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Season 1 – Criss Angel Mindfreak

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Rejecting traditional stage magic as archaic and irrelevant, a New Age illusionist unveils a series of entertainment he labels "mindfreaks" -- and with good reason. What else would you call a guy levitating a stranger right there on the street?

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Criss Angel Mindfreak — Season 1

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Laura Fries Variety 01/28/2020
The stunts alone are impressive. But what makes the show fascinating are the down-home touches in which we see the kid from New York, who first honed his magic skills at the age of 6. Go to Full Review
Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 01/28/2020
3/5
The fact that Angel is still alive after testing his limits time and time again is remarkable. Luckily for fans of extreme entertainment, he's done all of it in front of a camera. Go to Full Review
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 20, 2005 Burned Alive Criss attempts to become a human candle; Criss vanishes from a trash-can; voodoo doll; ring; ice-cube. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 20, 2005 Levitation Criss levitates himself and bystanders; indoor sky-diving; Criss turns a drawing of a butterfly into a real one. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 27, 2005 Wine Barrel Escape Criss locks himself in a wine barrel filled with water, hanging eight stories high, while handcuffed; guest magician Lance Burton. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 27, 2005 SUV Nail Bed Criss has a 4.5 ton SUV drive over him as he lies on a bed of 8-inch nails. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 3, 2005 Body Suspension Piercer Alan Falkner flies to Las Vegas to help Criss practice a mind-over-body demonstration of unique proportions. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 10, 2005 Buried Alive With help from rocker Rob Zombie, Criss re-enacts his own funeral and attempts one of the most dangerous escape stunts in magic history. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 17, 2005 Hellstromism The art of reading thoughts through muscle reflexes. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 24, 2005 Superhuman Criss trains to channel the power of adrenaline to perform feats of strength. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 7, 2005 Blind With singer-actress Mandy Moore as a passenger, Criss gets blindfolded and tries to drive a convertible through the streets of Los Angeles. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 14, 2005 Tesla Strike Criss goes to Baraboo, Wis., to test one of the largest Tesla coils in the country. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 14, 2005 Building Walk Criss tries to walk down the side of Las Vegas' 55-story Aladdin Resort and Casino without any safety equipment. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 21, 2005 Oasis With no food and a limited air-supply, Criss lives inside a bubble for 24 hours. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 5, 2005 C4 Crate Explosions fascinate Criss, who decides to experience the power of C4 in downtown Las Vegas. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 12, 2005 Prediction Criss visits Dicky Barrett's morning show at Indie 103.1 in Los Angeles and predicts the lottery results. Details Episode 15 Aired Oct 19, 2005 Chicken Criss and comedy magician the Amazing Johnathan play chicken. Details Episode 16 Aired Oct 31, 2005 In Pieces New stunts and illusions, plus encores. Details Episode 17 Aired Oct 31, 2005 Halloween Special Criss tours the Magic Castle in Los Angeles where he views rarely seen Houdini artifacts and the private séance room; on a radio show, Criss attempts to predict a major news event. Details Episode 18 Aired Nov 2, 2005 Uncut Highlights and outtakes from Criss' most memorable illusions. Details Episode 19 Aired Nov 16, 2005 Up Close Criss tries his luck at the roulette table; a young black panther appears from a taxicab's empty trunk. Details
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Season Info

Network
A&E
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 20, 2005