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Two Men Without Assistance
Thwaites Theatre, Blackburn
November 2015
Reviewed by Donald Monk
This is the first time I’ve ever done this. I’m actually doing a review of a
magic show...
I was invited to witness a magic show at Thwaites Theatre in Blackburn which was
being filmed for a promo tape. The title of the show was ‘Two Men Without
Assistance’.
The two men in question were Frankie Rogers and Stephen D’Allanson, two guys
that I’d never heard of.
I don’t usually like to comment on magic performers as I find it’s sometimes
difficult to be honest without being cruel to the performers (I’ve been in their
position you know). In this case though, I have no qualms in saying what I think
‘cause the show was brilliant!
Here was a presentation that was flawless from start to finish ... The magic:
great stuff, from illusions to card tricks and everything in between. The music:
really well thought out, not detracting and suitable throughout. The lighting:
special lighting effects on cue. The choreography: by that I don’t mean dancing,
I mean the rapport and interaction between the two magicians and, most of all,
the comedy, which had the audience in stitches was so well planned out and
rehearsed.
I would encourage anyone who reads this to go, take yer granny and yer kids, and
really enjoy this great family entertainment.
I must warn any other magicians out there that the show is so good that after
seeing it you may decide to give up magic and take up knitting... you have been
warned!
If you want to take the risk, and seriously I recommend that you do, it’s next
on at the Thwaites Empire Theatre in Blackburn on Saturday, 9th January at
7.30pm. Tickets are £12.00 & £10.00
www.thwaitesempiretheatre.co.uk tel.01254 685500
I’ll see you there - yup, I’ll be there again - it’s definitely worth another
watch!
© Donald Monk - The Modern Mystic League, December 2015