Archive for the 'TV' Category

iTricks Magic Stars Podcast 09.02.10

Posted by Editor on September 2nd, 2010

Nathan Burton is here again to talk about the FIRST MAGICIAN EVER IN THE AMERICA’S GOT TALENT FINALS! Why did Michael Grasso advance and Murray didn’t? We lay out the incredible challenge ahead for Grasso as he has to top his great performance twice in the next TWO weeks if he wants to be the first magician to win.

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RUMOR: Penn & Teller Creative Control Might DQ WWE Apperance

Posted by Editor on September 2nd, 2010

According to Wrestling news site SEScoops.com, Penn & Teller are currently at odds with WWE brass over how much control the wrestling writers will have over what they say during the RAW broadcast they’re set to host on September 20th. The negotiations are so tight that they’ve again been pulled off the schedule.

To be fair, the comedy bits written for guests on RAW aren’t exactly David Mamet and Penn & Teller could probably freestyle something just as entertaining that keeps kayfabe.

Either way, it’s a cliffhanger, which considering the venue is pretty fitting.

Penn & Teller Again Taken Off WWE Guest Host Roster

Posted by Editor on September 2nd, 2010

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The hokey pokey continues with Penn & Teller’s listing as guest hosts for the September 20th RAW show has again be removed from World Wrestling Entertainment’s official site. It could very easily come back but for now… it’s gone. Penn tweeted about gearing up for the show on August 27th.

What does it mean?

iTricks Magic Week in Review: Dan Sperry’s Wild Ride On America’s Got Talent

Posted by Editor on September 1st, 2010

The Guest:
Dan Sperry

Get an inside view on the America’s Got Talent whirlwind from a man in the middle of it, Dan Sperry.

- Trick Shop Magic Find out what is new including great stuff as well as the classics!

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Battlestar Galactica’s Moore To Create Magic Drama For NBC

Posted by Editor on September 1st, 2010

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This from Deadline Hollywood:

Ronald D. Moore is back at NBC Universal with a new drama project for NBC that has landed one of the biggest commitments so far this pitch season. The project from Sony TV where the Battlestar Galactica developer inked a two-year overall deal in May, is described as an adult Harry Potter set in a world ruled not by science but by magic. I hear the drama got pilot and series penalties totaling close to $2 million.

Read the full report at Deadline Hollywood.

USA Network Reality Show Looking For Prospective Magicians

Posted by Editor on September 1st, 2010

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Are you in the LA area and would like to learn magic? The reality makeover series Character Fantasy will make it happen! Here is their craigslist listing:

USA Network Reality Show: Become a Magician! (LA area )

Date: 2010-08-17, 11:28AM PDT
Reply to: gigs-rqq7s-1903969347@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Fascinated by magic? Want to learn some tricks? Here’s your chance to
learn from a PROFESSIONAL MAGICIAN!

Currently, USA Network’s Character Fantasy is looking for someone who
wants to learn magic tricks from a real magician and perform in front
of an audience!

Don’t be shy, we WANT to hear from you! Please respond with your name,
age, a current photo of you, and a few sentences as to WHY you deserve
this. We look forward to hearing from you!

Email: usafantasy@gmail.com

NOTE: Must NOT be a magician nor know magic tricks! Just looking for
someone who wants to do this for fun.

Location: LA area

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Compensation: no pay

Thanks to TommEE Pickles for passing this along.

The Slightly Silly Commercial For Criss Angel’s Magic Kit

Posted by Editor on August 31st, 2010

Criss Angel’s Platinum Magic Kit has a commercial. It features Luke Dancy DESTROYING a pretty girl at a club. It plays out over a dance remix of the Mindfreak theme song. If features little kids doing magic kit magic tricks.

Lovers! Haters! There is more than enough for everyone! Enjoy!