Mindfreak: Secret Revelations Reviews

• very good insight.

  
  By A2A3G9WR8M353T on 2007-04-24
  though the book is not the best written, anyone who is a fan of criss angel will probably find it enjoyable. you almost picture criss angel's voice when you read it if you have ever watched the show. for people interested in magic, or maybe insight into his life or passions, it is a very easy read.
  also, the forty mindfreaks will prove invaluable to someone looking to get into magic. if you are an experienced magician you may not find much you don't know or much you could use, but it's still worth a look. and whether these tricks play big or not, they may inspire even bigger tricks from newcomers. anyone (maybe not literally) can learn these tricks but it is more important to know that where criss angel finds the largest impact is the presentation.
  one thing i took away from it is that no matter what the trick, how good it is or how much it may cost or how big or small it might be, if you don't have the passion and the energy and time to put into practicing it and making it your own, you will not be successful with any kind of magic. anyone can do a trick. it takes even more to make people believe or at least leave them in wonder and confusion.
  
  

• He's A Magic Man

  
  By A1AT0GONN4A9NA on 2007-04-29
  I pre-ordered this book on Amazon about a month ago and I just got it. Is it a good book? Well, put it this way, I finished it in one evening. I really liked the way it was written. Easy going. Open. Honest. Just like Criss. If one were to see Criss Angel on the street without knowing anything about him, one might see a Goth, or a rocker, or some other stereotype, but just like his magic, he goes beyond the appearances and reveals something more.
  
  What I got from this book is that Criss Angel is one focused individual. He had a dream and he followed through on it no matter what it took. How many of us can say that? We have these dreams and then we give up on them as soon as there is struggle. I'm not saying to seek out struggle, but if struggle does come, work with it. In fact, put it out of your mind and just see the end result of your dream and keep doing everything in your power to bring that dream to pass, and eventually it will.
  
  Criss Angel is so down to earth. It is so obvious that he loves his family, his friends', and what he does for a living. I guess that's part of his magic. I thought he was going to be this very complicated, misunderstood individual but he's actually quite simple...almost childlike...which also accounts for his ability to astound his audiences. He still has wonder, a passion for the mysterious, he still seeks joy in the unknown. Most of us learn to curb our enthusiasm, take things at face value, and stop being curious about life and then we wonder why our lives are so mediocre.
  
  I doubt that I will do any of the magic tricks that he includes in section II of this book because I primarily got it for the biography. To me, the "real magic" Chriss performs is how he has learned to fully integrate his body, mind, and spirit into one collective whole and if one piece of the trinity is missing, his magic will not come together. This is the Greek ideal and oddly enough, Chriss is Greek, but it is a great example of why all of us need to incorporate all three aspects of being human into our daily lives. Most of us just think that we're a physical being; a body. A few of us use our minds and ocassionally some of us will access the soul or the spirit, but very few of us incorporate all three aspects into one cohesive whole and yet when we do, magic is bound to happen in our lives.
  
  So am I recommending this book? Heck yeah. Criss is definitely a blessed angel who has help me to regain a deeper sense of wonder and excitement for life. The possibilities of life are endless...tap into them!
  
  Peace and Blessings,
  john, "the Light Coach"
  
  

• Worthy of The Loyal

  
  By A3AFCZTWL5VNNR on 2007-04-27
  Criss Angel is the Darling Child of the Magic World. Of course, he is on top because he works day and night to do that. He has earned his wings.
  Reading Secret Revelations is like walking next to Criss and have him tell you about himself, his family and his passions. It is unconventional and it is entertaining -
  As a second generation Greek American kid myself, I was proud and can relate to the closeness of Angel and his family - when Criss writes of his father, his Dad's cancer and death, it was hard because it made me miss my Dad, (whom I lost in 2003).
  Angel can walk the talk and is living his dream - with the integrity his heritage instilled in him - At one point Criss wrote that he only wished his father was alive to see his success - Criss - your Dad is right there with you every step of the way - never forget that.
  I see in my future trips to the Luxor to see Angel's new professional new home -
  This book does not go into excruciatingly personal detail - what it does do is show you a very nice talented focused guy who is following his passion with his family's blessings. I am of The Loyal.
  In the later part of the book, Criss shares his secrets on some tricks to dazzle your own friends and family.
  
