First Name
Criss
Last Name
Angel
Birthday
1967-12-19
Height
72
Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Brown - Dark
Hair Color
Black
Birthplace
East Meadow, New York
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Ethnicity
White
Religion
Greek Orthodox
Claim to Fame
Mindfreak, Believe
Gender
Male
Music Genre
Electronica
Nationality
Greek
Adsafe
1
Music Genre
Pop/Rock
Music Style
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal
Music Mood
Cerebral, Intense, Theatrical, Thuggish, Rousing, Confrontational, Dramatic, Ambitious, Volatile, Visceral, Complex, Indulgent, Aggressive, Elaborate
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Producer, Director, Writer
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Profile Bio Text
Entertainer. Criss Angel was born Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos on December 19, 1967, into a Greek-American family. Angel and his two brothers, Costa and J.D., were raised by their parents, John and Dimitra, in East Meadow, New York. Angel says that he learned his diligent work ethic from his father, a fitness junkie who owned a successful restaurant and doughnut shop until he passed away from cancer in 1998.
Angel fell in love with magic at 7, when his Aunt Stella showed him a card trick. "From that day on, I was hooked," Angel remembers. "I felt this incredible sense of power that an adult didn't understand how it worked, but I did." He practiced magic tricks obsessively, and gave his first magic show at the age of 12—at a neighbor's birthday party, for a fee of $10. While attending East Meadow High School, Angel performed frequently at neighborhood restaurants. He was a regular act at a Long Island restaurant called the Wine Gallery, where Angel says his tips "could easily clear a hundred dollars on a good night."
After graduating from high school, Angel decided to forego college to pursue a career in magic full time. His decision to skip college angered his parents. "The thought of my becoming a professional magician was unbearable for them," Angel recalled. "They had hoped their three sons would go to college and become doctors or lawyers—but not a magician!" Despite his parents' objections, Angel hit the road and began touring with other traveling performance acts. In between traveling and performing, Angel attempted to further his education on his own by studying the history of magic in public libraries. He also studied the art of mysticism, music, martial arts, and even dance. "It was a practical education, not a formal one," Angel said.
In 1994, Angel made his prime-time television debut in the ABC one-hour special, Secrets. In 1998, Criss Angel: World of Illusion headlined New York's Madison Square Garden during the city's annual Halloween convention. He performed the same 10-minute show 60 times per day throughout the entire 12-day convention. His performances there landed Angel his next major gig, a permanent show at the World Underground Theater in Times Square. Criss Angel: Mindfreak opened in 2001 and ran for over 600 performances before closing in 2003. During the popular and critically acclaimed show, Angel vanished and reappeared, made doves fly out of his hands, changed a $1 bill into a $10 bill and made audience members appear to levitate.
In 2005, Angel transformed Criss Angel: Mindfreak into an A&E reality TV series. Filmed on the streets of Las Vegas, the show became an instant success, and catapulted Angel into the realm of bona fide celebrities. Some of the show's most infamous stunts include Angel walking on water, splitting a woman in half in a public park, and flying over the Valley of Fire while suspended from a helicopter by his bare skin. One of the most popular shows ever to air on A&E, Criss Angel Mindfreak has run for five seasons.
Criss Angel Mindfreak on A&EPropelled by the popularity of Mindfreak, Angel partnered with Cirque du Soleil to create a new live show, Criss Angel Believe, to run at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. Believe was named after the code word Angel's idol, the legendary magician Harry Houdini, gave his wife to confirm whether anyone had contacted him in the afterlife. The show, which weaves together Angel's illusions and theatrical acrobatics, premiered on the 82nd anniversary of Houdini's death in 2008. Angel added another TV series to his repertoire, when he performed as a judge on NBC's 2007 reality TV series Phenomenon, a show featuring contestants competing to be named the next great mentalist.
High School
East Meadow High
Official Websites
www.crissangel.com, www.loyallyyours.com, myspace.com/crissangel
Full Name at Birth
Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos
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Official Websites
twitter.com/#!/crissangel
Father
John Sarantakos
Mother
Dimitra K. Sarantakos
Brother
J.D. Sarantakos, Costa Sarantakos
Friend
Sully, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Jason Dolley, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse
Associated People
Johnny Thompson, Toni, Gerard the Hypnotist, Joann Sarantakos (criss' ex wife)
Pets
Hammie (Cat - Hammie) [2000]
Favorite Places
Lax Nightclub
Favorite Movies
The Wizard Of Oz
Favorite Foods
Pepperoni Pizza, Lollipops & Junk Foods
Favorite TV Shows
Taxi
Favorite Bands
Korn, Godsmack
Favorite Colors
Red, Black
Favorite Places
Liquidity At The Luxor
Books Authored
mindfreak secrets revelation [2006] (criss angel)
Official Websites
www.facebook.com/CrissAngel?ref=ts#!/CrissAngel, www.facebook.com/CrissAngel?ref=ts#!/CrissAngelBelieve, www.facebook.com/CrissAngel?ref=ts#!/pages/Criss-Angel-Mindfreak/108361495855646, www.magicplace.com
Favorite People
Houdini, Richardi
Favorite Accessories
Diamond Jewerly
Couple Profile Source
www.biography.com/articles/Criss-Angel-244776
Occupation Text
Entertainer
Distinctive Feature
every changing hair
Associated People
Robin Leach, Sandra Gonzales (engaged)
Age
45
Wikipedia Text
Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos (born December 19, 1967), better known by the stage name Criss Angel, is an American magician and illusionist. He is best known for starring in the television show, Criss Angel Mindfreak and his live performance illusion show Criss Angel Believe in artistic collaboration with Cirque du Soleil at the Luxor casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Angel is also the creator of the MagicPlace.com.
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Nicholas
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(2nd L-R) Illusionist Criss Angel, guitarist DJ Ashba of Guns N' Roses and artist Michael Godard appear with "Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil" characters at the reception for the Las Vegas premiere of "Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil" at the Gold Boutique Nightcl
Criss Angel and Pamela Anderson
Criss Angel and Sandra Gonzalez
Criss Angel and Sandra Gonzalez
Criss Angel: Engaged to Sandra Gonzalez!
Criss Angel: Engaged to Sandra Gonzalez!
Criss Angel: Engaged to Sandra Gonzalez!
Criss Angel: Engaged to Sandra Gonzalez!
Criss Angel Chats With “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Criss Angel Chats With “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
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