Syfy Orders Six New Episodes Of 'Wizard Wars'

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Syfy has ordered six additional episodes of its magic-based competition series, Wizard Wars, the network announced Friday.

 The series, which challenges young magicians to impress judges Penn & Teller with their magic tricks,  is expected to return in January 2015, showcasing magicians from Chicago, Philadelphia, Las Vegas and more, said network officials.

Wizard Wars premiered to more than one million viewers (Live+SD) viewers and ranks as Syfy’s most watched unscripted series this year among male viewers, said Syfy.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.