Criss Angel Mindfreak
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Criss Angel Mindfreak is a show distributed by A&E Network
. It debuted in 2005, and centers on stunts and street magic
acts by magician Criss Angel
.
In 2001, he mortgaged his mother's house in order to produce the TV show Mindfreak, which demanded investments of $300,000. A year later, he had achieved an income of four million dollars and a great reputation as the creator of the "permanent polish" trick. His show is being aired on several TV networks, such as ABC, TBS Japan, and more. A characteristic of his magical acts is their demand of public areas, such as streets, and the use of common elements.
On the 20th of July 2005, Criss Angel Mindfreak premiered on A&E. Some of the magical acts he has performed in the show include escapes, levitating (himself or the audience), walking on water, hanging from a flying helicopter via hooks attached on his back, and others. Family members, such as his brothers or his mother, appear frequently on the show.
In July 2008, Criss Angel broadcast his first live stunt via A&E's network and website. It marked the second episode of season four, titled "Building Implosion Escape". Criss has mentioned in one of his previous episodes that, "One stunt can take anywhere from 10 minutes, 10 days, or even 10 months."
On the 26th of October 2011, Criss would like to share to all his Loyal Fans that with six successful seasons of Mindfreak behind, he promises in the future to reveal his next upcoming TV project as soon as it's all firmed up. He is also planning to unveil a brand new levitation that no magician has ever attempted, early next year 2012.
A&E Network
The A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
. It debuted in 2005, and centers on stunts and street magic
Street magic
Street magic falls into two genres; traditional street performance and guerrilla magic.- Traditional street performance :The first definition of street magic refers to a traditional form of magic performance - that of busking. In this, the magician draws an audience from passers by and performs an...
acts by magician Criss Angel
Criss Angel
Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos , better known by the stage name Criss Angel, is an American illusionist, writer, director, musician, and actor...
.
Career as magician
Criss Angel is the youngest of three brothers and he has been interested in magic ever since he saw his Aunt Stella perform a trick when he was six. He earned fifteen dollars for his first appearance as a magician, when he was fourteen. At age nineteen, he began working as a magician in children's shows and in nightclubs, earning three thousand dollars a week.In 2001, he mortgaged his mother's house in order to produce the TV show Mindfreak, which demanded investments of $300,000. A year later, he had achieved an income of four million dollars and a great reputation as the creator of the "permanent polish" trick. His show is being aired on several TV networks, such as ABC, TBS Japan, and more. A characteristic of his magical acts is their demand of public areas, such as streets, and the use of common elements.
On the 20th of July 2005, Criss Angel Mindfreak premiered on A&E. Some of the magical acts he has performed in the show include escapes, levitating (himself or the audience), walking on water, hanging from a flying helicopter via hooks attached on his back, and others. Family members, such as his brothers or his mother, appear frequently on the show.
In July 2008, Criss Angel broadcast his first live stunt via A&E's network and website. It marked the second episode of season four, titled "Building Implosion Escape". Criss has mentioned in one of his previous episodes that, "One stunt can take anywhere from 10 minutes, 10 days, or even 10 months."
On the 26th of October 2011, Criss would like to share to all his Loyal Fans that with six successful seasons of Mindfreak behind, he promises in the future to reveal his next upcoming TV project as soon as it's all firmed up. He is also planning to unveil a brand new levitation that no magician has ever attempted, early next year 2012.
Releases
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Halloween
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Soundtrack/Bonus CD
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Complete Season One
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Complete Season Two
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Complete Season Three
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Complete Season Four
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Complete Season Five
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Complete Season Six
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak DVD Gift Sets, Vol. 1 & 2
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak Best of Seasons 1 & 2
- Criss Angel: Mindfreak The Most Dangerous Escapes
- Criss Angel - Collectors Edition DVD Set