"Orson the Magnificent" by Lars Klores

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‘Orson The Magnificent’ mixes magic, biography. Article and interview with actor-playwright Lars Klores:
http://www.wellesnet.com/orson-the-magn ... biography/

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Will be seeing it in DC in about 2 weeks.

[Wellesnet]

Here's a great review of the new production:
https://dctheatrescene.com/2017/07/15/o ... ge-review/

Magic, when done well, can entrance even the most cynical audience member. Speaking for myself, I went into this show somewhat hesitant – and emerged after an hour feeling like a kid on Christmas morning. Orson Welles, ever the master showman, has found the perfect modern-day conduit in multi-talented Lars Klores.

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Agreed! And as it happens, Klores selected me for one of his tricks, giving me a sealed envelope holding, he told me, a pack of cards that had been thoroughly shuffled. “Pick a color—black or red,” he said, “and just think it; don’t say it.” I did. “Pick a suit." I did. "Face card or number card.” I did. “Pick a position: high or low.” I did. “Pick a specific card.” I did.

He held the sealed envelope, staring at it and waving it as a magician (and—for those of us in the know—in particular, Welles) would to prolong the tension and mystery.

“When I open the envelope,” he announced, “the card you chose will be turned in a different direction from all the others.”

He did. And it was.

[Wellesnet]

One time performance today in Alexandria, VA:
http://thezebra.org/2018/06/15/who-is-o ... e-theatre/