Eventually, Believe came together when he entered a partnership with Cirque du Soleil and the Luxor's parent company, MGM Mirage Resorts, which financed the show with $100 million.

After his then-girlfriend, Miss Nevada, was eliminated, Angel was filmed on NBC giving the finger; afterward he threatened Las Vegas Review-Journal gossip columnist Norm Clarke over negative press regarding his actions earlier in the competition: Angel told Clarke, who had an eye removed and wears an eyepatch, "Don't ever write another word about me, or you'll need an eyepatch over your other eye.

[23] After Cirque du Soleil spent some months altering the show, blogger and television personality Perez Hilton attended a performance on April 17, 2009.

[24] As the show was ending, Angel singled out Hilton, asked him to stand up, and told the audience, "We have the world's biggest douchebag asshole in the house!

Speaking also on behalf of hotel owner MGM Mirage, Cirque du Soleil called Angel's remarks "inappropriate and disrespectful", noting that "Cirque du Soleil does not condone disrespectful behavior towards any audience member at any time.

"[26] The Vegas media reaction was strongly against Angel, who was viewed as having broken a taboo among casino employees in the largely tourist economy by insulting a guest, notably during an economic downturn.

[27][28] After many reviews cited the disappointing lack of magic in the show, officials announced in April 2010 that they would add some 30 illusions to the performance by May 2010.

[24] Before the show opens, the Ushers come out and interact with the audience; most notable are Maestro's simple magic tricks and his obvious desire to be Criss.

The many materials for the characters include linen, cotton netting, crushed velvet, jute, hemp, and crinyl.

Her costume's skin effect was created by using two layers of linen covered by black netting which was slashed and sewn back together to give the impression of scars.