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There has been a lot of discussion in the magic press over the last few months about the eagerly awaited Criss Angel and Cirque Du Soleil show at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas;

CRISS ANGEL Believe™ will be a haunting exploration deep inside the inventive mind of mystifier Criss Angel as he hovers between the land of the living and a surreal world uniquely woven together by the distinctive imaginations of Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil.

Unlike traditional magic-themed shows, CRISS ANGEL Believe™ transcends any preconceived notion of what it means to be emotionally engaged by the arts of mysticism and illusion. Imagine a fantasy, an allegory, a highly theatrical tableau of mood, reverie and emotion set against a backdrop of dreamlike darkness and light.

Criss Angel stars as a surreal, enigmatic Victorian Noble. Along a path of imaginative exploration, he encounters Kayala and Crimson, two women who represent different aspects of femininity, four bizarre Ushers, who will introduce the audience to the baroque theater of Criss’s mind and a high-energy troupe of characters and dancers who mix a multitude of styles into a high-energy visual feast, punctuated by moments of grace and sensuality.

The stunning illusions in CRISS ANGEL Believe™ will not be presented as standalone elements, but as interdependent components using heightened imagery, fantastical creatures and impossible feats of legerdemain, all of which will be integrated into the dazzling, colorful fabric of the story.

Cirque Du Soleil (or Circus of the Sun) is Circus and Music like you have never seen before, with a number of resident show in the USA, including Las Vegas, and a number of touring shows (including the O2 in the UK this month, and the Royal Albert Hall next year) they have perfected the art of Circus and performance to a level never seen before. The rumors about a Magic Themed show resident at the Luxor have been circulating for some time, but it was only this week that the announcement was officially put out by Criss Angel and Cirque Du Soleil.

The name of the show is associated with Houdini; On his death bed, legendary magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini told his wife the following; "After my death, many people will claim that they are still able to communicate with me. If their claims are valid, they will be able to tell you a code word - that word is BELIEVE." Angel states in an online video on his website.

Like many of the resident shows, 'Believe' will be presented in a custom-built theater at Luxor Las Vegas. The custom theaters are normally somethign very special, for those who have seen KA at the MGM Grand will note. Possibilities for magic in a custom designed theater are huge, itself a teaser to what might be featured. Preview performances begin September 1 and the Gala Premiere will be held Friday, September 12, 2008. More information can be found through The Shows Official Website.