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Does anyone know of the show called 'mindfreak'? It stars Criss Angel, who goes around in public doing stunts and tricks. I was wondering if anyone thinks its either fake or real, because some of the things are pretty convincing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fie.gif)

He's a real illusionist who incorperates mysticism and philosophy into tricks as a kind of gimick to suggest to viewers that he really is "magickal". Though I'm sure Criss Angel is spiritual and his beliefs are real his tricks are mere illusion. Search google and I'm sure you can find links that explain how he does his thing. Same with David Blane. In fact I think Kinjo posted a pdf on how David does his tricks. I'd bet the two use similar techniques. I respect such entertainers as mere entertainers with the ability to use their skills as an art form and personal expression. Viewers are challenged to question their reallity. To me I think what they do is respectable because people who question reallity find discovery. If the great scientist of history did not question they never would have discovered or postulated the things they did. The illusions of Criss Angel can open the mind to new possibilities.

Maybe this will help:
http://www.sacred-magick.org/index.php?showtopic=2380

This post has been edited by Acid09: Jul 5 2006, 05:31 PM