Criss Angel Returning to State Theatre with The Supernaturalists in January
By: Tyler Peterson Dec. 16, 2015
Show times are 6:00 PM & 9:30 PM. Tickets are $66 and $56 and can be purchased by visiting the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org. Sponsored by 99.9 The Hawk, Adams Outdoor Advertising and Billy's Downtown Diner.
Criss Angel's The Supernaturalists features 9 mind-blowing magicians that destroy reality and revolutionize the live magic ensemble experience. Performers include two veterans of NBC's America's Got Talent, illusionist Landon Swank and escape artist Spencer Horsman; and members of Angel's ensemble who have been featured in both his live shows and television projects including mentalist Banachek, up-and-coming female magician Krystyn Lambert, The Great Maestro, and his assistant FiFi. They will be joined by French card master Stefan; the street magician Adrian Vega; and dog conjuror Johnny Dominquez.
Explaining his motivation for The Supernaturalists, Criss Angel says: "While there are other ensemble shows out there, performing many of the same illusions that have been around for years, my goal is to redefine magic touring like Cirque du Soleil did for the circus. I've scoured the globe for the very best performers, each in their respected disciplines, and our lineup is truly historic. Our illusions are not only original, but revolutionary."
For an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek from the cast of The Supernaturalists or to purchase tickets, please go to http://thesupernaturalists.com/tour.
The unprecedented world-class cast includes a variety of magicians from around the globe:
"The Illusionist" Landon Swank (United States)
Landon Swank is the next big thing in magic...He blew away the competition and was among the finalists on America's Got Talent, and was featured in 10 episodes of the show. Swank has starred in his own TV series, and has been viewed by in excess of 100 million people (on television alone).
"The Mentalist" Banachek (South Africa)
Co-Producer Banachek is a Lifetime Achievement award recipient, two-time Entertainer of the Year, and was awarded Outstanding Contribution to the World of Mentalism. Banachek is the only man to fool scientists with the power of his mind, and is known by his peers as the greatest mentalist alive. He has performed all over the world, is an author of eight best-selling magic/mentalism books, has appeared in countless TV specials and has been the magic producer of the most successful magic series in television history, MINDFREAK.
"The Femme Fatale Of Legerdemain" Krystyn (United States)
Direct from the number one best-selling magic show Criss Angel BeLIEve at the Luxor in Las Vegas and leading magic's female revolution, she is dominating the field on stage and on camera. She has been featured in Teen Vogue, on the Today Show and in 10 episodes of the Criss Angel BeLIEve television series. Krystyn has been awarded World Teen Magician, placed second on America's Most Talented Kids, has been honored by the Magic Castle with the Junior Achievement Award and starred in the documentary Make Believe-an award-winning film.
"The Escape Artist" Spencer Horsman (U.S.)
From history to the future, Spencer has been hailed as the Houdini of our day. A child prodigy who has performed for millions weekly on America's Got Talent, he has also appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and been seen live on stage with Lance Burton and David Copperfield. He is the king of death-defying escapes!
"The Manipulator" Stefan Vanel (France)
Stefan, the magician's magician, is an award-winning Champion Of Magic and Magician Of The Year. He has starred in his own multi-year hit TV series, highly-rated television specials, had a seven-year run in MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris, and in his acclaimed live show in Las Vegas for over a decade.
"The Street Magician" Adrian Vega (Spain)
The only first place winner in both the categories of close-up and stage magic in the Cordoba magic competition, Vega has also won the Spanish Championship Of Close-Up magic. This phenom has been awarded Spanish Magician Of The Year by his peers and received a special Award Of Merit in London.
"The Dog Conjuror" Johnny Dominguez (Colombia)
One of the most original and in-demand acts out there, Johnny has been awarded Best Showman Of Colombia two times and has performed in circuses around the world for over 30 years. His love for animals and uncanny ability to understand their behavior has resulted in the most unbelievable magic act and the only one in the world of its kind. His compassion will not only touch the audience on stage but will reach beyond, with a program designed to work with local animal shelters to facilitate adoptions and educate the public in the theater lobby every night.
"The Joker" The Great Maestro (Mexico)
Kung Fu World Champion and co-star of over 2500 performances of Criss Angel BeLIEve at the Luxor in Las Vegas, he has appeared in numerous episodes of both the MINDFREAK and BeLIEve television series. Maestro continues with his hilarious live performances in BeLIEve 10 times a week in Vegas while performing on tour in The Supernaturalists with the use of a teleportation device.
"The Joker" FiFi (U.S.V.I.)
Show-stopping magic assistant to The Great Maestro and zany foil to the Amazing Johnathan for almost a decade, FiFi has appeared on countless television shows including MINDFREAK, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and A&E's Evening at the Improv. A native of the Virgin Islands, yet not a virgin, she resides in Las Vegas and performs frequently in Criss Angel BeLIEve.
About Criss Angel:
For over a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet. His visionary approach to the art escapes the confines of tradition and has given birth to a new breed of modern mysticism. From his role as star, creator, Executive Producer, and Director of his hugely successful A&E television series Criss Angel MINDFREAK, to his countless television specials, books, retail products, music CDs, and more, Criss is the most influential and copied magician of the modern era.
Prior to the premiere of The Supernaturalists in 2015, Angel unveiled his second production-featuring his first performances outside of Las Vegas in more than six years-with MINDFREAK Live! The show's sold-out premiere run of 18 shows were a huge success, selling out one month prior to its opening.
All the while, Angel continues his wildly successful residency show--which began in 2008 in partnership with Cirque du Soleil, Criss Angel BeLIEve. The show celebrated its 7th anniversary on Halloween 2015, and performs nightly Wednesday through Sunday (eight-ten shows per week) at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Criss' partnership with Cirque du Soleil and MGM Resorts International (he serves as writer/director, illusion designer, and star) has resulted in it being the #1 best-selling live magic show in the world since its opening, and has had over 2500 performances. The Huffington Post's Lee Speigel calls it "The Magic Event of a Lifetime."
His acclaimed series MINDFREAK on A&E is the most successful magic show in television history, resulting in more hours of magic during prime time than any other magic show ever. Angel's most recent series, Criss Angel BeLIEve, premiered on Spike on October 15, 2013 as Spike TV's most-watched original series premiere in over 18 months. In November 2013, Endemol, the world's largest independent production and distribution company, announced that it had acquired the international television distribution rights (outside of North America) to the series, and now the show is seen in over 100 countries worldwide.
Angel is also the most watched magician in Internet history-a YouTube sensation. His "Walk on Water" clip has generated over 60 million views alone, and all of his clips combined have generated more than 300 million views. Criss also has the largest social media following of any illusionist, with six million followers.
Criss Angel has family ties to the Lehigh Valley, including cousin Billy Kounoupis, owner of Billy's Downtown Diners in Bethlehem and Allentown. Early in his career, he was mentored by Easton's Lou Reda and had been on the State Theatre stage in 1991 for a promotional photo shoot. Just last January, he sold out two State Theatre shows on his limited engagement MINDFREAK Live! Tour.
For more information on this show, visit thesupernaturalists.com
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