And you know, I'm so used to going 100 miles an hour in every direction and sleeping you know, two, three hours a night, and that's the way I live. Criss Angel directionhourlive Change image and share on social
I think if you would have cut Houdini with a knife, blood wouldn't come out, PR would. Criss Angel bloodcuthoudini Change image and share on social
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. Criss Angel attemptchildconfidence share on social
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 carchildfreedom share on social
I've never, ever had any therapy. Some might say I need it, but I've never seen a shrink or a psychologist or anything like that. Criss Angel havepsychologistshrink Change image and share on social
I am a street performer as much as I am a stage performer. Yes, I have a television show, but every trick, every 'Mindfreak' you see, I can do live. Criss Angel livemindfreakperformer 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
Pain is a beautiful thing. When you feel pain, you know you're alive. Criss Angel alivebeautifulfeel Change image and share on social
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. Criss Angel bringbuilderbuy share on social
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. Criss Angel assistantaudiencebroom Change image and share on social