Fallen Angel?

And i thought David Blaine was otherworldly...

While roaming the ever-increasing-in-popularity video upload sites like YouTube and Metacafe, i chanced upon this mindfreak, Criss Angel. 

Does he truly perform the Black Arts?  Or is he just utilizing the power of the mind?

I don't know, but it seems that these contemporary street magicians are suggesting that their magic involves both.  I am not opposed to the entertainment factor of magic, but they seem to encourage people to exercise the power of their minds by performing in the streets.  These innocuous tricks may be of something deeper meaning than mere entertainment.  There seems to be an invisible movement towards these forms of arts.  What has been taboo in societies before are now widely accepted and even have become popular novels and blockbuster hits.  As occultism and wizardry are slowly gaining influence in the media today, we can only ask one thing: "What has the world come to?" Indeed, we should stand steadfast to our faith so as to not cause even more people to befall upon this grand scheme of illusion and deception.