His most recent project, How to Write a Magic Show (in one week or less...) is a collaborative effort between Francis and professional partner, Randy Shine. The one-hour play peeks inside the creative process of two magicians as they construct the show that the audience is watching.
"Two fine young magicians, Francis Menotti and Randy Shine... they're excellent." ~ Philadelphia Inquirer Reviewer, Howard Shapiro.
Other projects have included:
Stranger than Fiction, a 70-minute magic-play that consists of selections from Francis' repertoire of original material including: Dire Straits (his signature strait jacket vignette) and Exdislycally Shunuffled (a linguistic card trick) This show has been produced in Philadelphia and Largo, Florida. Directed by J. Nathan Bazzel.
Cerebral Sorcery, a surreal show written by magicians David London and Francis Menotti. Definitely a show that will induce thinking. First produced in Chicago in 2001, then in Philadelphia in 2002.
Parallax, a show that has undergone many changes since its origin as a mere idea in 1997. First produced in Philadelphia in October, 2000, this show comprises a series of magical vignettes with Francis Menotti and his performance partner Randy Shine, as well as juggling partner David Smith. Each show is a blend dark of comedy with occasional social commentary (sometimes quite visual, violent or startling!) The show has run 3 times in Philadelphia, including for the 2001 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
The Heart and Soul of Magic! Co-produced with Randy Shine, this show was the first all-African American magician show in Philadelphia. Celebrating the great diversity in magic throughout the United States (and the world!), the show was so successful that we have since produced it 4 more times both in and outside of the Philadelphia area! For more information on the new show, "The Heart and Soul of Magic," email us! |
