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Nelson Lugo: Reviews

PRESS

"...engaging...lots of laughs..."
- New York Post
…the rock star of the local burlesque scene…
- New York Magazine
"...hip prestidigitator... wows audiences with illusions and sleight-of-hand."
- Time Out New York
"...slick...creates a convincing chemistry..."
- Back Stage
"...mesmerizing...excels at making it real and believable."
- Stage Press Weekly
"...wit, sophistication, comedy and magic... one spellbinding show. The magic leaves audiences wondering... and one can not deny [his] charismatic charm."
- Washington Square News
"...the best of the sideshow set."
- Theatermania.com
"...hottie magician...a man who knows all the tricks..."
- NewYorkCool.com
"...manages to be funny and gasp-inducingly astounding and sparklingly smart and sophisticated all at once... "
- nytheatre.com
"...talented ...uproarious! ...you will be hearing a lot about this performer in the future."
- The Spellbinder
"I really loved it!"
- The Columbia Spectator
"...fantastic show...he definitely wowed us..."
The Blinking Ring - The Newsletter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians

TESTIMONIALS

“… a showstopper …slick and sure to please … he delighted the crowd …”
Constance Tarbox –President, The Faux-Real Theatre Company
“What can I say? This guy is a hoot! …It’s a hysterical show.”
Mike (Professor Putter) Makman – An Award Winning Magician
“An excellent performer with a wonderful and original show… I highly recommend it!”
Torkova – An Internationally Award Winning Master Magician
“[He] stands out… sharp, irreverent [and] witty…”
Michael Canick of Michael Canick Booksellers, L.L.C.
“true originality and creativity… an invaluable contribution to our season…”
Sara Berg - Artistic Director of the Titans Theatre Company
Nelson Lugo is a triple threat: charm, skill and cunning grace. There have been many performers who have graced the Red Hots Burlesque stage, but no one commands an audience like Nelson. His acts range from comedic to beautiful and all of them have one thing in common, perfection. He’s as comfortable walking around a room engaging small groups of people, as he is keeping an audience of hundreds rapt at attention. Nelson Lugo is someone I am thrilled to see perform and humbled to call my friend.
Dottie Lux - Founding Member of the Red Hots Burlesque
Deconstructing the Magician is a fun, informative and sometimes mind blowing evening of tricks and hocus-pocus. I'll go see this guy anytime, anywhere... his egg trick is one for the ages!
Tony Sportiello - Artistic Director of Algonquin Theater Productions