Amile Magic is an entertainment and dining venue located in El Paso, Texas. It is a unique concept that combines elements of magic, theater, and dining to create a truly immersive experience for its guests. The venue is designed to resemble a vintage theater, with red velvet curtains, ornate chandeliers, and a nostalgic ambiance. The magic shows at Amile Magic are performed by a talented group of magicians who are experts in their craft. These magicians perform a variety of mind-bending tricks, illusions, and sleight of hand that leave audiences amazed and wondering “how did they do that?” The shows are interactive, with audience members often being called upon to participate in the magic tricks. In addition to the magic shows, Amile Magic also offers a full dining experience for its guests.
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Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.
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Maskotki, קמעות, Талисмани, Μασκότ, 吉祥物, 마스코트, Талисманы
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10 Sep 2016
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11 Oct 2016
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13 Oct 2016
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In addition to the magic shows, Amile Magic also offers a full dining experience for its guests. The menu features a variety of delicious dishes prepared by a team of skilled chefs. Guests can enjoy a pre-show dinner or opt for a post-show dessert while being entertained by the magicians.
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Action! - Three Auteurs: Guest Is Gonna MockU Down Christopher Guest returns to the world of mascots in what is so far his latest film, but instead of the competition in which our furry little companions do their best, this time we enter the world of people who, disguised, seek to cheer up the audience, primarily in a sport or, as depicted in the film, a company. At the same time, we keep tabs on a small group of these individuals, each with their own unique blend of charming quirks and irksome traits. Again, there are comedic moments and banter, and many attempt to bring their A game, especially at the presentations themselves, when there is plenty of some creativity;…
It should be illegal to cast Chris O'Dowd and not have him do a single funny thing. This was released in 2016 and the funniest part was Fred Willard making fun of a midget.
Woof, I really don’t know what went wrong with this one. Firstly I do want to praise the cast as I seem to always do with Christopher Guest’s films. The ensemble cast here is great. The returning cast from other Guest classics are : Parker Posey, Jane Lynch, Michael Hitchcock, John Michael Higgins, Jennifer Coolidge, Harry Shearer and the two funniest people in the film, Ed Begley Jr. and the late Fred Willard. Guest also introduces some great newcomers into his Mockumentary world. The newcomers include : Zach Woods, Sarah Baker, Chris O’Dowd, Tom Bennet and Kerry Godliman among many others. The cast itself is spectacular but as I already said, the standouts are definitely Ed Begley Jr. and the…
literally. zach woods is so tall. he's so tall.TIFF 2016 Film #8 Mascots is a fun mokumentary from Christopher Guest. A lot works, but there's also a lot that does not. For the most part it's enjoyable. Could have been better, but it could have been worse.
Mascots
As someone who treasures her 20-year-old “Waiting for Guffman” plastic lunch box, I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Netflix’s “ Mascots.” The fifth of filmmaker Christopher Guest’s string of comical faux documentaries (not counting the heavy-metal spoof "This is Spinal Tap,” which he starred in and co-wrote with Rob Reiner directing) that examine insular communities whose members share an obsession—including dog-show competitors (“Best in Show”), ‘60s folk artists (“The Mighty Wind”), unlikely Oscar hopefuls (“For Your Consideration”)—is his first in a decade.
AdvertisementThat Guest uses the occasion to briefly revive his portrayal of “Waiting for Guffman’s” fabulously flamboyant Corky St. Clair, the Broadway wannabe who ruled a small-town theater troupe like a cross between Bob Fosse and Dame Edna, should be reason enough to toss confetti.
The wacky world of sports mascots vying for the Golden Fluffy in Anaheim, Calif., at least sounds as if it should fit right into Guest’s formulaic sweet spot. As usual, the hit-or-miss ratio of the humorous repartee relies greatly upon the improvising skills of the cast and the spontaneous off-kilter references that result. Those that pop up here include a religious cult based on Michael Landon’s ‘80s TV series “Highway to Heaven,” the existence of a Rhea Perlman Middle School and, for fans of “The Alamo,” a chain hotel that offers both a plush “John Wayne Suite" and a downgraded “Slim Pickens” room.
