“This is some of the most original work I’ve ever seen. I wasn’t expecting this. I’m looking at a life’s work and it’s really brilliant. … You’ve discovered something and mastered it. Wish I’d thought of it. … If I was still managing acts, I’d jump on this. It can go all over the English-speaking world. … It’s like Sesame Street for adults and has a haunting artistic quality. …”
Paul Duddridge // Entertainment Manager in the UK & US
“The first time I experienced Laurel Airica’s amazing gift of expression with words, I was stunned. First that she has such a great command of words and their meanings; then that she can take those words and create new ones with only slight manipulation; then that she can use them all to create a story that not only rhymes, but sends a deep spiritual message; then that she memorizes those messages and presents them on stage in a way that makes you believe they are springing spontaneously from her mind. It is impressive beyond words… although I’m sure Laurel could find the best ones!!”
J. Alison Hilber, LSP // New Thought Center for Spiritual Living, Lake Oswego, Oregon
“It’s absolutely incredible work, like fourth-dimensional poetry. An extraordinary performance that transforms the audience.”
Terri Crosby
“Shakespeare has nothing on you.”
Derek Rydall // Founder and Creator of the Law of Emergence
“Your WordMagic is worthy of the best of James Joyce.”
Andy Kovats // Cultural Connoisseur
“For the child, it’s hypnotizing - the sound and play of words. And for a scholar, there are so many different levels. You have a genius and it is enormous. This work deserves to have an influence in the world.”
G. Katzman, MFCC
“You were great!”
Spoken in 1998 by a 7 year-old girl after hearing a 15-minute danced performance of WordMagic poetry
“I viewed your website today. You certainly make a great case for “freeing ourselves from the secret spells” that we are casting upon ourselves every day! It never occurred to me that this is what we are doing, but it is true! I love your example of WORD and WORLD and WHIRLED. Wow. I read that and I almost saw creation happening in my mind. Amazing how much “fire” your words have on a web page. :-)
B. Rizzetti
“You are the M.C. Escher of Poetry”
Attorney at Poetry Reading
“Your work and heart’s desire for language are a breakthrough blessing for all who communicate and dwell on Earth.”
Suji Bece
“This is The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the English Language’s DNA. A tour of the riches hidden in words that reveals wonder, humor, and wisdom that was always there right in our face.”
Phil Marcus // April 7, 2005
“This is some of the most original work I’ve ever seen. I wasn’t expecting this. I’m looking at a life’s work and it’s really brilliant. … You’ve discovered something and mastered it. Wish I’d thought of it. … If I was still managing acts, I’d jump on this. It can go all over the English-speaking world. … It’s like Sesame Street for adults and has a haunting artistic quality. … It’s outstanding work and it will stand out. But you don’t need me. You just need to make the final push to get it out. You need to get to the Edinburgh Festival.”
Paul Duddridge // Entertainment Manager in the UK & US
Oh, Laurel – I never know what to say. They’re so clever, funny, and profound. They are so psychologically astute; they’re entertaining, illuminating. They’re just so many things so you can’t say, ‘Oh, that’s great, funny, fabulous.’ It’s almost like you have such a brain and such a heart and so much intelligence and creativity – it’s kind of staggering. If people don’t react, don’t be offended. There’s so much profound to react to, it makes you work – participate. You can’t glide along the surface of it. It’s so rich and arresting. So few people attempt that kind of work.”
Virginia Torres // Western Regional Director of the National Endowment for the Arts
“How did I hear Thee? Let me count the ways: I was challenged intellectually, tickled with the humor, charged spiritually, and charmed and entertained all at the same time. That is quite an accomplishment! What a difference it makes when the message is infused with the joy of life.”
G. Madden // Computer Ssystems Manager
“Entertaining and brilliant.”
G. Faustions
“Beyond Brilliant.”
Dana Walden // Composer and Producer
“It’s fun to watch your audience. People’s jaws drop.”
M. Myggen // Interior Design
“Everyone was so into it - astounded, ooing and ahhing. You had the place riveted. It was just so beautiful.”
V. Walters // Sports Trainer
“I was astounded by your meta4Oracular vernacular. … Viva Laurel! You rocked the church, baby!”
Erial // Artist and Musician
“I was so enthralled by what you said. You were just phenomenal.”
Jim Raymond
“You were absolutely magical. It’s just wonderful how you see things.”
J. Migillicuddy
“What has flowed out of you are some of the most incredible combinations of words that anyone has ever done. Your insights are incredible. Your message is so universal.”
G. Stephens // Special Effects Artist, Director, and Kinetic Light Sculptor
“No one has ever inspired me to the heights of ecstasy that you have. You inspire me to heights that make me experience the greatness of writing and words.”
Soorya // Poet
“It was poetry but it wasn’t. It was plays-on-words but it wasn’t. It was so far beyond just the words. I like playing with words but I never experienced dancing with words. When I feel like dancing, it means there’s a rhythm way beyond the rhythm of words. … What an adventure that was. I never imagined words could do that. It was an absolute joy. I was sorry it ended so soon. If it went on for another hour it would have been too soon. … It would be neat to get to view an experience through your eyes, words and mind. … You’re a real artist and a person with a very exceptional gift. I’m a lover of words and I was treated to something utterly extraordinary. Thank you for your art. It contributes to the richness of other people’s lives.”
S. Menkes // Artist and CPA
“All I can say is WOW. What a Woman!!! You are an omnificent genius! Dana and I read your poem/book/manifesto and were just awe-struck. You are definitely participating in your intention for incarnating in this dimension.”
K. Sullivan-Walden
“You have created something so magical, so special, and so NEEDED, that I have no doubt you will be extremely successful! We were all in awe of your performance (and your brilliance) at the Forum last week. You have an amazing mind and heart (a rare combination)! And you have brought forth something to share with the world that will change the way we perceive it! Thank you and blessings to you!”
J. Dvoren // Writer
“You have opened up a world for me that had never been opened before. You’re a WOW for me. And you teach me about things I never even knew. I am someone who is a seeker of learning and truth and didn’t even know your world existed. You’re an incredible human beings; an incredible woman.”
Y. Yohanna // Visual Artist
“I received such a gift in your presence, Laurel. I found myself on the edge of my seat…leaning in to your voice….because it was such a magical journey you were creating through your linguistic artistry, and I didn’t want to miss one word. I was deeply moved by the essence of your message: Your commitment for a new era of humanity, which was so elegantly and artfully expressed from your heart. I found myself responding with a resounding “Yes”, as if there were a call to arms. Your “beingness” was so compelling—such a mixture of gentility and power. I love you for the extraordinarily creative gift you’ve bestowed upon the world. Thank you for blazing the trail!”
G. Lynn // Dancer
“I am breathless with wonder at your achievement and insights.”
E. Halston
“Oh, My God!!! That was stunning!!! I loved it and got goose bumps throughout. So beautiful, your voice and prose and the music like a tropical rainforest throughout. Please, please, do LOTS of this—I SOOOOO want to hear the entire faerie queen story, with chapters of course (since, I know, it’s so long!). Just absolutely loved it, Laurel. I’m so excited, want to send it to nearest and dearest.”