Very interesting, wonderful performer, very inspiring but I was hoping for more on performance and routining. I would love for Penguin to have a stage director lecture and not a magician.

Come to that I would love a Mime lecture too.

So no reflection on Xavier who is brilliant, but not as useful personally as I hoped.

That's the second time I watch Xavier's lecture, and everytime he got better. Don't get it thinking in learn new tricks, it goes far beyond... You will learn about put thngs together to build an act, how to renew classic effects (his version of dancing cane is flawless) and much more.

I really recommend it.

As expected, Xavier performances, and the behind the scenes look he gave to them were excellent. His advice on perfecting performances, was also very good. None of his actual material, however, is practical for the average worker.

This is all about original creations and tips added to classics.If you want to spark up your creativity,enhance your performance and bring originality and meaning to your stage routine: then this is a must-see.
PS Best dancing cane and glass ball levitation ever. The self inflating balloon gimmick is awesome.

Xavier does some very creative things, but most are not on or even or barely referenced in this live lecture. His balloon from ear was cool, but difficult to set up so probably not practical for. He had a long sit-down discussion with Dan Harlan at the end, that felt to me like it was just filling out Penguin's promised 2 hours. From someone this creative and imaginative I was expecting more. I also had a few technical glitches in the beginning, where the video was blank out momentarily, but you can rewatch it in your Penguin account.

One of the best LIVE shows ever. Xavier held nothing back and shared great info on velcro, levitation, manipulation, droppers, topits, costuming, unique balloon magic, a brilliant billiard ball routine. Very creative and inspiring. Dan did fine followup and got the details.

He provides amazing thinking with the dancing cane which has made me purchase one to practice with and establish my own creativity and thinking behind this amazing illusion. He talks about incorporating music into your magic along with what he has done as far as taking dance classes to better his performance. He is the type of person you can't help but want to watch and listen to. Get this lecture you will not be disappointed

I have atteneded many lectures in my lifetime. This is by far my favorite. Xavier shows us some amazing gems, and tells us the importance behind each movement. He explains building a character and his creative process as well. This is a bank of knowledge. Do not miss this lecture! I would have gladly paid more for this!

So this video contains 4 tricks and I gave 5 starts but only because of the 2nd and the last trick. Sadly the first one (tie) is impossible to use because it leaves you in this weird situation where you have a whole gimmick on you and if you dont have a "hiding" place in the stage you either wear it for the rest of the show or take it off in the middle of the show. The balloon trick have the same problem...good idea but huge gimmick, uncomfortable and literally hold you back. Also the video is 2 hours but you need only the first 1 because after that is just extra talking about how to and what. Not needed.
Talking about the good things tho - the ball routine is amazing. Little juggling needed and some destroyable cloth but that's secondary. Than the last trick...one if not the best dancing cane I saw in the last couple of years. If only for this routine is still worth it (but of course the ball routine is good too)

I really liked and enjoyed the magic. I just was amazed by the skill of Xavier. I really like what he taught and was just wanting to soak up all the knowledge. I really think that I am going to take theater classes after this lecture. This lecture was a joy to watch and see the wonderful magic. I recommend it.