Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders

See it if you enjoy magic. Altho some illusions are repetitive, all are enjoyable. You'll grow to like Vitaly...and be dazzled. Fun to sit close.

Don't see it if you want real theater. Takes awhile to warm to EOW, but you will. Borat meets Seinfeld! Some lame jokes. Audience particip. For adults/kids.

See it if You like magic. Photo was the best. Very talented. Interesting show.

Don't see it if If you want traditional play or a musical or if you don't like audience participation.

See it if you seek a pleasant, harmless, uncontroversial, family-friendly evening of magic & illusion from a masterful & oddly charming practitioner.

Don't see it if you expect the Vegas-style production values of D Copperfield, sharp wit of Penn & Teller or storytelling/performance art of In & Of Itself.

See it if you want to relax with some great illusions, laugh a little and be entertained by a warm personality.

Don't see it if you are looking for a play or musical. This is a one-person show-of-wonder with audience participation.

See it if you like magic and delight in being fooled, want to see innovative tricks, enjoy the company of 1 person on stage and audience participation

Don't see it if not a fan of magic, expect a lot of special effects, not a fan of audience involvement,

See it if Russian illusionist brings gravity-defying manifestations to the stage. Ten illusions and 12 volunteers bring inoffensive tricks o'trade.

Don't see it if Parlour tricks best suited for the table than the stage. Sketch pad and playing card reliant. Don't put your personal info on blast! 75 min.

See it if Phenomenal tricks including 3 different liquids in 3 different glasses & the infamous "drivers license" trick. This guy has been on TV too!

Don't see it if You don't like magic and illusion shows. But give it a try; you'll love it! 80 minutes including a 3 minute "pause".

See it if Want to see the new type of mentalism/illusions that're now prevalent. Vitaly's engaging & a few of his tricks are quite mindboggling.

Don't see it if Want every trick to amaze. It feels a tad unsophisticated & some bits are repetitive. But! Those that land are great. Audience participation

Also I will admit that I recently saw the vastly superior In & Of Itself, so I wasn't quite as blown away seeing Vitaly's less captivating versions of some of the same type of illusions.

There's a bit of schtick and a few missteps that should simply be cut from the show. That being said, his signature trick is amazing, and even fooled Penn & Teller on their competition TV show. I have no idea how he does what he does with the photos.

Saw this in the upstairs theatre (not accessible) at the Westside Theater mid-July, 2018.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy illusions and magic. Vitaly is great at his craft. Entertaining and engaging. The photos and license acts are his best.

Don't see it if you don't like to see an illusionist show and would prefer a play or musical, or don't like shows with audience participation

Also If you volunteer your license be prepared to wait in the lobby after the show for the staff to bring them out. Don't let that deter you from participating, but it's something to note if you are in a rush after the show.... Read more Read less

See it if An entertaining show with interesting illusions. If you enjoy magic and audience participation this is a show for you.

Don't see it if Do not see if you like a traditional show without audience participation. It is a bit repetitive .

See it if you enjoy illusions that are unique as well as mind boggling. You will walk away saying, "How did he do that?"

Don't see it if you don't like magic shows.

See it if you enjoy a magic show with sophisticated tricks and lots of audience participation. You don't need massive illusion - just well done.

Don't see it if you are never impressed by a magician or need large scale illusions.

See it if you like magic shows with some entirely unique "illusions" and a very charming performer.

Don't see it if you find you find magic shows boring and favor more "serious" theatrical "fare."

See it if you like illusionists. Vitaly exhibits a kind of goofy charm and some of his illusions are truly mystifying -- at least for me.

Don't see it if you need big and lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Or some rabbits out of hats.

See it if you like magic and being entertained by a charming man.

Don't see it if you don't like magic shows because this definitly is a magic show.

See it if you enjoy magic on any level. Vitaly narrates w/witty endearing charm. LOTS of audience participation & new illusions most have never seen.

Don't see it if you want an epic magic show (no big boffo disappearing tricks). He uses an up-close camera to highlight changes in picture & card illusions.

Also I was picked to come up to the stage...

... to tape his eyes shut & blindfold him before the water, tea & wine trick. It was cool, but his best illusions are the changing pictures & large card tricks. The drawings & changing images is pretty cool too.

I don't like magic shows on tv. At all. But live, it's a whole new world, especially these smaller more intimate shows. Saw yesterday's matinee which had a lot of kids in the audience. Would like to return for an evening performance; maybe a more adult audience will have a different vibe.

Unlike the Amazing Max, whose show is definitely for kids, Vitaly is more of a whole-family show. Recommended to all, whether you have kids or not. The guy's young & charming, very gentle w/everyone & very inviting.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of magic, want a fun night out, can still appreciate magic without asking the hows

Don't see it if you expect Vegas style show or big budget stage, don't like magic, or like one man shows, or if you ruin moment by trying to figure it out

Also It did start a little slow, but then once he warmed up, it was really entertaining. Lots of how did he do that moment. He is sweet and endearing. Just enjoy the night and the magic without trying to figure things out. Lots of audience interaction which is great if there are kids in the audience. Hint: give him driver's license if he asks for it!... Read more Read less

See it if you want to be truly mystified by amazing sleight of hand. The illusions are really wonderful. I mean really, really wonderful! We gasped!

Don't see it if you don't like magic shows or if you require a fast pace or dislike audience participation shows. He can be corny, but the magic is great!

See it if you want to be amazed by illusions that seem like magic.

Don't see it if you don't like a magic show.

Also Kids loved the play.

See it if you want to puzzled by simple, but quite amazing illusions, done by a very personable entertainer with a low-key presentation

Don't see it if you don't enjoy illusions; don't want to go home wondering "How did he make that disappear"

Also Vitaly was a great entertainer. He amazed you with close up simple illusions, many involving audience members. I was in 2nd row, so I had a great view of it all, but the camera projected it clearly on the large screen, as well. No disappearing tigers, fast-paced moves, special effects or loud music. Just simple, amazing illusion. All done slow enough for all to see. I enjoyed Vitaly much more than I did Cris Angel in Las Vegas.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to be amazed by distinctive illusions.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy magic or some lame jokes

Also Great for kids! And you may even get an apple.

See it if you like magic shows with a lot of audience participation. The tricks are all well done and quite amazing.

Don't see it if you don't like magic shows, you only like large scale illusions done by a silent magician or if you don't like audience participation.

See it if You want to be amazed with illusions...unbelievable. would be a great show for school aged and above

Don't see it if If you want to see a play or musical.

See it if fun evening.Great for the entire family. Vitaly Beckman keeps his audience engaged and delighted.See it!

Don't see it if I can't think of any reason not to see this show.

See it if You are bringing a young person who will enjoy the tricks

Don't see it if You are looking for sophisticated illusion or if you have difficulty stomaching dated offensive humor