Criss Angle

Criss angel once a street magician is now one of the best acts in Las Vagas. Headlining a show at the luxor hotel every night for the last two years. Having his own tv show and trying to reach the young magicians though the television has been big for his career . But the journey to get there has been one of hard work and dedication. Criss angle was born on December 19, 1967 in new york. He was one of 2 kids . His parents names were john and Dimitra Sanrantkos. Tragically he lost his father to stomach cancer at a very young age. When criss was six his aunt thought him a card trick that stuck with criss for the rest of his life. He began on his own to teach him self the art of magic. He became a local magic act in neighborhood and at his high school. When criss graduated from high school he was already known in his town as a great magician so he wanted to continue and one day become a professional. But his mom disproved and did not like this idea. She believed he should further his education. So they went back and fourth and Criss said if I do no become a professional magician in 2 years he would go to college. So with that Criss left home on his pursuit to become a professional magician. Criss left home and traveled with a performing acts group some what like a traveling circus. In his spare time he read books on famous magicians. One of his favorites was harry Houdini who in his time was one of the best magicians. Houdini did not like the word magician he was a escape artist and still to this day no one knows how some of his tricks where done. So criss started to do escape acts and mixed that with his regular act and it was a big hit. In 1994 criss got his big start when he was cased for a show called secrets. The premise of the show was to show new magic talents while giving up some of magics secrets. The show was canceled and criss did not know what to do the bet with his mom was just about up and he had no direction. But he remembered a book he read on street magic so he took to the streets and performed for the people. In 2005 criss got his big break and got his own show called criss angel mind freak and it was picked up by A and E network. It debut at number one on the network and was a big hit all across the country. It captivated the contry with its raw street and stage magic. Something people have never seen since houdini Criss became one of the most talked about magician in las vegas and his mom was proud. The show ran for 5 seasons and then the luxor hotel asked criss if he was interested in a stage show. Criss singed on to do the show. They called the show criss angle believe after his fathers words to always believe in yourself. The show continues to be one of the biggest shows in las vagas and criss is not only a professional magician but he is a master