Magician and illusionist Ben Hart stunned and captivated the audience in Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 8th October with his non-stop magical performance, split into two acts.
After recently visiting India, Hart spent time studying and watching the street magicians who perform magic on street corners. Locally known as “Jadoo-Wallahs.” Jadoo is the Hindu name for magic, often linked to ‘travelling conjurers” or “wonder-working.” Sundays performance certainly offered up plenty of wonders.
One of the tricks Hart performed that will stay with me was the disintegrating handkerchief. The plain white hankie started blemish-free. However, after passing through his closed fist once it turned grey. Upon repeating the movement several times the handkerchief disintegrated into many small grey pieces and Hart then blew them into the air.
Throughout the show, it appears nowhere obvious on stage or on his person that Hart can be hiding anything to aid his magic. Everything appears to be transparent which makes the performance even more incredible.
Audience applause I found to be very slow at the show. I personally believe that this was a result of people absorbed in Harts performance and were utterly stunned by what he just did that applauding was forgotten. I speak from the heart on this matter as I just couldn’t believe what I witnessed.
If you only ever go to one magic show, make it one of the shows performed by Ben Hart. There are so many moments during his performance that you simply can not believe your eyes. You leave questioning, “How did he do that?” In all honesty, I have no idea, and I am happy to never know as it’s nice to have a bit of magic in your life.
For more information and to buy tickets please visit the link below.
Five Stars.
https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/ben-hart
https://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/ben-hart-jadoo
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