Celebracadabra

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  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 6.8  (97)

Celebracadabra is a reality competition show that premiered on VH1 in 2008. The show follows eight celebrities as they learn and compete in the art of magic. The eight celebrities are C. Thomas Howell, Hal Sparks, Kimberly Wyatt, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Reid, Ant, Alexa Havins, and Porschla Coleman.

The show is hosted by magician and comedian, Ant. The judges for the show are legendary magicians, Lance Burton and Franz Harary. The show’s format includes the competition and elimination of the celebrities, each given a stipulated time to present and perfect their magic tricks before a live audience.

The show is divided into eight episodes, with one celebrity being eliminated after each episode. In each episode, the celebrities learn different types of magic, including close-up magic, stage magic, and mentalism.

The celebrities also have the opportunity to work with world-renowned magicians, such as Criss Angel, Penn and Teller, and David Copperfield, who serve as mentors and offer guidance and advice to the competitors.

The show is not just a competition, but rather a journey for each celebrity, as they learn new skills and discover their own potential. The celebrities are challenged not only to perfect their skills and tricks, but to also perform in front of live audiences.

As the competition progresses, the challenges become more difficult, and the pressure increases for the celebrities to impress the judges and avoid elimination. The celebrities also face challenges outside of the show, including publicity stunts and fundraising events.

Each episode ends with the judges criticizing the performances of the competitors and announcing which celebrity will be eliminated. The celebrities who continue on to the next episode move closer to the grand prize of $100,000, which goes to the winner’s charity of choice.

Overall, Celebracadabra is a fun and exciting reality show that combines elements of competition, celebrity, and magic. The celebrities’ journey through the competition is inspiring, and the addition of world-renowned magicians as mentors adds a level of prestige and authenticity to the show. The judges’ critiques are both entertaining and informative, providing valuable feedback for the competitors to improve their craft. The show is a must-watch for magic enthusiasts and those who enjoy reality competition shows.

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Seasons
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
June 12, 2008
The coaches who helped teach the celebrities throughout the season perform some magic themselves.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
June 12, 2008
The celebrities participate in their final performance before a winner is chosen from season one.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
June 5, 2008
The final two contestants travel from Los Angeles to Sin City for one last performance on a Las Vegas stage. Tensions between Hal & Tommy continue to run high as they choose their illusions, practice their tricks and attempt to create a show that will impress their Las Vegas audience.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
June 1, 2008
The remaining celebs are challenged to Phobia magic. Last weeks winner Tommy, gets to assign the escapes, and his choice infuriates Hal and severs their friendship.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
May 22, 2008
The celeb's head to Magic Castle where the perform Cabaret Magic in front of a roomful of professional magicians. Having been hit with a Zonk prize has one celeb performing the act in drag, while Kim and Murray take their arguing to a new level.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
May 18, 2008
This week's challenge has the celebs creating magic for a group of elderly citizens using only objects they can carry in their pockets. Plus, the remaining contestants are stunned when a switcharoo is performed concerning the coaches.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
May 11, 2008
The celebrities are challenged to perform a magic trick in front of a drunken, rowdy college crowd. Later, the third contestant is eliminated.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
May 4, 2008
This weeks challenge is to learn a trick to perform at an elementary school in front of a tough crowd of kids. A second contestant is eliminated.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
April 27, 2008
Professional magicians will team up with the magic newbies to coach them in their first challenge, Street Magic. They must learn their tricks and then bring them to the unsuspecting crowd to perform the act close up.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 27, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (97)