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| - Almost every magician does the same illusions as every other one. The difference is in their showmanship, sets, demeanor, and pace of the show. In the years I've lived in Las Vegas, I've seen a lot of magic shows and I told some friends that I was magic-ed out. It was with that feeling that I went to see Goldrake's Imaginarium last night.
He has a very pleasant demeanor and he avoids the flourishes others use with their capes (magic clothing of whatever cut) in the ta-da moment. He sets up his show in the beginning and it grabs you in. Everything he did, I've seen done before in one way or another--joining rings together, making people appear from an "empty" box, walking through a metal slab. The husband part was something different (go see the show to find out).
The sets are standard but what makes the show visually appealing are the projections to rear of the stage. It adds a lot of dimension to this good sized theatre and aids the act being done.
I was in general admission last night about three rows from the back and I could see and enjoy the show. For kids, there are cushions so they sit higher. Ask for one from the usher if your youngster needs one.
After the show, you must exit via a ramp that goes past his store. If you want to wait, you can have your photo taken with him. I'm a bit old for that so I just went down the ramp that ends near the front doors of the Trop. Goldrake is a fresh figure in our entertainment scene. If you go, do me a favor and look up Luxembourg before you go. The number of people that raised their hand when he said, "How many have never heard of it" was astounding!
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