“Believe” is the title, taken from the final words of magician Harry Houdini, and it will combine a darker sense of Cirque’s traditional theatricality with the mind-bending illusions that Angel is famous for in a narrative form. That means instead of a bunch of disconnected tricks and avant-garde theater pieces, “Believe” will tell a story that involves a “Victorian Noble” and on a surreal journey.

Along the way will be Cirque-style acrobatics and dance, special effects, music, and of course magic. I have to admit that I’m intrigued.

The show will debut in previews at Luxor Las Vegas on September 1, 2008 with the official premiere set for September 12. It will play Friday through Tuesday at 7 and 10pm and tickets will run from $59 to $150. As of right now you can only buy tickets if you are a member of either the Criss Angel or Cirque du Soleil “fan clubs” but tickets will go on sale to the public soon. Visit cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel or crissangel.com for more information.