Charlotte made a banana disappear during her afternoon at the playground. The performance was a little light on theatrics [Ed. note: Really? This is Charlotte we're talking about. She's all about theatrics.] and the timing could certainly use more polishing, but the gist of the trick is there.
In the first act Charlotte takes far too large of a banana piece. She inspects it carefully, studying its shape to see the best orientation for insertion.
In the second act Charlotte then proceeds to stick the entire piece in her mouth. Sometimes a little force is applied, but not enough to change the shape of the object.
Once complete, Charlotte removes her hand to reveal the banana buried inside.
Finally the piece de resistance: the banana disappears slowly and methodically, almost as if immersed in quicksand.
Overall, this reviewer awards the performance three-and-a-half stars. But with a little more practice, and perhaps the addition of a dance number or faux choking, it could easily be four-plus.
In the first act Charlotte takes far too large of a banana piece. She inspects it carefully, studying its shape to see the best orientation for insertion.
In the second act Charlotte then proceeds to stick the entire piece in her mouth. Sometimes a little force is applied, but not enough to change the shape of the object.
Once complete, Charlotte removes her hand to reveal the banana buried inside.
Finally the piece de resistance: the banana disappears slowly and methodically, almost as if immersed in quicksand.
And voilà!
Overall, this reviewer awards the performance three-and-a-half stars. But with a little more practice, and perhaps the addition of a dance number or faux choking, it could easily be four-plus.
