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Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos (born December 19, 1967), better known by his stage name Criss Angel is an American magician, musician, mentalist, hypnotist, escapologist, stunt performer, and actor. He is best known for starring in his own television show, Criss Angel Mindfreak.
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Early life
Criss Angel was born on December 19, 1967, raised in New York and is of Greek descent. Angel grew up loving music (playing drums mostly) and has always had an interest in magic. His parents are John Sarantakos and Dimitra Sarantakos. His mother hails from Mystra, Greece. He has two brothers, Costa and JD, as well as two cats, Minx and Hammie (short for Hamlet). One of Criss's biggest influences has been his father, who died from cancer.<ref>Criss Angel, Mindfreak: Secret Revelations. HarperEntertainment (April 24, 2007) ISBN 0061137618 </ref>
According to his interview with Larry King before Halloween in 2007 he was an altar boy in the Greek Orthodox Church as he was growing up, and he still believes strongly in God.
members.forbes.com/global/2005/0704/036.html | title=The Daredevil | publisher=Forbes |date= July 4, 2005 | first=Susan | last=Karlin | accessdate =2007-07-07}}</ref> Two of his biggest magic influences are Harry Houdini and Aldo Richiardi.<ref name="forbesbio" /> As a teenager, Angel performed at birthday parties, at night clubs, at home to entertain his family, and at private events.<ref name="forbesbio" /> Early in his magic career, magician James Randi designed Angel's professional business card.<ref>Paul Harris's show on KMOX interview with James Randi, 26th July 2007 http://www.harrisonline.com/audio/jamesrandi-geller-nbc.mp3 </ref>//members.forbes.com/global/2005/0704/036.html | title=The Daredevil | publisher=Forbes |date= July 4, 2005 | first=Susan | last=Karlin | accessdate =2007-07-07}}</ref> Two of his biggest magic influences are Harry Houdini and Aldo Richiardi.<ref name="forbesbio" /> As a teenager, Angel performed at birthday parties, at night clubs, at home to entertain his family, and at private events.<ref name="forbesbio" /> Early in his magic career, magician James Randi designed Angel's professional business card.<ref>Paul Harris's show on KMOX interview with James Randi, 26th July 2007 http://www.harrisonline.com/audio/jamesrandi-geller-nbc.mp3 </ref>
Angel played in an Industrial music band called AngelDust with friend Klayton Scott (Celldweller, Argyle Park) who produced, co-wrote and helped arrange the music for his show, Mindfreak.
www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/06/30/arts/NA-A-E-CEL-US-Criss-Angel-Divorce.php][1][2]<ref>Ann Givens, "Criss Angel Taken to Nassau Divorce Court", Newsday, 29 June 2007</ref>//www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/06/30/arts/NA-A-E-CEL-US-Criss-Angel-Divorce.php][3][4]<ref>Ann Givens, "Criss Angel Taken to Nassau Divorce Court", Newsday, 29 June 2007</ref>
Magic career
Angel performed World Of Illusion at Madison Square Garden in 1998. Criss then scored an off Broadway show titled "Criss Angel Mindfreak," which ran up until January 6, 2003 following a run of 600 performances at The World in The World Underground Theater in Times Square. He also starred in several television specials.
magic.about.com/od/biosonfamousmagicians/a/2005magicyear.htm | title=Criss Angel Named 2005 Magician of the Year | publisher=magic.about.com |date=2005 | first=| last= | accessdate =2007-07-07}}</ref> and the IMS Magician of the year in 2001 and 2004.<ref>"
Where Criss Angel dares to tread " , Newport Mercury , May 31, 2006 . Retrieved on 2007-07-07 . </ref>//magic.about.com/od/biosonfamousmagicians/a/2005magicyear.htm | title=Criss Angel Named 2005 Magician of the Year | publisher=magic.about.com |date=2005 | first=| last= | accessdate =2007-07-07}}</ref> and the IMS Magician of the year in 2001 and 2004.<ref>" Where Criss Angel dares to tread " , Newport Mercury , May 31, 2006 . Retrieved on 2007-07-07 . </ref>
He has even revealed the methods for many of his tricks to viewers at home on TV and in videos, although the effects revealed are usually very simple such as making a toothpick disappear, picking a pocket, or making a Styrofoam cup float. Angel discusses magic and his life in Mindfreak: Secret Revelations (published April 24, 2007), which became a Los Angeles Times best seller.
www.happynews.com/news/3222007/magician-criss-angel-new-cirque-show.htm | title=Magician Criss Angel in New Cirque Show | publisher=happynews.com |date=August 3, 2007 | first=| last= | accessdate =2007-07-07}}</ref> Angel has recently said that there are plans for this attraction to run for 10 years, including 4,600 shows with a possible 5 year renewal option of his contract. The show is a permanent Las Vegas show and will not be in any other city.//www.happynews.com/news/3222007/magician-criss-angel-new-cirque-show.htm | title=Magician Criss Angel in New Cirque Show | publisher=happynews.com |date=August 3, 2007 | first=| last= | accessdate =2007-07-07}}</ref> Angel has recently said that there are plans for this attraction to run for 10 years, including 4,600 shows with a possible 5 year renewal option of his contract. The show is a permanent Las Vegas show and will not be in any other city.
www.tbo.com/entertainment/tv/MGBYA18H74F.html| title=NBC Offers Reality Show For Wanna-Be Mentalists With Uri Geller, Criss Angel | publisher=Tampa Tribune |date=July 17, 2007| first=| last= | accessdate =2007-08-07}}</ref> Angel does not believe Geller has any paranormal abilities.<ref>Paul Harris's show on KMOX interview with James Randi, 26 July 2007 http://www.harrisonline.com/audio/jamesrandi-geller-nbc.mp3 </ref>//www.tbo.com/entertainment/tv/MGBYA18H74F.html| title=NBC Offers Reality Show For Wanna-Be Mentalists With Uri Geller, Criss Angel | publisher=Tampa Tribune |date=July 17, 2007| first=| last= | accessdate =2007-08-07}}</ref> Angel does not believe Geller has any paranormal abilities.<ref>Paul Harris's show on KMOX interview with James Randi, 26 July 2007 http://www.harrisonline.com/audio/jamesrandi-geller-nbc.mp3 </ref>
On the Penn Jillette Radio show, hosted by a fellow magician, Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller, Criss Angel stated that he does not have supernatural abilities, nor does he believe that anyone has supernatural abilities.
