Smoke & Mirrors, Laurie Harper III, Proprietor/Cigar Enthusiast
Honoring the historic significance of a good smoke ...
Laurie grew up in the to***co capital of the US - North Carolina where they say the sweetness of the leaf is in the air. He developed a respect for the instant camaraderie a good smoke can prosper between men. But his most memorable smoke was in honor of a female - the birth of
his first child. He transcended from the pleasure of the pipe to the full essence of a cigar while on assignment in Bangkok, Thailand where he lit his first Cuban. For him the Cuban's flavor progressed with a distinct beginning, middle and end. The experience became his metaphor for living each phase of one's life to its fullest. A friend affectionally coined his big hearted loyal passion and his charismatic need to openly share his knowledge with others - "The World According to Harp." Laurie views the cigar smoking experience as a welcome deception. "I can be at a tender box in the middle of some small American town surrounded by strangers whose life experiences and opinions are very different than mine. But when you share a smoke - magic happens. Like the historic peace pipe - or the deal making smokes of kings, for a short period of time you share a common goal. That goal is to have a good smoke. All troubles and differences tend to fade away. After you leave the “smoke and mirrors” - the real world awaits. But for a moment in time a collective peace-of-mind has been culminated." With Smoke & Mirrors under the meticulous guidance of Laurie Harper, the "World According to Harp" awaits you. Laurie's worldly insights can transport you to customized, profound, memorable smoking experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, doing business, exploring something new or wanting to expand your cigar itinerary - Smoke & Mirrors creates the intimate, personal atmosphere that can drive you to pure satisfaction.
