Full Episodes of Phenomenon

Nov 25, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: magic videos

Hey guys, you can find full episodes of Phenomenon online to download at http://www.nbc.com/Phenomenon/video/episodes.shtml

Watch Phenomenon

Nov 23, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: magic videos

On the final episode all the contestants got a bit of time to show the audience something new. I just found a clip of it that you can download here and see some of the other comments.

Congratulations to Mike Super on Phenomenon

Nov 22, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: magic news, magic videos

I hope you all caught tonight’s final episode of Phenomenon. Tonight they eliminated the rest of the contestants and gave first place to Mike Super along with $250,000. I thought his performance tonight wasn’t as good as the other routines he presented, but it was still very well done. He’s got a great personality and it shines through so well on TV.

Here’s a clip of Mike Super from last week’s episode:

Magic on Global’s “House”

Nov 21, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: magic news

For those of you who know me personally you’ll know that I’m a HUGE fan of the t.v. show House. If you got a chance to see it last night then you’ll know that the patient in last nights episode (S04E08) was a magician who becomes sick while doing the Chinese Water Cell Tortue Escape. I’m sure this episode will re-air again once the season is over, so keep an eye out. I’ve posted some pictures from the episode below.

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Remembrance Day

Nov 11, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: Uncategorized

Remembrance Day

Cirque Sublime

Nov 10, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: misc. neat things, personal news

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I’m sure most of you are familiar have heard of Cirque de Soleil before, but never Cirque Sublime. Well, they’ve both have circus type stunts and tricks, along with rhythmic music and dramatic theatrical elements. I don’t think they’re related at all, but they are kind of similar. Maybe in a big city you could find a run of Cirque de Soleil, but not here in the Okanagan Vally. But you WILL find Cirque Sublime! I got myself two tickets for the show in Vernon last Friday and it was great!

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All of the tricks were mesmerizing and the whole show was just so well done. I was shocked and surprised by so many of the stunts. I have seen many of them online on youtube and things like that, but its another whole thing to watch it live. If you ever get the chance, go and see it you wont be disappointed.

The pictures weren’t taken by me, but were found online by a fellow who was at the show in Toronto.

The official website for Cirque Sublime has more pictures and more information as well.

Penn and Teller on Letterman

Nov 4, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: magic videos

Hey guys, I was watching TV the other night and the famous Penn and Teller were on tv with David Letterman. I was able to find a youtube video of the performance. The video isn’t the best quality, but at least you can see what they did! It was awesome.

Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to think about Christmas. Time to go shopping for presents and stuff. I’ve never ever ever started getting gifts before December before, but this year I might just do that.

Happy Halloween!

Nov 1, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: Uncategorized

Well my Birthday has come and gone with 22 candles on the cake. It seems as I get older I learn how much I still need to learn. When I was younger I thought 20 year olds were so grown up, and by the time I know it I’ll be 25. I bet when I’m 25 I’ll still feel young! I didn’t receive many gifts for my birthday. As you get older it seems you get less and less. But life creates an interesting journey for us all, and so far I wouldn’t change anything thats happened. I’m very fortunate and thats the best birthday gift of all.

My birthday is on October 29th, but I always have a “Halloween” Birthday. This year was no different. On that note, I hope you had a Happy Halloween!

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Phenomenal!

Oct 25, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: magic news, magic videos

Wow! I hope you got to watch Phenomenon last night! I though the whole show was awesome. If you didn’t get a chance to see it, the next episode will be on next Wednesday. Below is the promo trailer for the show.

I thought that the first performer Ehud Segev was the best. He was able to touch his forehead, and chin, and have somebody else feel it without even going near them. I thought it was great. I think as the show continues we’ll see some really amazing things.

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The Ellusionist website also has some information about the show and a little video that you can watch.

 

New TV Show “Phenomenon”

Oct 15, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: magic news, magic videos

A new magic tv show called “Phenomenon” is coming to NBC. On October 24th Criss Angel and Uri Geller will star and host in a live magic show that explores magic used to create paranormal effects (Like mind reading, metal bending, and even talking to the dead!). For more information check out the official website at http://www.nbc.com/Phenomenon/

You can find a small clip for the show right here: http://www.nbc.com/Phenomenon/video/#mea=164221

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You can be sure that I’ll be glued to my tv set when it airs!

October Update!

Oct 1, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: personal news

Hey guys and gals,

Well, Sadly summer is over but I have to say that was one of the best summers ever! Between magic shows I went out and soaked up as much sun as I could.

I think Fall is my favorite season though. It reminds me of Halloween, Magic, and My Birthday! Possibly the greatest things ever. Finding interesting things to do on your birthday is always a challenge when its cold out. I’m looking forward to performing at lots of birthdays!

I’m sorry I haven’t updated this site as much as I would like, I’ve just been so busy with lots of other projects. I did manage to add one more optical illusion. Check it out.

I’m also in the midst of updating www.alikzam.com right now too. So that should be online in the next couple weeks.

Keep checking back for updates! Soon I’ll have a newsletter too so we can stay in touch even easier.

Till then. Stay Magical.
Ali K. Zam

Save Harry Potter!

Jul 9, 2007 Author: Alikzam | Filed under: misc. neat things

Well the new Harry Potter movie comes out this Wednesday! I can’t wait, I’ll be there early in line to make sure I get a ticket.

The new Harry Potter book also comes out soon. Come down to Chapters on July 20th and get your own copy at 12:01. There’s lots going on, and I’ll be performing from 10:00-11:00pm. It also looks like there’s a slim chance there might be more Harry Potter books! Goto http://saveharrypotter.co.uk/and sign the petition.