REVIEW: Kirby Van Burch/ Brett Daniels Magic Show - A Magical Experienc!

[Jerm]

This is a unique reveiw because I just finished reading a review from someone else that was at the performance the same night I was and we both have very different perspectives. That is perfectly ok, that is what makes it fun. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes.

I have seen Kriby before several times and I also saw Brett last year in his show at the Grand Palace. I was very anxious to see both of their combined talents in their brand new show together at the Grand Palace. When we arrived we noticed that they were doing some work to the outside to the Grand Palace which I am very thankful for. I really appreciate that they are maintaining this beautiful theater. There were tons of people in the lobby milling around waiting to be let in the theater. To me it just added a bit more suspense wondering what they were doing in there. When we were let in we had a little wait for the show to start but there again it didn't bother us, we had fun visiting with the people seated next to us. The center section of the Grand Palace was almost filled. Some started clapping and then the show started. I didn't hear any music being turned up to cover the clappling of the people. If any music was turned up it was the music to start the show.

From seeing both entertainers individual shows, I've seen all the illusions except for one before. Even having seen them already I still couldn't figure out how they were done. I know there is a "trick" to them but it would still take a lot of practice and precise movements to pull the illusions off and for that I applaud them. One false move could destroy the entire illusion. Some illusions were done at an angle from where I was sitting and I still couldn't figure out how they did that. I saw nothing that let me in on the "secrets" to the "magic". The bulk of this show is each peformer performing individually but there are a few instances when they perform an illusion together. Each performer had people working for them in their individual shows and in this new combined show they took both casts and combined them into one show. There are some female dancers, that are also assistants, that performs some very nice dance numbers throughout the show. The dance numbers aren't just filler they give you a sneak peak at what the theme is for the next bit of magic.

Some standout moments for me in this show includes a new illusion that Brett performs. He uses Vince Gill's song "Go Rest High On That Mountain". He "levitates" to the very top of the Grand Palace stage. It was awesome! I also really enjoyed the exotic animals that Kirby uses in the show. When I saw his show last year, I don't think he ever took any of the animals out of their cages. This year he does take a couple out of their cages and walks them to the side of the stage. I think that is neat because it allows you to see the animals better. Speaking of animals he takes this snake out of this box and kind of moves it close to the people in the front row. One lady in the front screamed which cracked me up. If I was sitting up there I would have probably wet my pants, LOL! Another illusion that I really enjoyed is one where Brett and a female get on a motorcycle and are rasied to the top of the stage and then all of a sudden they are gone. I won't tell you how this illusion ends in case you go and see it. Having seen almost all of the illusions before the fun for me was listening to the comments around me from people that have never seen the show before. The people sitting next to me, probably in their 40's, have never seen either performer before. They OOOH and AWWWWD through the whole thing. The people behind us were talking at intermission about how they couldn't figure out the tricks. From the standing ovation at the end of the show there were lots of mystified people that left the Grand Palace that night. I wouldn't hesitate in telling people to go and see this show for themselves. I wouldn't mind going to see it again myself.

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[KJN]

Thanks Jerm for such a great review! I was worried because I had already purchased radio station vouchers for this show. I am looking forward to seeing it. What row were you sitting in? I think we are going to be in row 5 aisle seats. I didn't want to be front row, but didn't want to be too far back either.

[Lindsey]

Ditto on everything you said, Jerm!! We were at the Saturday night performance. My prior experiences with both entertainers' shows and my current impression of this combined show is GREAT! Extraordinary! The people around me also were ooohing and ahhhhing and enjoying the show. I wish Brett and Kirby nothing but the best. They complimented each other and it was very nice that they blended two shows together to give Branson a spectacular, unique experience that you cannot even get in Las Vegas!! The closing illusion was the BEST!!!

[Suselit]

We can always count on you to give us an interesting and fair Review.
Thanks, Jerm.

[bransongal1]

I'll be in the front row at the end of June. Can you tell me just how close the snake comes? My nephew is 4 and is terrified of snakes - I'm hoping it won't ruin the show for us!

[kari]

That's good to hear Jerm! We were disappointed with Brett daniels when we saw him in March, but it was opening night. i'm always willing to give someone a second chance. maybe we will think about seeing them in July when we come back to Branson.

[Jerm]

Bransongal1,

There is no problem with the snake, it doesn't come that close to you. The surprise of it is what I think made the lady scream. I knew what was going to happen but she didn't. I think your nephew will enjoy the show.