I know some people that met Criss 2 years ago.
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Friend: Hey Criss, can you show me something?
Criss: Yeah sure man. Pick a card.
*Card Chosen*
Criss:Now watch.
*cuts pack and does a riffle force... a terrible one... won't say why its terrible due to exposure*
Criss: Was that you card?
Friend: Yes.
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Friend: That's it?
Criss: Yup. If you wanna see more, just check out my live show Mindfreak
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Make up your own opinions from that.
When people go to a MAGIC show, I believe they expect to see MAGIC. Now I know that this is also with Cirque so you expect some other non magic crazy feats done. However, the main focus of this show is CRISS ANGEL. I mean the name of the show is "Believe". This is advertised more as a magic show than anything. They should have these crazy feats being done, but not ones that involve cables holding them in the air. Its possible that could be misinterpreted as a bad illusion.
Whether or not that was a bad illusion, it was poorly planned, poorly routined, and poorly executed. I can't say I'm surprised. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm glad his show was a failure. After learning some new stories about Criss over the last 2 weeks, I can't really say I feel sorry for him at this point. He had it coming.
-Doug