Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticMagic never works the same way in movies that it does in person, which is not to say that it doesn’t work in movies.
It just takes a different kind of finesse, typically relying on editing and effects rather than the time-honored principles of misdirection and distraction.
For those who weren’t fortunate enough to catch Derek DelGaudio’s solo show “In & Of Itself” during its 20017-18 Off Broadway run — or at Los Angeles’ Geffen Playhouse, where it debuted a year before — director Frank Oz has fashioned a stand-alone film version for Hulu, and to DelGaudio’s credit, the essence of his act remains intact, sparking awe, introspection and tears of connection, even when watched alone.
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