From The Exotic To Defying The Law of Physics Is Coming Up This Week On MASTERS OF ILLUSION On The CW

By: Jul. 30, 2018
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MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, now celebrating its fifth anniversary The CW returns for Week Six with two 30-minute Encore Presentation episodes airing back to back on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central.

Masters of Illusion features amazing magic performed by 42 cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience.

This week's episodes will include:
"MASTERS OF ILLUSION" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"From The Exotic To Defying The Law of Physics" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Hosted by Dean Cain, "MASTERS OF ILLUSION" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Ed Alonzo (Wrapped), BARRY and Stuart (Vodoo Doll),Joshua Jay (Balance), Jeff McBride (Voodoo People), Murray Sawchuck (Vanishing Flower). Jonathan Pendragon (Floating Piano) and Chris Randall (Hearts Restored). (Encore Presentation) (#408). Original airdate 8/4/2017.

To view performance highlights of the August 3rd Encore Presentation episode from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., please visit here!

"MASTERS OF ILLUSION" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Spiked Table and Spiked Faces" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Hosted by Dean Cain, "MASTERS OF ILLUSION" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Farrell Dillon (Table of Spikes), BARRY and Stuart(Celebrity Pick), Jonathan Pendragon (Interlude), Draven/Naathan Phan (Dueling Blockheads), Adam Wylie (Prohibition), Eric Jones (Trick With Four Kings), Jibrizy (Sugar Packet) and Greg Gleason (Helicopter). (#409). Original airdate 8/11/2017.

To view performance highlights of the August 3rd Encore Presentation episode from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m., please visit here!

Please note, the television show, "MASTERS OF ILLUSION" will be preempted on Friday, July 27, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. in several U.S. cities due to sporting events. As a result, "MASTERS OF ILLUSION" will be broadcast instead in New York, NY on WPIX on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.; in Harrisburg, PA on WHP-D3 onFriday, August 3, 2018 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; in Wilkes Barre, PA on WSWB on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.; and in Syracuse, NY on WSTQ onSaturday, August 4, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Dean Cain, host of Masters of Illusion, is an actor, producer and writer. Cain also appears in the hit CW series, "Supergirl," in which he plays the role of Supergirl's adoptive father, Jeremiah Danvers. Other upcoming projects include the documentary film, "Hate Among Us" (Executive Producer), and as an actor, "Gosnell," "2050" and "Angry Men." Most recently he executive produced, along with Montel Williams, the critically acclaimed documentary film, "Architects of Denial." His breakthrough performance as an actor was in the dual roles of Superman/Clark Kent in the television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."

The roster of award-winning magicians from around the world appearing in Season Five of MASTERS OF ILLUSION is a virtual who's who in the field of magic.


Masters of Illusion is produced by Associated Television International with returning Executive Producers David McKenzie ("The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," "Marie"), Gay Blackstone ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009), David Martin ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009, "Marie"), and Al Schwartz ("The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," "The Golden Globe Awards" 2013 and 2014), along with Co-Executive Producer Jim Romanovich ("From Rocky To Creed," "The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards").

Associated Television International (ATI) is an Emmy Award-winning company that has been the world's largest producer of magic for both stage and screen for over three decades. ATI's television series, specials and feature films have aired on all U.S. broadcast networks, major cable channels and with television partners all over the world. Current series in production include: "The Hollywood Christmas Parade," "Masters of Illusion," and the Emmy Award-nominated "Laura McKenzie's Traveler."

ATI has also been Emmy Award-nominated for its various television specials and series. For more information, please visit www.associatedtelevision.com

To view a Sizzle Reel of Season Five of MASTERS OF ILLUSION on The CW, please visit: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/274173555/0699e86ee2

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