Remember Criss Angel? The famous magician from the popular mid-aughts magic show Criss Angel Mindfreak is back over ten years after the last episode of the show aired. From his early days, Criss Angel has been all about magic. Over the years, he has progressed from his 1994 debut television appearance on an ABC primetime special to producing record-breaking shows and earning recognition from respectable institutions, such as the International Magician Society's Magic Hall of Fame.
The legendary magician, who has done impressive work in the past, is set to debut a new show Criss Angel's Magic With The Stars. From the CW press release, the upcoming star-studded show will be different from conventional reality shows. Unlike shows which require celebrities to sing or dance, Criss Angel's Magic With The Stars will require celebrity guests to perform magical acts.
8 Criss Angel's New Show Is Star-Studded
As the name implies, Criss Angel's Magic With The Stars is a star-studded reality TV show with celebrity guests and judges. The celebrity guests on the show come from all facets of the entertainment industry, including reality TV, movies, music, comedy, and sports. As with the celebrity guests, the judges and the show's host are also stars in their fields. Familiar faces on the show include Cynthia Bailey, Omarion, and Donny Osmond, among others.
7 What Will The Celebrity Guests Do On Criss Angel's Magic With The Stars?
The answer to celebrities being on a magic show is not far-fetched. In each episode, two celebrity guests will be trained by the legendary magician to create impressive magical performances.
After an intense learning process, the celebrity guests are tasked with showcasing their newly acquired skills in three magic categories to a panel of judges. At the season finale, high-scoring celebrity guests will compete for one last time to win the coveted Gold Wand.
6 Who Are Criss Angel's Magic With The Stars Judges?
The judges are an integral part of the magic reality show; they will access the celebrity guests and score them points based on their performances. The panel of judges comprises a team of three, including Criss Angel, Loni Love, and Lance Burton.
While Criss Angel and Lance Burton are OG's in the art of magic, two-time Emmy Award winner Loni Love will add a dynamic insight to the team.
5 How To Watch The Criss Angel's Magic With The Stars
As Criss Angel's Magic With The Stars trailer reveals, the upcoming magic reality show is about to blow your mind. The show, which is set to premiere on October 22nd at 8 p.m EST, will air on the CW network. Subsequent episodes of the show will air on Saturdays at 8/7c. It is unclear how many weeks the show will run for, but the season finale will mark the end of the debut season.
4 How Are Fans Reacting To Criss Angel's Upcoming Show?
Criss Angel is back! Fans of the legendary magician have been curious to know what he has been up to for years after the curtains wrapped up on his decade-long show - Criss Angel's Mindfreak.
With the announcement of his upcoming show, fans have expressed their excitement on social media to have him back on their screens. "I'm excited to see Criss back on TV; it's been a long time," one fan wrote. "I miss all the fun that only Criss Angel can deliver," another fan wrote.
3 Other TV Projects By Criss Angel
Criss Angel is no stranger to TV shows and stage performances. In July 2005, the first season of his television series Criss Angel's Mindfreak premiered on the A&E Network. The show became an instant success, making it one of the best magic TV shows of the mid-aughts. The show aired for six seasons until 2010.
In 2006, the magician collaborated with Cirque du Soleil to produce a stage show called Criss Angel Believe. The show recorded massive success but was replaced in 2019 with Criss Angel Mindfreak Live.
2 How Is Criss Angel's New Show Different From His Previous Shows
Criss Angel's personality will remain as is on the new show. However, unlike his previous shows, where he took center stage performing magical acts, Criss Angel's Magic With The Stars will be different.
While the illusionist isn't exactly taking a back seat on this show, he will channel more focus into training his celebrity guests in the major categories of magic and joining the panel of judges to critique their performances.
1 Who Is Criss Angel Outside Of Magic
Although famous for his daredevil magic acts, Criss Angel's life does not revolve only around magic. Early in his career, the award-winning magician collaborated with multi-instrumentalist Klay Scoot to form the Angeldust band. Together they released metal-Esque projects such as Musical Conjurings from the World of Illusion, System 1, System 2, System 3, and Supernatural.
Outside of music, Angel is a Los Angeles Times bestselling author for his 2007 book Mindfreak: Secret Revelations, which provides instructions for several of his basic tricks.
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