It's not a continuous shot kick, he's always been like that.

And msconce, I like the close up magic and got sick of the show when every episode was a new stunt. Most of the episodes were: "This is impossible. No one has done this. He's gonna die. Blah Blah Blah." You know he's not gonna die because they're showing it on tv.

There were so many things wrong with that post I don't even no where to start. First off, the people "you know" think Criss is a hack probably because you told them so.

Secondly, no older generations even watch A&E, or any shows like Mindfreak for that matter. They either watch the news or sports - well, that's what I get from it anyway.

Thirdly, what am I going to do, go to google and type in "What did Criss Angel do to rip off David Blaine?" No, I just asked, and if somebody knew they could easily just move their fingers down to the key board and typed it in.

You know, I'd say something to you, but you'd just use your mod powers to ban me. Listen old man, your the one thats wrong. Older generations just never heard of Criss because they never watch A&E. And if they did, they'd probably watch him, and not say anything bad about him. And nobody around where I live thinks Criss is a hack. They love to watch him, and they do so every Wednesday night.

Face it Maloney-baloney, Criss has very little if at all any magic skills. When he's not using stooges and camera cuts, he is using tricks that are known to even most beginner magicians, like the CTW. I wanted to shatter my TV screen at the bad acting on the building implosion escape, not to mention that Copperfield did this years before Criss did.

You are perfectly welcome to enjoy Criss Angel’s little cable TV show all you wish, but face it; he is a hack and the majority rules on this opinion. Your opinion Fails when you try to argue with serious magicians that know better…

I think it is comical how people spend their free time bashing Criss Angel...He is not god's gift to magic but some people find him entertaining and that is okay. To each his own. Get out there and either grow up, or actually perform some magic for someone...oh, and try not to be a hack or everyone here will spend their free time bashing you and making fun of people who actually like you.

Exactly. Serious magicians. And how many of them are out there. Your just jealous because Criss has more fans then you.

Yes - Serious Magicians! That is what I do for a living. The Art of Magic is my career, not a hobby!

I do not perform to get "Fans". If that's what you think, you are into magic for the wrong reasons; just like those Yo Yo's that are into magic to make money.

I do not have a single jealous bone in my body. I respect the Art and my motivation for "calling out" Angel is for his lack thereof.

You completely avoided my questions and legitimate statements rebutting your erroneous rants. By focusing your argument towards me instead of "The Hack" proves you are losing the argument. If Criss Angel was so great, you would not need to attack me at all.

(This thread is about Criss Angel, not me. Personal attacks towards me, i.e. name calling and such will get this topic locked and you banned).

See, thats what I meant. That wouldn't happen if me and another member were arguing.

What exactly do you mean? You seriously have a handicap communicating your thoughts. Do not be disheartened though, study more, excel in your education and you'll do better as you mature.

If another member was arguing off-topic or resorting to personal attacks they would certainly fail into the crosshairs of a moderator as well. Don’t flatter yourself, your not being singled out.

You missed my point. If you like Criss Angel, so be it. If you want to take up the Loyal’s Crusade defending him, you are entitled. But don’t be surprised when people disagree with you with an avalanche of retorts.

Somewhere nearer topic, did anybody see if Angel had scars from the nailgun?

On his Close-up episode he had small band-aid's on his face where the glass hit him and all on his hand where the nail went through. So if there are scars I don't know. Maybe he's trying to make you think there are by putting band-aid's there or maybe there really are. I still don't know if that was actually real or just part of the illusion.

I'm really 50/50 on whether it was real or not. Really one could say it is, because he has band aids and stuff all over where the stuff supposedly "hit". Wouldn't Criss find it hard though doing sleights with his bad hand?

I don't think it was real. I despised that stunt. I have liked alot of his stuf lately but I can't stand his consistant cussing. Come on man. Maturity time. He would be SO much more effective and believable without the language in my opinion..