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Posted by admin on February 28, 2010
La MaMa Theater, NYC
Radnevsky’s Real Magic follows the comeback of legendary underground magician The Great Radnevsky (portrayed by Peter Samelson) who returns to the New York stage, following an absence of nearly three decades, with a never-before-seen magic show.
Radnevsky’s Real Magic blends the avant-garde theatrics of The Talking Band with The Great Radnevsky's masterful talents, as he weaves a captivating web of stories within stories -- complete with stunning and confounding illusion. Joining The Great Radnevsky is Harry Telkhines (portrayed by Dennis Kyriakos), Radnevsky's protégé and a rising talent in the world of magic. Together, the two magicians perform a dazzlingly intricate narrative, full of both innovative and classic magical illusion, in a piece that blurs the lines of performance and reality.
"Zimet's staging is fluid and exciting, and the designs of Anna Kiraly (set), Nan Zhang (lighting), and Kiki Smith (costumes) compliment the piece perfectly."