Las Vegas Review

“BeLIEve” kicks off at Luxor Hotel Casino in LV

Filed under: las vegas productions, sin city, vegas shows — November 5, 2008 @ 8:23 pm

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One might feel that a theatrical combination of Criss Angel in the company of Cirque du Soleil could possibly be a marriage made in heaven, or in in the case of Angel, hell.

If you are any one of the scores of enthusiasts who have enjoyed this brand new Las Vegas, Nevada show, titled Criss Angel BeLIEve featured at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, then you might have a different view about this brand new show. This innovative Sin City idea is really Cirque du Soleil’s sixth performance to display on the Vegas Strip.

The production initiates somewhat comparable to Criss’ regular illusion presentations, with a taste of “Cirque”. Then unexpectedly an unsuccessful illusion act takes Criss into a Wizard of Oz-like fantasyland. You will see bizarre rabbits running on all sides of the stage, not to mention the illusionist’s usual acts and illusions combined with Cirque’s remarkable attraction. The production climaxes with the magician basically splitting himself in half, most likely the high point of this production.

One of the difficulties, that most showgoers have encountered with the idea, is the detail that Criss has many dialogue parts in the show. Angel’s acting skills aren’t truly his area, and this is not routine in any of Cirque’s other well-liked Sin City shows.

There is hope, though, in this combination of Criss Angel with Cirque. There are many spectacular illusions highlighted in the production, and combined with Cirque du Soleil’s talent, the show does have its brilliant and out of this world moments. The numbers do not lie, as this performance is looking to be one of best selling events that Cirque has had in Vegas.

Cirque du Soleil which was founded in Montreal, Canada combines this original plan to their schedule of Sin City events. Cirque’s other shows consist of: “O” at the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas, Zumanity in the Zumanity Theater in the New York-New York hotel casino, LOVE at The Mirage Casino Hotel, Ka at the Ka Theater inside the MGM Grand Hotel, and Mystere in the Treasure Island Casino.