WIZARD WARS Sets New Series Records on Syfy

Syfy's WIZARD WARS set new series records during its Thursday, January 29 return, transfixing 1.68 million total viewers along with 714K Adults 18-49 and 782K Adults 25-54 based on L+3 data. Versus its series premiere on August 19, 2014, WIZARD WARS increased 36 percent in total viewers, 13 percent among viewers 18-49 and 18 percent among viewers 25-54.

Wizard Wars, which airs Thursdays at 10PM (ET/PT), ranked as a top 10 cable program in its 10-11PM time period among Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and total viewers.

The magic competition series challenges bright and innovative young magicians to impress judges Penn & Teller with mind-blowing, original magic using only a random assortment of everyday objects. WIZARD WARS continues with an all-new episode this Thursday, February 5 at 10PM (ET/PT). The episode, "Silly Rabbits," features two pre-existing teams of contestants hailing from Las Vegas, NV - Jarrett Parker and Raja Rahman against the husband and wife duo of Kyle and Mistie Knight. They must create original magic using everyday props including luggage, a cape and a white rabbit. Will their years of chemistry be enough to hold against the might of the Wizards?

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