Charlatan 2013-2014

2013-2014 | Ars Nova

Charlatan was a 2014 Drama Desk Nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience. It was also a Timeout NY Critics Pick. Written by Vinny DePonto & Josh Koenigsberg, Directed by Andrew Neisler.

“What distinguishes the good magician from the great is the rigor of execution and quality of artistry. Mr. DePonto’s craftsmanship consistently impresses...

A solid, intimate and rigorously executed magic show decked out with theatrical finery.”

“You want to believe every honey-coated word that comes from his mouth, even as he shows you why you cannot. His skill as simultaneous performer and mentalist are incomparable.”
— NY Theater Review

“Mentalist Vinny DePonto weaves a tangled web of deception... and very smoothly blows minds.”
— Time Out NY, Critics’ Pick

“These performance art experiences prove that the future of theater is now.”
— The Huffington Post

“From the opening scene in "Charlatan," there's a big wow factor. DePonto, who lives in Brooklyn, explains that "there is no truth, only perception." By the time the grand finale rolls around, he seems to defy the laws of both physics and common sense.”
— NY Daily News

“Vinny DePonto’s CHARLATAN is engaging, suspenseful, baffling (in the best sense), and totally charming. After the show, everyone in the audience asked each other, “how did he know that?” nobody had any good ideas. I left feeling very impressed and slightly frustrated by my own transparency.”

— Buzzfeed

Read his full interview with Buzzfeed
"This Guy Can Read Your Mind (And Your Phone Number)”