Criss Angel Doing 'Mandrake' Movie
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If you're not a fan of magic then the name Criss Angel probably doesn't ring a bell, but since '95 he's starred in a handful of TV specials and for the last three years has had his own series on A&E. In a recent interview with TV Blend, the magician had some news to report -- he has just signed for a film version of the depression-era comic strip Mandrake The Magician. Written by Lee Falk, the story centers on a magician with hypnotic powers and a penchant for fighting mad scientists and criminal king-pins. Angel has a deal with the Luxor Hotel for 4000 performances over the next ten years, so the movie career probably won't be more than a part-time occupation for him.
He's planning on a hands-on approach to the role though, saying, "Being involved from the beginning in the creation of the script, and of the characters and effects, really gives me an opportunity to work with the director to make sure that it really seamless with how they coexist and work hand in hand, and how one supports the other and it's not contrived and it's not cheesy." That's hard to do when your protagonist has a pencil mustache and a top-hat. Some of Angel's changes include a limited use of CGI and a re-working of the story into, "a kind of cool realm of The Crow," which won't be much of stretch for him since he seems to have a thing for leather pants and Christ-poses anyway. Angel has been doing press for his latest "illusions" which include being suspended over Times Square in a concrete box and levitating 500 feet over the Luxor hotel. Barring any magical mishaps, Mandrake will start shooting later this year.
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6-03-2007 @ 6:21PM
soundoftheground said...
400 performances a year? wow, busy guy.
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6-04-2007 @ 7:49PM
Judith Turner said...
Calling Mandrake the Magician a Depression era comic strip suggests it is no longer available. According to ComicInk, Mandrake was created by Lee Falk in 1934 and has continued to appear since. I read the strip regularly in the 1950's and 60's so I knew it wasn't limited to the Depression but haven't seen it in years. Until I googled the strip I wasn't aware it still appears in newspapers.
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6-15-2007 @ 11:16PM
Danielle said...
I cannot wait until this movie comes out, because I love Master Illusionist Criss Angel, and the way that he preformes his illusions..... Im a woman, and I personally dont think Master Illusionist Criss Angel would be himself without the leather pants, and "Christ Poses"
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6-21-2007 @ 8:43PM
Trese said...
What will this movie be rated and what month will it be in theaters. I love Criss Angel! Im sure he will rock with this movie.
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6-28-2007 @ 7:50AM
kayla said...
I personally have never heard of this comic ever but Criss Angel is pretty damn hot and he is an amazing performer. I think it would be really cool if they ever made another Crow movie he should play the Crow that wood be awesome and he wuld be perfect for the part.
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7-09-2007 @ 11:03PM
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8-15-2007 @ 2:41PM
CrissAngelFan said...
Criss angel Rocks!! He is my greatest inspiration and i think he will be the best one for the part. 'Cant Wait til it comes out!!!
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8-27-2007 @ 12:18PM
taiguey said...
Criss Angel is a true artist in his field. Are you ready? ......I hope so because Criss is going to rock your world in the movie 'Mandrake'.
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8-27-2007 @ 12:20PM
Harley said...
OMG. I can't wait until this movie comes out:). Criss will do awesome. this movie will be great!
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