I love watching Criss Angel on TV. I think he's probably the best TV magician since Copperfield. The amount of thought and attention-to-detail that goes into every trick is absolutely stupid.
Let's take this video for example. Criss is performing one of the oldest, dumbest tricks ever. It's so easy, and straight out of Tarbell. Yet, he manages to somehow personalize it, and turn it into this incredibly intimate and emotional interpersonal experience.
Pay attention to the setting. The props, the clothes, the theater.
Pay attention to how he involves the audience.
Pay attention to how he's cut out every unnecessary movement. It all looks so slow and deliberate. This sort of refinement can only come from long rehearsal and refinement sessions.
And look at his attitude. He's not trying to fool anyone. He's trying to share an experience with the people in the audience. He's going on a journey, and bringing them with him.
This guy is a total pro. Here you go: Criss Angel revealed
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Criss was taught this trick by Scott Interrante. Criss uses Scott's patter word for word. Criss uses Scott's actions, action for action. Criss did not come up with this presentation at all. I like Criss, but you should know the truth.
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