Christian Leaders Are Calling The Discovery Channel's Miracles of Jesus Featuring Illusionist Brock Gill "Extraordinary! Fascinating!”

(Nashville, TN) December 19, 2005 - Illusionist Brock Gill and the Discovery Channel’s the Miracles of Jesus TV special scheduled to air Christmas Eve from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET/PT are receiving high marks from a prominent group of leaders who saw a sneak peak of the program this week. Here is what international evangelist Luis Palau, author Mark Mittelberg, pastor Harry Reeder and apologist Craig Branch are saying:



“The Discovery Channel series the ‘Miracles of Jesus,’ featuring our friend and colleague Brock Gill, is a wonderful way to enter into discussion and dialogue with friends who have yet to experience a relationship with Christ. The question of whether Jesus actually performed miracles is examined in a respectful, positive way. In our society today simply getting people to think about who Jesus was can be an important first step. I encourage pastors and leaders to alert their congregations to this great opportunity.” -- Luis Palau, Evangelist / Author



“This is a fresh and fascinating look at the miracles of Jesus — and it’s on the Discovery Channel! I hope millions of people - skeptics and seekers as well as those who are believers - will tune in and discover the powerful lessons of this unique program.” -- Mark Mittelberg, Author and Speaker, Willow Creek Association evangelism leader



“Extraordinary! That's probably an overused word but it certainly describes the upcoming ‘Miracles of Jesus’ produced and aired by the BBC and Discovery Channel, featuring Brock Gill. Brock is an extraordinary Christian illusionist and it is certainly extraordinary that two major secular and normally skeptical networks are presenting a powerful apologetic on the validity of the supernatural nature of Jesus Christ - especially His resurrection - Extraordinary!” -- Craig Branch, Apologetics Resource Center director



“The Bible records that Jesus did signs, wonders and miracles. Brock Gill has assisted us in the ‘Miracles of Jesus’ to affirm the truth of God's Word that these are not illusions or legends but actual miracles (works of supernatural power) that produced wonder (beyond explanation of natural laws) done for a sign (purposed to declare that Jesus is the Son of God and therefore the long awaited Messiah). This program is a wonderful means to open dialogue with others about Christ and how to have a personal relationship with Him as Lord and Savior.” -- Harry L. Reeder III, Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church (Birmingham)



For centuries critics have claimed that Jesus’ miracles never happened or that they were purely illusions. As the lead investigator for the Miracles of Jesus, Brock presents an objective look at the miracles Jesus performed and investigates whether they were illusions or reality. His journey took him throughout the Middle East and Holy Lands, as he ventures to find out: Can ancient miracles be re-created using 21st century technology?



Brock is also taking his unique stage show with wit and mind-blowing escapes into households with the new DVD, Hidden Agenda, available now through Vertical Distribution. From the stage to the street to behind the scenes, Hidden Agenda lets you see more of Brock Gill than ever before. The DVD includes nearly two hours of footage with spectacular illusions and escapes, such as The Water Coffin, Blind Ride, Ping Pong Balls, Assistant's Revenge, Puppet Master and much more.



Performing over 150 dates a year, Gill has shared the stage with many well-known speakers, leaders and artists, including: Franklin Graham, Luis Palau, Andy Stanley, John Piper, Kirk Cameron, Christian Hosoi (legendary skateboard champion), Corey Martinez (BMX rider from X Games 2004-5), David Nasser, Casting Crowns, Relient K, Sonic Flood, tobyMac, Audio Adrenaline, Third Day, Pillar, Mercy Me and others. He has performed for such organizations as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, BigStuf Camps, Student Life, In Quest, and on tours such as Winter Jam, Livin’ It with Stephen Baldwin and Christ in Youth’s Believe tour.