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Originally posted by Djarums
I don't think anyone here believes that these people are a new breed of Merlin. It's fairly clear that they are performing illusions.
The issue here is questioning how they're doing these things.
The bottom line is Criss Angel puts on one hell of a show. What I was trying to figure out is if he is capable of doing such things in person in front of me (which would be a hell of an accomplishment) or if he requires the luxury of television studios and special effects to pull off his tricks.
I've seen card tricks done that are similar to what Blaine does and quite honestly, it is impressive to see it in person even though I know it's an illusion.
My question is are any of Angel's tricks able to be shown like that.
Originally posted by akilles
(using djinn -assisted materialization you can do most of his magick)
[edit on 27-7-2005 by akilles]
Originally posted by valkeryie
He drove a car with his eyes totally taped shut. In downtown traffic. Pretty amazing I thought.
Originally posted by they see ALL
Originally posted by valkeryie
He drove a car with his eyes totally taped shut. In downtown traffic. Pretty amazing I thought.
niiice...
now, do you ATSers think that this was "fake"???
Just plain bad. Blaine obviously can freak people out on the street because he is an insane illusionist and salesmen. Even when you figure out his stuff he's still amazing to watch because he's so damn smooth. I don't even mind he sounds like a junkie.
Originally posted by kickass
Originally posted by akilles
(using djinn -assisted materialization you can do most of his magick)
[edit on 27-7-2005 by akilles]
Huh?
Please explain what you mean by this phrase, please.
// k
Originally posted by kozmo
Didn't anyone notice that like half of his stunts are filmed on the same studio set? The walking up the wall, coin through the arm etc...??? The "Audience" are paid actors and are part of the show.
Anyone ever hear of David Blaine? Same thing... ILLUSIONS! They also featured a show on how many of Blaine's tricks are done. This guy, Angel, is no different. They use props, gags, green screens, digital effects, editing etc... to make it appear as though this stuff is real - IT's NOT