Friday, August 29, 2014

The real deal: What audiences have to say about ESP shows

It was an act that stirred amazement and thundering approval both from the audience and judges of "America's Got Talent." When Robert Channing introduced himself, people thought it was just another speed painting stunt.

                                                      Video source: Robert Channing

But curiosity filled the audition area as soon as he started to paint broad, open strokes over the black canvas. "I don't see anything," wondered Nick Cannon at the backstage. The judges leaned forward in an attempt to figure out what's going on, but to no avail. And then, just as when his 90 seconds came to a close, a splash of gold glitter revealed a gleaming image of judge Howard Stern.

"I'm an enthusiastic yes," Stern exclaimed, who then went onstage to sign his autograph using the same intriguing strokes. The resounding yesses from the three other judges sealed the speed painter's entry to the next round.

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In well under two minutes, Channing seamlessly perused all the right elements that make a stunning, praise-worthy act: a bit of drama, deftness of the hand, and a great deal of imagination. But long before his stint at the hit reality TV series, Channing has already enthralled big crowds at fundraisers, corporate shows, and college events with this artistic rendering of icons and figures.

Debra Douglas, managing director of CIBC World Markets, can attest to how shows like Channing's can astonish even the most skeptical minds, like investment bankers. Channing, she said, "managed to entertain, command their interest, and keep them talking about your performance for days afterward!"

Even New York Senator Joe Griffo, was nothing short of impressed. In one of Channing's shows, the statesman described the speed painter's talent as "tantalizing and purely intriguing."
 

                                                      Video source: Robert Channing

ESP performer and speed painter Robert Channing displays brilliant showmanship, making him a perfect alternative from the usual forms of entertainment. Contact him for performances through this website.

6 comments:

  1. Very impressive.. YES! He is really good at magic.

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  2. This kind of acts need more mainstream patronage.

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  3. I've always thought ESP is a myth. But no, it's NOT.

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  4. Sometimes ESP shows are a huge draw for fundraisers. I'm taking this on personal experience.

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  5. Intriguing talent. Mysterious act.

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