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Phenomenon Live Halloween Special

10/30/07

Don't miss Criss Angel on a 2-hour heart-stopping all-new show when the unthinkable just might happen...on LIVE TV!

The 2-hour Halloween Phenomenon Special will air on October 31, 2007 at 8 PM/ / 7 PM CST on NBC. Check local listings for details.

An intriguing and mystifying meeting of the minds takes place on live television when famed mentalist Uri Geller and world-renowned mystifier Criss Angel ("Criss Angel Mindfreak") conduct an intensive search for the next great mentalist on "Phenomenon."

The exhilarating and mystifying live show is based on a successful Israeli version judged and monitored by Geller, which achieved a historical record-breaking viewing audience. The series showcases 10 carefully selected mentalists who will compete live against one another each week by demonstrating a wide spectrum of mystifying talents on a panel of celebrity guests who experience the spellbinding illusions along with the studio audience.

Together, Geller and Angel will assess the contestant's talents each week and offer their unfiltered opinions. Ultimately, the fate of the winner is in the hands of the viewers at home, who will vote to determine which competing mentalist will receive the grand prize of $250,000 and become the next great mentalist.

"Phenomenon" is executive- produced by Suzy Lamb ("Grease: You're The One That I Want"), Michael Agbabian ("Last Comic Standing") and Dwight Smith ("Last Comic Standing"). The series is, based on a successful Israeli version judged and monitored by Geller, which achieved a historical record-breaking viewing audience, is a Granada America/Keshet Broadcasting/Kuperman Productions co-production in association with SevenOne International. SevenOne International controls the worldwide rights to the program.

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      Posted 2 years ago by Loyal_Stephanie125

      i wached phonominon i wach it evry week and i give Criss koudos for protecting his craft and calling out that fake Criss just asked if he could tell him what was in the envolope and that guy (Jim) freaked out i serously thought someone was going to start throughing pinches i love how Criss just stood there and was like blah blah blah just tell me what in the envolope XD

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      Posted 2 years ago by Nicoli

      When that Jim guy came on and started his act....I thought to myself "How bad could this be?" Well as it went on and on and on and was old by the 2 minute mark....I started asking "What would Criss say?"

      I guess I found out because of the near brawl that took place. I am glad Criss stuck to what he believed in. That act was comical and I laughed even more when Criss got in that fake's face.

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      Posted 2 years ago by momof2loyals

      OMG that was hilarious that guy was an idiot waitng for someone to tell him. and the other "magician" Uri what a piece of work he thinks everyone is great too bad he sucks! He doesn't seem to know anything. I hated that I missed it but I got a look at it on youtube in case anyone wanted to know. Criss we love you Next time it will be tivoed!

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      Posted 2 years ago by verycoolchick

      When I saw that Jim character come on , I started laughing right away and then I said to the tv "Oh Nooooooo, Criss take deep breathes LOL" Everyone knew what was coming. He is very passionate about his beliefs. I love that about him. HE IS NOT A BIGOT..............great job criss. Can't wait to see your live show..........stay safe. Fan for life!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Posted 2 years ago by Shay79

      Kudos Criss for busting that fake loser.

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      Posted 2 years ago by amazingillusionist89

      i missed what happened on phenomenon too, but I heard that what criss did was on radio and morning news of the next day, omg i need to see it!!!! I bet its on youtube.com. Maybe somewhere on this site. i hope i can figure it it out.

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      Posted 2 years ago by jmkbanana07

      Man, I missed it....had to take the little one trick-or-treating. Anybody know how I could watch it...

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      Posted 2 years ago by mommythegreat

      I am so glad that Criss did what he did on the show. Go Criss!!! Someone had to standup to that guy.

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      Posted 2 years ago by livingpoetry

      Oh, and one more thing. If you thought what happened between Criss and Jim was entertaining - then just imagine if the challenges had been taken by Jim and Uri and how THAT would have played out. If my imagination serves me well then that would have been awesome!

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      Posted 2 years ago by livingpoetry

      Well then, for a cool mill - here is my guess. The envelope Criss Angel had was marked 10/24/07. This was the date that Uri Geller appeared on the Today show and reminded the world of his failure on the Johnny Carson show 25 yrs ago. Geller said that Carson was somewhat of a magician himself and that he fell into Carson’s “trap” on the show and failed. October 24th is also the date in 1926 that marks the last performance of Harry Houdini. I’m sure that whatever was in the envelope referred to pointing out the fact that Jim Callahan is just another charlatan for us to be wary of.