Illusionist Criss Angel's escape from the imploded Spyglass Resort on Wednesday night is drawing mixed reactions from fans, pans from critics and praise from Clearwater officials. ...more

July 31, 2008

With 30 seconds left before the Spyglass Resort imploded, the helicopter on the roof that was supposed to whisk illusionist Criss Angel to safety had to back off. ...more

July 31, 2008

Join TBO.com for live updates from Clearwater on illusionist Criss Angel's attempt to escape from the Spyglass Resort as it implodes live on TV. ...more

July 30, 2008

They were expecting thousands but by 6 p.m. only about 200 brave water-soaked fans were staking out spots on the beach to get a view of magician Criss Angel's attempt to escape an imploding nine-story Spyglass Resort. ...more

July 30, 2008

Thunderstorms that have been rumbling over the beach this afternoon could cause problems for Criss Angel's escape attempt from a beach motel scheduled for demolition just before 11 p.m. ...more

July 30, 2008

If all goes according to plan tonight, magician and escape artist Criss Angel will slip out of handcuffs, scamper to the roof of the Spyglass Resort and be whisked away by helicopter before the nine-story structure implodes. ...more

July 30, 2008

Criss Angel already has walked on water, so escaping from handcuffs and getting out of the Spyglass Resort tonight before it implodes should be a snap. ...more

July 30, 2008

If all goes according to plan Wednesday, magician and escape artist Criss Angel will slip out of handcuffs, scamper to the roof of the Spyglass Motel and be whisked away by helicopter before the nine-story structure implodes. ...more

July 29, 2008

After 92 episodes of his hit cable TV series, Criss Angel hasn't run out of stunts, illusions and escapes. His next escape attempt -- just moments before the Spyglass Resort hotel in Clearwater is turned in to 4,500 tons of rubble -- will be televised live on A&E's "Criss Angel Mindfreak" (beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday). ...more

July 29, 2008

Anyone wanting to watch Criss Angel's escape from the implosion of the Spyglass Hotel, 215 S. Gulfview Blvd., can gather in safety zones set up north and south of the property. ...more

July 29, 2008