By Lonnie the Theater Lady
Mr. Messado (Joshua Messado) brings a new show to Liberty Magic, “Mr. Messado in Ringistry.” This limited-run adult show (ages 16 and up) is running concurrently with his record-breaking, long-running, popular family/child-friendly show “Mr. Messado’s School of Magic.”
As he enters the stage clad in a jaunty top hat and stylish black tuxedo, an exciting performance appears to be imminent, and he doesn’t disappoint!
Messado’s magic is a mix of intriguing card tricks, masterful prestidigitation, intuition, prediction, and the famous linking Messado rings–his signature effect. He’s able to move a solid through and into another solid object. Remarkable! (No spoilers here).
The show is much more than his incredible feats of magic – although there is plenty of it! Messado’s quick wit is put to the test as he comically improvises and ad-libs while he is navigating his way through several warm interactions with the audience. Clever puns are an integral part of his humor. He accidentally drops one of his props and quips that he’s giving the audience a “floor show.” He selects volunteers. from the audience to assist on stage with making magic, often with humorous results. Be prepared to laugh hard – and often!
A talented raconteur, Messado infuses the show with fascinating personal stories about how he became interested in magic, his youth, and life lessons his beloved grandmother taught him. One lesson he learned and still holds dear is, “Anything is possible, even the impossible, if you believe.” By sharing a part of his personal history, he draws the audience in and creates a warm atmosphere of intimacy.
Throughout the show, the audience has the pleasure of listening to lovely piped-in lo-fi, chill hop music composed by and recorded by Messado himself. He’s not only a talented magician but a musician, as well. Now that’s impressive.
Don’t let the label of this being an “adult” show discourage you from seeing it. There is nothing off-color or offensive in this squeaky-clean show. It’s just more sophisticated than the family/child-friendly “Mr. Messado’s School for Magic.”
“Mr. Messado in Ringistry” is a delightful, funny, entertaining, frequently amazing way to spend an evening! It’s a truly magical event from start to finish!
LTL
“Mr. Messado in Ringistry” runs through October 18 at Liberty Magic, 811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For more information, click here.
