gracermcnally The compulsion to create was innate in Al Carbee and so his art, if odd, also feels necessary and natural. Even though each piece was painstakingly contrived and crafted by him, his body of work feels inevitable. This film feels similarly motivated and is therefore one of the more moving documentaries I have seen.

laurajpbinks Wow!!!! Just watched Magical Universe - what an incredible adventure!I watched it with my friend Margaret. We were so moved by Al's story, artwork and creations. As one of his 'public' proclaims 'Al is a true eccentric', going about his life and artwork regardless of what anybody (especially his wife!) thinks. And yet he does have this yearning and searching for understanding and acceptance. He's proud of his work, happy to share his thoughts, but often asking if his ideas are reasonable. It was so uplifting and life affirming to see Al unburdened when his life's work, obsession and dream world was taken outside his home. Jeremy and Astrid's friendship with Al is equally moving. It was so lovely to see this young couple somewhat adopt this kooky creative grandfather figure. What an amazing sequence of events to have happen and have been recorded. Thank you for making the longer version of the documentary Jeremy, you've touched and inspired us, Laura and Margaret

timmayo I apply that title to both Al Carbee's work as well as this film.Like most I was wondering where it was headed after the first 15-20 mins but when I got a look into Al's world I was amazed. Al's work, for me, is akin to listening to a lecture from someone like Terance McKenna or Timothy Leary.Al's dreams and the way he translates them into visual works is extraordinary and Mr. Workman has done the same thing with his work introducing us to Al Carbee.With any luck this film will serve as an introduction to the artist known as Al Carbee.

pacop I rate this film a "10" for the sheer uniqueness of its subject, and the way the exploration and discovery of Mr. Karbee is threaded through the variety of scenes and interviews and interactive events. Mr. Workman is a dynamite editor. This film is a documentary about a very present-day man - a person not easily contained under one discipline, or field, or skill, if you like, but an artist at least, an artiste in all, an arranger, a master builder in his way, a couture, a realist, a visionary, a dreamer who lived day & night for his passion in innocence, and with a consciousness - the master behind all his creativity - near limitless and certainly profuse. And he is no stranger to expressing his mind. Al Karbee and Jeremy Workman entered into the experiences of each other. The film is told with humor, amazement, and compassion. And there is success, and success did not spoil the artist.