On the East Coast, all eyes are on Donald Trump and his criminal trial over alleged hush-money payments made to porn actress Stormy Daniels and others.
And on the West Coast, another hearing is happening. Yet it, too, involves a beautiful, blond woman and a charismatic showman with a penchant for pulling the wool over people’s eyes.
But this tribunal is unfolding within the insular walls of the Magic Castle — the legendary private club for magicians set inside a foreboding Victorian mansion, formerly a private residence, perched upon a Hollywood hilltop and established in 1963.
The defendant is Murray the Magician, aka Murray Sawchuck, a veteran stage illusionist and comedian who for years has held a residency at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. (The Tropicana shuttered April 2 and is expected to be demolished later this year — but Murray will be touring the world with his act until he installs himself...
And on the West Coast, another hearing is happening. Yet it, too, involves a beautiful, blond woman and a charismatic showman with a penchant for pulling the wool over people’s eyes.
But this tribunal is unfolding within the insular walls of the Magic Castle — the legendary private club for magicians set inside a foreboding Victorian mansion, formerly a private residence, perched upon a Hollywood hilltop and established in 1963.
The defendant is Murray the Magician, aka Murray Sawchuck, a veteran stage illusionist and comedian who for years has held a residency at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. (The Tropicana shuttered April 2 and is expected to be demolished later this year — but Murray will be touring the world with his act until he installs himself...
- 4/19/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This Monday on The CW, magic takes center stage with “Masters of Illusion” Season 10 Episode 5, titled “Dark, Darling and Twisted,” airing at 9:00 Pm. The episode boasts a stellar lineup of featured magicians, including the enchanting Murray SawChuck, the captivating Lucy Darling, the mysterious Nick Dopuch, the illusionist Dan Sperry, the charismatic Naathan Phan, and the spellbinding Farrell Dillon.
“Darks, Darling and Twisted” promises an evening of mind-bending illusions, awe-inspiring tricks, and the artistry of some of the finest magicians in the industry. Each performer brings their unique style to the stage, creating a tapestry of magic that captivates and mystifies audiences.
Tune in on December 4, 2023, at 9:00 Pm for an episode that guarantees a journey into the extraordinary world of magic and illusion with “Masters of Illusion” on The CW. It’s an hour of wonder, excitement, and unparalleled entertainment that magic enthusiasts won’t want to miss.
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“Darks, Darling and Twisted” promises an evening of mind-bending illusions, awe-inspiring tricks, and the artistry of some of the finest magicians in the industry. Each performer brings their unique style to the stage, creating a tapestry of magic that captivates and mystifies audiences.
Tune in on December 4, 2023, at 9:00 Pm for an episode that guarantees a journey into the extraordinary world of magic and illusion with “Masters of Illusion” on The CW. It’s an hour of wonder, excitement, and unparalleled entertainment that magic enthusiasts won’t want to miss.
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- 11/28/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The CW loves animal videos. The smallest broadcast network has renewed the World's Funniest Animals TV show for a second season.
A video comedy series, the World's Funniest Animals TV show takes a look at the world of animals as these pets -- and sometimes, their owners -- do funny things that are caught on video. The series includes viral Internet clips of funny animal moments, humorous animal clips from big-budget movies and favorite TV series, unexpected outtakes, videos of babies and their four-legged friends, as well as celebrities and their pets. Host Elizabeth Stanton introduces the clips, along with a panel of celebrity guests. In the first season, they include Dee Wallace, Tom Arnold, Natalie Lander, James Maslow, Brittany Underwood, Murray SawChuck, Maiara Walsh, Mikalah Gordon, Brian Cooper, Brandon Rogers, Noah Matthews,...
A video comedy series, the World's Funniest Animals TV show takes a look at the world of animals as these pets -- and sometimes, their owners -- do funny things that are caught on video. The series includes viral Internet clips of funny animal moments, humorous animal clips from big-budget movies and favorite TV series, unexpected outtakes, videos of babies and their four-legged friends, as well as celebrities and their pets. Host Elizabeth Stanton introduces the clips, along with a panel of celebrity guests. In the first season, they include Dee Wallace, Tom Arnold, Natalie Lander, James Maslow, Brittany Underwood, Murray SawChuck, Maiara Walsh, Mikalah Gordon, Brian Cooper, Brandon Rogers, Noah Matthews,...
- 12/8/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
If you’ve ever tuned in to a reality show, you’ve probably seen Murray SawChuck. A seasoned professional magician and dedicated prankster, he’s starred in countless episodes of reality series like Pawn Stars, Masters of Illusion, and Don’t Blink, and has made guest appearances in programs like MasterChef and (though it’s not a reality show) Netflix’s hit ’80s women’s wrestling series Glow.
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- 8/22/2019
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
This is not just smoke and mirrors. The Masters of Illusion TV show has been renewed for a seventh season on The CW. Season seven is slated to premiere in the summer of 2017.Dean Cain hosts the series, which has featured magicians, illusionists, and escape artists, including Michael Grandinetti, Jonathan Pendragon, and Murray SawChuck. David McKenzie, Gay Blackstone, David Martin, and Al Schwartz executive produce.Read More…...
