A masterclass on a great effect

At the price, this is one of the best purchases I’ve made. The download is an hour and a half of Woody Aragon giving the ins and outs of Love Ritual. He covers the basic handling within about twenty minutes, and provides two performances to give viewers a sense of not just the moves but also the rhythm and energy of the routine. After that, Aragon talks through the subtleties of the routine, its symbolism, and how to perform a tabled version. Along the way, he offers reflections on why certain aspects of the Love Ritual should be performed the way they are, and why certain simplifications and embellishments potentially take away from the overall impact of the routine’s finale. It’s great to be able to listen to the creator of an effect provide this level of detail on one of their prized effects. Bravo Woody Aragon!