Assembly
The Greatest Magic Show is well set in a Spiegel tent giving it a classic feel supported by the excellent Basil Fawlty inspired Ringmaster. More slapstick than magic show it none the less contains some impressive stunts and was an enjoyable hour all round.
The comedic dialogue is slick and well rehearsed, leaving some space for improvisation and is well targeted towards children. With plenty of audience participation and encouragement my 8-year-old companions were shouting and giggling throughout.
Plenty of physicality set to a decent soundtrack and an abundance of silliness makes its lesson in self-belief an easy one to learn.
(Written by Katch Holmes)
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