Debating the "Masked Magician".

[Jimbo]

The "Masked Magician" is the guy on tv who exposes how famous illusions are done. He now has a weekly show (at least here in the US). Next week he promises to show how Chris Angel levitates between buildings. Although I always find the secrets behind the illusions fascinating, watching the show actually makes me feel a little guilty. I wonder how many illusionists this show is putting out of business, and if I should care?

 

What's your take on it?

[aMetalhead1966]

It's kinda cool to see how some of it's done...I have never watched the show, but

I would if it came on...

[Swazi]

Of course he is a traitor ! Why do you think he is wearing a mask ?!?!

 

Although the tricks he is showing to the public are kind of weak .....

[Metal T]

Chris Angel is a douchebag...hope his nonsense gets exposed.

[Geoff]

I've heard about this and he may even have got some airtime over here in Australia many, many years ago (I'm talking about 10 years). I honestly don't have an opinion either way on this. I guess it's kind of interesting, and for someone like me who just wants to know how the f*ck those tricks are actually possible, I guess it's actually kind of cool to see how.

[glam_junkie]

well all know it's an illusion, so why does it matter if they show how it is done. Just gives a greater appreciation of the talent IMO.

[Nelson]

I've watched that episode where in the end he told the reason why he does it. It is to push other illusionists to create more dazzling tricks. But yes, he is indeed a traitor to his profession. That's the no.1 rule in being a "magician" - never reveal the secret.

[Faron]

It is interesting to see but it shatters the illusion for me

[blindjester]

Doesn't really bother me any. Illusion still facinates me whether I know the secrets or not.

[headbanger4life]

I've seen some of the older shows over here on FOX Japan. I think it's kind of cool showing how some of them are done.