Spelbound - Live and Exclusive [DVD]

Only once in every few years comes a spectacular program such as 'Spelbound Live.' What transcendent beauty and astonishing physical achievements these young and dedicated lads and lasses give us with their good humour and talent. Back in the 1950s and 60s, just about every TV variety show and stage presentation had a 'sight act' on the program, which usually consisted of unbelievable gymnastic and juggling acts. 'Spelbound' certainly brings back memories of those halcyon days of great variety shows (but updated to 2010 expectations!). They are truly amazing!With a combination of stage performance interspersed with documentary I found this DVD to be one of the very best I've seen in a long, long time. As a professional variety show TV producer and director I was in awe of the agility, timing, and pure professionalism of these young folk. And in the dysfunctional world we inhabit today, it is so uplifting to see these wonderful, wonderful young artists go through their rigorous routines with such humble countenance. It gives hope to us all that there are still things worthwhile in this world, and 'Spelbound' will definitely hold you spellbound from the moment the curtain goes up at the New Wimbledon Theatre to the closing credits.The whole program is masterfully and beautifully directed with some of the best camera angles I've seen since the Cirque du Soleil 'Journey of Man' DVD was released ten years ago (originally presented in IMAX 3D in cinemas). If you enjoy the perfect synchronicity of Cirque du Soleil, then 'Spelbound Live' is a 'must have' for your collection. The music selected for all of the routines, which are a combination of contemporary and classical dance, and gymnastics, is spectacular, and the 16x9 anamorphic widescreen presentation is fantastically colorful and sharp. Congratulations to 2|Entertain for having the foresight to put this show onto DVD for all the appreciative peoples of the world to see.You'll certainly have the 'best seat in the house' when you pop this DVD into your player. I can't speak highly enough of the awe-inspiring efforts of these wonderful young role models for today's youth - full of health and vitality! Buy it! See it! You won't be disappointed!

I remember Spelbound from Britain's Got Talent when I was blown away by their routines. My daughter is into gymnastics so I thought that she would like to see them in action so I got her this for Christmas. It's cheap but given that it is quite short and not great quality I wouldn't expect to pay much more. The main focus is showing Spelbound on a live tour that they did but we also get interviews with members and their families, coaches and costume makers, and we see them practising. It was interesting to learn more about the members and what else they were doing, I hadn't realised that some of them were competing and doing well with winning medals at world championships. This dvd is quite old now and it seems that the group has now disappeared as Google didn't tell me anything about current members and shows which is a real shame as they really were very good.

This dvd was everything I'd been waiting for, and more. I still cannot comprehend the skills involved and the split second timings in both the choreography and the execution of the spectacular gymnastics. I can't wait to see more of them. Absolutely breathtaking. An example to us all in discipline. Sorry, I could waffle on all day about my huge admiration for all of them.

What can I say, the DVD was worth every penny. My daughters loved watching it. They all do gymnastics, so I bought the DVD for a treat and it went down really well. All I can say buy it, it's amazing.

Bought for granddaughters birthday. She adores it. Me i'm happy it made her happy. I have not personally watched it, so can not say if its that good

Purchased as a gift

ok

Bought as a gift but I believe it is a good film