Of course, theater is magic! (..) If anything truly comes close to magic, it must be something like this. For the production *Ördögmese* (Devil’s Tale) by Ágnes Simor’s circus and dance troupe excels precisely in that realm of magic—in artistic circus performance, acrobatic dance, and inventive visual storytelling. The company is well aware of this and unafraid to leverage its strengths; they have no fear of a negative reaction from the young audience—or, to put it more positively, their goal is not merely to cater to children’s tastes. They know that holding attention—even at this age—requires more than just the simplest methods, such as straightforward language or linear, continuous storytelling; ultimately, it is quality that counts. Thus, they boldly interrupt the tale of three well-meaning (albeit mischievous) devils—who steal from a more malicious head devil—with extended movement-theater sequences devoid of spoken dialogue or translatable narrative content. These prove to be the finest moments of *Ördögmese*: when the devils seek out the victims of the head devil’s theft to return the stolen goods. As director, Ágnes Simor consistently maintains two distinct worlds on stage: the humorous, down-to-earth scenes featuring the devils, and the ethereal appearances of various fairies, storybook creatures, and mythical figures—beings that defy the laws of physics and transport the audience to other realms. Fairies perform a dance with twin veils and ribbons, swaying as they hang from the dome of the sky and seemingly merge in mid-air while swinging; figures climb onto one another’s backs, interlocking and gracefully flipping into handstands; forces balance fire, igniting and extinguishing the flames. The audience watches in breathless silence and rapt attention as the troupe—without words, relying solely on imagery, the atmosphere it evokes, and emotions plucked from the air—portrays characters, magical realms, and new dimensions. All the while, János Vázsonyi—and often the actors themselves—provide a musical accompaniment; or rather, they do not merely accompany the action but enrich and complete the visual experience, using everything from unusual instruments to inventive musical ideas. "

Bálint Kovács (Színházi Kritikusok Céhe)