Wednesday’s start of previews for Criss Angel’s new “Mindfreak Live!” at the Luxor will require a little more time.
As the first-of-its-kind show and because of the size, scope and dangers from the vast number of death-defying illusions, Clark County fire and engineering officials are still pouring over the Luxor stage to ensure that all safety measures are in place before they issue permits to allow insurance coverage in place.
Cirque du Soleil hopes that it will receive a sign-off this week to announce the new start of previews.
When you read our Q+A with Criss on Wednesday, you’ll understand why experts are being extra cautious for his audiences and him since he winds up in the middle of them at one point of the show.
Criss’s theater has been dark just a few weeks since he ended “Believe” in order to make the total transformation for “Mindfreak Live!” Criss says he’s ready to go with his new Strip spectacular.
Jerry Nadal, Cirque’s senior vice president of resident shows, told me today:
“The decision to delay the ‘Mindfreak Live!’ previews is based on the cutting-edge technology in the show and the demands to ensure that our crew and artists are fully trained and versed in them.
“With substantial technological elements that have never been used before, we have asked Criss to take additional time to ensure a seamless integration.”
{ SOURCE: Robin Leach, Las Vegas Sun | https://goo.gl/tNVGEd }
