by Ice Knight » Apr 1st, '04, 00:10
Breaking news:-
David Blaine is to shun all his critics by signing up to a lucrative deal with Sky to produce a mini series of behind the scenes in magic.
It is due to start filming in early summer and will first chart the careers of some of the world’s most famous magicians.
Only to go on to reveal in depth their most amazing feats and dispel any myths around magic!
David also plans to reveal the simpler forms of magic by explaining props such as the ID, which the general public have no real knowledge of.
Sky are currently aiming to actually broadcast the series live through the internet, with more interactive ability. One suggestion has been you email your questions in live and David will reveal the answers, on the spot or later in the show.
Sky claim that David’s persona is what will sell the magic to you, the shows format is presenter come chat-show host. Sky are requesting magicians to appear on the show along side David Blaine as guest stars.
Due to several exhibitions; Geno Munari's new Houdini museum been one, opening up and cashing in on doing just this, Sky seem to have decided to bring it to the masses through this mini series.
I guess David Blaine was chosen for his popularity and as he has had the spot light of late, he also mixes the knowledge of magic and illusion seamlessly. It may also have to do with ALL of his effects have been revealed through the internet which has not helped career in the least.
David claims that he intends to do one more stunt then bow out of the magic scene as he feels he has nothing to prove to others - only to himself.
For more information or application pack contact I. Gotcha at Sky