Celebracadabra is an
AmericanThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
reality televisionReality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors...
series on
VH1VH1 is an American cable television network based in New York City...
that premiered on April 27, 2008. The series involves celebrities attempting to learn and perform
magicMagic is a performing art that entertains an audience by creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats, using purely natural means...
. Magician/actor
Jonathan LevitJonathan Levit is an American magician, actor, television host and theatrical producer. He has appeared in quite a number of movies and television series, and is currently the host of VH1's reality series, Celebracadabra...
serves as the host. On Thursday June 12, 2008
C. Thomas HowellChristopher Thomas Howell , usually credited as C. Thomas Howell, is an American actor. He is best known for having starred in the films The Outsiders and The Hitcher, as well as Soul Man, Red Dawn, Gettysburg, and Gods and Generals.- Early life :Christopher Thomas Howell, nicknamed either "Tommy"...
was named
Greatest Celebrity Magician.
- There were no eliminations in Episode 4 and 7.
For the premiere episode of Celebracadabra, the seven celebrities try their hand at magic, paired with professional magicians.
Celebracadabra is an
AmericanThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
reality televisionReality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors...
series on
VH1VH1 is an American cable television network based in New York City...
that premiered on April 27, 2008. The series involves celebrities attempting to learn and perform
magicMagic is a performing art that entertains an audience by creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats, using purely natural means...
. Magician/actor
Jonathan LevitJonathan Levit is an American magician, actor, television host and theatrical producer. He has appeared in quite a number of movies and television series, and is currently the host of VH1's reality series, Celebracadabra...
serves as the host. On Thursday June 12, 2008
C. Thomas HowellChristopher Thomas Howell , usually credited as C. Thomas Howell, is an American actor. He is best known for having starred in the films The Outsiders and The Hitcher, as well as Soul Man, Red Dawn, Gettysburg, and Gods and Generals.- Early life :Christopher Thomas Howell, nicknamed either "Tommy"...
was named
Greatest Celebrity Magician.
Contestants
| Celebrity |
Magic Coach |
Celebrity Status |
Show Result |
| C. Thomas Howell Christopher Thomas Howell , usually credited as C. Thomas Howell, is an American actor. He is best known for having starred in the films The Outsiders and The Hitcher, as well as Soul Man, Red Dawn, Gettysburg, and Gods and Generals.- Early life :Christopher Thomas Howell, nicknamed either "Tommy"...
|
David Regal |
Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, TV Host and Radio Personality |
Winner |
Hal SparksHal Harry Magee Sparks III is an American actor, comedian, and one-time game show host, known for his witty additions to VH1 and the role of Michael Novotny on the American television series Queer as Folk...
|
Rocco Silano - Biography :Silano was born June 12, 1959, in Paterson, New Jersey. Early on in his career, Rocco studied with and was managed by sleight-of-hand expert and Tony Slydini protege Bill Wisch. Later, Rocco was introduced to Slydini by Bill and Rocco took lessons with Slydini as well...
|
Actor and Comedian |
Eliminated Episode 8 |
| Lisa Ann Walter Lisa Ann Walter is an American actress, comedienne, writer and film producer. She has appeared in such films as the 1998 version of The Parent Trap, Bruce Almighty, Shall We Dance, and War of the Worlds as Cheryl. Walter also created and starred in the short-lived 1996-1997 sitcom, Life's Work...
|
Silly Billy |
Actress and Comedian |
Eliminated Episode 6 |
| Kimberly Wyatt Kimberly Kaye Wyatt is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, and a member of the modern burlesque pop/R&B group the Pussycat Dolls. She announced to MTV in June 2009 she has plans on recording a solo album in the near future....
|
Murray Sawchuck |
Singer/Dancer of Pussycat DollsThe Pussycat Dolls is an American pop quintet. The current musical lineup is composed of Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt....
|
Eliminated Episode 5 |
| Christopher "Kid" Reid |
Derek Hughes |
Actor/Rapper |
Eliminated Episode 3 |
AntAnt , is a Greek-American stand-up comedian and actor. Ant prefers his name spelled in all capital letters....
|
Asi Wind |
Actor and comedian |
Eliminated Episode 2 |
| Carnie Wilson Carnie Wilson is an American singer and television host, best known as a member of the pop music group Wilson Phillips.-Musical career:...
|
Simon Lovell Simon Lovell is an English comedy magician, card shark and actor. His trademark pieces are finding an audience member's card in his mouth and a humorous straitjacket escape...
|
Singer |
Eliminated Episode 1 |
- There were no eliminations in Episode 4 and 7.
Episode 1
For the premiere episode of Celebracadabra, the seven celebrities try their hand at magic, paired with professional magicians. This week's first challenge is Street Magic, hitting the streets armed with only their skills to impress the crowds. At the end, only six of the seven celebrities will continue onto next week.
Episode 2
For their next challenge, the celebs must play dress-up for a kiddie magic show. Hal forces one of his competitors to wear an undesirable costume, and Ant causes a riot!
Episode 3
Our celebrity magicians perform comedy magic for a rowdy and drunken college crowd. One of the contestants faces a severe handicap that may ultimately result in their elimination.
Episode 4
They have won the hearts of children and collegiate scholars, but can they win the heart of grandma? In this challenge, the celebrities will entertain residents at a retirement community using only magic that they can fit in their pockets. Plus, a surprise switcharoo of the coaches sends shockwaves through the competition.
Episode 5
The celebs are given the challenge of performing Cabaret Magic for a roomful of professional magicians at the Magic Castle. After getting hit with the Zonk prize, one of the celebs has to perform in drag. Meanwhile, Kim and Murray take their bickering to new heights.
Episode 6
In their most death-defying challenge yet, the remaining celebs are forced to deal with their greatest fears in Phobia magic. As the winner of the previous week's challenge, Tommy is given the special power of assigning the escapes, and his choice infuriates Hal and shatters their friendship.
Episode 7
After six weeks of learning magic and surviving difficult challenges and eliminations, the final two contestants hit the road. They travel from Los Angeles to Sin City for their final performances on a real 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 8
It's time for their final performances! Who will walk away with the $100,000 grand prize and the title of "World's Greatest Celebrity Magician"?
Episode 9
This season on Celebracadabra, seven celebrities tried to become magicians. Some succeeded, and some failed... miserably. And while the celebrities took center stage, their coaches were forced to stand in the background... until now. It's the Celebracadabra Magician Special – ten all-star magicians perform their favorite tricks.
Celebracadabra Elimination History
Eliminations
| Order |
Celebrities |
Episodes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
|---|
| 01 |
Ant |
Hal |
Thomas |
Kim |
Hal |
Thomas |
Hal |
Thomas |
| 02 |
C.Thomas Howell |
Chris |
Chris |
Hal |
Kim |
Lisa |
Thomas |
Hal |
| 03 |
Carnie Wilson |
Kim |
Lisa |
Lisa |
Lisa |
Hal |
Lisa |
|
| 04 |
Christopher "Kid" Reid |
Ant |
Hal |
Thomas |
Thomas |
Kim |
|
| 05 |
Hal Sparks |
Lisa |
Kim |
Chris |
|
| 06 |
Kimberly Wyatt |
Thomas |
Ant |
|
| 07 |
Lisa Ann Walter |
Carnie |
|
- The contestant won the competition.
- The contestant was eliminated.
- None of the contestants were eliminated.
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