Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed (MyNetworkTV)
common sense media says
Illusionist how-tos are fun for curious families.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series reveals the secrets behind some of the most famous illusions of all time, including levitation, disappearances, and being severed by a buzz saw. There's no violence, but some of the stunts involve dangerous equipment or situations (underwater escape, for instance) and could be life-threatening, so you'll want to remind kids that the performers they're watching are seasoned pros. Though the narrator often remarks about the attractiveness of the scantily clad female assistants, on the whole this captivating series is perfect for inquiring families with older kids and up, and it's sure to change the way you and your kids look at magic.
Educational value:
The series isn't educational, per se, but it does teach viewers some tricks of the magic trade -- and to look at illusions critically.
Positive role models:
The host's revelations defy the magicians' code of silence and threaten his peers' ability to shock their audiences.
Violence & scariness:
There's no violence, but some of the illusions include an element of real-life danger, like a massive buzz saw presumed to cut a magician in half. When appropriate, the narrator reminds viewers that the professionals' work should never be tried at home.
Sexy stuff:
Scantily clad female assistants are referred to as "sexy," and the narrator frequently says how attractive they are and how enjoyable it is to watch them parade about on the stage.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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LIMO2009
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
Best Show Ever
This Is The Best Show Ever Becuase On One Of The Episodes The Aluginust Makes A Elephant Come From A Cirtan
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Event Horizon
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
It ruins magicians' tricks, but in a good way.
Oof...if you like the wonder of magicians, avoid this show. But if you are dying to know how they do it, like many of us are, watch it. It will fascinate you. You look critically at the tricks, and then find out they did a totally different way than you thought.
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kelsey805
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
ok so this show is great and all, but i mean, the way the narrator is ALWAYS talking about how sexy, hot, etc they are well it's just disgusting. if you really want to watch this show then it's good and all, but that's a major problem, although you can always talk about this with your kids, and make sure they know it's not appropriate, at all.
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