Poster for Warada Magic show at the Chiang Rai Walking Street market in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Poster for Warada Magic show at the Chiang Rai Walking Street market in Chiang Rai, Thailand in May 2016

Honda devil

A devil on a Honda motorbike seen on Pho Klang Road in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), Thailand in January 2012. On his forehead is a traditional magical symbol to ward off evil!

Keep me safe Buddha!

A motorbike with magical Thai symbols to ward off accidents and danger seen on Pho Klang Road in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), Thailand in January 2012

Magic spells

A sign containing magical spells to encourage visitors to come to a restaurant near the village of Ban Pho in Korat Province (Nakhon Ratchasima), Thailand in January 2012

Buddhism charm

A Buddhist amulet in a car in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), Thailand in January 2012

Magical motorbike

Traditional magical protective spells on a motorbike in Khorat (Nakhon Ratchasima), Thailand in June 2011

Bye bye evil eye!

Warding off the Evil eye t-shirt in Ao Nang, Thailand, in March 2010

The magician

Sign for a printing shop in Yangon, Burma, in August 2010

Magic

Magic sign at Ao Nang, Krabi district, Thailand in March 2010

Mystic mountains

Beautiful Ha Long Bay in Vietnam photographed in March 2008. It was misty and cold, which helps add to the islands' mystique. If you click on the image, you will see that the barge is freighting coal, so much for world heritage pristineness!