What have I done?
Room #23 of our USA/Canada trip and the main reason we're here. The one, the only Magnifico!
Once again, we stayed spoiler-free. We knew nothing of the story, hadn't seen a photo or anything of the set, we were ready to be completely swept away. With this room, it's important to stay spoiler-free so you can go into it with a completely blank slate. What Escaparium has created here is truly extraordinary.
Wow, wow, wow. This was so amazing! Magical, spectacular, intimate, special, imaginative, emotional—many words come to mind. What a journey this was.
The set design was exceptionally good in most respects! I truly marveled at the world, sometimes just standing around, taking it in and noticing the details. There's so much love and passion in the room, and you can feel it.
The music is also excellent and perfectly matched the grandeur of the room. I understand what some people say about the sound, but I didn't find it distracting and could hear almost everything perfectly. There aren't many puzzles, and you often watch scenes. I personally love this, and it leans more towards immersive theater.
And then the actors, holy shit, they were so good! They were brilliant, and I often watched with goosebumps. I still get goosebumps when I think back on those moments. The ending was incredibly powerful and brought tears to my eyes. The actors created such a connection with the characters that I felt truly moved by the story. Magnifico is something special. You might like the theme, but I'm not necessarily a fan of circus themes, but I enjoyed it here. You also have to let go of the puzzles (if that's your thing). Sure, they're in it, but the connection with the actors is far more important.
I think this is definitely one of the best things I've ever experienced. Things like this are special, and it feels that way. You feel like you're experiencing something truly special. As my girlfriend always says: those people are acting just for us; everything that happens during the performance is just for us. And the fact that it's so beautiful has a profound effect on you. Afterward, I spent a long time talking with the actors and owners, and the actors told me they liked us so much because we played along with them and sought out interaction. So definitely do that when you perform, because it only makes it better.
Magnifico, I understand why he's number one at Terpeca and why it resonates with people. Let yourself be amazed and step into the world of Magnifico. It's beautiful, magical, emotional, and it will stay with you for a long time.