Wednesday 12 March 2008

PHENOMENON-AL

What could be more International, than an American TV show presided over by an Israeli who lives in England, being filmed in Germany for a Dutch station, featuring a Dutch magician performing Indian Magic? Ah, warms the cockles of your heart to see our art bringing people together.

Well - kind of. Actually 'Phenomenon' is more of a televisual fight to the death (Wands at Dawn?) between contenders for the crown of Top Mind Magician. It originally ran in the US, on primetime but to mixed reception. Seems like they've learned a lot along the way, as the German/Dutch version looks good and features some truly talented performers.


So why am I banging on about this? Well - it's Magic obviously, but there's a more specific reason. One of those performers is my dear Amsterdam chum Wouter, aka Ramana, who has taken his supercool take on Indian Magic all the way to the FINAL!! I'm really excited - as is Uri Geller, who has been championing him all the way.

Wouter and I are both alumni of the International Magic Masterclass, and it's thrilling to see him do so well. For those of you interested in what this is all about, visit http://www.denieuweurigeller.nl/ and click on the video clip links for Ramana...