Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars

Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars is an American television magic competition show that premiered on October 22, 2022 on The CW.

Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
GenreStage magic
Presented byEddie Griffin
Judges
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Criss Angel
  • Dave Baram
  • Erich Recker
Running time42 minutes
Production companyCriss Angel Studios
Original release
NetworkThe CW
ReleaseOctober 22, 2022 (2022-10-22) –
February 10, 2023 (2023-02-10)

Format

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Each week two celebrities compete against each other after they are trained by Angel. There are three categories which are performed in front of a live audience and judged by Angel, Loni Love, and Lance Burton.[1]

Production

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On May 19, 2022, it was announced that The CW had ordered the series.[2][3] On December 9, 2021, Eddie Griffin was announced as host of the show, with Criss Angel, Loni Love, and Lance Burton serving as judges.[4]

The series premiered on October 22, 2022.[5][6]

Episodes

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No.Title [7]Original air date [7]Prod.
code [7]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Greatest Levitation of All Time"October 22, 2022 (2022-10-22)1010.37[8]
2"Amystika Chair"October 29, 2022 (2022-10-29)1020.32[9]
3"Metamorphosis"November 5, 2022 (2022-11-05)1030.33[10]
4"Submerged"November 12, 2022 (2022-11-12)1040.33[11]
Guests: Ginuwine and Jeff Timmons
5"100 Foot Rope Escape"November 19, 2022 (2022-11-19)1060.36[12]
6"Easy Rider"December 2, 2022 (2022-12-02)1080.47[13]
7"Enigma"January 20, 2023 (2023-01-20)1100.43[14]
8"Video Game to Life"January 27, 2023 (2023-01-27)1070.41[15]
9"Upside Down Straight Jacket"February 3, 2023 (2023-02-03)1090.36[16]
10"In Two"February 10, 2023 (2023-02-10)1050.35[17]

Reception

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1 "The Greatest Levitation of All Time" October 22, 2022 0.1 0.37[8] 0.3 0.03 0.1 0.40[18]
2 "Amystika Chair" October 29, 2022 0.0 0.32[9] 0.0 0.04 0.0 0.36[19]
3 "Metamorphosis" November 5, 2022 0.1 0.33[10] 0.0 0.05 0.1 0.38[20]
4 "Submerged" November 12, 2022 0.1 0.33[11] 0.0 0.05 0.1 0.38[21]
5 "100 Foot Rope Escape" November 19, 2022 0.0 0.36[12]
6 "Easy Rider" December 2, 2022 0.0 0.47[13]
7 "Enigma" January 20, 2023 0.1 0.43[14] 0.0 0.04 0.1 0.47[22]
8 "Video Game to Life" January 27, 2023 0.1 0.41[15] TBD TBD TBD TBD
9 "Upside Down Straight Jacket" February 3, 2023 0.1 0.36[16] TBD TBD TBD TBD
10 "In Two" February 10, 2023 0.1 0.35[17] TBD TBD TBD TBD

References

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  1. ^ Guerra, Joey (December 1, 2022). "Criss Angel talks 'Magic with the Stars' and overcoming fears". Houston Chronicle.
  2. ^ "The CW Network Announces Its Seven-Night Primetime Schedule for 2022-2023" (Press release). The CW. May 19, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ White, Peter (May 19, 2022). "The CW Fall 2022 Schedule: The Flash, Riverdale & Nancy Drew Move To Midseason, Stargirl Shifts To Fall, All American Block On Mondays & Walker Doubleheader On Thursday". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "The CW Network Announces Judges, Host and Star-Studded Celebrity Guest Lineup for "Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars"" (Press release). The CW. September 29, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ "The CW Network Sets 2022 Fall Premiere Dates" (Press release). The CW. July 5, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. ^ Rice, Lynette (July 5, 2022). "The CW Sets Fall Premiere Dates Including Debut Of The Winchesters & Walker Independence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c "Criss Angel's Magic With the Stars (CW)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (October 25, 2022). "Showbuzzdaily's Saturday 10.22.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (November 1, 2022). "Showbuzzdaily's Saturday 10.29.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (November 8, 2022). "Showbuzzdaily's Saturday 11.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (November 14, 2022). "Showbuzzdaily's Saturday 11.12.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (November 22, 2022). "Showbuzzdaily's Saturday 11.19.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  13. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (December 5, 2022). "Friday 12.2.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 23, 2023). "Friday 1.20.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  15. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (January 31, 2023). "Friday 1.27.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  16. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (February 6, 2023). "Friday 2.3.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  17. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (February 13, 2023). "Friday 2.10.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  18. ^ Douglas Pucci (October 23, 2022). "Saturday Ratings: Fox Tops Broadcast Nets with MLB NLCS Game Four, 'Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars' Debuts on The CW". Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  19. ^ Douglas Pucci (October 30, 2022). "Saturday Ratings: Fox On-Par with Year-Ago Evening for MLB World Series". Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  20. ^ Douglas Pucci (November 6, 2022). "Saturday Ratings: Fox Tops Busy Sports Night with MLB World Series Game Six". Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  21. ^ Douglas Pucci (November 13, 2022). "Saturday Ratings: ABC Returns to Prime Time Lead with TCU-Texas College Football". Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  22. ^ "Friday Ratings: CBS and Fox Share Dominance; Flawless Compatibility for Eye Net Dramas". Programming Insider. January 21, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
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