In the Press

★★★★★

“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 real theatrical finery.”

“One of the best magic shows you may ever see.”

“Mindplay relies so much on the participants that it has the potential to be significantly different each performance. As I was leaving, I heard several audience members saying they wanted to come back. Mindplay is worthy of the praise.”

“He was pretty, great, right?” praised an unbothered [JJ] Abrams after the show as he was joined by Giacchino and veteran cinematographer Larry Fong. “We’ve all been fans of magic and all that geekery for a long time so it was great to see this show. He’s terrific.”

“DePonto, whose stage presence exudes compassionate sincerity, is his own most magical asset.”

“Mesmerizing theater.”

“Deponto’s performance is brilliant. This theatrical experience will leave you stunned, captivated, and moved.”

“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.”

“DePonto has an endearing lo-fi charm… (he) pulls off some real whoppers….”

“A breathtaking one-man performance”

“It is both delightful and terrifying to watch DePonto at work.”

“This mental magician performs psychic experiments that will definitely leave you wondering, How the f**k did he do that?!?”

★★★★★

“Engaging, suspenseful, and totally baffling”

“Warmly inviting, nostalgia-ridden, gem of a performance!”

“Enthralling feat of mind-probing prowess.”