And no such effort would be complete without yet another cheerily clueless and horrifying politically incorrect Fred Willard performance, this time as a mascot coach who insultingly interrogates a little person (Brad Williams) about how he got small enough to fit into his worm get-up. He patiently breaks it to him that he was born this way.
But as we are introduced to the main contestants and learn their back stories as a build-up to the main competition, the stale scent of been-there, mocked-that begins to permeate. Matters start off well enough as we are first introduced to two new recruits to Guest’s acting company: Zach Woods, whose eyes look like two nervous fried eggs that are about to burst, and Sarah Brown as Mindy, a tightly wound bundle of spousal passive aggression. They can run in their turtle and octopus guises as baseball mascots, but they can’t hide from the hostile undercurrents in their relationship as they talk directly to the camera.
“Mascotting is not unlike a marriage,” Mike observes. “It’s about cooperation, it’s about listening, even if people are screaming at you, you’re not allowed to talk. And that’s a good lesson for a marriage.” Right after this statement, we hear him nervously ask the doctor treating his sore knee if he can prescribe anti-depressants.
Too often what should be humorous instead comes off as disturbing psycho drama, deflating potential belly laughs to mere chuckles. Most of the foam-headed characters engaging in this blend of cheerleading and cosplay are varying degrees of damaged goods. They need the validation of a trophy and they need it desperately. Among those we get to know are Chris O’Dowd, who starred in Guest’s HBO show “Family Tree,” as the self-proclaimed bad boy of mascotery whose brawling hockey-skater alter ego is a gigantic fist that comes off like an unleashed Id on steroids; Tom Bennett (also a “Family Tree” alum) as Sid the Hedgehog, a sweet British lad who inherited the gig from his imposing dad (Jim Piddock, Guest’s co-writer) who forbids any detours from tradition; Guest regular Parker Posey as a fading Blanche DuBois type behind Alvin the Armadillo, who does modern dance moves and dons aviatrix headgear while representing a school named after Amelia Earhart; and Christopher Moynihan’s Mario Bros.-like Jack the Plumber, most notable for injecting bathroom gags into the proceedings.
AdvertisementOther returnees to the fold are the always-welcome Jane Lynch as a haughtily entitled judge whose claim to fame as the retired Minnie the Moose was doing a split for an entire extra-inning baseball game. She has since found religion, as recounted in her memoir “A-Moosing Grace.” Her bitter rival is a grousing Ed Begley Jr. as the onetime Danny the Donkey, whose groundbreaking anatomically correct costume was compensation for his own less-than-manly attributes. But more disappointing are Jennifer Coolidge doing yet another variation on a trophy-wife floozy and Bob Balaban as her sugar daddy.
I don’t know if Guest should be applauded for addressing the issue of offensive sports team names and touching upon the subculture of Furries— those who don plush animal costumes, often for sexual pleasure—since these subjects don’t add much to the story. As the pre-contest antics grew tiresome, I kept anticipating what is often the most entertaining part of these pseudo docs: Seeing the cast actually perform in an amateurish stage musical, leading prancing purebred dogs around an arena, singing and playing instruments, or appearing in an unlikely movie called “Home for Purim.” But this time, given the difficulty involved in many of the routines, costumed stunt doubles fill in instead. Such masked anonymity simply kills the thrill of the final outcome.
Missing in action are two masters at bringing such improvised oddball creations to life while investing them with enough emotional depth so that we can care and root for them: Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara, who are the king and queen of this peculiar comedy genre. In fact, O’Hara was just about the only reason to applaud “For Your Consideration.” Her portrayal of a veteran of B-grade movies who suddenly finds herself an inexplicable recipient of Oscar buzz, was as heartfelt as it was hilarious—and she even managed to give herself a bad face lift by simply by shifting her own facial muscles.
