Outdated humor
by NDLansing on 12/18/10Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt. PleasantThe show went along as expected at the beginning with some illusions, corny jokes, and audience participation. Not high art, but it was a serviceable show. Until Fool Ing You. I understand that Jeff Hobson doesn't find his character offensive, but wow. I'm sure I'll be cast as part of the "P.C. Crowd," but I was blown away by the "Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany's" over the top performance. This may have been excusable as an unfortunate attempt at humor back in 1961, but not in 2010. At first, I thought it was going to be some meta humor, but no. Bucked teeth, bad accent, the whole nine yards. I was just as offended as I would have been if Mr. Hobson would have performed in black-face. I left the performance. There was plenty of humor at the expense of gay folks too, with the opening, "Are you happy? Are you gay?" getting an uncomfortable reaction. The drag and flamboyance seemed to poke fun as well. The humor overshadowed the magic, and in the worst way possible.