Criss Angel

Criss Angel is an American magician and illusionist who gained prominence starring in the television and stage show Criss Angel Mindfreak. He is also famed for his live magic stage show Criss Angel Believe along with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, which became the bestselling live magic show in the world. In 2007, he authored the book Mindfreak: Secret Revelations, which appeared on the Los Angeles Times bestseller list.

He married JoAnn Winkhart in 2002. He and JoAnn got divorced in 2005. From 2008 to 2009, he dated Holly Madison who was the former girlfriend of playboy Hugh Hefner.

The International Magicians Society named him the Magician of the Decade and the Magician of the Century in 2009 and 2010 respectively.

I had an amazing childhood, lots of love. But my dad worked his tail off, getting up at 4 in the morning and going off at 5, 6 o'clock, yet he always had time to spend with his kids and his wife.Criss Angel

I have mentally overcome situations most of you would be terrified to ever attempt: heights, fire, needles, spiders, snakes, angry monkeys, being shot, being hit by a car, going blind - you name it, I have been in a situation where I have had to mentally overcome my inherent fears to do my job.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.Criss Angel

I think that the problem is that people fear so many things and they don't live life to its fullest. And for me as an artist, if God should want me to come this Wednesday to the end of my life, so be it.Criss Angel

I used to think that if I had success I would have freedom. But I have less freedom now than I've ever had. And what gives me satisfaction is not the jewelry and not the cars. What gives me satisfaction is doing things for others, like children.Criss Angel

I'm actually tougher on myself as I get older. It's a vicious cycle. The things that are important in life are the things that you can't buy in life: love, health and happiness. I say that, and I believe that, and I try to live that.Criss Angel

It's so funny looking back, but my so-called overnight success actually took 15 years. I remember when I didn't have any money, and my only car was mom's Hyundai.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.Criss Angel

One of the most gratifying things I get as an artist is when people watch me do these different demonstrations, and they in some way feel empowered by what I'm doing so they can confront their own fears. Maybe it's the fear of getting in an elevator maybe it's the fear of going on a plane and seeing the world.Criss Angel

The magic kit we developed with Idea Village is an extraordinary success in 40,000 stores across America. The TV commercial we shot for it has produced amazing results - unbelievable.Criss Angel

Well, I had an immense respect for Cirque du Soleil when I first say them in the '80s on a television show and just thought, you know, this group is really reinventing the circus, as you know. Because there wasn't three rings. There were no animals.Criss Angel

When my father died in my arms it had such a profound affect on me that at that very moment when my dad passed I realized that I needed to face my own fears.Criss Angel

Criss Angel is a famous American magician, who was born on December 19, 1967. As a person born on this date, Criss Angel is listed in our database as the 8th most popular celebrity for the day (December 19) and the 59th most popular for the year (1967).

People born on December 19 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Criss Angel is the 281st most popular Sagittarius.

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