Darren Romeo the Voice of Magic – Branson’s magical musical entertainment journey

When their young son was asked what trick he liked the best he said, “All of them.” Now his older sister did have a particular one that she liked. It was the one where the girl is shot out of the cannon. What happens to her after she comes out of the cannon is well, just magical.

The shows choreography, costuming, dancing, singing, magic and their seamless integration as the show magically flows from one “number” to the next is a wonderful entertainment experience that testifies as to why the show has the imprimatur of “Siegfried & Roy.” The courtesy, efficiency, and caring attitude of the theatres guest service staff, whom the Ole Seagull observed, as they sold guests tickets, offered guests everything from booster seats for the little ones, a smile, directions to the restrooms, and a friendly comment only serve to enhance the total entertainment experience.

Siegfried & Roy’s association with Las Vegas could create concerns in the minds of some as to the shows fit in Branson. Relax, it fits just fine and adds another unique and magical show choice to the Branson entertainment experience. The Ole Seagull has six young grandchildren and saw nothing in the show in terms of costumes or content that would cause him concern. During the intermission and after the show he talked with three different families, at random, who had children with them. Their comments would echo the comments of the McCracken’s, “It was great and we’d see it again.”

To an Ole Seagull it’s almost magical in itself how one person can put so much non stop energy into a performance. Even on a day when he was recovering from a illness, Darren was on stage just about every minute of the show, either performing an illusion or singing, more than likely doing both at once, while constantly interacting with his audience and developing a personal rapport with them.

The synergy between Darren and his leading lady, Kristy Michelsen, as they perform illusion after illusion is a joy to see. It is obvious that they have worked together for a long time and that she is a very accomplished dancer and performer in her own right.

To an Ole Seagull, the illusions were performed flawlessly as Darren integrated his unique musical touch, through song and dance, to enhance the magic of the illusions. The result is a unique broad based magical entertainment experience.

In a show filled with magical moments its hard to pick one that stands out but there was one that, to an Ole Seagull, was extra special, Darren’s tribute to Harry Blackstone, Jr. As he performed Blackstone’s famous “Floating Light Bulb” illusion, its simple elegance and the beautiful way in which Darren presented it transported the audience into the illusion itself and gave them a magical moment that they will never forget. Now that’s true magic.

After the show Daren said, “I wanted to create a show that had broad appeal. I love taking the audience on a journey.” Well he has succeeded and what a journey it is.

The combination of magic, Daren singing, the beautiful and graceful dancing of Kristy Michelsen and the other dancers, and Daren’s innate ability to relate to his audience make this a journey that is both magical and musical or, is it musical and magical. Either way it is a journey that will be remembered.