Show. Theyre just strolling along, enjoying their day, and boom something impossible happens. Whoa its a communication. Ow. Ew [ laughs ] you know, im communicating with the audience. So, what im about to show you is completely impossible. And they see it, visually. Anywhere. Anywhere. Right there . So their response comes back to me as another communication. The queen of clubs. Whoo it feels like ive just snapped them out of. Oh . A moment where they may have been jaded or felt like theyd seen everything. And then, suddenly, i show them something new, and they light up. Wow [ laughter ] the apex, the crux, the biggest moments are often these Little Things that happen all day as people drop their barriers. Da, da, dada, da, da. After seeing some magic, and youre just really kind of touching someones day for a brief moment. Bah and then they move on, and theyre like so, its cool to be able to kind of connect with people on that level anywhere. All abracadabra . And randomly, when theyre not even expecting it. [ all cheering ] im exploring the changing realities of the audience and shifting my street magic to match that. Throughout the years, i would roll a coin down the back of my mind. And i would borrow a coin from somebody and make it disappear. But now, many people arent carrying coins. Thank you for that face. I used to be known for this floating wand that i would fly around an area. And people would go, whoa and theyd be totally blown away. And, slowly, that faded. And i changed it to a selfie stick, you know, with a camera on top, and then i would float that. And, suddenly bam it was whoa again. Wow whoa that was real. So, im shifting the street magic that i do to stuff that people would have in their pockets, ready to go. Can you turn your cellphone screen on for me . Cellphones, credit cards those things people use every day thats what i want to do magic with so the street magic is real to them. I need it to be extra, extra shiny. Relevant to them. Right through the middle here. And Even Stronger to them. [ gasps ] wah my favorite part about being a magician is all the people you get to meet. We still have much more on the best of beyond the lens. Up next, were gonna take you on two remarkable rides all across the dmv one in a chopper, one in a crop duster. Comm check from dragon. You guys got me . Got you loud and clear, boss. Before we start, i just want to say if anyone still doesnt have fios, please stay out of the way so your lag doesnt get us all killed, ben. Whats so good about fios anyway . Uh. Whats so great about a 100 fiberoptic network that makes your gaming system actually work awesomely . Hey. Did you take out the trash . Haha, garbage boy dad, i already took out ben. Its not funny. Gaming is best on a 100 fiberoptic network. So get fios. Now, just 79. 99 per month with a 2year price guarantee with a 2year agreement. Welcome back to best of beyond the le. This next story is about a retired army general who not only broke through the Glass Ceiling but shattered racial barriers, as well. Heres fox 5s bob barnard and photojournalist Indira Levine with her story. I see, in the mirror, that i raised my hand as a timid private and said, oh, god, can i do this . And when i see the star, i said, you did it and you earned it. Nothing was given to me in life nothing. I earned it. Hello. Im Brigadier General julia j. Cleckley, United States army, retired. I did 28 years of service in the military. I was in the womens army corps. I was a weekend warrior, parttime soldier, and i was active duty. And i am proud to be a 28year veteran serving this country. I was raised in the south. I was raised since i was born in the south. My mother rais my father abandoned us. She struggled to keep us fed and trained us well. And i know that i got my strength and my perseverance from watching my mother. With my dreams, i knew i wanted to graduate from high school. I wanted to go to college. I couldnt go to college, cause we didnt have the funds. So i had to find that vehicle to go to college. And, so, it ended up being the vehicle to go to college was the military. Once i went in, i set my goal to get to the highest rank i could possibly get to. I worked hard at every job, but i never lost that sight of that dream to get a College Degree. General cleckleys success has come with its share of heartache. Her husband, gus, died suddenly, at age 41, leaving julia a single mom. And he was a medic and he was wounded in vietnam. He stepped on a mine. And, at the time, i was an e4. And i worked in the meeting office. Our eyes caught each other, and even though he was on a litter. And my girlfriend said, hes a patient. Dont look at him. [ laughing ] you know . I checked him out, but im very cool. He didnt know i was checking him out, you know . But then he started checking me out, cause he was in that hospital for almost a year. So, he survived vietnam, but he didnt survive a heart attack, so. Daughter ellen died of cancer at age 31. Her surviving daughter, helene, has special needs. My daughter that lives with me now is challenged. We dont like to use that word handicapped, but shes disabled. Shes disabled. Shes legally blind, but she can see, and she has a learning disability. But she does very well. Does very well. Armed with her College Degree and fearless ambition, Julia Jeter CleckleyRose Steadily through the officer ranks, becoming the first minority woman Brigadier General in the Army National guard. It makes me proud to see these older gentlemen saying, i never saw a general during my career especially