Saturday night I had the opportunity to experience some holiday magic on stage! The show wasn't The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City, but the performances still had that warm holiday feeling. This stage production was known as Snowkus Pocus!
Here at the College of Staten Island's Center for the Arts, the show Snowkus Pocus had not only the holiday magic, but also the acts that you would find in a Cirque du Soleil show! Some of these performances include acrobats, a contortionist, a juggler, and a magician. A combination of cirque-inspired performances and holiday experience, Snowkus Pocus certainly gave everyone the ride of a lifetime!
There were a lot of standout acts that wowed the audience that night. These acts included magician Eric Walton's illusions and tricks with audience participants, David Darwin's one man show that included juggling and box stacking, acrobat Nina's dance as an animated snow globe, and acrobat Ellie's contortion in the Northern Lights. However out of all the acts that were mentioned here, there was one performance that have captured the audience's attention, and that was the contortionist act. I, along with another audience member during intermission discussed how we were both in awe when watching the performance. Once the show was done, all audience members including myself had the pleasure to meet with Eric Walton and the performers outside the Williamson Theatre.
Meeting all of the performers responsible for putting together such an amazing show has been the highlight of the evening. Each and every one of them were generous and interactive with their fans, and I also had the pleasure to speak with a few of them. Ellie was one of the most compassionate performers that I have spoken with that evening. I have told her how amazed I was during her contortion act and asked her how long she has been doing this act. To my surprise, Ellie had told me that she had begun doing this act about a year ago. For someone who has been doing contortion for a year, I'd say that she has done a wonderful job so far!
Overall, my experience on a Friday night has been a success! This show was the perfect time for me to get into the holiday spirit. Despite not being a New York City Christmas show or a cirque du soleil performance, it still captures the essence and magic of the holiday season!
