Criss Angel is an American magician, illusionist, and musician known for his television series 'Criss Angel Mindfreak'. He is also the creator of the magic show 'Criss Angel Believe' in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil.
Criss Angel was born on December 19, 1967, in East Meadow, New York.
He started practicing magic at the age of seven.
In 1998, he released his first album, 'Musical Conjurings from the World of Illusion'.
In 2005, Angel's television series 'Criss Angel Mindfreak' premiered on A&E, which ran for six seasons.
In 2008, he collaborated with Cirque Du Soleil to create a magic show 'Criss Angel Believe' in Las Vegas.
Angel has won numerous awards for his magic performances, including the Merlin Award for Magician of the Decade in 2009.
He holds several world records, including the fastest time to escape from a straightjacket while suspended upside-down.
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Mindfreak Live is a magic show created and performed by Criss Angel. The show features a combination of illusions, music, and dance.
The Supernaturalists is a touring magic show created and produced by Criss Angel. The show features a cast of illusionists performing a range of magic tricks.
Criss Angel BeLIEve is a magic show created in collaboration with Cirque Du Soleil. The show features a combination of illusions and acrobatics performed by Angel and the Cirque Du Soleil cast.
Criss Angel is known for performing a combination of illusion, street magic, and escape acts.
One of Criss Angel's most famous tricks is his 'Walk on Water' illusion, where he appears to walk on the surface of a pool of water.
'Criss Angel Mindfreak' is a television series, while 'Criss Angel BeLIEve' is a live magic show collaboration with Cirque Du Soleil. Both showcase Angel's unique brand of magic.
Yes, Criss Angel has been injured several times during his stunts, including fracturing his collarbone and almost drowning during a submerged escape act.
Yes, Criss Angel still performs magic shows, including his residency show 'Mindfreak Live' in Las Vegas.