inDEED Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Just wondering if any of you had seen that new show, "Criss Angel: MINDFREAK"? Dude kinda creeps me out... What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inDEED Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hey Theo...when's the next one on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 There was one on last night, but since a buddy of mine, another fellow deacon, dropped by, I never got a chance to see it. Instead we went to the local Irish pub and then came back here and played the guitar. However, Ellusionist is saying there will be encore presentations of last night's at 2 and 2:30AM on A&E. Otherwise, your guess is as good as mine. BTW, how was last night's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I have seen a few episodes (or parts of anyways).. He is very strange, but, let's face it, that's what sells, right? I find though that it feels kinda evil when I watch it, and the visualizations are weird. For instance, last episode, there was a visual of him in a weird cage with a black figure seeming to be eating him, then it crawled away at the end. I won't let my kid watch it b/c the images are too eerie, and I don't want her having nightmares. Lots of pentagrams and pagan stuff too... Weird. But his tricks are sure good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 [quote name='prose' date='Aug 4 2005, 04:33 PM']I have seen a few episodes (or parts of anyways).. He is very strange, but, let's face it, that's what sells, right? I find though that it feels kinda evil when I watch it, and the visualizations are weird. For instance, last episode, there was a visual of him in a weird cage with a black figure seeming to be eating him, then it crawled away at the end. I won't let my kid watch it b/c the images are too eerie, and I don't want her having nightmares. Lots of pentagrams and pagan stuff too... Weird. But his tricks are sure good. [right][snapback]671989[/snapback][/right] [/quote] It is all an act. If you notice, he prays before every performance. Also, that black figure that looks like it is eating him, is actually an effect. He is standing there, and the black figure is actually coming out of his stomach. A classic effect, many different magicians have used. I also thought he had pentagrams, but if you look closer, you will see an A in there, which is symbolic of his last name: Angel. You have to remember, not only is he trying to sell himself to the people as a performer he is also trying to sell magic and get them interested in it again. It seems that magicians are using the same effects, and doing the same things. He is trying to keep it original and add a different flare to it. But again, all merely part of the act. In fact, more often than not, he is more of an entertainer than a magician. Just my .02 God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I totally agree that it is all an act. I have nothing against watching it (as you can tell since I have watched several episodes), but I still wouldn't let my 2 year old watch it. Too eerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 [quote name='prose' date='Aug 4 2005, 04:48 PM']I totally agree that it is all an act. I have nothing against watching it (as you can tell since I have watched several episodes), but I still wouldn't let my 2 year old watch it. Too eerie. [right][snapback]672013[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Definitely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inDEED Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Theo... Good points... He makes the sign of the cross before each "feat"...whether or not it means anything, who knows... The dude's cool...Did you see the one where he swallowed needles & thread and then pulled them all out of his belly button? Btw, I didn't see last night's...I TIVOd it, though...I'll let you know... Oh - what's the craziest thing you've seen him do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inDEED Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 [quote name='prose' date='Aug 4 2005, 12:48 PM']but I still wouldn't let my 2 year old watch it.[right][snapback]672013[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Shoot...I prolly wouldn't even let my 10 year old watch it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_M Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 stay in a tank of water for 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inDEED Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 [quote name='Christie_M' date='Aug 4 2005, 01:10 PM']stay in a tank of water for 24 hours. [right][snapback]672051[/snapback][/right] [/quote] He DID have oxegyn, right? Was it a small tank? Details, woman...DETAILS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 [quote name='inDEED' date='Aug 4 2005, 05:09 PM']Theo... Good points... He makes the sign of the cross before each "feat"...whether or not it means anything, who knows... The dude's cool...Did you see the one where he swallowed needles & thread and then pulled them all out of his belly button? Btw, I didn't see last night's...I TIVOd it, though...I'll let you know... Oh - what's the craziest thing you've seen him do? [right][snapback]672048[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Hmmm...craziest? That is kind of difficult because I have a general idea on how he has done most of his effects, so it is not as crazy to me as it would be to someone else. However, if I had to pick. I would say turning water into beer. That was awesome! BTW, I have also seen Blaine do the thread and needle effect as well as a performer that got his start from Ellusionist named Nick Staniforth. I bought his video, definitely worth the money. Also, definitely let me know about last night's I am kind of eager to know what he did. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_M Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 [quote name='inDEED' date='Aug 4 2005, 02:12 PM'] He DID have oxegyn, right? Was it a small tank? Details, woman...DETAILS!!! [right][snapback]672060[/snapback][/right] [/quote] he had oxygen. but like 5 hours into it the filtration system failed and the water got hot and he got all prunny.It was bi gnough for him to move around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inDEED Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 [quote name='Christie_M' date='Aug 4 2005, 01:25 PM']he had oxygen. but like 5 hours into it the filtration system failed and the water got hot and he got all prunny.It was bi gnough for him to move around in. [right][snapback]672076[/snapback][/right] [/quote] OH YEAH! I think I remember that!! Crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_M Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 There was also thes one time where he was pulling a string out of his skin! some lady got freaked out and ran with her kid..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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