Did Criss Angel miss the chance to move magic forward?
Criss Angel certainly has the resources to deliver what he promised: “The most mind-blowing, revolutionary magic show ever to be performed live.”
But rival magicians are asking if he has a different goal: to be magic’s ultimate cover band.
Rick Thomas paraphrases the letter he says he sent Angel:
“Your success in Vegas is huge. You have much more opportunity than I do, and many more people who you can hire to work for you to create. I don’t. And when a magician comes up with something they can call their own, let them keep it.”
You may remember Thomas for a family-friendly magic show that ran on the Strip for years. Back when he did a lot of cabinet illusions with tigers, you could call it a bargain version of Siegfried & Roy. But — with the exception of a pop-up pooch — those aren’t what turned up in “Mindfreak Live!” the reboot of Angel’s Luxor showcase. Read the rest of this excellent article by Mike Weatherford at:
( Photo Courtesy of Criss Angel’s ‘Mindfreak Live’ )