I've performed this twice since receiving it and can see it's going to be the "jewel" of my children's show from now on. It's just so darn cute and clever -- they love it! And I'm able to come up with more and more gags as we go along. Also, adults seem to love Chico as much as the kids. I think the price is way too high; it would be fair at half the cost. However, I'm not complaining about what I got. The DVDS and props that come with the monkey are very good.

This routine is worth it's weight in gold. It makes the kids laugh out loud the whole time you're performing it. This kit has everything you need to perform the routine except for the case and eurika table base which Bill tells you where you can find them or you can get one at your favorite magic dealer so that shouldn't be a problem. You are adding 15+ minutes of pure entertainment to your act. Bill Abbott leaves nothing out and shares all his secrets that span over 20 years with Chico.

The routine is updated from his kids dvd with added gags and the fine touches on it makes this routine even better then before. The poster, and script are very nice to have because they make rehersal a breeze. The CD I haven't used once, not because it's bad, just that I don't think it's necessary to have background music during this routine. This routine also plays well for a wide age range. Bill gives you 3 performances for 3 different age groups (kids, teenagers, adults). The routine never changes, so you get to see how well it plays for every age group.

The explanation dvd gives you a complete routine walkthrough from behind the case. Bill tells you everything from case management, to each prop coming out during the routine, to why each thing chico does works, and much more. The only drawback on this package is the price which if you're looking at this from a prop standpoint, you are not getting your moneys worth because the props included are not worth 0.

However, if you are looking at this from a magic standpoint and what this means to your act, then you are getting every single cent worth. This is a winner right out of the box. You don't have to change a thing if you don't want to, just follow Bill Abbott step by step.

What will happen eventually is you will start making stuff up as you go because it will never be exactly the same. Chicos movements will never be exactly the same, your expressions will never be exactly the same, and sometimes the kids laughter may never end during one of your performances.

Another thing about the price is don't think about the price, but think about how many shows you would have to do in order to make up that price. And if the parents are booking you again because of seeing chico, then every year from this point on is pure profit and chico by himself is making you money. The kids absolutely love chico and can't stop laughing. So knowing this routine gives you that, what is that worth to you? Everytime I get repeat bookings the kids ask if I brought chico with me, and when I say "yes", they can't wait to see him.

The parents also get a kick out of him because their child is laughing so hard, and that's why you get repeat bookings becuase you entertained thier children so much. I can tell you right now, it's the best 0 I've ever spent. If you can afford this, then get this right now, if you can't afford it, then save up for it and buy it when you can.