Gah, i misssed the entire thing studying for my bio test. Does anybody know where i can see the episode or something?
I highly advise you to listen to Penn Gillette's radio interview with Mr. Angel. I'm sure that your idea of how he accomplishes his illusions will change.
Shane K.
PS...
This goes for you too Stillman. Trust me, you wont regret it.
If this is the same radio interview of when Blaine was in the bubble for a week, where Angel downright calls out Blaine and challenges him to a "anytime, anywhere magic showdown", I will pass. I heard it, and I frankly think that Criss Angel has to come to terms with reality: He is not as entertaining as he hyped up to be.
Roger that. I'll be here PM it to me, or post it here.
phrozunsun, holy crap, he reminded me of Dane Cook as well. I liked him, I thought Mike was pretty good. I also liked his performance.
trust me, it'll be on youtube tommorrow....followed by NBC takedown notices.Youtube or it didn't happen...
Mitchell
trust me, it'll be on youtube tommorrow....followed by NBC takedown notices.
Mike is awesome. I've seen his show a few years ago and I'm seeing him on the 3rd in PA. If anybody gets the chance, you should check him out.
http://www.pennfans.net/view/Audio_Archive/PennRadio/The.Penn.Jillette.Radio.Show.2006.05.08/
Listen to this podcast Penn had with Criss Angel. You tell me, that Criss Angel is a class act after listening to this. I never was a fan of Penn, really. While I agree, Penn has some good material, I think as a public icon, he is quite the jerk. How are you not going to call David Blaine a friend one minute, but call him a friend to justify your jokes about him. "It's ok to make fun of friends" but just 10 seconds ago, you saying the opposite. Screw off Penn. When he shocks the world like Blaine has, trust me, I will be the first with my foot in my mouth. ON TO ANGEL!
Angel saying "Blaine is known for who he dates- I want to be known for what I do" WOW, what a jerk. Blaine is known for being a great card magician, and pushing himself to overcome whatever challenges he has set for himself. Regardless if it is a physical endurance challenge, or if it is new material for his street magic, he is going above and beyond. "David Blaines biggest fear is me. I am the real deal." - Angel.
You want me to support that? LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. It will change how you fell about the man.
I with you..My problem with it was that the day prior, on the season finale of MindFreak, Criss Angel "connected" with the dead. I failed to understand his logic: Jim Callahan is a faking his performance, but Criss Angel can connect with the other side. Why can't they both?
Furthermore, I didn't understand why he needed to embarrass -- or at least attempt to -- Jim Callahan. Not only that, but he also basically challenged him to a metaphorical fight by standing up from his seat and cursing at him on live TV. I thought it was unnecessary -- Callahan's career is basically being shown to the world on national television, and, in my opinion, to take shots at his livelihood and his passion seemed disrespectful and unfathomable.
Moreover, I thought that it was hypocritical, and unprofessional. If he's going to challenge Callahan, then he should have challenged every performer. Further, he has the audacity to plug Season Four of MindFreak on A&E, after the incident, and then continues to unduly criticize it. I liked him last week as a judge. Now, I'm rooting for Mr. Geller.
Maybe it's just me...
Cheers,
JTM
Is'nt Criss Claiming supernatural powers.?I agree with giving props to Criss for calling him out. I don't believe other people claimed that THEY had supernatural powers. Most of them were connections between people or subconscious communication, but nothing supernatural. Criss said on his radio interview with Penn one time that he doesn't believe that ANYONE has supernatural powers. Jim's act was WAY over the top in my opinion, and I agreed that it was comical. so props to Criss.
In my opinion a heckler is someone that is heckling and disrupting an otherwise good performance. Giving harsh commentary afterwards isn't heckling, it's simply criticism. Mean, perhaps. But still just criticism.
I must say, If Blaine and Criss Angel were to challenge, That would be one AMAZING show. I would love to watch that, I believe Criss Angel also thought that would be AWESOME to do, each of them doing all they can with magic, stunts, and illusions. That would be sweet.