Mindfreak: Secret Revelations

by Criss Angel

Book Overview

The hottest magician in years takes us behind-the-scenes of his hit A&E show and offers secret tips to 25 illusions you won't see anywhere else.

Criss Angel is poised to take the magic world by storm. He had his first 1-hour special on ABC in '01, headlined Madison Square Garden's annual Halloween special a year later to an audience of 60,000, performed in front of 75,000 people in Times Square, had two subsequent 1-hour specials on the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061137618
• ISBN13: 9780061137617
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: It Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Perfect for general-interest lending libraries.

"Mindfreak: Secret Revelations" tells of Criss Angel's evolution as a performance artist, magician and musician, charting his rise to fame beginning at age 6 and adding details of his life and his artistic philosophy and influences. Criss is today a performer in his own TV series and specials doing live shows, soundtracks, and other music. He's studied mysticism, music, and even dance. His survey covers the 'Mindfreaks' which allow him to push for excellence in very different worlds - and offers step-by-step instructions on mastering some forty 'Mindfreaks' for magicians or general-interest audiences. Perfect for general-interest lending libraries. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

* It doesn't get better than Criss Angel...! *

You might think you know Criss Angel, but really you have no idea. This book was absolutely hands down AMAZING! For anyone who is a Loyal, a fan or just beginning to watch MindFreaK, watching the show gives you what he can do physically, but not where it all came from, or what is in his heart or what he believes. Criss has always said "What I do is completely real, what you see is what you get." This is especially true when reading this book. Secret Revelations is not a "it's good" kind of book. I took every free moment I had to read the book. I don't do that with most books. I took the book in my bag every time I left the house. From the first page, first sentence to the last; I was hooked into everything this man had to say. Chapter 4, in which he talks about his father, is so unique and special that it makes you think about your own relationship with your parents and how your parents can become a tremendous influence if you just talk to them and share and want them to be part of your life. If you haven't noticed, I enjoyed the book very much. Criss is a really good author. He explains things by using examples and ends each chapter with the reader wanting to know more. He adds humor to his writing which makes you laugh because you understand what he means. At least that's how it was for me. In the past few days as I was near finishing the book I actually had to physically pull myself away from reading it. It was the type of book that made you want to finish it, but in a way savor it because it was that incredible. As my dad says "its sort of a sad, happy ending". When you finish reading it (which I know everyone will want to!) you will see that Criss Angel has no pretense and that he is not a fake. Criss Angel gives you the strength to believe that you can get anything you can dream of if you work hard enough and you really believe it's what you want. "I have the best way of telling who the most popular magician is. Fifteen years ago I was only asked about David Copperfeild; five years ago I was only asked about David Blaine, and now I am only asked about Criss Angel" ~ Penn Jillette

Criss's Personal insight shared with all.

Criss Angel goes through his family history and personal insights. This is quite a read. From being promised contracts and connections, and receiving "microscopic pieces of nothing", to eventually getting his families go-ahead to mortgage the family home. Criss is Criss, and he made it on his families love, his memories of his father, and the undying spirit to succeed. That sums up the American Dream. Free will at its best. Oh! The pictures! One picture shows his mother... suspended... levetating on the edge of a broom, lying down 5 feet in the air. The note attached to the picture, has his brother, upon witnessing this as he walked in, realizing that Criss was in fact, going to be big! Criss at this time is in his early teens! Thanks for sharing your family and your life with us!

Worthy of The Loyal

Criss Angel is the Darling Child of the Magic World. Of course, he is on top because he works day and night to do that. He has earned his wings. Reading Secret Revelations is like walking next to Criss and have him tell you about himself, his family and his passions. It is unconventional and it is entertaining - As a second generation Greek American kid myself, I was proud and can relate to the closeness of Angel and his family - when Criss writes of his father, his Dad's cancer and death, it was hard because it made me miss my Dad, (whom I lost in 2003). Angel can walk the talk and is living his dream - with the integrity his heritage instilled in him - At one point Criss wrote that he only wished his father was alive to see his success - Criss - your Dad is right there with you every step of the way - never forget that. I see in my future trips to the Luxor to see Angel's new professional new home - This book does not go into excruciatingly personal detail - what it does do is show you a very nice talented focused guy who is following his passion with his family's blessings. I am of The Loyal. In the later part of the book, Criss shares his secrets on some tricks to dazzle your own friends and family.