Phoenix and Scottsdale based magician Gene Urban is noted for his close-up magic and mentalism plus a parlor show designed for after dinner shows. Let’s take a look at the different types of performances.
CLOSE UP MAGIC:
Close up magic, also known as strolling magic is probably the most asked for style of performance. Gene Urban uses a variety of objects and props to engage and entertain the group.
The key to Gene’s close up magic is his ability to include the guests in the effects. In fact, it is the guests who perform most of the magic. For example, imagine simply thinking of a card among the 52 options in a standard deck. Now imagine a second person merely looking into your mind and suddenly revealing the very card you though of. This actually happens with the magic of Gene Urban.
Similar stunning things happen as Gene mingles with the guests engaging them with his warm, intelligent performance style.
MENTALISM:
Mentalism has become quite the talk these days with shows like The Mentalist and others that have a psychic twist. Gene Urban has been studying and performing mentalism for the better part of two decades. Unlike many performers, Gene has designed his show so the guests, verse Gene, perform the stunning acts of mind reading, metal bending and more.
In one routine, a guest notes the time on a watch and holds it securly in her closed hand. One of the other guests is asked to think of a different time of day and imagine seeing the watch change to that time.Instantly, the watch is revealed showing it has changed to match the thought of time. Really… this happens and Gene has never touched the watch. It is truly incredible and guests have been know to retell the story for years.
Intimate Illusions… a stand up performance designed for small audiences of 50 guests or less:
Gene Urban gathered the best of the best from his over 2 decade career and created an intimate bit of theater. The theme of the show is to demonstrate the techniques magicians have used for centuries to fool their audiences. The show includes Gene’s best magic, mentalism, clean comedy and a bit of magic history. The show requires minimal AV and staging, thus making it an affordable after-dinner performance treat.
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