In & of Itself

"A magic show that transforms the audience’s sense of self (...) Derek DelGaudio distracts with card tricks and personal stories while slyly sneaking up on a more empowering message" 

"Frank Oz turns a magic show into a life-changing journey (...) [It] conjures a unique contradiction — the conflicting desires of wanting to know more and feeling, against all odds, like you know just enough." 

"A fascinating meditation on narrative, identity, and magic (...) The film is a transcendent experience that largely lets the one-man show speak for itself" 

"A work capable of winning over those who normally don't pay much attention to the genre, and certain to leave some in the audience much more moved than they're prepared for." 

"DelGaudio is breathtakingly good at card tricks (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"There’s a genuine magic here that has nothing to do with rabbits pulled from hats. It’s the kind of alchemy achieved when an artist has his or her vision brought to a larger audience by someone who understands exactly what they’re doing (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"It is not often that a magic show makes you ponder not just the how, but the why."