- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow (12 July 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0061137618
- ISBN-13: 978-0061137617
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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This work presents the behind the scenes of the hit show. The most provocative mystifier in decades reveals secrets of 40 amazing illusions that fans can master. The star of the groundbreaking hit television series "Criss Angel Mindfreak" is considered to be the most influential name in magic today. With a visionary approach and inventive material, "Mindfreak" explores the various illusions - 'mindfreaks' - Angel performs each week, as well as his philosophy behind his approach to life and his art. From 'Burned Alive' and 'Bullet Catch' to 'Building Walk' and 'Levitation', Criss explains the mindset that makes each demonstration successful, and reveals the unique, personal illusory twist he adds to each one.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Waited for this on pre-order with excitement only to be let down by the book content: no I was not expecting a book of secrets either!
Much hype surrounds Criss Angel and his Rock/Blaine mix style of extraordinary illusions, unfortunately the book does not really carry this feel; instead the pages are constantly scattered with comments of self praise, suffering and the almost constant need to state how dangerous or difficult a particular situation was for him.
The overall feeling is that the "secret revelations from the master of surreality" is book that demonstrates many insecurities in the life of the artist and the love for his family , to be honest not a lot else I'm afraid.
The last section of the book provides the reader opportunities to learn a few magic tricks. A few words of warning, if you are buying this book to learn Criss Angel's secrets or to be able to perform like him with the tricks revealed in the book you will be more than dissapointed. The tricks demonstrated require minimal skill and are aimed at early beginners in conjuring, most of the secrets are already widely known and easily available within the many conjuring and magic books available, at less cost.
If you are just buying the book for the addition to your library on magic or like a book that you can walk away from then return to at a later date then I'm sure you will gain some enjoyment.
Much hype surrounds Criss Angel and his Rock/Blaine mix style of extraordinary illusions, unfortunately the book does not really carry this feel; instead the pages are constantly scattered with comments of self praise, suffering and the almost constant need to state how dangerous or difficult a particular situation was for him.
The overall feeling is that the "secret revelations from the master of surreality" is book that demonstrates many insecurities in the life of the artist and the love for his family , to be honest not a lot else I'm afraid.
The last section of the book provides the reader opportunities to learn a few magic tricks. A few words of warning, if you are buying this book to learn Criss Angel's secrets or to be able to perform like him with the tricks revealed in the book you will be more than dissapointed. The tricks demonstrated require minimal skill and are aimed at early beginners in conjuring, most of the secrets are already widely known and easily available within the many conjuring and magic books available, at less cost.
If you are just buying the book for the addition to your library on magic or like a book that you can walk away from then return to at a later date then I'm sure you will gain some enjoyment.
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A book my son wanted so he could see and learn more about Criss Angel. He finished the book and pronounced it very good.This book goes with the Criss Angel series being shown on tv.
I was happy to buy from Amazon as I have bought from their sellers in the past.
I was happy to buy from Amazon as I have bought from their sellers in the past.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Great must for any Criss Angel fan, i was hooked from page one, well worth the wait for it to come on the market.
Book starts with Angel talking about life and magic followed by Angel teaching many great tricks!!
Well worth the money!!
Book starts with Angel talking about life and magic followed by Angel teaching many great tricks!!
Well worth the money!!
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