There is an unforgettable scene at Stonehenge, in which a credulous animal crowd, commanded by a well-named murder of crows, gather to make a sacrifice to ensure the continued rising of the sun.
Surrounded by dancers on Cirque du Soleil-inspired support wires and 30ft setpieces, Machel took to the stage with the intensity and crowd command that has left audiences mesmerised across the world.
Meanwhile, a third strategy of crowd control, called command and control, emerged in the United States.
He points out girls in the crowd and commands former James Brown sideman Maceo Parker to play saxophone solos to them.
Local bands often bring a bigger crowd and command lower guaranteed appearance fees.
In conversation, he speaks with the booming voice of someone practiced at commanding a crowd.
Deidre Schoo said, "He has this innate sense of taking his time and commanding the crowd to watch him".
Its shirtless drummer, Greg Fox, who is Mr. Reich's cousin, struck a mallet against a gong, commanding the crowd's attention.
Paula Johnson, the current president of Wellesley and the first black woman to serve in that role, led the crowd in a stretch, commanding everyone to raise their hands over their heads to "break the glass ceiling".
She, too, shows her ease commanding a crowd, jumping right in to introduce Matt Naugle, who will be "Topicsmaster" for the impromptu speaking part of the evening.