Criss Angel Mindfreak
www.nytimes.com/2005/07/20/arts/television/20gate.html | title=That Gaze! That Hair! Those Trippy Tricks!| publisher=New York Times |date=July 20, 2005 | first=| last= | accessdate =2007-07-07}}</ref> Criss is scheduled to begin filming Season 4 of Mindfreak in October 2007, and the show is scheduled to run for two more seasons after that.//www.nytimes.com/2005/07/20/arts/television/20gate.html | title=That Gaze! That Hair! Those Trippy Tricks!| publisher=New York Times |date=July 20, 2005 | first=| last= | accessdate =2007-07-07}}</ref> Criss is scheduled to begin filming Season 4 of Mindfreak in October 2007, and the show is scheduled to run for two more seasons after that.
He attempted to jump out of a prisoner transport vehicle before it fell off a cliff in season 3. Criss made it but landed on his neck and the show's production was stopped for two weeks while he recovered.[citation needed]
Other projects
www.imdb.com/title/tt0965331/</ref> In the episode, he performed three illusions (being sawed in half, being set on fire, and a version of his "Submerged" illusion).//www.imdb.com/title/tt0965331/</ref> In the episode, he performed three illusions (being sawed in half, being set on fire, and a version of his "Submerged" illusion).
Angel's more notable television appearances include but are not limited to Las Vegas, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, as well as VH1's Rock Honors Awards performing and introducing legendary Honoree Ozzy Osbourne. In June 2007, Angel appeared on the cover of the DUB Magazine. He also appeared on CNN's Larry King Live on July 12, 2007 and October 30, 2007. On June 8, 2007, he stated on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson that Richiardi was one of his greatest influences.
www.openmagic.info/criss-angel-secrets/mindfreak-star-criss-angel-destroys-self-proclaimed-psychics-reputation-on-tv/ | title=Larry King Live: Mindfreak Criss Angel | publisher=CNN |date=October 30, 2007| first=| last= | access date =2007-07-07}}</ref>//www.openmagic.info/criss-angel-secrets/mindfreak-star-criss-angel-destroys-self-proclaimed-psychics-reputation-on-tv/ | title=Larry King Live: Mindfreak Criss Angel | publisher=CNN |date=October 30, 2007| first=| last= | access date =2007-07-07}}</ref>
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21576519/ | title=Angel sparks altercation on ‘Phenomenon’ | publisher=MSNBC |date=November 1, 2007 | first=| last= | access date =2007-11-07}}</ref> Although fellow judge Uri Geller praised the performance, Angel called it "comical" and subsequently challenged both Callahan and Geller to guess the contents of two envelopes he pulled out of his pocket, offering a million dollars of his own money to whomever could do so. This led to an argument between Callahan and Angel, during which Callahan accused Angel of being an "ideological bigot", and after Angel rose from his chair and approached Callahan, the two were pulled apart as the show promptly went to a commercial break. Angel has since revealed the contents of one envelope and at the unveiling he challenged Geller one more time. Geller unsuccessful, and the envelope was revealed to contain a card with the numbers "911" printed on it for September 11, 2001. This was possibly a reference to psychics' inability to predict or assist in major historical events. The other envelope's contents will be revealed on the first episode of Season 4 of Criss Angel: Mindfreak.[5]//www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21576519/ | title=Angel sparks altercation on ‘Phenomenon’ | publisher=MSNBC |date=November 1, 2007 | first=| last= | access date =2007-11-07}}</ref> Although fellow judge Uri Geller praised the performance, Angel called it "comical" and subsequently challenged both Callahan and Geller to guess the contents of two envelopes he pulled out of his pocket, offering a million dollars of his own money to whomever could do so. This led to an argument between Callahan and Angel, during which Callahan accused Angel of being an "ideological bigot", and after Angel rose from his chair and approached Callahan, the two were pulled apart as the show promptly went to a commercial break. Angel has since revealed the contents of one envelope and at the unveiling he challenged Geller one more time. Geller unsuccessful, and the envelope was revealed to contain a card with the numbers "911" printed on it for September 11, 2001. This was possibly a reference to psychics' inability to predict or assist in major historical events. The other envelope's contents will be revealed on the first episode of Season 4 of Criss Angel: Mindfreak.[6]
Criss has just signed for a film version of the depression-era comic strip Mandrake The Magician. Written by Lee Falk, the story centers on a magician with hypnotic powers and a penchant for fighting mad scientists and criminal king-pins. Angel has a deal with the Luxor Hotel for 4000 performances over the next ten years, so the movie career probably won't be more than a part-time occupation for him. Mandrake will start shooting later this year.
Books and music
Books
- Mindfreak: Secret Revelations. HarperEntertainment (April 24, 2007) ISBN 0061137618 and ISBN 978-0061137617
Music
References
External links
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