Stage Raw
“STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED…compelling… a well-integrated combination of magic, comedy and poignancy.” — Iris Mann, Stage Raw
Stage Raw “Stages of Our Cities” podcast
“FASCINATING… really enjoyable, really uplifting, really moving… the magic gave it an extra layer of interest and spectacle… I thoroughly enjoyed it.” — Julia Stier, Stage Raw
Broadway World
“DAZZLING… COMPELLING… [Carter is] a force to be reckoned with… A Death-Defying Escape affirms her skill as a playwright.” — Evan Henerson, Broadway World
The Forward
“HYSTERICAL AND HARROWING… I gasped at the shocking conclusion—which I won’t spoil.” — Rob Eshman, The Forward
On Stage Los Angeles
“AMAZING… WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART… Judy Carter and company never miss a beat… genuine pathos… Go… Just go.” — Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles
Theatre Notes
“AMAZING, BRILLIANT, ACHINGLY FUNNY, POWERFULLY TRAGIC, WITH EYE-POPPING MAGIC TRICKS—oh, I could go on!… This is one of those times when ‘you just gotta see this show!!’” — Paul Myrvold, Theatre Notes
Glamical
“NOT TO BE MISSED… [Carter’s] perfect balance of magic, comedy, and storytelling, makes this a true gem of a play.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamical
Wild About Houdini
“FUNNY, MOVING AND FILLED WITH MAGIC.” — John Cox, Wild About Houdini
People’s World
“INSPIRING… DARKLY FUNNY… The magic tricks performed live on stage are not just a sideshow but integrally tied to [Carter’s] story.” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
Theatre Spoken Here
”DELIGHTFUL… [A] TERRIFIC SHOW… believe me, this is a show not to be missed.” — Morna Martell, Theatre Spoken Here
Picture This Post
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED… a dark and comedic escape from reality [for] those who like eccentric, absurd comedy and those who are looking to laugh and cry.” — Holly Fontanetta, Picture This Post
Romy Raves
“MAGIC, LAUGHTER AND LIFE LESSONS… an entertaining, funny and heartfelt show… unexpected.” — Romy Schorr, Romy Raves
This Week in New York
“INFECTIOUS CHARM… a dance of words… mixes in fun magic with honest episodes from [Carter’s] past, told in an intimate, conversational style, warts and all.” — Mark Rifkin, This Week in New York
Not Born Yesterday
“DARKLY FUNNY… jaw-dropping feats of real, on-stage magic… inspiring.” — Morna Martell, Not Born Yesterday