In a recession it is easier to hire people who will pretend to be tricked than to come up with good magic tricks. That is my theory. Criss Angel is releasing a magic kit. Maybe it will be so good that people will be impressed by the tricks?
Well, hint, it does not seem like Criss Angel wants to take that risk.
For Angel’s infomercial he is going to a talent agency to hire: “Girls in bar to react to magic acts (ages 21-35)” among other jobs. By the end, in the infomercial to sell you the magic kit apparently the demonstration will be augmented by actors who do the tricks, and actors to be impressed by the tricks. Then there are the usual camera angels and edits to support the tricks. Doesn’t that seem like it will be as much fun to use at home once you are parted from your money?
Still, no doubt it is time to get ready for barrage of Angel hyperbole on how unique and great a magic kit he is hawking by apparently using all the traditional techniques that every other cheesy celebrity infomercial uses.
If the kit were any good, why hire people to be impressed? Here is a challenge for Criss Angel: For the infomercial document giving the magic kits to randomly selected people and then tape them a couple hours later trying to use the Criss Angel magic kit to impress anyone at a Vegas bar.
That is not happening. But, apparently, instead of that fun, this casting call will offer you the honor to “participate in filming an infomercial with top celebrity magician Chris Angel.” One thing: don’t expect to be well compensated (unless your name is Criss Angel). At the bottom there is a grudging notice “There is some pay.” Some pay: like this is for charity? Suckers.
Here is the notice:
“CHRIS ANGEL INFOMERCIAL
IMMEDIATELY casting all types of regular people, and aspiring magicians also, to participate in filming an infomercial with top celebrity magician Chris Angel.
Have you always wanted to show off your skills as an aspiring magician?
Or get recognized in a national television spot?
Now is your chance! Work with a well known company and film an infomercial for an ultimate magic kit!
We will be looking to cast the roles of:
MALES:
Young Boy Magician (age 8-13)
Boys to react to magic acts (ages 8-13)
Yuppie Dads (ages 30-50)
Business Man Magician (age 45-60)
Business men to react to magic acts (ages 45-60)
Hot guy in Bar Magician (age 21-35)
FEMALES:
Young Girl Magician (age 8-13)
Soccer Mom’s (ages 30-50)
Girls in bar to react to magic acts (ages 21-35)
Business women to react to magic acts (ages 45-60)
We will be auditioning on Tuesday, June 1st, and shooting on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010, in LAS VEGAS.
There is some pay.
David Brown
Remington Agency
www.RTAVegas.com”
(Photo: Lanie Crossman)
guys criss is the best i am his number one fan and i want to see his new house. i would like to see him in person or at least talk to him on the phone. that would be cool and work for him and perform on the stage with him criss angel you are the best
This article is so false. The production company, not a talent agency, requested different age groups, to show that all ages can easily learn the tricks. My daughter is in the infomercial, and we responded to a Craigslist ad that asked for people who were interested. We weren’t even told who it was for, just a magician and we had no idea it was Criss. They also invited people to come watch, and pulled people from the audience to learn how to do the tricks. There were no scripts, and not a single person got paid. My daughter was hopeful that they would give particpants a t-shirt, tickets to a show or a sample magic kit, but they got nothing in return, just the excitement of getting to participate. No one even got to meet him personally, we could only watch from the audience. Criss pulled people from the audience also to go up on stage and help him with tricks. These were genuine people from the audience that he randomly picked. I was there, and the lady was an honest older grandmother who had no idea she’d be called on. I think when it finally airs, people will realize these are real unpaid participants. Also, this took place in early October, not June.
I participated in his infocommercial in Oct. and even performed tricks on camera….was not even given a thank you…not even a bottle of water for seven hours of working hard…he’s a real slick, cheap dude…He’s a user…no class.
Lost respect…..
Hey Criss, you have some explaining to do on your part…email me.
Sincerely,
Dave
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dear sir criss angles my name is christopher i have made some concept of magnet producing energy & car wheel producing energy for the car i wanted to bring this concept to life i am a poor guy i cant effert this, if u give me your address i will submit my concept to your address pls reply me.
I’m 37 years old and wouldn’t even have a friend of the same sex hang with me who was only 21 years old.
Two different worlds.
Hay criss angel I Aesop loutle love your show. I have your shirt and braslit. ALSO* (I BELIVE) and I’m turing 15 at Aug 14. I live in mi. (But when I’m her I went to work with u) And Im your BIGEST FAIN. I LOVE U! And I will never 4 get that u held my hand never! I Ge’s what I’m string to say is. i went to be magic like u!!!!!!!!! And I do BELIVE I DO LOVE YOU!!. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Calm down ladies Criss Angel is not going to marry Sandra so soon. Sandra has 1 more year in High School. Criss wants her to finish High School first before they tie the knot.
Alot can happen in a year.