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August 29, 2018 -- On this day, Michael Jackson would have turned 60 years old. To celebrate, Cirque du Soleil threw a birthday celebration at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino (also the home of Cirque's MJ One show). There was a red carpet full of celebrity guests, and Criss Angel made an appearance! Check out photos in the photo gallery!

July 31, 2018 -- NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Criss Angel announced today that a brand new show, Criss Angel MINDFREAK, will debut at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino on his birthday, December 19, 2018. The show will be a brand new "immersive evolution of magic", with more than 75 illusions in a 90 minute performance - more magic on stage, by far, than any other magic show on the planet! Soon, all the details about Criss Angel MINDFREAK will be added to the "LIVE" page, but for now, here is the most important piece of information: tickets go on sale TOMORROW (Wednesday August 1)! Use code "LOYALS" on TicketMaster to reserve your tickets starting December 19! Performances will run Wednesday - Sunday at 7PM. The first few weeks are expected to be "soft/preview" performances, with a premiere expected in early 2019.

Congratulations, Criss, on another magical adventure - the #MagicRevolution continues, better than ever before!

Read the official announcement on Criss Angel's web site: CRISS ANGEL UNVEILS BRAND NEW MINDFREAK®, AN IMMERSIVE EVOLUTION OF MAGIC, OPENING DEC. 2018 AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO

July 25, 2018 -- From the Las Vegas Sun: Another big magical honor for Criss Angel, who’s ready for the next chapter of his career

July 7, 2018 -- The 2018 IBM Convention was held on July 4-7 in Grand Rapids, MI, and Criss Angel was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Due to Criss' performances at the Luxor, he could not receive the recognition in person at the Convension; instead, he was live streamed from the Luxor during the presentation. Criss Angel is the youngest magician to receive the reward, and 1 out of only 6 magicians in 100 years to receive the honor! Congratulations Criss!!!

June 20, 2018 -- In one week, Criss Angel's mindblowing #Vegas show #MindfreakLIVE comes to Foxwoods! Check out the LIVE page and get your tickets before they disappear! Article: Criss Angel’s Mindfreak stage show returns to Foxwoods

June 19, 2018 -- From the Las Vegas Review Journal: Felix Rappaport’s impact still felt on the Las Vegas Strip

June 18, 2018 -- Very sad news today :( Felix Rappaport, a man instrumental in furthering Criss Angel's career at the Luxor Hotel and Casino and Foxwoods Resort Casino, passed away unexpectedly today. He was 65 years old. Read the official statement here: Foxwoods Resort Casino Announces Passing Of President And CEO Felix Rappaport

May 28, 2018 -- Criss Angel attended the opening Stanley Cup Finals game at the T-Mobile Arena and cranked the siren to start the game! This was shown briefly on TV! Check out a recap here! Vegas Puts on Spectacular Show to Open Stanley Cup Finals

May 22, 2018 -- Criss Angel is returning to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut! Read more about Foxwoods' exciting summer lineup from the Ledyard Patch: Foxwoods Unveils June Entertainment Slate - A mind-bending illusionist and a country legend are set to light up Foxwoods in June

May 1-2, 2018 -- The Criss Angel #RAW tour is in full swing this week! Check out this AWESOME review from the Valley Ledger about Criss Angel's #RAW performance the Sands Bethlehem Events Center!
Criss Angel: Raw – The Mindfreak Unplugged @ The Sands Bethlehem Event Center | Review By: Janel Spiegel
Also check out this write-up from the Press of Atlantic City!
Criss Angel gives fans an 'unplugged' look at Mindfreak in his new tour

April 30, 2018 -- From the Philly Voice about Criss Angel #RAW! Criss Angel in AC: prepare for a mind-blowing experience

April 25, 2018 -- From The Times-Tribute about Criss Angel #RAW! Illusionist Criss Angel has magic eye on NEPA

April 10, 2018 -- Criss Angel participated in a youth summit for opioid awareness, talked to hundreds of Clark County students. Read more about the event: Criss Angel, Ryan Leaf join valley students in summit on opioids

April 2, 2018 -- From The Digital Journal: Criss Angel to bring 'RAW — The Mindfreak Unplugged' to New York

March 15, 2018 -- Over the past 2 weeks, #RAW tour dates have been announced and have gone on sale to the public! There are 6 total dates, 2 in PA, 2 in NJ, and 2 in NY! Check out the LIVE page for all of the information and to purchase tickets to the shows!

March 12, 2018 -- Criss Angel attended Terry Fator's 9th Show Anniversary celebration at the Mirage - check out an exclusive photo of Terry Fator, singer Matt Goss, and Criss in the photo gallery, courtesy of VegasNews.com - read more here: Matt Goss and Criss Angel Attend Terry Fator’s 9th Anniversary at The Mirage

March 10, 2018 -- Criss Angel attended the Walk for Wishes event at Town Square Las Vegas, and took part in the "Lemon Challenge" and also surprised the crowd with a donation of $100,000! Read more about the event: More than 3,000 celebrate Walk for Wishes in Las Vegas

March 9, 2018 -- Criss Angel #MindfreakLIVE is returning to Foxwoods Resort Casino for exclusive shows in June/July 2018! Check out the LIVE page for more info and to purchase tickets!

March 2, 2018 -- News outlets have started reporting that Criss Angel #RAW is going on tour in May, with one of the stops in Wilkes-Barre PA at the FM Kirby Event Center! Read more here: Magician Criss Angel bringing ‘RAW’ performance to F.M. Kirby Center

February 10, 2018 -- Criss Angel attended the first annual Construction vs. Cancer event in Symphony Park, and was awarded the Compassionate Heart Award by the American Cancer Society! Watch a video from Fox5 about the event here!

February 7, 2018 -- The International Brotherhood of Magicians, IBM, announced today that Criss Angel will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2018 IBM Convention, which will held July 4-7 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read the exclusive press release HERE!

February 4, 2018 -- Criss Angel announced on social media today that the International Brotherhood of Magicians, IBM, voted unanimously to award Criss with their Lifetime Achievement Award. This award has only been given out 5 times in the past 100 years, and only 1 of the recipients were magic legends. What an honor! More details about this exclusive recognition will be posted here as it becomes available!

January 27, 2018 -- Want Criss Angel RAW tour merchandise? Shirts, hoodies, and hats are now available to purchase online! Check it out here: Criss Angel RAW merch

January 21, 2018 -- The Criss Angel RAW tour has ended and was a huge success at every venue! Did you see a show on the tour? Be sure to write a review on TicketMaster - here's a link to get you started: Write A Review!

January 10, 2018 -- After Criss Angel's first ever Canadian performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, he was presented with a plaque commemorating the show. Congrats Criss! Check it out on his Instagram page here!

January 8, 2018 -- Criss Angel #RAW begins touring today in Akron, OH and will tour a total of 9 cities over the next 2 weeks! Good luck to the cast and crew as they hit the road!

January 4, 2018 -- The first annual Construction vs. Cancer event, which was originally scheduled to take place in October 2017, has been rescheduled to February 10, 2018. Criss Angel will make an appearance at the event and receive the American Cancer Society Compassionate Heart Award. Learn more: Excitement Builds For 2018 Construction vs. Cancer

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