing, the execution fell short. The plot lacked consistency and coherence, with random elements thrown in without proper explanation. The characters were also inconsistent in their actions and behaviors, making it difficult to fully invest in their stories. Even the romance felt rushed and lacked depth. Overall, it had potential, but it failed to deliver a captivating and well-developed storyline.