Balázs, if somebody get to the level, that he is doing a prime time illusionist show on the most viewed channel in a country (regardléess of how good is it) - you cannot call him a 3rd line magician.
I can call him a 3rd class magician, if my milieu and I feel so! His 'performance' on the most viewed channel was a totaly downfall as I mentioned it before. As far as I know, he lost his contract as well. It was some years ago...
20+ was a trick, that we can agree. For 8+: I say, I hardly believe, but still: I don't judge. Beside I can have my own opinion.
Why are you sure that the 20+ was a magic? And why are you unsure that the 8+ was not? You have more information, than we have? As far as I know, we dont have any evidence!
I dont know how he made this performances, but i'm sure about the cheating! I'm not childlike. I dont have an illusion with a performance of an illusionist!
Balázs