Criss Angel to play Mandrake the Magician!

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The popular Illusionist is on board to play the comic book character!

Cinema Blend talked to "Mindfreak" illusionist/magician Criss Angel who says he will take part in the live-action adaptation of the "Mandrake the Magician" movie, Based on the Hearts comic, the action-adventure will be directed by Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King, Eraser, The Mask).

"I've just signed on to do a movie which I'll be shooting at the end of this year called 'Mandrake,'" Angel said.

"The film is based on the comic book strip. It's gonna kind of be like a kind of cool realm of 'The Crow' but different of Mandrake the magician coming to life. I'm designing and creating the visual effects for that, as well as going to be acting in it. So that's a very exciting prospect that I'm looking forward to do."

Comparing how magic and illusions have been portrayed in past movies, he added, "I know that the 'Mandrake' project really gets it." Angel said.



"Mandrake the Magician" was created by Lee Falk in 1934. The dapper, mustached magician remains one of the most famous characters in the comic strip medium, his adventures appearing in newspapers worldwide. Mandrake uses his legendary powers of hypnotism and illusion to combat crime.

DaiQuan Cain
6/4/2007
Source: Superherohype.com

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