Rob Teszka: Magic Dropout

Rob Teszka Magic—PTE – Colin Jackson Studio

Rob Teszka makes the astute decision to incorporate literal magic into his autobiographical tale of failure. Rather than presenting a mere series of tricks, he uses sleight-of-hand and light mentalism to punctuate his narrative of being a top high school student coming to realize academia wasn’t his true calling.

A key component of the show involves audience participants confronting their own failures, mirroring the central theme of Teszka’s story. Given his theme, more attention given to the specific moments of failure that affected him emotionally and drove his decisions might have heightened the storytelling aspect of the show. Since his personal journey is what makes this performance unique, sharpening that presentation rather than relying on traditional magician fare to impress his audience might make this performance truly magical.

Ashley Frantik

Rob Teszka Magic

Rob Teszka: Magic Dropout—PTE-Colin Jackson Theatre

Magic Dropout, the fun magic show about failure! SOLD OUT RUN Vancouver 2023

Rob Teszka researched the psychology of magic, burned out, and quit academia to become a real magician. Magic Dropout tells his story with hilarious magic that gets the audience sharing and laughing at their own personal failures.

“an emotional mixture of magic and memoir from a world built on illusions” – Capilano Courier

“audience participation absolutely makes the show” – Montreal Rampage

“a genuine eccentric” – Sean Covernton