School Library Journal/ December 1998 - Cindy Lombardo
"Fun for children and adults alike, this 'how to' video takes viewers step-by-step through the basics of the age-old art of playing the spoons. The 'Spoon Man' uses a slow and easy-to-follow pace with a wonderful enunciation and clear explanation. Billed as the first ever video of its kind, How to Play the Spoons provides entertainment for the whole family."

Video Librarian - N. Plympton
"Cruise has combined solid and organized instruction with a delightful sense of humor to create a winning 'how-to' for anyone who thinks playing an instrument is too complicated. Wildly entertaining and highly recommended."

ALA - Book List, James Scholtz
"The master spoonster gives plenty of musical examples. He demonstrates that anyone can learn to play the spoons successfully."

Library Journal - Joan Greenberg
"A kind of poor-man's drumming spoon-made music is apparently not difficult to learn. This video does a good job introducing the basics. This is a useful video that might be popular in both public and school libraries-the possibilities of an all-school band come to mind."

Coalition For Quality Children's Media
"We're pleased to announce that your title has received the 'KIDS FIRST!' endorsement. Best wishes for your success with this title. We applaud your action in developing positive role-modeling in media."

Stephen - 9 years old
"I really liked your video. I hope I can become a professional spoon player like you! Maybe you can come to our school and play for us. My mom would like to know if you come to this area, Carroll County Maryland, and how much you would charge. I took your advice with the tape, but I like the pointer finger method better. I will keep practicing and I hope to be in my school's talent show in November! Thanks for a great tape."

Tom Gottlieb - Customer
"I just received your video in the mail. I had been looking for some kind of spoon instruction for over 2 years before I came across your video. Truly, it's impossible to find people who offer spoon classes so I was thrilled to find out there was such a video. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed the tape and am anxious to start spooning! If you have any other videos of you performing, I would gladly make a purchase."

David - Elementary Student
"Hi Jim! You came to are school last week and we watched your movie so now  everyone in our class knows how to play the spoons. I love playing the spoons it's really fun."

Kath Brinkman - Parent
"We just wanted to thank you for your wonderful program at the library. We had already seen your video and have been trying to spoon at home. My boys loved both the video and seeing you perform. Now they are walking around the house with their spoons and tongues hanging out of their mouths."

Jefferson Elementary - Desi Alatsis, Music Teacher
"Your video was most entertaining and informative."

Tipton County Library - Paris Head, Children's Department Manager
"Jim, I must say it was a unique blend of instruction and entertainment as only the Spoon Man can do...easy to follow and captivating. No other performer could make an instructional video so entertaining. I would consider it an engaging video for music enthusiasts of all ages."