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November 22nd, 2007

Phenomenon: Mike Super is the Phenomenon

Congratulations to mentalist Mike Super for being named the new “Phenomenon.”
America voted each week for the mentalist they enjoyed the most and this week, we found out that the most popular mentalist in the competition was Mike Super.
The mentalists were chosen in this final order:

Mike Super
Angela Funovits
Eran Raven
Guy Bavli

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November 17th, 2007

Phenomenon: The Finals

This week’s episode of Phenomenon was live and only one mentalist was eliminated.
Angela Funovits, Mike Super & Guy Bavli got enough audience votes to make it through to perform for us this week. We had to wait to find out the fate of Eran Raven & Gerry McCambridge later in the show.

Angela Funovits started with […]

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November 8th, 2007

Phenomenon: A Snake Bite, Drinking Acid & A Burned Leg

This week’s episode of Phenomenon was live and three mentalists were eliminated.
When the show began, we were told that Jan Bardi, Jim Callahan and Wayne Hoffman did not get enough audience votes to remain in the competition and were sent home.
Wayne Hoffman was extremely graceful in his defeat and gave this great quote:
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October 31st, 2007

Phenomenon: Episode 2 Recap

Tonight’s episode of Phenomenon was live. Very fitting for a Halloween evening.
The show began with each of the four performers from last week’s show giving us a very fast illusion. Then the remaining performers did a very fast illusion as well. They were all very fun to watch, but nothing that would blow our minds, […]

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October 27th, 2007

Phenomenon: Episode 1 Recap

To me, the most impressive illusion of the show was Eran Raven performing this nail gun Russian roulette. Not only is he totally hot, but he’s a great illusionist too! Check it out:

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October 21st, 2007

Criss Angel & Uri Geller Talk About Phenomenon

Criss Angel and Uri Geller talk about their involvement with Phenomenon, the search for America’s next great mentalist. Catch the premiere, LIVE, on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 8/7c. Here’s the interview clip:

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October 20th, 2007

Meet the Competitors in the New Reality Show ‘Phenomenon’

NBC has finally released the photos of the competitors on the new show, Phenomenon. Here they are:

Jan Bardi

Residence: Keerbergen, Belgium, Hometown: Leuven, Belgium
Jan Bardi studied bioengineering at university and earned his master’s degree, but found that he was always happiest onstage. Through study and performance, Jan polished his act and made a career out […]

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October 10th, 2007

Prepare For The Phenomenon

NBC will air a unique new reality show called Phenomenon, starting on October 24. Between you and me, I’m not really sure what the definition of “mentalist” is, but I’ll be watching the show to find out! Here are the latest details of the show and its cast. I’ll post more about it as information […]

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