This show was mathemagical, which isnt great if you start hyperventilating at algebra like myself, but if you dont cry at sums youll like this all the more. Morgan and West play the role of Victorian magicians, and thats looking good from the start. If I dont do maths I sure do mutton-chops and waistcoats!Their comedic interaction was roughly the same as their ability to demonstrate magic tricks, it was impressive, but there were flaws to be seen. Occasionally there would be a slip and you could see where the ping pong ball was hidden and coming from, rather letting the rabbit out of the hat. In the sweltering heat it is difficult to produce such a high energy show but the necessity to keep on pulling up audience members onto the stage maintains the momentum and ensures that Morgan and West never lost contact with the audience. The magic tricks were often impressive, the Victorian edge removing much of the cynicism and allowing us just to indulge in a lark at this mostly dead form of entertainment. I couldnt get too excited over some tricks like knocking nine inch nails deep into their frontal lobe through the nose, but the tricks still have their value. There are moments of great suspense that the duo generate, such as whether one of them will not be magic and lose a hand on a giant spike, and thankfully, to this date, they have not. As the heat draws on they gently abandon the Victorian veneer, but the entertainment remains, the audience warming to the characters and their self effacing humour.The most impressive side to this show is the incredible mathematical solutions they solve. It goes way beyond chance and probability and it is well worth going to see for a look at how these two mens brilliant minds work. There were flaws, comic timing was often lost, moments of suspense passed on, but ultimately this show does have good entertainment value and would be especially enjoyed by children.
