What I liked
Izzy’s a joy to watch onstage. Clearly he’s somebody who loves telling stories. The story he told, which is a deep childhood trauma (and should be understood as a trigger warning, which you’re told upfront at the top of the show), unfolds as a story of resilience and love despite the odds.
Izzy isn’t afraid to speak frankly about his trauma, but the magic tricks and comedic tone shift the tone from what could easily have been a trauma dump of a show into something beautiful and very watchable. Izzy and his director, Peyton Ashby, crafted a show that moves quickly without ever losing the thread.
What I didn't like
I do strongly feel that one needs to understand the weight of the show they’re getting into before stepping in, but for those who can, it’s a very worthy show.
My overall impression
A smart, deeply personal and very funny show combining magic, drama and comedy together into a delicious chicken soup for the soul…just like the kind you’d get a good Jewish deli.
