Criss Angel

Biography

Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos was born on December 19, 1967, raised in East Meadow, New York and is of Greek descent. His interest in magic was piqued at 6, when his Aunt Stella showed him a card trick. As a teenager, he performed at birthday parties, night clubs, at home for his family, and at private events.

In 1998 Angel performed in teh World of Illusion at Madison Square Garden, after which he scored a show on Broadway titled "Criss Angel Mindfreak," which ran up until January 6, 2003 following a run of 600 1/2 performances at The World in The World Underground Theater in Times Square. He also starred in several television specials.

Angel has won the Academy of Magical Arts' Magician of the Year award in 2005 and the IMS Magician of the year in 2001 and 2004.

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  New Pics: Criss Angel & Holly Madison's Public Affection!

  Criss Angel and Holly Madison made a public display of affection at the Gala Premiere Of " Criss Angel Believe" by Cirque Du Soleil. " The Girl Next... more

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  Criss Angel and Holly Madison's Love Vanishes

  Illusionist Criss Angel and "The Girls Next Door" star Holly Madison have ended their relationship. According to PEOPLE 41-year-old Angel and... more

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  Tila Tequila, Criss Angel Toast New Vegas Hotspot

  New video: Tila Tequila , Criss Angel and Carrot Top were only a few of the big names who stepped out for Vegas' latest celeb hotspot -- T& T (Tacos... more

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  Cute-n-Creepy Couples?

  Criss Angel and Britney Spears have been spotted entering a hotel together in the wee hours of the morning not once but twice. Angel insists nothing... more

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  Holly Madison Reveals Plans with New Boyfriend

  The famous ex-girlfriend of Playboy's chief Hugh Hefner is revealing some plans with her new flame, magician Criss Angel . On her MySpace blog ,... more

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  Is Cam a Homewrecker?

  With claims from illusionist Criss Angel’ s wife that Cameron Diaz broke up their marriage, and a denial from Diaz’ s camp that she was involved at... more

  Published 7/3/07 by

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  'Girls Next Door' Wedding News!

  Hugh Hefner's ex Holly Madison tells People mag she'll be a bridesmaid at Kendra Wilkinson’ s wedding to NFL player Hank Baskett. Holly says she “... more

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  Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Check Out Criss Angel's Vegas Show

  Hot mama Jennifer Lopez celebrated with her hubby, birthday boy Marc Anthony, in Vegas this weekend as the parents of newborn twins took in Criss... more

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  Blogger Spotlight: Star of The Star Blogger

  Star of The Star Blogger passed us this tidbit: Celebrity snitch TV show, ‘ Extra’ is offering Britney Spears a MTV Video Music Awards do-over... more

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  Hot Spot: Vanessa, Doherty, Paris, Wino and Brit

  Vanessa Hudgens had no idea that her innocent nude pics would lead to gossip-world controversy - but that's just what happened when they were leaked... more

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