Wow!

Big afternoon of magic yesterday. We went to see David Copperfield, who I think was performing in at least 6 or more sold-out shows here in Calgary, over the last few days.

I can see why he's so popular. I've been reluctant to see big-name magicians in the past (still living down the untimely demise of Siegfried and Roy - sheesh, you'd think that those tigers might have had better taste...), but this Copperfield guy was freakin' astounding!!

You couldn't help but wonder how the heck he did half of his illusions - walking through a sheet of steel; making a classic car appear ON TOP of a group of volunteers; making a group of volunteers disappear, then re-appear midway through the concert hall. But the biggie was when he appeared to transport himself and an audience member live to Hawaii, supported by items that they had put on their person in the Calgary theatre. For someone that's got a pretty healthy skeptical bone, you were pretty much left mystified...

What endeared him to me the most personally was his ongoing walk-on character - a little duck that kept appearing throughout the show, eventually becoming part of another illusion. You just can't get enough live ducks in a show...

Two big thumbs up!!

Oh, and for anyone reading this on the NHL Bloggers network, Copperfield is clearly the Wayne Gretzky of magic. Let's just hope he stays away from coaching...

Chow for now!!