The article critiques Benson Boone's performance style, emphasizing his reliance on physical tricks like backflips without offering a unique artistic vision. While he attempts to capture attention in an era dominated by social media spectacle and various performance stunts, he falls short compared to legendary entertainers with true charisma and depth. The author reflects on how today’s digital landscape fosters a new generation of creators engaging in performative acts, yet laments the decline of authentic showmanship, suggesting Boone's antics are overshadowed by a deeper lack of musical quality.
To be a real showman takes charisma, magnetism, or what they used to call moxie in this business.
The art of the showman is the lingua franca of the online generation; an endless line of people auditioning just for you.
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