an africanamerican general, that i was always the only one. And when i say the only one, you got to double that up. I was the only africanamerican and the only woman in the room, even when i was at the pentagon. General cleckley earned her rank. Peoples respect was a different story. Even driving on base had its challenges. You know, i have a star on my car. You show your i. D. They dont really look at the i. D. All they see is a woman or a black woman sitting behind the wheel, even though they saw the star, and they assume that i guess theyre assuming that im the wife or a driver, and they dont salute. And, often, i have to y they say, okay. Theyre very nice. Theyll say, okay, maam. Have a nice day. And i say, well, i think you have to look at that i. D. Card again. And theyll go, ooh im sorry, maam. And they immediately look at the name tag, because i can report them, which i dont. Im sorry, maam. And then they salute. Its certainly all right dream. Dream and then set your goals to accomplish that dream. And once you reach your goal, just make another goal. Then just strive, strive, strive to reach your potential. I have worked so hard all my life, and there was a time in my life when i was younger that i didnt think that i would have all of this. And i just feel so blessed. You know, i try very hard to say a prayer to my god every day and then just look around and say, this is what i have. My husband god rest his soul my baby, my mom up in heaven, you know, looking at me theyre my angels they must be so proud. Every rank that i achieved, i was proud to have earned it. So when i see that star, i see that 19yearold young lady who went into the military, as a private, and said, i just want to be all that i can be. And when i look at myself, i felt that i was all that i can be in the army. Still ahead, a father and son bonding over a sport, but theres much more to this story. Hey hes been enamored with just the sound of the chains. He made that sound, he was addicted. And i think the big thing that we get from it is togetherness. Just lucky to have found it. Welcome back to the best of beyond the lens. Were about to show you an aerial ballet all over the dmvs farmland with fox 5 photojournalist dan grudovich. Ive had people pull over and i land, and they go, how do you get from here, this car, to what youre doing . That is the coolest thing ive ever seen. And, you know, start with some flight lessons. [ laughs ] ive been a skydiver. And then i learned to fly. And i happened to be looking through the tradeaplane magazine and i saw a bankruptcy sale for the biggest helicopter outfit around. I figured, if a place with a dozen ships is going out, thats gonna open up a window for one. But i called up an instructor helicopter right now. My biggest pleasure from it is being a part of the agricultural process working so well. We increase the amount of grain in the world like 150 Million Pounds every year. They spray pumpkins. They spray christmas trees. Theres one county where we spray mosquitos, and theyve never had a west nile Virus Outbreak in that county. But all the adjoining counties that dont spray have had west nile virus. Were standing in a pumpkin field, which is a good example of what a helicopter can do. When it comes over, the downdraft from the blades will cause all sorts of leaf rustle, and the sprays youre putting on get on the undersides of the plant. On a rough look at it, youre low and youre slower than a normal aircraft. Theres a lot more finesse to it. Were at different heights for different crops, different speeds for different crops. The hazards are youre right down where youll hit a deers antlers, you know, if you dont settle the power. You know, youre that close. And wires are a hazard. So, you learn. You scout the field before you go in. You identify the hazards. You remember where they are. You look at, what livestock could you harass . What neighborhood could you harass while youre doing it . And you just design your spray based on that. So, youre fully engaged. You have a long day, but you are fully engaged. Youre not doing an aerobatic show, but the only youre making money is when spray is coming out of those booms. And, you know, youre paid by the acre, so you turn as quickly as you can. And part of the efficiency of the turn is to maintain a constancy of speed. Youre anticipating what its about to do, because its talking to you with a little bit of movement. And you put in the correction before it actually happens. You just feel the slight inertial change. I like once you get in that rhythm and youve got everything just right, and the turns are coming out right on the mark. And youre seeing the hazards. Youre just tuned in, you get that groove going, and, you know, you do it all day. And the farms i spray for, the crops are just Getting Better and better and better. And its pretty neat. From the air to the field. A fatherandson duo bonding over the game of golf with a special twist. Fox 5 photojournalist Ronnie Mccray has the story. Yes. No better day to be out taking pictures of a couple of fine people like me and cush. Ive been looking for a sport. Through the turn. For us to play and to be able to do together. Little bit high. Ooh. Fell. Uhoh. Since he was a child. His name is Gregory Cushing rowse. He goes to wootton high school. Yeah. Yeah. Putter. Yeah, puttputt, right . Hes in an Autism Program there. Learn disc golf . And he said, yes. Yeah, there you go. Hes been enamored with just the sound of the chains. When he made that sound, he was addicted. And i think that