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April 24, 2024

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Criss Angel hosts a party for the release of his Mindfreak Platinum Magic Kit at The Bank in the Bellagio on Sept. 20, 2010.

Criss Angel lends his name to a magic kit, but who’s teaching the tricks?
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 (3:15 p.m.)
By Rick Lax
Move aside, Mysto. Fall in line, Fantasma. There’s a new mass-marketed magic set in town.
A year in, Criss Angel’s ‘Believe’ hasn’t changed much for the better
A year in, Criss Angel’s ‘Believe’ hasn’t changed much for the better
REVIEW:
Monday, October 26, 2009
By Joe Brown
It’s time for your annual checkup, Criss Angel.
The Shannon twins (Karissa and Kristina), new Playboy Playmate of the Year Ida Ljungqvist, Hugh Hefner, Crystal Harris and George Maloof.
Hugh Hefner introduces 3 new Playboy bunnies for 'Girls Next Door'
CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: Playboy magnate, bunnies come to Las Vegas to mix business and pleasure
Sunday, October 11, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
Hugh Hefner is back and he’s brought three new bunnies with him: The hit reality series set in and around the Playboy Mansion, “The Girls Next Door,” returns tonight with an all-new episode and a mostly-new cast.
Criss Angel.
Criss Angel gives Oprah a "mindfreak"
Thursday, September 10, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
When Oprah Winfrey wanted to mystify guests at her 24th season premiere party, she knew just who to call: Criss Angel.
Magician Criss Angel opened his Mindfreak store in Circus Circus in July. The Luxor headliner appeared on the season premiere of Oprah Winfrey's TV talk show today, Sept. 10, 2009.
Criss Angel mindfreaks Oprah with TV stunt
MAGIC: Las Vegas-based magician appears on talk show host's season premiere
Thursday, September 10, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
When Oprah Winfrey wanted to mystify guests at her 24th season premiere party, she knew just who to call: Criss Angel.
Criss Angel, with a happy young fan, opens his third Las Vegas store, Mindfreak, in Circus Circus. The two other stores are located inside the Luxor.
A new Criss Angel emerges in Las Vegas
MAGIC: Angel much more accessible to fans and media in recent weeks
Sunday, August 16, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
Did Criss Angel mindfreak turn himself into a whole new person? The once-guarded magician had been far less guarded lately. He has, rather suddenly, become far more available to fans and far more receptive to media, too.
Magician Criss Angel opened his Mindfreak store in Circus Circus in July. The Luxor headliner appeared on the season premiere of Oprah Winfrey's TV talk show today, Sept. 10, 2009.
No illusion -- Criss Angel kickoff calls for two-drink minimum
MAGIC: Mindfeak star to mingle at fifth-season fete at Luxor's Liquidity Lounge
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
Criss Angel will celebrate tonight’s season five premiere of “Mindfreak” with not one, but two drinks.
Criss Angel sued over alleged unpaid royalties
courts:
Monday, June 22, 2009
By Amanda Finnegan
A 23-year-old illusionist and inventor is suing “Believe” star Criss Angel, alleging Angel failed to pay an agreed amount for products used in Angel’s “Mindfreak” show and DVD.
Criss Angel opened a new store Saturday, June 6, 2009, in Circus Circus in Las Vegas to sell his "Mindfreak" magical merchandise.
Criss Angel store opens at Circus Circus
MAGIC: Store stocks 700-plus kinds of Criss Angel, “Mindfreak”-branded merchandise
Saturday, June 6, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
While the economy may be going south, the Criss Angel’s magical empire headed north this weekend – north up Las Vegas Boulevard, at least.
Criss and his cat.
Criss Angel catnapping? Jeff Beacher wants ‘Hammie’ home
Friday, May 15, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
First, Criss Angel was accused of stealing Hugh Hefner’s bunny, Holly Madison. Now impersonator Jeff Beacher says Angel stole his cat. Beacher made the accusations on his MySpace blog Friday.
Criss Angel, 41, has been immortalized by the team at Madame Tussauds, who have recreated the 40-year-old illusionist's likeness in wax. The statue will be unveiled during a private event at the Museum's Las Vegas location on Thursday May 21.
Criss Angel in wax: Magician to get Madame Tussauds statue
the strip:
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
Criss Angel is about to become immortal. No, the “Mindfreak” magician hasn’t discovered the secret for eternal youth. Instead, his likeness is about to be forever preserved in wax.
Zumanity.
The headliner that got away
Former Zumanity host Joey Arias should have been Cirque’s first marquee star
Thursday, January 15, 2009
By Steve Friess
I am one of just 70 people packed into an air-conditioning-less basement at an “experimental” theater in SoHo watching a gargantuan, nearly naked gender-bender stomping through a miniature set of New York City, à la Godzilla.
Criss Angel, Holly Madison spread holiday cheer
"Madifreak" couple donates cash, dozens of toys to charity
Monday, December 8, 2008
By Melissa Arseniuk
Criss Angel and Holly Madison played Mr. and Mrs. Claus this morning and donated cash and dozens of toys to support Help of Southern Nevada's holiday toy assistance program.
Why must producers say ‘Bombs away’?
DAILY MEMO: ARTS:
Friday, November 21, 2008
By Joe Brown
In the line of duty as an entertainment reviewer for this paper, I recently witnessed two shows that redefined failure.
‘Believe’ crew still fine-tuning latest Cirque show
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
By Melissa Arseniuk
Criss Angel may have partied ‘til the sun came up this past Saturday and taken the following day off to rest and recover, but when the magician returned to work the next day, it was time to get down to business.