( Very good article by

Marc Berman  and the Huffington Post ) One of the more established categories of performing arts in the world, a true pioneer in entertainment, is also one of the unsung heroes on the small screen. Magic is in the air, and on the airwaves, and CW mainstay Masters of Illusion, in particular, has had more lives than any other series in the history of television.

Call it magical.

“Everything from grand illusions, to stage and close-up magic, to comedy magic, to escapes,” said featured illusionist Michael Grandinetti, who has performed on the series. “Masters of Illusion is the only show on television that gives audiences a view of all of the various styles of magic from around the world.”

Now a staple in the Friday 8 p.m. hour on The CW every summer, Masters of Illusion from Associated Television International, hosted by Dean Cain, is a tour de force reality style featuring some of the most popular magicians, illusionists and escape artists as they entertain you with seemingly unprecedented feats. Astounding! Extraordinary! Stupefying! And family friendly!  Read more…

(Thanks to Mel Kientz and Magicians Life Web Notes for the link..)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcberman2/masters-of-illusion-a-pri_b_10813014.html