Criss Angel Mindfreak
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?
- 2005-2010
- 6 seasons
- A+E Networks
- Fantasy, Reality
- TV-MA
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?
Season 4 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 1
Walk on Lake
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 45 mins
Criss is famous for walking on water in a pool. In the Mindfreak style, Criss will now up the ante and attempt to walk on the world's largest manmade lake, Lake Mead. With the inability to shut down a federal park, it's a real example of, "What you see is what you get!
Episode 2
Building Implosion Escape
Wed, Jul 30, 2008 43 mins
As the #1 magician in the world, Criss Angel has done more magic on TV than any other magician in history and continues to up the ante in this one hour action filled special. Broadcast LIVE, Criss must escape from a building before it implodes into a pile of mass wreckage!!!
Episode 3
Skeptic
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 22 mins
Placing several advertisements and postings seeking those who are skeptical of Criss' abilities, Criss invites these skeptics to be part of a deadly challenge. These skeptics get to lead a blindfolded Criss to four elevator doors, one of which is just an empty shaft. Using mentalism, Criss must predict which three of the four are safe to enter. If he is wrong, he will likely fall to his death.
Episode 4
Nail Gun
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 22 mins
You've seen Criss catch an arrow with his bare hands. In this episode, he attempts to catch a razor-sharp nail traveling at 1400 feet per second with his bare hands. Onlookers include Anthony Michael Hall.
Episode 5
Barrell Drop
Wed, Aug 13, 2008 22 mins
Criss is handcuffed and placed in an 85-gallon drum, which is then secured in a wooden box and hoisted 100 feet above spectators. Once the box reaches its peak, the box is set to automatically release the barrel and contents, regardless if Criss has escaped or not. Criss must escape the handcuffs, barrel, and box before crashing to the ground.
Episode 6
Cremation
Fri, Oct 31, 2008 21 mins
In a very somber setting Criss is laid to rest on a wooden slab. Spectators watch in horror as they see Criss cremated alive. In the past, you may have seen Criss walk through solid objects such as walls and windows. In this episode, Criss astonishes bystanders as he walks through a steel door. We also get an insider's peak at Criss' warehouse where an employee accidentally impales Criss with a forklift.
Episode 7
Spirits of New Orleans
Tue, Aug 19, 2008 21 mins
Criss visits New Orleans and trances bystanders utilizing the mysticism & culture of the city. On a tour of the outskirts, Criss pulls up to a girl hitchhiking who disappear's from the side of the road and instantly reappears in Criss' car. On a stormy night in a Voodoo shop, Criss has a spectator select a word in a book and he predicts that word by writing it on her arm.
Episode 8
Escape Over Bourbon Street
Wed, Aug 13, 2008 21 mins
Acknowledging the devastation from Katrina and admiring the city's ability to overcome such travesty, Criss decides to bring the town together to witness as he attempts to break another record. With thousands on Bourbon Street, Criss is secured in two straight jackets, shackled, and hung upside down above the crowd before attempting to escape.
Episode 9
Impenetrable
Wed, Aug 27, 2008 21 mins
One of Criss' most memorable demonstrations was when he walked through a storefront window. Criss will now attempt to merge through metal. He will be locked in an oil drum with a heavy manhole cover placed on top.
Episode 10
Close Up
Tue, Aug 26, 2008 21 mins
In this episode, Criss demonstrates the intricate and delicate art of close up magic as he stuns audiences. At the casino, even the eye in the sky security staff can't see the speed of his hands. In this entire episode, Criss demonstrates the art of close up magic. Experts discuss the history, the techniques, and the fun that goes with this magical genre.
Episode 11
Premonition
Wed, Sep 3, 2008 21 mins
Using his ability to connect with people, Criss attempts to transfer his energy through the TV screen to millions of people at home.
Episode 12
In Your Face
Wed, Sep 3, 2008 22 mins
Criss receives a surprise visit from Playboy's, "The Girls Next Door." He invites them along and stuns them as he performs various unexplainable acts up-close and in your face.
Episode 13
Mindfreaking with the Stars
Wed, Sep 10, 2008 21 mins
With Criss' help, Ted Nugent, Elvis Costello, Carrot Top and Anthony Michael Hall all learn the art of MINDFREAK and perform for their fans. Then, at an event in Los Angeles, Criss runs into his good friend Gene Simmons, where a million dollar bet transpires.
Episode 14
Tronik
Wed, Sep 10, 2008 21 mins
Criss is a big kid at heart. As a child Criss loved toys and as an adult Criss still loves toys and in the spirit of this, Criss transforms a toy hummer into a real hummer. In various places around the Luxor, Criss magically makes a child appear on an empty chair. In front of a group of kids, Criss draws a picture that comes to life.
Episode 15
Billionaire Prediction
Wed, Sep 17, 2008 21 mins
In the spirit of "Dancing with the Stars", we see several celebrities give their best performance when performing a trick. The MINDFREAK himself will teach celebrities how to perform tricks with or without revealing them. ZZ Top performs a disappearing knife trick and reveals how to do this MINDFREAK at home.
Episode 16
24-Hour Birthday Bash
21 mins
Criss' is known for surprising 1,000s of people over four seasons of MINDFREAK. This time, Criss' crew and celebrity friends attempt to pull one over on Criss and throw a surprise party. With all of Criss' friends and family and guests flying in for the surprise, will it maintain a secret?
Episode 17
Car Wreck Vanish
Wed, Sep 17, 2008 44 mins
Criss decides to take a road trip after he and his friend Sully, from the band "Godsmack", are presented some new customized Chopper Bikes. While joking around with Criss, Sully locks himself in a cab. Criss then gets on top of the cab and suddenly appears inside the cab. Stopping by an antique store, Sully admirers a radio which Criss makes vanish.
Episode 18
Silverton Final Attempt
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 22 mins
Criss has always had bad luck when it comes to water stunts and last season he almost faced his doom when an underwater escape went wrong. Against all his fears & frustrations, Criss will now re-attempt to escape being chained in a locked box before drowning in front of hundreds of people. Witness Criss prepare for this stunt with a certified scuba diver. Error is not an option.
