Criss Angel Clears Up Those Rumors: 'Actually, I AM Dead'

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 12th 2009 10:00AM

According to fast-spreading rumors on the Internet, illusionist Criss Angel met his mindfreaking maker earlier this week. But on the same day he kicked it on Google Trends, Angel dropped by the PopEater offices to chat about his absolute lack of fear, the new season of his hit show 'Criss Angel Mindfreak,' and to clear the air about his passing. Watch the Interview:

"Actually I AM dead," he corrected us. "This is actually a ghost, a spirit if you will, that's the Criss Angel spirit that's talking to you right now."

Those rumors originated from the very concept of his new season of 'Mindfreak,' which debuts on A&E tonight. For five episodes, Angel will attempt to defy death by attempting some seriously dangerous stunts, many including coffins, explosives and teleportations.

First up is a buried-alive doozy called "White Death" where he'll attempt to escape from a transparent coffin that's buried atop a snowy mountain. He'll of course be shackled.

Angel calls it the kind of "demonstration that Harry Houdini always wanted to do" but backed off from for fear of his life.

Check back next week to have your mind fu-reaked by Angel with a special PopEater magic show / illusion demo!

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Carrot Top and Criss Angel gather after attending a memorial service for Vegas entertainer Danny Gans on May 21 in Las Vegas. Gans died on May 1.

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LAS VEGAS - JUNE 16: Cirque du Soleil performer Eric Newton (L) from the show "Criss Angel Believe" and Cirque du Soleil director of creation Carmen Ruest, one of the company's original members, lead a Guinness World Record stilt walking attempt to mark Cirque du Soleil's 25th anniversary June 16, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. There were 1,926 Cirque artists and employees expected to participate at the same time in Orlando, Florida, Fortaleza, Brazil, Macau, China, Moscow, Montreal and Las Vegas in walking on stilts for at least 300 meters in less than 15 minutes to break the record. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eric Newton;Carmen Ruest

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LAS VEGAS - JUNE 16: Cirque du Soleil artists and employees, including Eric Newton (R) from the show "Criss Angel Believe," participate in a Guinness World Record stilt walking attempt to mark Cirque du Soleil's 25th anniversary June 16, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. There were 1,926 Cirque artists and employees expected to participate at the same time in Orlando, Florida, Fortaleza, Brazil, Macau, China, Moscow, Montreal and Las Vegas in walking on stilts for at least 300 meters in less than 15 minutes to break the record. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eric Newton

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LAS VEGAS - MAY 21: Illusionist Criss Angel is interviewed after attending a memorial service for longtime Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans at the Encore Las Vegas May 21, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gans died on May 1, 2009 at age 52. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Criss Angel

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LAS VEGAS - MAY 21: Comedian Carrot Top (L) and illusionist Criss Angel are interviewed after attending a memorial service for longtime Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans at the Encore Las Vegas May 21, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gans died on May 1, 2009 at age 52. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrot Top;Criss Angel

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LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 15: EXCLUSIVE ACCESS Illusionist Criss Angel (L) and model and television personality Holly Madison appear at Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino during a Valentine's Day party hosted by Bridget Marquardt early February 15, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Studio 54) *** Local Caption *** Criss Angel;Holly Madison

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Wednesday 12 August

By RITA

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hi there

Thursday 13 August

By Kath

douchebag!

By MindCreep

I don't know if Cris Angel is dead. One thing I'm sure of though. His routines sure are dead. I was in Clearwater Fla. last year when he did the hotel implosion. What a freakin farce that was. He's not an illusionist or magician or whatever he thinks he is. The only illusion is the illusion of him being a entertainer.

By BELIEVE..??

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Some of his stunts are outstanding, but I saw his show in Vegas from the front row and it left alot to be desired. There was alot of fluff and people dancing around, and he wasn't on stage for very long...

By mArchit97@hotmail.com

If Criss Angel is dead i want my money back!!! I went to go see his show in Vegas this past weekend and it was horrible...so disappointed. He magically took my money!

By Wbell

Crisstina Angel is not dead, but is a fraud and a joke and full of the Devil. Do not waste your money on this so called master illusionist

By Ray DiMaio

His show "Believe" in Vegas was and still is a freakin disaster. I felt ripped off after sitting through it and wondering where the hell is the magic. His tricks were amaturish at best. Certainly not worth the $147 per ticket I paid. Many people gave up and walked out. Read the reviews before you pay that kind of money. Of the 30 I read 28 were very upset.

By Mike

Angel is a slob. He reminds me of a "gypsy" family I once knew of 50 years ago. I think Carrot Top needs a few more "roids" injections. Let's see if he can hit the right spot this time. The outer shoulder is not where it goes. Come to think of it, are they "roids" shots or female hormone shots.

By Bren

Jerk....Weirdo....Lets see what else fits!Freak....

By mr.cool

you guys are wack and out of your mind

By Liscia

I think he is a joke! too full of himself. I know they all are, but he is boring. I prefer David Blane.

By David S.

I think this guy has talent, but he is a cut-rate version of his idol, Harry Houdini.....

By Chris

i dnt care muuch 4 criss. His walking on water episode was neat and going through a armored truck was cool; but they look fake. I like David Blaine more. Gig Em' Aggies

By Kelly

To the haters: Before spewing out such hateful garbage about a man you've never even met, take a look at your own life and examine what's missing from it. Something to think about. I have met Criss, and can say that he is a gentleman and sweetheart. To Criss: I adore you and wish you well! Cute response to the rumors btw, lol.

Oh and I also want to say to Criss in addition to what I said above, we met a couple times last year December 6... I was the one who you called "sweet young lady" (I'm actually in my 30's... thanks for thinking I was young, lol), gave you a gift bag of stuff (including poetry, yes I'm a sap, lol) and blew you a kiss after the show, and in return you blew one back. I'll never forget that. Thank you! ;)

By arylette

He's dead all right, so will someone please bury the damned corpse before he rises again.

By Jon

The more people pay to see his shows, the more he will continue to feed his wealth and buy him a new lambo. every year. I don't go to his performances and never will if I have to pay.

By kmm

Well that sucks! Maybe next time.

Friday 14 August

By anita

Criss Angel is an awsome person he gives his time and money would a greedy man do that I think not.From what I seen of the show it looks awsome to me.I love Criss for being himself there are alot of fakers out there.That will trick you.

By the way David Blaine is boring so if you guys want to point fingers at whos fake take a look a David Blaine as well. With Criss his stunts can kill him.So all those haters out there shut up.Criss Angel is the man.I will watch his shows as long as he makes them.4ever MindFreak!!!Are You Ready!!!!

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