# Magic Meets Acrobatics Cirque du Soleil 'Believe' to Star 'Criss Angel' By Bianca | Published 2008-05-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-believe-criss-angel References: [lasvegaslogue](http://www.lasvegaslogue.com/what-to-do/las-vegas-shows/criss-angel-reveals-more-about-new-cirque-show.html) Criss Angel, the young rock magician and escape artist, is collaborating with [Cirque du Soleil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-1) to launch **Believe**, a new Las Vegas show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. The teaser for the much-anticipated show has finally been launched, and can be seen above. The show kicks off in about five months and will feature Angel performing his illusions, magic and mind-blowing tricks alongside the incredible acrobatic talents [Cirque du Soleil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-dream) is known for. Angel, who helped write the show, stars as the lead character, a Victorian Noble. “Angel's illusions will be a major part of telling the story, rather than individual standalone elements, making this unlike anything he or Cirque du Soleil has done before,” LasVegasLogue says. The new show was named after a quote by Angel's idol, Harry Houdini. “After my death, many people will claim that they are still able to communicate with me,” the magician told his wife on his deathbed. “If their claims are valid, they will be able to tell you a code word — that word is BELIEVE.” If you can't wait, maybe you can try and sneak in for a preview performance, set for September 1-11, 2008. The official gala premiere will be September 12, with the official show starting September 14. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Entertainment:** Combining different forms of entertainment, such as magic and acrobatics, creates a unique and immersive experience for audiences. - **Storytelling Magic Tricks:** Integrating illusions and magic tricks into a cohesive narrative provides a new and captivating way to engage with audiences. - **Nostalgic Inspirations:** Drawing inspiration from historical figures like Harry Houdini adds a sense of nostalgia and intrigue to modern performances. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore new collaborations between different art forms to create fresh and unique experiences for audiences. - **Performing Arts:** Integrating magic tricks and acrobatics into theatrical performances opens up innovative possibilities for the performing arts industry. - **Event Management:** Producing immersive shows that combine storytelling, magic, and acrobatics offers event management professionals an opportunity to create truly memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Mexican Resort Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-dream.md) - [Metaverse Circus Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-1.md) - [Magician-Designed Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-playing-cards.md) - [Immersive Wine Galas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-drop-gala.md) - [Performance-Driven Designer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes.md) - [Projector-Branded Theatrical Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil1.md) - [Chic Celebratory Circus Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-leau-de-parfum.md) - [Immersive Light Show Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llumi.md) - [Experiential Entertainment Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1.md)