A MAGICIAN
A Magician is the life memoir of magician Jordan Rooks. Growing up in the cornfields of Indiana(near Chicago), to working with David Copperfield, this show showcases the duo reality of the expectation of an artist and the behind-the-scenes of what it takes to be a magician.
If being on the verge of tears while watching a magic show is your cup of tea, there is no way you can miss this show. A Magician is a life memoir of the magician Jordan Rooks that showcases the expectations of an artist, as well as the behind-the-scenes of what it takes to become one.
My first impression of A Magician was that it was a fun mix of stand-up comedy and magic. While this was true near the start, when Rooks was cracking back to back hilarious jokes between tricks, what I thought was a funny, lighthearted experience turned into a series of heartfelt stories. While telling his emotional life story, Rooks was sure to perform tricks that left the audience questioning everything they know about physics! His story included lessons about love and connection that brought the audience together, and through interactive moments with audience members, he gave them the chance to tell part of their story as well.
One of the moments that stuck with me as I left the venue was a quote during the finale of the show. Rooks was reminding the audience that love is the greatest magic of all, and he said “each one of you has magic,” which was an idea that made me feel empowered and liberated.
A Magician is a sincerely beautiful show that is worth the watch. It succeeded in impacting the audience on an emotional scale, all while unveiling some super cool tricks!
This show blends the line between magic and storytelling. Glimpses into his past using certain tricks as metaphors. Fun and sometimes powerful
A returning performer from last year, Jordan brings back his signature charm and storytelling to this new show. In "A Magician" he performs magic and also shares his stories from his life. I'm still trying to figure out some of his tricks but I'm also still thinking about his message that all of us are magic.
I've seen Jordan perform once before and I got to say he is an amazing magician. Previous iterations of what he's done have been to have a theme to his show like a parody of Harry Potter. This show the theme was weaving his personal story in amongst the magic tricks. There was a lot of vulnerability on stage and some of the tricks gave a visual metaphor to the words he was voicing. The show is so captivating and I can't wait to see how it evolves.