The illusionist!

In November I had a chance to swing my camera around for a different purpose: to film a magician (or illusionist, whichever sounds more serious) performing on stage for RGU:Union's Talent Search.

The show was quite a display of talent including music performers, freestylers (Zahed performed there as well!) and last but not least - Radek Makar, who presnted the audience with some quality sleight of hand leaving the jury speachless.

This was a quick edit I composed afterwards

Radek must have liked the result, at least enough to ask me to help him provide video coverage for this week's finals.
I recorded his performance which, as always, was breathtaking and unique especially for a casual viewer.

Despite his superb performance Radek didn't win the final, yet managed to secure third place in the competition which still is a great success.

The best part was still to come though
After his stage time run out, we went to the first floor of RGU:Union and shoot some additional footage.
Despite the limited time and both of us being unprepared and acting 'unscripted' we managed to shoot something which I believe to  be one of my best video works shot up to day.
Ladies and gentlemen, behold, Radek at his best (and me as well, I think.)

We both loved the result however as I have no experience in being a magician (well, duh), there are certain parts which apparently expose too much making him an easy target for other professionals.
So if the clip above is mostly for the purpose of my portfolio, there is another version to be ready soon which is more client oriented (and shorter, while we're at it).

This is a test sequence which most likely will be developed further.





That's it for now.