Master illusionist/magician Criss Angel was on hand to host the gala premiere opening of his new magic show, Believe, at The Luxor Hotel And Casino last night. The show is the latest to be produced by the folks from Cirque de Soleil and promises to offer an experience that, according to the show’s official website, “transcends any preconceived notion of what it means to be emotionally engaged by the arts of mysticism and illusion. Imagine a fantasy, an allegory, a highly theatrical tableau of mood, reverie and emotion set against a backdrop of dreamlike darkness and light.” Oh and in other news, Criss showed up with former Hugh Hefner girlfriend Holly Madison on his arm … and on his lips:

I understand that Holly and Criss claim that they are “just friends” but we’ve all heard that line before. Other former Hefner ex-girlfriend Bridget Marquardt revealed to US Weekly that Holly and Kendra Wilkinson (the third ex-Hefner girlfriend) have already moved out of the Playboy Mansion … which is perfect timing should Holly want to move in with her friend Criss Angel. I’m not sure if this new hook-up will actually turn into anything of substance but I can’t really decide if Holly has traded up or traded down. On the upside, Criss Angel is about 50 years younger than Hugh Hefner. On the downside, he’ll prolly never be as pimp as Hef used to be … so … thoughts?

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