Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall

Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

ChicDragon It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

carsonferguson The most magical thing about this show is that anyone takes it serious. The tricks aren't interesting, the acting is terrible, and the so called "reality" part of it is so silly. It's all so overly dramatic. Watch Angel and his nerdy minions create; overly dramatic spectacles and half baked, childish, schemes. Truly cringe worthy.

imbluzclooby I caught this show on cable a couple of years ago. My first impression was that this was a cutting edge attempt at marketing to the Generatin X and Y audience. The host, and creator of the program is a Goth-Emo looking guy adorned with beads, piercings and grunge clothing. With his thick New York accent, Criss Angel markets himself as a magician to be reckoned with while incorporating his view and cursory knowledge of phenomonen and ESP.The show is entertaining from a viewers initial perspective, but after closer review and attention one can see that he uses every cheap marketing ploy to buffer his image as a suave, sullen and mysterious being exuding wisdom, power and charisma. A once aspiring Rock musician, Angel sings his own cover theme song, "Mindfreak", which sends excruciatingly gnawing vibes to my ears. Angel doesn't even stop there. He intersperses his show with paid actors and extras expressing testimony to his awe-inspiring performances. Editing tricks, jumpcuts and cutaways are heavily utilized to bring credibility to these fantastic stunts, feats and backyard tricks.It's like watching a campaign for a person running for office. About 60% of the show is dedicated to people, including Angel's family members, reacting to his stunts and expressing how ingeneous and gifted a soul he is. I know the paid actors cannot be rumors, because normally unbiased onlookers would show more indifference. Criss Angel may be a creditable magician, but he lacks an underlying charm. He comes across as sullen, arrogant and egocentric. Who else would dedicate 20% of their program employing a bevy of pretty girls as female admirers. This is narcissism at its most salient form. Criss Angel is undoubtedly a culprit of this. Magic should speak for itself. A true craftsman shouldn't rely on phony testimonials from people.What really ignites my skepticism is that Angel delves into other areas outside of Magic. He claims to be an authority on every subject rather than a humble student of the arts and disciplines.Criss Angel had his butt handed to him after receiving abysmal reviews of his new show, "Believe", which described the Vegas strip show as nothing short of atrocious.

bonbonwen It is not about true or fake.This is Criss Angel's reality even if it's out of your reality.His magic is way beyond tricks or normal magic.He works in ancient Shamanism,Alchemism,Voodoo etc.There are people who has been done these true magic all through history.What's the surprise?It's the way he manifest power through wisdom.Power is not easy to handle.It turns misused or out of control when there's not enough wisdom.Even it could turns against oneself and became destructive.He has higher wisdom and extreme strong will to work with this tremendous power.See how dangerous he has been acting?This is how powerful he is.This young man is incredible being knowing how the energy works.He says,I'm using the energy of audience when performing.Yes it's true.The whole performing stage is actually his playground of energy field.He drives the energy flow to cause stunning vision effect.Can't believe it?Because, There is no reality as there is no illusion.

mean_girl_xoxo This show is the best ever! The demonstrations this man does are absolutely mind-blowing. All of the episodes fill you with both excitement and confusion. Its never a dull moment on Mindfreak. Criss Angel is an amazing illusionist. But don't take my word for it. Watch it yourself. Its on every Tuesday night at 10 on A&E. "Why aren't you here Why does life seem so unfair You were strength in my darkest days Now how can I face the world Alone I need you here God tell me why My friend is gone My friend is gone and I'll give up forever to be with you So tell me why My friend is gone" -Darkest Day,Criss Angel