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Paul Stockman
The Queens Theatre, Barnstaple
Reviewed by Kirt Carling
Paul
Stockman is a name that most of you would probably know if you are a fan of
Mentalism. However until last week I had never had the chance to watch Paul in
action.
You see, Paul rarely appears at conventions or meetings and does very limited
lecture work.
He is however one of the busiest performers in the UK. Paul works all over the
world and has a reputation as a wonderful performer and writer/inventor of new
and clever ideas.
Paul was booked for 3 nights at The Queens Theatre and what a performance it
was.
Paul thrilled and charmed the audience from the moment he walked on stage with
his mix of dark and light hearted demonstrations.
My wife was a little uncomfortable before the show began as she really did not
want to be called up on stage. However within 10 minutes of Mr Stockman walking
on stage she had her hand in the air volunteering herself to take part in the
next trick.
Paul opened the show with a selection of 50/50 chances. This introduced the
audience to the show gently but really did set the scene for what was about to
come. The next 60 minutes flew by with many twists and turns as Stockman
gathered up the audience and plunged them into a world that defied belief.
The ending of his show was totally mind blowing and left the audience in no
doubt they had just witnessed a very special performer.
If you have not seen Paul Stockman perform live you are missing one of the best
the UK has to offer.
As for my wife, well she wants to go see Derren now, thanks to Mr S.
©
Kirt Carling, July 2011