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.

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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."
 

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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.

Fast food art: The talent of speed painting

Great masterpieces take time to finish. It took Michael Angelo four years to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling, one of the world’s most renowned artworks. Art painted on smaller canvasses usually take 10 to 50 hours.

But can a masterpiece be painted in minutes? With huge strokes and sometimes with a little help from technology, it is possible.

 

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A handful of artists like Robert Channing have been wowing audiences with speed painting, a technique that combines a flair for dramatic imagery and deftness of hand.

 

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Along with their skillful hands, professional speed painters make use of huge brushes, sand, spray paint, and a splash of light and glitter to produce certain images in a short span of time. The more playful and technically adept ones use photo enhancement applications and time-lapse technology to deliver and present stunning portraits and landscapes in hours, even minutes. Both kinds are nothing short of amazing, drawing big crowds in roadshows and gaining large following over websites like YouTube.

 

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Some have even demonstrated their talent for speed painting on reality shows like "America's Got Talent." Spectators wonder what makes fast art possible. Speed painters believe imagination is key. The more vivid the images are perceived in the mind, the faster an artist moves and the more precise his strokes become.  

One of the best speed and glitter painters around, Robert Channing showcases his talent in schools and corporate shows. Visit his