- 10/24/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Dread Central hopped a flight to Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday, October 3, in order to cover the opening of the haunt attraction Fright Dome at Adventuredome at Circus Circus, and we came back with not only a celebrity-filled gallery from the black carpet but also a report!
Arriving to the gusty Fright Dome carpet, we were beset by a menagerie of scare actors hired by Fright Dome creator and owner Jason Egan, who in true Tod Browning fashion had employed (among the requisite clowns and chainsaw-wielding madmen) individuals with actual physical anomalies, which were accentuated by entirely professional makeups. In addition to the duo of Johnny Eck-like young women with truncated torsos (who were made up as zombies and dashed about the carpet using their hands as locomotion), another actor sported a gruesome facial makeup which served to highlight his entirely empty optical orb (the result of sinus cancer,...
Arriving to the gusty Fright Dome carpet, we were beset by a menagerie of scare actors hired by Fright Dome creator and owner Jason Egan, who in true Tod Browning fashion had employed (among the requisite clowns and chainsaw-wielding madmen) individuals with actual physical anomalies, which were accentuated by entirely professional makeups. In addition to the duo of Johnny Eck-like young women with truncated torsos (who were made up as zombies and dashed about the carpet using their hands as locomotion), another actor sported a gruesome facial makeup which served to highlight his entirely empty optical orb (the result of sinus cancer,...
- 10/8/2013
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
The day has finally come, PopWatchers. I didn’t think we were going to make it, but we’ve reached the semifinals of America’s Got Talent!
The final four acts to advance were acrobats Michael Lipari & Ashleigh Dejon, magician Michael Grasso, tiny dancers Anna & Patryk, and Howard Stern’s favorite act, kite flyer Connor Doran, whose poetic Tuesday night performance left Howie misty-eyed with pride. Did America (and the judges) get it right with these four Wild Card choices? Did Connor Doran bring tears to your eyes too?
Here’s the complete list of the Top 24 acts:
Nathaniel Kenyon...
The final four acts to advance were acrobats Michael Lipari & Ashleigh Dejon, magician Michael Grasso, tiny dancers Anna & Patryk, and Howard Stern’s favorite act, kite flyer Connor Doran, whose poetic Tuesday night performance left Howie misty-eyed with pride. Did America (and the judges) get it right with these four Wild Card choices? Did Connor Doran bring tears to your eyes too?
Here’s the complete list of the Top 24 acts:
Nathaniel Kenyon...
- 8/19/2010
- by Emily Exton
- EW.com - PopWatch
Last night we got to see the contestants “living the celebrity life” (presumably what they’ll be doing as headliners on the Vegas strip, right next to Paris Hilton and Heidi Montag) as they attended an advance screening of The Other Guys. They even got a few minutes with real celebrities and experienced performers Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Ferrell took a moment to give some constructive criticism: “Mary Anne, you’re bringing sexy back!” And the encouragement continues.
Of course being a celebrity isn’t always this glamorous, and being a potential reality show winner might be the furthest thing from glitz and glam.
Of course being a celebrity isn’t always this glamorous, and being a potential reality show winner might be the furthest thing from glitz and glam.
- 8/5/2010
- by Emily Exton
- EW.com - PopWatch
The live voting shows for "America's Got Talent" are finally here! Starting Tuesday, July 13 the semifinalists start performing live from Hollywood -- who are your faves so far?
We aren't sure how we feel about the children's acts. On the one hand, they're really cute. But on the other hand, they should probably have their own division where the prize is not a Vegas contract. But we feel that way every year and that's the way it continues to be, so what do we know?
So which semifinalists are your favorites? In case you need a refresher, here is the full list of all 48 semifinalists:
• Airpocalypse - Air Guitar group
• Ali & Christina - Singing Duo
• Alice Tan Ridley - Singer
• Anna & Patryk - Child ballroom dancers
• Antonio Restivo - Fire artist and illusionist
• ArcAttack - Technological performance group
• AscenDance - Wall dancers
• Belly Dancing Duo - Belly dancers
• Bhangra Empire...
We aren't sure how we feel about the children's acts. On the one hand, they're really cute. But on the other hand, they should probably have their own division where the prize is not a Vegas contract. But we feel that way every year and that's the way it continues to be, so what do we know?
So which semifinalists are your favorites? In case you need a refresher, here is the full list of all 48 semifinalists:
• Airpocalypse - Air Guitar group
• Ali & Christina - Singing Duo
• Alice Tan Ridley - Singer
• Anna & Patryk - Child ballroom dancers
• Antonio Restivo - Fire artist and illusionist
• ArcAttack - Technological performance group
• AscenDance - Wall dancers
• Belly Dancing Duo - Belly dancers
• Bhangra Empire...
- 7/13/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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