Don't Trust Andrew Mayne
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Edgy magic show is fun but reinforces iffy messages.
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What's the Story?
DON'T TRUST ANDREW MAYNE features magician Andrew Mayne as he uses magic to fool, tease, and seek revenge against people. From going through solid glass to steal someone's cell phone at a restaurant, to helping a wife teach her husband a life-long lesson about the dangers of motorcycles, Mayne uses his talent and his unapologetic attitude to perform stunts that surprise, frustrate, and even anger folks.
Is It Any Good?
Andrew Mayne offers viewers a chance to see the magician's magic and stunts, which range from the interesting and clever to potentially dangerous. It also shows how willing (or unwilling) people are to participate in them.
Mayne's efforts are often motivated by the desire to frustrate or teach people lessons. As a result, his tricks aren't always well-received by the folks he plays them on. But it's meant to be fun, and if you like magic and illusions, you'll definitely like what you see here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the messages TV shows like this one send about tricking people. At what point does playing a trick on someone go too far? Should tricks and stunts be played on people to get back at them or to teach a lesson? Should there ever be a risk of someone getting physically or emotionally hurt?
What kind of training do magicians and illusionists need to be successful? Is it the willingness to do crazy stunts? A specific kind of personality? Where do people go to learn the tricks of the trade?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 14, 2014
- Cast: Andrew Mayne
- Network: A&E
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy
- TV rating: TV-14
- Last updated: September 20, 2019
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