the big thing that we get from it is togetherness. Come on. Give it some good mojo. Hes just being himself. Come on. There we go. Good mojo, baby. And thats all i ever want. After school, we come out here. Whew . To this beautiful playground. He likes taking his own bath and doing his own thing, but this is his favorite thing is to be around nature. Come on, bubba. I dont have to argue with him. I dont have to bully him. All i have to do is bring him outside and get him the exercise that he needs. Knock that down. Two years ago, he was unhealthy. Oh, nice try hey, good try he was extremely obese. And now ive seen such a marked change in him. The other day, i saw something in him that i very rarely have seen throughout his life. I actually saw pride. Hey, hey all right and i saw him being proud. We come ou with each other and exposed to each other every single day. Hey, hey, hey, hey got to end positive. It brings us together. Good job. Im just lucky to have found it. Its an opportunity we dont get every day. Its a chance to go up in the air with the air force. And the results . Theyre simply breathtaking. Were gonna take you on that journey next. As part of our coverage of the United States air forces 70th birthday, fox 5 got a chance to go high up in the sky, all over the dmv, in a military chopper. Fox 5s steve chenevey, photojournalist don watrud, and us along for the ride. Hows it going, guys . Thanks for joining us today. Thats air force colonel john teichert, nickname dragon. Former fighter pilot, now commander of the 11th wing at joint base andrews. Comm check from dragon. You guys got me . Got you loud and clear, boss. Today, hes also our tour guide on an exclusive flight over washington, d. C. Strapped into our uh1 huey helicopter, after a thorough equipment check and a quick wave to the second chopper on our mission of operation photograph d. C. , were off. Leaving andrews and quickly climbing to about 1,000 feet, the view is phenomenal. Cellphone in hand, i couldnt help but take some of my own video to remember the moment. Our first major flyover Reagan National airport, carefully making sure air Traffic Control knew we were in the area right over the runway. Then over Pentagon City to catch a glimpse of the air force memorial, right on the e Arlington National cemetery. Two landmarks so revered by the colonel and his colleagues. Thats where our nations heroes are laid to rest. A sharp dive of several hundred feet in just a matter of seconds, and we were basically looking into the windows of the pentagon, an amazing view that continued to get even more scenic as we flew along the river, past the Memorial Bridge and lincoln memorial. Just to be here is such an honor. After a cruise up the potomac, we reversed course back toward washington, where the colonel and i reflected on the beauty of the Nations Capital and its landmarks that are so rarely accessible by air because of washingtons nofly zones. You tapped me a few times. I tapped you a few times. Were looking out like were kids enjoying the view out there. Thats exactly right. Do you have a favorite when it comes to flying over washington . When i see the capitol from the air, when i see the white house from the air, when i go through the tidal basin and see the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument and the white house, i pinch myself. The white house looked almost small from the air. The low profile of the city buildings became more evident than ever from up above. But the u. S. Capitol still loomed large on the hill in this city of power. Our exclusive flight would come to an end soon, but this huey and every other helicopter at joint base andrews will stay on standby 24 7, 365, ready when needed to protect this city and this country at a moments notice. Thank you for joining us for the best of beyond the lens. Happy thanksgiving. Before we start, i just want to say if anyone still doesnt have fios, please stay out of the way so your lag doesnt get us all killed, ben. Whats so good about fios anyway . Uh. Whats so great about a 100 fiberoptic network that makes your gaming system actually work awesomely . Haha, garbage boy dad, i already took out ben. Its not funny. Gaming is best on a 100 fiberoptic network. So get fios. Now, just 79. 99 per month with a 2year price guarantee with a 2year agreement. Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow. But after an electrical fire from faulty wiring, marys vintage clothing and designer shoe collection were ruined. Luckily, the Geico Insurance agency had recently helped mary with renters insurance, and she got a totally fab replacement wardrobe at bloomingdales. Mary was inspired to start her own fashion line, exclusively for little lambs. Visit geico. Com and see how affordable renters insurance can be. This is fox5 news morning. Bitter cold. Many people brave, the deep freeze last night to see the ball drop. Is that cold weather here to stay . Fighting fires in frigid temperatures. A busy weekend for firefighters across the dmv. They battled flames and the elements. Live look outside this monday morning. Happy new year everybody. It is the first day of 2018. Get used to writing that and saying that. Turn the page, folks. Good morning to you. Thanks for joining us. Today is january 1st, 2018, 1st new show of the year. How about that . And the first time we see mike thomas this year. Hey, mike. Good morning. 2018, everybody welcome to it. Going to be a freezing cold day. You asked the question is the cold here to stay . Yes, it is. Believe it or not its going