A rural school district in Central
Missouri had the opportunity to make a trip to Branson in mid
October, 2005. The middle school choir performed at Silver Dollar
City and went to see Darren Romeo: The Voice of Magic. The
following reviews are from some of the kids and adult sponsors who
went on the trip.
Michael B.-
I really thought the magic show was cool. This was my first time to
come to Branson and I really liked Darren Romeo. He did some
really neat tricks. In one he even ran a sharp spear through his
belly and then he just hung out there and even twisted in a circle.
Man I thought that was so cool.
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Jenni C.-
I was not very excited that we were going to Branson on our trip.
The other classes got to go to Six Flags and I thought that would be
more fun, but I guess I was wrong. I did have a good time in Branson
at Silver Dollar City. The rides were pretty fun, I just wish more
of the water rides were open.
We also got to go see a magic show. He was really cute and he could
also sing real good. I have not really ever been to a real magic
show before and I thought that Mr. Romeo did a really good
job. Some of his tricks were very neat. I have no idea how he did
most of them, but I think I might have figured out one of them. I
think the one where his body got smashed. I do not think that was
his real body in there. I don’t know how it could have been.
I told my mom that we should go back and see him again. I know that
she and my step-dad would really like his show.
All in all I had a pretty good time on the trip.
Jared J.-
My grandma took me to see Darren Romeo last summer so I was
excited about going to see him again. When grandma took me he signed
a poster for me with his wife. It is hanging up in my room right
now. Darren Romeo is my favorite magician.
Marty A.-
I had a really fun time at Silver Dollar and Darren Romeo. My
Favorites were the Powder Keg, Wildfire and Darren Romeo Show.
I rode the Powder Keg so many times I thought I would be sick. One
time they even let me and Janci have two rides in a row because
there was not more people in line for our seats.
Then we say the Darren Romeo show. I wonder if he got his name from
Romeo and Juliet? He was really good. I thought he was just as
singer, but he can also do magic. My favorite was the mermaid trick.
They took our bus driver up on stage for that trick. I bet he knows
how Darren did the trick, but he will not tell us. Anyway he was
real good.
I also got real embarrassed. I bought a soda and spilled it all over
the place when I go back to my seat. The lady at the theatre helped
me clean it up. She even got me a new soda for free and I did not
even have to pay for it.
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Latonyia G.-
I do not like magic. My granda says that it is from the devil, so I
did not like the magic part of the show. But I did think some of it
was kinda neat. I did think that Darren Romeo was a really good
singer. I really liked when he sang that song from The Phantom of
the Opera. I saw that play in St. Louis one day. I think I might
like to be in that play some day. I liked to sing and I liked
Darren Romeo.
At Silver Dollar City I got to sing with my choir. People said we
did a good job. I don’t know if we did good as Darren, but we did
our best. We also got to ride some rides there. I really do not like
roller coaster because I do not like to go upside down.
Chris B.-
I got to go with my daughter’s choir to Branson last week. They
performed a concert at Silver Dollar City. After the concert they
got to hang out and have fun in the park. This was my first time to
be at this park and I really enjoyed it. It was very big and there
was a ton of things to do. They had many shows that you can go to
and also lots of rides.
Most of the kids wanted to ride the rides. There were several roller
coasters, a train and even water rides. It was cool the day we were
there and some of the water rides were not open, but there was still
plenty others to keep us busy.
I would like to have had more time to see some of the shows there. I
only had time to see the Salon show. It was so much fun. The kids
all had root beer floats and we laughed through the whole show.
I will have to come back to Silver Dollar City and bring my wife and
whole family. I know that they would love it. Especially my kids. My
daughter has not stopped talking about it since we got home.
We also get to see Darren Romeo The Voice of Magic. I was not
sure I would like it. A singing magician seemed like a hokey
concept. Would he be good at either?
As it turned out he was very good at both. I have been to a lot of
magic shows in my life and I have to say that I would put this one
up there with David Copperfield. He was amazing. The tricks seemed
effortless and his narration and use of music just added to the
show. His magic show could have easily stood on its own, but his
amazing voice just made the experience unforgettable.
I watched the expressions on the faces of the kids in the group.
They were glued. Two of them even asked me at the intermission if
the show was over, they were not ready to leave.
Darren Romeo’s Magic Show and Concert is truly a unique experience.
I have not been to Branson before, but if Darren Romeo and Silver
Dollar City are typical of Branson, then I can see why it is such a
popular vacation spot.
Aaron P.-
My family is military and we move a lot. I already saw Darren
Romeo somewhere else. I told my friends that he was real cool.
He does lots of awesome tricks with his girlfriend. Since I saw him
before I knew what some of his tricks was going to be. I wanted to
see how he did some of them.
I though he had to use ropes and stuff to get the tricks he does,
but I looked real close and did not see any ropes. I guess it must
be real magic or something.
I think that Mr. Darren Romeo must but be one the best magicians in
the world. I might get to see him when we move again, then I might
figure out some of his tricks.
Jacob K.-
I think kids would love Darren Romeo. I know I did. I have
seen almost every magic show in Branson because my Grandparents live
there and we go there all the time. I have seen Darren Romeo, Kirby,
Brett Daniels, Hanmer & Barber, Justin Floam, Peter the Adequate and
some that are not even in Branson any more. I think that Darren
Romeo is my favorite out of all of them. He is real nice and even
signs his poster for you when the show is over. I would go back to
see his show many more times.
I also had fun singing at Silver Dollar City. We have season passes
so I know my way around pretty good. This was my first time to sing
there though. I got to take my friends on all my favorite rides. I
think the best ride is still the Wildfire. It is even better than
Powder keg.
