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| - I went into this show with a very open mind. I have seen every Cirque show in Vegas with maybe an exception of one show. I understand there are different themes and moods set across Cirque shows, and they are not one size fits all. Zarkana was just just a-okay, I would rank it below Mystere. Actually, I found myself bored toward the end and was thrilled to see it winding it down. That is not a good sign. Especially at $120 a ticket...
The story line deals with a magician who has lost his powers and his true love. Through his quest to regain his magic and his woman, we are then thrust into the world of different creatures and wonder. Some of the stunts were impressive, others were mediocre...especially when you can see the safety ropes on some of the actors. Also, in one segment the actor did not get caught by his group and ended up tumbling to the ground. He recovered well, but it seemed fairly amateurish, especially if you want to play in the big leagues.
Anyway, through his quest to regain his magic he encounters the plant lady, the snake lady, the pickled lady and the tarantula who all try to seduce him. There are also some alien creatures called the Jovians. The story and the characters are mediocre and the singing is impressive in the sense that I couldn't do it, but it was not attention grabbing.
I don't think I could sit through this show again. Go if there is a bad ass discount and you are curious.
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