by Stephen Thomas ErlewineHocus Pocus Live is a dynamic live performance that proves Gary Hoey can replicate his fantastic fretboard trickery with ease in concert. It is true that the versions here aren't radically different from the studio versions -- the little differences will only be of interest to guitar fanatics, who will be able to spot the differences between solos -- but there's enough energy and fire to his performances to make it worthwhile for Hoey fans who aren't guitar fanatics.