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OK, I've seen 2 shows from these guys within a week. Angel likes to go for the big "freak" stunt where you say "whoahhh...how the hell?" and Blaine does the up-close slight of hand trick where he screws around with you (he's very good at it)

So who's better? I want to see an Angel vs. Blaine showdown.

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

I dislike Angel because his show's production values are horrible - I don't want to hear "are you ready" every time the show needs a segueing to commercial. His wannabe goth/artistic shit combined with 1995 computer generated 3d, also isn't easy on the eyes, and yelling "mind freak" over and over again isn't easy on the ears. David Blaine's apathetic, lazy way of saying "waatch," makes me laugh.

Street Magic > Mind Freak

But really, they're both quite impressive. Angel's levitation stunts are far better than Blaine's (although I haven't seen Blaine on TV for a long time) as are his finishes to otherwise boring retreads (setting yourself on fire? meh.). Angel just annoys me more than Blaine.

 

[shinjijai]

+1 for Angel, because he doesn't act like he's going to die after levitation.

 

[RonaldoSan]

Derren Brown is the best.

You can call them all fakes or whatever but I really consider them as our generations magicians. Copperfield is more classic with his make buildings dissapear and stuff but I enjoy this whole mind trick stuff alot more.

 

[demon]

David Blaine's apathetic, lazy way of saying "waatch," makes me laugh.

:lol It's so true.

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

+1 for Angel, because he doesn't act like he's going to die after levitation.

Hahah. I wish both would cut the pre-levitation bullshit. You guys are magicians not actors. If you're gonna meditate, do hand gestures, or act like you're summoning the levitation Gods, do so convincingly or not at all. We want to see levitation, not some half-assed attempts to make what you're doing seem real.

 

[FightyF]

David Blaine's apathetic, lazy way of saying "waatch," makes me laugh.

*LOL* Even you just typing it made me laugh.

 

[Eminem]

blaine is satan. therefore he wins

 

[bionic77]

Never saw this angel guy, but Blaine's levitation trick is probably the easiest bit of magic for anyone to do.

If you get the angles right people will definitely be impressed, but if you fuck up just a little bit it looks really retarded.

And magic is 99% the act that goes with the trick so you can't really diss Blaine too much for that. If he didn't do that he would be like every other magician that you never heard of.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Chris Angel has that incredibly annoying Jersey accent and big poofy hair. Makes me feel like im watching a Bon Jovi video. for that alone David Blaine wins.

 

[FortNinety]

I can't believe the guy who did dinner theater at the WWF resturant has a show on A&E of all stations (if I'm not mistaken). Makes me glad that I don't have cable...

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I can't believe the guy who did dinner theater at the WWF resturant has a show on A&E of all stations (if I'm not mistaken). Makes me glad that I don't have cable...

A&E makes up for it with Dog: The Bounty Hunter. Best reality show ever made.

 

[sprsk]

criss angel is so fucking dumb.

hes a bad 80s hair band reject.

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

A&E makes up for it with Dog: The Bounty Hunter. Best reality show ever made.

I love the dog.

"We're taking this scumbag down. He's polluting our streets with crime and getting our children on crack. He's gonna fight, so be careful everyone."

"There he is! Get back here you motherfucker!"

"Hahaha, that's why they call me the dog."

"Now how come you're out here on the streets, bra? You've got a wife and kids. Here's what I want you to do since you're a good guy: break that crack pipe. There you go. You've just taken the first step to redemption my friend."

"Ok, see ya later. If you ever need anything."

"Yo dog, nothing but respect for ya."

*turns to the camera with tears in his eyes*

"That's what this is all about. There's a little good in everyone and by planting that seed within him, he'll become a better person."

repeat X 200

Still an awesome show.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I love the dog.

"We're taking this scumbag down. He's polluting our streets with crime and getting our children on crack. He's gonna fight, so be careful everyone."

"There he is! Get back here you motherfucker!"

"Hahaha, that's why they call me the dog."

"Now how come you're out here on the streets, bra? You've got a wife and kids. Here's what I want you to do since you're a good guy: break that crack pipe. There you go. You've just taken the first step to redemption my friend."

"Ok, see ya later. If you ever need anything."

"Yo dog, nothing but respect for ya."

*turns to the camera with tears in his eyes*

"That's what this is all about. There's a little good in everyone and by planting that seed within him, he'll become a better person."

repeat X 200

Still an awesome show.

"FREEZE YOU ICE DEALING BITCH!"

and of course you can't have an episode of Dog without the famous

"I was right where you were, brah! I was facing life in prison for murder!"

And of course his wife with the gigantic titties running around in high heels.

 

[sprsk]

The dog's wife is probably the most hideous thing ever. And what is with that american flag getup she wears??

 

[FightyF]

Never saw this angel guy, but Blaine's levitation trick is probably the easiest bit of magic for anyone to do.

If you get the angles right people will definitely be impressed, but if you fuck up just a little bit it looks really retarded.

Do you know how it's done exactly? I did a search and found reference to using one of your toes to lift you up, but that's not what he did as it was shown clearly that both feet were off the ground. I saw it just a few days ago again and I checked.

I should have recorded it to the comp...