The Critics Speak
From clients and participants in Tony Robins’ tour and lecture
programs:
“I had the pleasure of attending Tony's public Art Deco architectural tour
a couple of years ago. It was so good that in my most recent visit to NYC I
decided to splurge for a more personalized private tour for just a small group
of friends. It was worth every penny. Tony gave a whirlwind 3-hour tour of Grand
Central Terminal, the Daily News Building, the Ford Foundation, Tudor City,
and the Chrysler Building. It was a magnificent insight to the history of the
city and how it came to be the bustling metropolis that it is today. Tony is
truly fantastic! He has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things architectural
in the Big Apple. Even better, he knows the full cast of titans who made it
all happen so that the history lesson was both informative and entertaining.
If you are visiting NYC and have even the slightest interest in architecture
you would be doing yourself a terrible disservice by not hiring Tony to show
you around. Steve Marcus, Philadelphia, PA.
“Tony provided a series of architectural tours and lectures over the course
of three days for a group visiting New York. His background with the landmarks
commission makes him eminently qualified in the subject matter, but what is
equally impressive is his irrepressible enthusiasm and a pitch-perfect delivery
of information. He is a New Yorker who loves his city, and it shows. He also
enjoys talking to and with people -- he's extremely approachable and personable
-- and that makes him a winner. Last of all, he is tireless and perseveres as
a lecturer even after four or five hours of talking in the rain, through Times
Square crowds, and midtown traffic. His commentary will resonate for me and
others on future trips to New York.” -- Meg MacDonald, Travel
Muse
“I have been meaning to write to you for a while to thank you for your contribution
to our September tour. The clients' comments were glowing. I particularly like
'An absolute winner and so infectiously enthusiastic.'" -- British tour operator
“Your program last Thursday at The National Arts Club was bewitching, as
evidenced by the rapt assembly. The magic carpet ride through Art Deco New York
was breathtaking, and earned countless compliments (not to mention a high rating
on the ooooh-and-aaaah meter). Bravo!” -- National Arts Club
“I was informed and entertained all at once! The audience response was one of complete enthusiasm for you and
the subject matter.” -- Librarian, New York Public Library
“Your leader, Tony Robins, was very knowledgeable and really passed his enthusiasm on to both of us. We
literally look at buildings differently now.” -- Program participant
“With his effortless congeniality and immense knowledge, Mr. Robins transported us back to the late twenties,
putting us in the conference rooms, design studios and taverns where the architects of the day, Hood and Kahn
and the others, conceived Midtown’s architectural destiny. Mr. Robins enlightened in a manner never
approaching highfalutin but rather with a welcome tinge of awe and appreciation.” -- Program participant
“...a great success thanks to your insight and knowledge of our city. I have received so many nice cards (not
standard evaluation forms, but cards - pretty ones at that), thanking everyone involved for a terrific program.” --
Special Project Director, Programs for Senior Fulbright Fellows.
“Thank you for another very successful walking tour. Our audience can’t seem to get enough and all the
feedback, as usual, was glowing.” -- Cooper-Hewitt Museum
“...enlightening and enjoyable lecture on Art Deco. It was the talk of the Library the following day -- everyone
loved it!” -- Librarian, Chappaqua Public Library
From the Press:
"An excellent text by Anthony Robins" -- Herbert Muschamp, "Critic's
Notebook; Cass Gilbert And the City Eclectic," New York Times Weekend
Section, October 9, 1998, on the Downtown Open House self-guided
tour booklet devoted to Cass Gilbert buildings, sponsored by the Alliance for
Downtown New York.
“Mr. Robins presented a brisk [and] highly entertaining historical slide
tour of Broadway’s early days.” -- Entertainment Insider,
July 9, 1996.
"...a succinct and wryly amusing text that relates subway developments
to other cultural happenings and isn't too proud to explain specialized terms.
It's the kind of book that makes the evolution of turnstiles sound fascinating...."
Amazon.com
review of Subway Style.