Masters of Illusion: A Primetime Hit And A Stage Success..
( 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
Justin Flom to release debut book, ‘Adventures of a Kid Magician’..
LAS VEGAS (The CW Las Vegas) — Magician Justin Flom’s career skyrocketed last year through television appearances, constant touring and multiplied millions of views on Facebook, Snapchat and other social media.
Flom, who has been named as an Up and Coming Entertainer by Las Vegas Weekly, will be releasing a book next month.
“Adventures of a Kid Magician” will be made available Feb. 9 exclusively through Walmart and Walmart.com. He talks with Jeff Maher about this endeavor and shows a few tricks..
‘Masters of Illusion’ Stars Reveal the Top Misconceptions About Magic & Magicians…
In celebration of the ‘Masters of Illusion’ Season 2 premiere, the stars of the hit series dish the dirt on the most common misconceptions about magic and magicians!
For centuries, individuals across the world have been fascinated with the art of magic and the individuals who have mastered the art of magic in hopes of captivating audiences. From Houdini and Copperfield to Penn & Teller and Siegfried & Roy, these talented individuals and the thousands of magicians out have and continue to push the boundaries of the magic.
Despite the magic industry’s continued growth and its increased popularity, many individuals continue to hold onto incorrect views and opinions of magic and magicians – which in part are due to the portrayal of magicians in the entertainment industry from across the years.
Whether you still believe all magicians wear top hats or continue to assume that all magicians can pull rabbits out of a hat, chances are you’re guilty of some misconception about magic and magicians.
Which is where we come in.
Ahead of the Season Two premiere of Masters of Illusion, Hidden Remote partnered with The CW to bring present our readers with a unique feature which shines a light on the popular misconceptions these professional illusionists continue to face. The end result is a list of the most common misconceptions about the magic industry and the individuals who amaze audiences around the world with their jaw-dropping illusions written by five professional illusionists featured throughout Masters of Illusion‘s second season.
So what misconceptions top each illusionist’s list?
Let’s begin our countdown with our first list of misconceptions from a renowned illusionist who is no stranger to the small screen. Read on…