Wendy S.-
I went to see Daren Romeo with my choir group last week. I
thought the show was good. I think that Darren Romeo is an okay
singer. My mom said he has a squeaky voice, but I thought is was
pretty good.
He does do a lot of magic and he is very good at the magic. I really
liked it when he makes people like his assistant disappear and
reappear. I think that is very neat. He also does a trick where he
makes a light come on with no electricity and then it starts to fly
all over the place. I tried to see if he was using some rope of
something, but I could not see one. My friend said she thought it
was like a remote controlled airplane. I am still not sure.
I bought a picture of him in the gift shop. All my friends thought
he was hot and want me to hang the picture in my locker so they can
see it.
Tevin L.-
I had a blast at our choir trip to Branson. I wish I did not have a
cast on my leg because it would have been better at Silver Dollar
City. I could not ride very many of the rides. It was okay though.
I also like the Darren Romeo magic performance. All the girls
are still talking about him and saying how hot he was. I am about
tired of hearing about that, but I did like the show. Some of the
tricks were really cool especially the one where the girl crawled
through his body and the one where he had the sharp pole go right
through his body. I would say all in all it was a great trip.
Marjorie B.-
I am happy to write a few comments about the trip to Silver Dollar
City and Darren Romeo, The Voice of Magic I made with my
son’s choir.
We arrived early at Silver Dollar City last week because my son’s
choir was scheduled to perform soon after the park opened. They did
a great job and the kids and adults had lots of time to play in the
park. We had a great time. I had not been for several years and
forgot how much fun Silver Dollar City is. I enjoy the rides as much
as the kids and the changing fall colors made the place glow.
It is so nice to find a place were you feel comfortable bringing a
group of teens and allowing them to wonder around in pairs without
fears of them getting hurt or in much trouble. The kids hung out in
small groups as the adults wondered around to keep and eye on
things. The kids had so much fun they did not have time to think
about getting in trouble.
We also went to see Darren Romeo – The Voice of Magic. I have to
admit that I am not that interested in magic. Never really have. But
I must admit that he was good. I especially enjoyed the music.
Everything was very upbeat and performed well. I thought that Darren
Romeo was an outstanding performer.
Shane B.-
I had fun at Silver Dollar City with my friends. I also thought that
the magic show we saw was awesome. I thought I would be
sleepy during the show, but it was so good I could not sleep.
Don G.-
I have been a fan of Darren Romeo since I had the chance to
see his show in Vegas several years ago. I had no idea he was in
Branson. I have not been there in a long time. When I found out the
my daughters choir group was going to be seeing him I told my wife
that we had to go on this trip. I am so glade we decided to go
because we had a great time.
He was as good as I remembered. So kind to the audience and
welcoming. I truly felt both times that he appreciated his audience.
All entertainers should take a hint from him. The audience pays your
bill. Lean to appreciate your fans. Darren does!
He did many of the same tricks I remember seeing him do in his Vegas
show, but there were a few things that were different. He performs
and sings at the same time and it is almost like it is second
nature. So smooth and so perfect.
I also really like the theatre where he performed. It is very big
and very comfortable. We had great seats even though we were a
little ways back. I was impressed with the number of people in the
audience.
The kids with us we also very excited. They seemed to all love the
show. I did not hear one single complaint.
This is a show that people of all ages will enjoy. With the magic,
music and dancing no one will leave the theatre disappointed.
Domonic H.-
We went to Silver City with my singing group. It was so much fun I
did not want to leave. I threw up on the Thunderation. But I still
rode it again. I also rode the Wildfire and Powder Keg plus some
other rides. They were so much fun. I got to also eat a lot of junk
food that I never get to eat at home. I really had fun at Silver
City.
Next we went to Darren Romeo Magic Show to see him do his
magic. He was real good and he could also sing well. In one trick he
shot a girl out of a cannon and she landed in a huge bowl and she
had or bus drivers driver’s license. It was neat. I really liked the
magic show. I think I might like to do magic like Darren Romeo.
Clinton Y.-
I did not think I would like Branson, but now I think it is off the
hook. I had such a good time at Silver Dollar City that I am begging
my dad to take me back. He said he would, so I hope we get to go
back soon. They have the most wild rides there and also places to
shop. I bought this pimp hat with pink hair on it. They had so much
food that my friend Dom threw up on a roller coaster. But it was
after the ride was over, so it was okay.
On the way home they took us to see a magic show. I never saw a
magic show before and so I thought it was tight. He could do
magic with his girlfriend and sing at the same time. I wish he would
do some rap music like 50cent or something, but I still thought it
was cool. He could even make stuff fly. I thought he was off the
hook.
On the ride home some of my friends said they knew how he did all
the tricks, but I think they are full of it. I was setting right
there and I could not see nothing.
Simone D.-
I had a great time on the choir trip. We got sing at Silver Dollar
City and then go to see Darren Romeo.
I do not like rides so Silver Dollar City was just okay. I did have
fun walking around with my friends, but they mostly wanted to ride
rides. The most fun I have there was going to see the salon show at
the salon. I had an ice cream float and watched the funny show. It
seemed a little short, but it was still good.
They announced our school at Darren Romeo’s Show and we all
got to stand up. That was a lot of fun. There were a lot of people
there. I thought he did a great show. I liked it when he came off
the stage and did things with the audience. If I get to go to
another show I would like to see Darren Romeo again
We would like to thank all the kids
who reviewed the Darren Romeo show for the Branson Critic Awards.
For privacy of the minors, we will not reveal the school, so please
don't email us with that question.
Two Thumbs up to the Parents,
Teachers, and Goodhearted children!!!