As hard as it is to admit, Guest’s once-incisive satirical bite has grown dull in its familiarity. He doesn’t seem to be having as much fun here and neither are we. Perhaps it’s time to move on. Besides, we’ll always have “Waiting for Guffman.”
Mascot cast
Zach Woods Mike Murray
Wayne Wilderson Dr. Harper James
Sarah Baker Mindy Murray
Michael Hitchcock Langston Aubrey
Tom Bennett Owen Golly, Jnr.
Kerry Godliman Sarah Golly
Parker Posey Cindi Babineaux
Chris O'Dowd Tommy 'Zook' Zucarello
Suanne Spoke Cavaliers Owner's Wife
Steven M. Porter Cavaliers Owner
Christopher Moynihan Phil Mayhew
Hayes Mercure Football Player
John Michael Higgins Upton French
Maria Blasucci Jessica Mundt
Suzi Barrett 'Does This Smell Normal' Woman
Ryan Gaul 'Does This Smell Normal' Man
Matt Griesser Andy Dibble
Brooke Hasalton Bushwackers Lap Dancer
Jim Piddock Owen Golly, Sr.
Adam Karchmer Monty Murray
Zoe Provenzano Maggie Murray
Karly Rothenberg Mindy's Mother
Susan Yeagley Laci Babineaux
Tim Baltz South Dixie Air Ticket Agent
Carrie Aizley Robyn Wexler
Ed Begley Jr. A.J. Blumquist
Kathreen Khavari Las Palmas Inn Desk Clerk
Jane Lynch Gabby Monkhouse
Ithamar Enriquez Chicharito's Bouncer
Marilyn Mark Chicharito's Waitress
Crafty St. James Gabby's Fan
Tommy Bechtold Gabby's Fan
Lindsey Warm Gabby's Fan
Scott Williamson Bruce Van Wyck
Don Lake Buddy Campbell
Fred Willard Greg Gammons, Jr.
Christopher Guest Corky St. Clair
Jennifer Coolidge Jolene Lumpkin
Bob Balaban Sol Lumpkin
Harry Shearer Competition Announcer (voice)
Morgan Obenreder Nanny
Vic Chao Bumblebee (uncredited)
Ross Kimball Police Officer
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Art
Chase Carter Art Direction
Richard Carter Production Design
Damaris Dragonas Set Decoration
Jennifer Durban Set Decoration Buyer
Billy Sender Set Dresser
Danny Metz Set Dresser
John Bratton Set Dresser
John Tedlie Set Dresser
Camera
Kris Kachikis Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up
Christine Wada Costume Design
Phyllis Corcoran-Woods Costume Supervisor
Amy Lederman Makeup Artist
Don Rutherford Makeup Artist
Tracey Levy Makeup Artist
Gigi Williams Makeup Department Head
Alexis Scott Set Costumer
Cesha Ventre Set Costumer
Hana Scott-Suhrstedt Set Costumer
Heather Karasek Set Costumer
Marina Marit Set Costumer
Steve Constancio Set Costumer
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Christopher Guest Director
Jody Spilkoman First Assistant Director
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Andrew Dickler Editor
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Christopher Ferguson Lighting Programmer
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David Rubin Casting
Ben Ormand Executive Producer
Jim Piddock Executive Producer
Pauline Fischer Executive Producer
Sarah Perlman Bremner Executive Producer
Karen Murphy Producer
Ted Sarandos Producer
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CJ Vanston Original Music Composer
Hamilton Sterling Supervising Sound Editor
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Christian Cardona Visual Effects Supervisor
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Christopher Guest Writer
Jim Piddock Writer
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One of the standout features of Amile Magic is its attention to detail in creating an immersive experience for its guests. From the moment you enter the venue, you are transported to a world of wonder and enchantment. The staff is dressed in period costumes, adding to the vintage ambiance, and the decor is carefully curated to create a magical atmosphere. Amile Magic is a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking for a unique and memorable night out. The combination of magic, theater, and dining make it a one-of-a-kind experience that appeals to people of all ages. Whether you are a magic enthusiast or simply looking for something different to do, Amile Magic is sure to leave you spellbound..
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