Baffling magic with a universal heartbreak theme
Sam Lupton is all of us. Looking for a ways to deal with a break up of a relationship, through escape, feelings, blocking, dating and clearing out. Only Sam decided to write his story into an Edinburgh fringe show.
One of my least favourite things happens on the way in – I have to do admin. Writing regrets on a piece of card and as we go into the room, putting them in a bin on the stage. This is used at the end of the show for a very impressive mind reading trick – truly unexplainable.
The show is weaved together with anecdotes stripped straight from Sam’s personal experiences which makes the journey raw and personal. Punctuated by original songs and mind bending magic, the audience find themselves baffled and engaged in equal measure.
What stands out here is the talent. Sam sings beautifully, executes magic tricks flawlessly, and then on top of that, plays the piano all while taking us on a journey. The songs themselves are engaging and bring a lightness to what could be a bit of a depressing magic show, Sam has been smart here.
This is definitely and enjoyable hour if you’re a fan of magic and music. Big shout out to my favourite lyric, Suddenly See More…
How to Be Dumped runs at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose until 27th August at 7pm.