The Road Trick

I wanted to like this show. It's obviously cheesy as can be right from the beginning, but I thought it might be cheesy in an endearing way. Adam has moments of charm but they're few and far between. The rest of the time is unbearably awkward. Like a reality version of Curb Your Enthusiasm, but without the self-awareness. He's pushy, entitled, and totally oblivious to social cues. He creeps on attractive young women and geeks out about talking to them like he's 12 years old.

Too painful to even finish the 10 episodes.

In a show about magic, I was expecting something more along the lines of David Blaine performing a lot of magic. The tricks are few and far between, taking a backseat to the awkward social interactions that the star has with the locals. Adam is very charming in a sort of bumbling way but he is not a great magician. His sleight of hand was painful to watch and oftentimes the secrets themselves were blatantly obvious, even when performing tricks only for the camera that could perfected with better angles or another take. He should stick to Broadway shows where the size and scope and effects distract from his lack of talent.

Adam is not your typical magician. He's kind and really interested in learning more about other cultures. This show mixes travel and magic so well. I love how even the most skeptical people lower their walls when they see Adam perform a trick for them. I found this show fun and endearing. Hoping for a season 2!

I'd give this a higher rating, but I can't stand the fact that he doesn't enjoy food at all. He ate at McDonald's and ordered a steak well-done! The waiter rightfully served him medium rare and said he wouldn't serve well-done.lol

For a guy who wants to experience cultures, he doesn't put much effort in actually experiencing their food. It's very painful to watch... specially from a guy like me who watches Bizarre Foods and all the Bourdain shows!

With that said, I love the show very much. I enjoy the simple tricks he does. People are saying his tricks are weak, etc... but the show is about more than that. He's also a lot more likable that David Blaine! His full stage shows are actually genius.

Overall, it's an entertaining show. Just cover your eyes and ears when he resists the local cuisine!

I had to binge watch all 10 episodes once I saw the first one. One thinks its a show about magic. Its really a show about Adam's self discovery in worlds he does not know well. I hope he'll take more adventures . . . Asia maybe?