They set out with only a few dollars in their pockets and a message to share with the world, “Believe, and everything is possible.”

The Great American Walkabout is the story of three men who set off to make their dreams come true. In March 2011 Edwin Bond, Michael Nelsen, and Bulla Lepen committed themselves to walking over 3,000 miles from San Francisco to New York City. They had set out to find adventure and to discover the beauty and majesty of the American Continent, but they also discovered truths about themselves along the way.

Despite severe weather, general inexperience, and little money, the three magicians accomplished an incredible feat of endurance and perseverance.

Here are the stories from their life-changing voyage across the nation; from what inspired them to how they managed to pull together through difficulties and countless challenges. This is an incredible true story of overcoming obstacles, confronting fears, and having the courage to believe.