We weren't poor growing up on Long Island, but it wasn't lavish - just a regular middle-class house. Criss Angel classgrowhouse Change image and share on social
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 artistendfear share on social
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 buycyclehappiness share on social
I wasn't a smart kid and I still don't think I'm too smart when it comes to book smart, but I was very good with what I knew and with my craft and I think that was my calling in life. But even today I never went to college. Criss Angel bookcallcollege share on social
I've been a live performer longer than I've been a television performer. For me, live is where it's at. Criss Angel havelivelong Change image and share on social
I've never formally trained for pain management, but I have a good understanding of how to conquer it. I just analyze the pain, feel it in the moment, and then mentally become numb to it. Criss Angel analyzeconquerfeel Change image and share on social
There are somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 working magic professionals in the world, and since we debuted our Magic Kit, we have sold over 1 million. So it's for people who have a strong interest, but be it for one trick or a lifetime, we will be there for them. We will guide them so they don't waste their money. Criss Angel 000debuteguide share on social
Oprah is signed on to help, and a lot of celebrity friends have agreed to help me raise money for Make-A-Wish. We want to make the world a better place for innocent children. I cried my heart out when my father died from cancer. I wish I was smarter, wiser like a doctor, to save these children from dying. Criss Angel agreecancercelebrity share on social
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. Criss Angel communityexcitfun Change image and share on social
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 angryattemptblind share on social