16 Magazine - November 1971

Bobby's Secret Love Tricks!

Did you ever wonder why you love Bobby Sherman so much and what makes him so extra special?  What is it about the sensational Mr. Sherman that makes him so irresistible to girls?  The answer is very simple?  It's the things Bobby does - his secret love tricks - that, in turn, attracts you to him and makes you love him!

Now don't misunderstand - when you think of "trick", it usually brings to mind something someone does to deceive you.  However, another definition of the word "trick" is a quick or artful way of getting a result.   And there is no doubt about it - Bobby's love tricks always bring results!   Here's a list of all of Bobby's secret love tricks - and the reasons he won your heart!!

BOBBY HAS CHARISMA! - In other words, Bobby possesses a personal magic that can't help but attract people to him - arousing popularity, loyalty and enthusiasm.  This "charisma" is a special power that Bobby cannot control.  It's a magnetism he was born with!  For instance, when Bobby walks out on a stage before he even starts his first song, he's won the audience over.  And, as he continues with his show, it's as though the thousands of people sitting there have been hypnotized by Bobby Sherman's charisma.  But the same thing happens in Bobby's private life!  Everyone who meets Bobby - whether it be walking down the street, in a restaurant or backstage - feels this charisma too.   You've seen Bobby's special magic in action many times, but the most powerful is when you're face-to-face with him.  When you look into Bobby's eyes, it's as though your heart has been captured by the grooviest boy in the whole wide world!

BOBBY TRULY CARES! - Everything Bobby does, he does with his whole heart.  He's probably the hardest working guy in show business.  He never stops!  He's constantly on the go.   Every Monday through Thursday, Bobby gets up at 6 A.M. and makes his way to the Columbia-Screen Gems ranch, where he puts in four full days filming his ABC-TV series Getting Together.  Bobby spends his weekends on the road, doing "in person" concerts from coast to coast.  Somehow, in addition to all of this, Bobby also finds time to record, write songs and keep up with his hobbies - which include photography and decorating his new home in the San Fernando Valley section of California.  Of course, Bobby also makes sure that he has time to visit his family and his friends, and to go out on dates.  And it is this quality of doing everything with his whole heart that sets Bobby apart from other people.  He truly cares about his career, his family - and you!

BOBBY IS UNDERSTANDING - Some people are only concerned for themselves, their problems and their accomplishments.   These kind of people limit themselves and are not open to other people.  But Bobby is concerned about a lot more than just himself.  Even with all his popularity and success, Bobby is not the least bit conceited, and he always has time for others.   He doesn't take anything for granted.  When someone writes a letter to Bobby, confessing her fears or unhappiness, he really reads that letter.  He doesn't just tear it up and throw it away.  Instead, he tries to find some way to help that person overcome her problem and believe in herself.  Bobby does this in several ways - by writing a letter back, calling on the telephone or just by his words of advice in the stories he writes for 16 and SPEC.  Bobby does all of this because he is understanding and sensitive.  He knows what you're going through when you tell him that you are unhappy, because Bobby has been there too.  There was a time when Bobby was very shy and lonely, and he knows that feeling when you are all alone and think, "no one understands me!"  Bobby wants you to know that somebody does understand - and, more importantly, he wants to help you.

BOBBY IS HONEST! - No matter what Bobby does or says, he is always truthful.  That is because he feels that even little white lies can be harmful.  He doesn't dig phoniness in other people and, therefore, he would never think of being that way to you or anyone else.  Bobby feels that he wants people to like him for the way he really is.  That way, when people like him, he will know in his heart that they care for the real Bobby Sherman - not someone he is pretending to be.  In fact, this is one love trick that can also work for you.  When you meet Bobby (or anyone, for that matter), give him the chance to know the person you really are.  If you try to be someone else, you'll lose in the end!  You see, you cannot live a lie for too long, and when the person finds out you've deceived them - they'll never trust you again!  Bobby feels that trust and honesty go together.  And, needless to say, you need both of those qualities to really love and have that love returned.

BOBBY IS ROMANTIC! - Some boys are embarrassed and afraid to show a girl that they care for her - but Bobby is different!  If you were on a date with Bobby and were walking down the street, he wouldn't just want to hold your hand - he would simply reach out and gently place your hand in his.  That is because Bobby  believes in showing his affection.  He isn't the kind of guy who would play games and pretend he was disinterested.  When Bobby Sherman likes you - he tells you!  If you're a girl who enjoys walking along the beach on a moonlit night; picnicking in a secluded spot; having dinner with the guy you dig by candlelight; or sitting in front of a glowing fireplace - then you'd truly look forward to your dates with Bobby, because these are just the kind of things the two of you would do together!  When you're with Bobby, you'll feel special.  That's because you are special.  And he doesn't think of you just during the hours you share together - you'll be on his mind and his heart at other times as well.  Bobby's the kind of guy who appreciates receiving little mementos that remind him of you, or little cards that you may want to send him - not for any special occasion, but just because you care.  In fact, Bobby would send things like this to you.  Everything Bobby says or does will be from his heart.  And that is why, when he leans over and softly presses his lips to yours, you will know what that kiss means.  For it is Bobby's way of saying, "I love you!".  Like everything else Bobby Sherman does, when he loves - he loves with all his heart.  And, needless to say, this is Bobby's most powerful love trick of all!