MAGIC BEANS
THE STAGE SHOW
A Musical, Theatrical, Magical, and Beanical
Family Experience.
MAGIC BEANS combines the adventurous and eclectic kids' music of Eric Herman and the Puppy Dogs with eye-popping video projections and creative interlude sketches that illuminate and celebrate the absurdity and wonder of existence.
“It was awesome! A show kids can take adults to.” - Kid
“A vast, rich, spectacular production.” - Adult
"Can I come back to see this tomorrow?!" - Kid
“Wow! That was really deep. A fun blend of science and wonder.” - Adult
"One of the most fun things I've ever taken my kids to. We had an amazing time." - Adult
"It was so good! A lot of cool tricks." - Kid
Previous productions of MAGIC BEANS:
Princess Theatre, Prosser, WA, March 17-20, 2022
Uptown Theatre, Richland, WA, November 17-19, 2022
Uptown Theatre, Richland, WA, April 21-22, 2023.
The Little Theatre of Walla Walla, Walla Walla WA, November 21-23, 2024
Pictures and video footage are from the March 2022 and November 2022 productions of Magic Beans. Images by Miles Gamble.
MAGIC BEANS
THE ALBUM
PRESS RELEASE
Publicist: Elizabeth Waldman Frazier
elizabeth@waldmaniapr.com
1.847.748.8874
"Herman’s ninth album was worth the wait... A surefire crowd pleaser to take along on that next family road trip." - Veronica Schwartz De Fazio, School Library Journal
“Magic Beans is an artsy rock album for the whole family. Inspired by classic greats like Pink Floyd, The Police, Kate Bush, and more, these original songs are delightfully trippy, emotionally creative, and encourage the listener to expand the horizons of their imagination. Highly recommended!” - Midwest Book
"The genre of children’s music is a better place when Eric Herman is an active contributor... Herman has learned to cram a lot of references and asides into his songs, which means kids will need at least two listens to interpret and appreciate the elaborate playfulness it takes to make these songs sound so distinctively 'Eric Herman.'" - Jeffrey Cohen, GeekDad.com
“A certified left fielder with a skewed sense of humor that proceeds fearlessly while remaining family friendly, this bunch is what would happen if Zappa had traded in jazz from hell for kid music. Solid stuff that's a treat for kids of all ages.” - Midwest Record
"Eric Herman's ninth album of kids/family music brings psychedelic art rock to songs that can speak to 7 year-olds as well as their Beatles and Radiohead loving parents. Magic Beans deftly bridges the mystical with the comedic, resonating with creative arrangements, catchy hooks, and sublime musicianship." - Amazon Music
"Some deep existential thought... sure to form the foundation of many discussions among audiences of all ages." - Phil's Picks
"Somewhere in the confluence of Shel Silverstein, Frank Zappa, Jerry Garcia, Jack Black, and Mr. Rogers." - Frontview Magazine
"What the world needs now is more Eric Herman. Delightfully meta... The song and video operate on several levels." - Jeffrey Cohen, GeekDad.com (about "Side Scroller" video)
MAGIC BEANS
The Videos