Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself

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Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself

2020

1h 30m

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DEREK DELGAUDIO’S IN & OF ITSELF is a new kind of lyric poem. It tells the story of a man fighting to see through the illusion of his own identity, only to discover that identity itself is an illusion. An intimate and powerful exploration of what it means to be and be seen, the film chronicles Derek DelGaudio’s attempt to answer one deceptively simple question, “Who am I?” His personal journey expands to a collective experience that forces us to confront the boundaries of our own identities.

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Grounded by Derek DelGaudio's steady hand, It & Of Itself is as awe-inspiring as it is intimate, crafting a singular viewing experience that transcends the stage.

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Angie Han

Mashable

In & Of Itself might be brave act of kindness, it might be cynical show of trickery, it might be both at once or something else altogether. Whatever else it is, it's completely fascinating.

Jan 26, 2021

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

The virtuoso applies an extraordinary personal touch to his highly focused hocus-pocus.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 23, 2021

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Linda Holmes

NPR

The place of magic in In & Of Itself is not to amaze for amazement's sake, although I was certainly stunned by some of what happened. It's that the unreal is used to create the super-real.

Jan 22, 2021

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Kate Robertson

Stuff.co.nz

It’s a part magic, part one-man show, part Tony Robbins-style self-discovery that has to be seen to truly be felt – and understood.

Feb 12, 2022

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Selina Lee

In Review Online

Forget flamboyant Las Vegas-style magic shows; DelGaudio is as understated as they come, readily mocking magic's razzle-dazzle stereotypes and clichés.

Jun 5, 2021

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Glenn Sumi

NOW Toronto

Magician Derek DelGaudio will hypnotize you with his unique brand of personal storytelling and jaw-dropping illusions.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 9, 2021

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Kyle C

I don't know how you could watch this and not be moved, it is unlike anything I have seen before. The start felt a little slow as i was trying to figure out what i was watching, but once it picks up a little...I still have no idea exactly what i saw. But it was truly wonderful and unique and powerful. I would have loved to see the performance live but i feel lucky to have seen it at all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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Debra S

This movie is hard to describe, except to say, just watch it. Suspend your disbelief and be prepared to be entertained, intrigued, and possibly transformed! I watched it twice and plan to watch it a third time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/23

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Suzy G

Watched it twice, long enough in between to forget the specifics. Moved me to tears both times. The kind of movie I wish to tell everyone about so that we can talk about it. It's different, it's moving, and it's so powerful to me that I had to remind myself of how many times he performed it. The emotion comes off as so real, though I can't understand how it could be. But maybe that's his true gift. To move the first person and the thousandth person into a melancholy like emotion, to make each person feel special equally. And maybe that's the greatest gift of all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Pam O

Amazing. Will watch more than once. Moving and inspiring, and the magic is great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/23

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andrea R

Amazing! On the edge of my seat the whole time. Wonderful story telling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/23

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Jullien L

Fresh, great story telling to guide the viewers exactly where the performer wants you to go. Must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/15/23

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DEREK DELGAUDIO’S IN & OF ITSELF is a new kind of lyric poem. It tells the story of a man fighting to see through the illusion of his own identity, only to discover that identity itself is an illusion. An intimate and powerful exploration of what it means to be and be seen, the film chronicles Derek DelGaudio’s attempt to answer one deceptively simple question, “Who am I?” His personal journey expands to a collective experience that forces us to confront the boundaries of our own identities.

Director: Frank Oz
Producer: Jake Friedman, Glenn Kaino, Vanessa Lauren
Screenwriter: Derek DelGaudio
Production Co: SinForma, Walter Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 22, 2021
Runtime: 1h 30m

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