“You can just go to a magic shop or magic builder and buy what most magicians do, but that's not what I'm about. With 'Mindfreak' on television and 'Believe' live, I want to bring things that people have never seen before. That process is very difficult. It's very challenging, and you never know how long it's going to take - months or years.” PeopleKnowsWantYearsBelieveLongProcessDifficultChallengesKnow HowMagicTelevisionMonthsShopsMagicianBuilder Author:Criss Angel
“Magic is the oldest part of the show business profession. It can now be used as a forward-thinking tool to build a child's confidence. It has been an amazing part in many entertainers' lives, including Steve Martin and the late Johnny Carson.” ThinkingChildrenHas BeensShowsUsedMagicLateToolsIncludingProfessionShow BusinessEntertainersForward Thinking Author:Criss Angel
“Everything that I spent my entire life dedicated to, which is this art of mentalism, of magic... I don't see it and feel it and experience it like I first did when I was getting involved in this art. I try to look at it as a spectator but unless I get amnesia I still can't overlook that. I can appreciate the performance but I would love to be fooled.” FeelsTryingFirstsLooksArtStillsI CanMagicInvolvedAppreciatePerformancesDedicatedSpectatorsFooledAmnesia Author:Criss Angel
“I came up with the term 'mindfreak' because I didn't like the word 'magician.' I felt like I wanted to coin a term that would be basically the reaction to my art. It would be a mindfreak and so that's why I came up with that. But, many people say I'm really a student of humanity and psychology.” PeopleArtWould BeWantedHumanityFeltTermPsychologyMagicStudentsReactionsCoinsMagician Author:Criss Angel
“When the mind, body, and spirit work together, I believe anything is possible.” MindBelieveBodyTogetherSpiritI BelieveMagicWorking TogetherAnything Is PossibleMind BodyMind Body And Spirit Author:Criss Angel
“Magic speaks to the child in all of us. No matter how sophisticated we become, there's still a part of us who wants to believe in an alternative reality, where we can defy the laws of nature.” WantBelieveChildrenStillsMatterRealityLawSpeakMagicAlternativesSophisticatedLaws Of Nature Author:Criss Angel
“We are thrilled to work with Fun and share the same sentiment that we want do some really exciting and innovative things for the magic community.” WantFunCommunityMagicShareExcitingSentimentsInnovative Author:Criss Angel
“I like to say magic is the world's second oldest profession, a mystical and often awe-inspiring spectacle that, throughout the ages, has blended superstition, trickery and religion.” WorldAgeMagicProfessionAweSuperstitionsMysticalTrickeryAwe Inspiring Author:Criss Angel
“I think we can really use magic in a way never attempted before to inspire these children, help rally their self-confidence and even help them develop social skills. This is a national effort, not just here in Las Vegas. I know we can give them a true passion.” ThinkingKnowsWayGivingChildrenSelfHelpingUsePassionSocialEffortMagicInspireSkillsSelf ConfidenceVegasLas VegasSocial SkillsTrue Passion Author:Criss Angel
“Indeed, most magicians catch the bug as kids. My first audience was my family in Long Island. My first 'assistant' was my mother, whom I levitated on a broom in our living room.” FirstsLongKidsMotherRoomsAudienceMagicMy FamilyIslandsBugsMagicianLiving RoomAssistantsBroomsLong Island Author:Criss Angel
“To me, it's never about the trick. I don't care about how something works. I care about how people feel when they watch it. You know, that - that connection - that emotional connection is true magic.” PeopleKnowsFeelsCareWatchesMagicEmotionalConnectionsDon't CareTricksI Don't CareI CareEmotional Connection Author:Criss Angel