  
  
  

• * It doesn't get better than Criss Angel...! *

  
  By A10OBWXUON2XU0 on 2007-05-31
  You might think you know Criss Angel, but really you have no idea. This book was absolutely hands down AMAZING! For anyone who is a Loyal, a fan or just beginning to watch MindFreaK, watching the show gives you what he can do physically, but not where it all came from, or what is in his heart or what he believes. Criss has always said "What I do is completely real, what you see is what you get." This is especially true when reading this book. Secret Revelations is not a "it's good" kind of book. I took every free moment I had to read the book. I don't do that with most books. I took the book in my bag every time I left the house.
  
  From the first page, first sentence to the last; I was hooked into everything this man had to say. Chapter 4, in which he talks about his father, is so unique and special that it makes you think about your own relationship with your parents and how your parents can become a tremendous influence if you just talk to them and share and want them to be part of your life.
  
  If you haven't noticed, I enjoyed the book very much. Criss is a really good author. He explains things by using examples and ends each chapter with the reader wanting to know more. He adds humor to his writing which makes you laugh because you understand what he means. At least that's how it was for me. In the past few days as I was near finishing the book I actually had to physically pull myself away from reading it. It was the type of book that made you want to finish it, but in a way savor it because it was that incredible. As my dad says "its sort of a sad, happy ending". When you finish reading it (which I know everyone will want to!) you will see that Criss Angel has no pretense and that he is not a fake. Criss Angel gives you the strength to believe that you can get anything you can dream of if you work hard enough and you really believe it's what you want.
  "I have the best way of telling who the most popular magician is. Fifteen years ago I was only asked about David Copperfeild; five years ago I was only asked about David Blaine, and now I am only asked about Criss Angel" ~ Penn Jillette
  
  
  
  
  

• Average Read

  
  By AL1HZEKO758PR on 2008-03-28
  I like Criss Angel and appreciate his skill with magic, but found the book to be very short, and low on any substance. It focuses on his own belief in himself. I hope a proper biography or autobiography gets written at a later date
  
  
• Criss's Personal insight shared with all.
  By A1CWVUWRPHOCFM on 2007-05-25
  Criss Angel goes through his family history and personal insights. This is quite a read. From being promised contracts and connections, and receiving "microscopic pieces of nothing", to eventually getting his families go-ahead to mortgage the family home.
  
  Criss is Criss, and he made it on his families love, his memories of his father,
  and the undying spirit to succeed.
  
  That sums up the American Dream. Free will at its best.
  
  Oh! The pictures! One picture shows his mother... suspended... levetating on the edge of a broom, lying down 5 feet in the air. The note attached to the picture, has his brother, upon witnessing this as he walked in, realizing that Criss was in fact, going to be big! Criss at this time is in his early teens!
  
  Thanks for sharing your family and your life with us!
  
  
• Great book!
  By AHTGCUW81HN9J on 2007-09-28
  Highly reccomend this to anyone who is a fan of Criss Angel or just interested in magic. It is very well written and includes pictures and some pretty cool magic tricks. I'm a fan of Criss Angel and learned interesting things I didn't know, love this book!
  
  
• Criss Angel: Mindfreak - Secret Revelations
  By A3V5PM85M25QHV on 2007-08-23
  Criss Angel has written a brilliant autobiography that sounds like his own voice talking to you, as if he was sitting right next to you. I could not stop reading the book. I could hear his voice after I put the book down. I could hear his voice after I finished the book. He is truly the embodiment of success using mind, body, and spirit. His imprint on the world of magic and entertainment is indelible.
  
  
• Mindfreak: Secret Revelations - Inspriational
  By A2Q6Q88U5H7P10 on 2007-08-23
  From the moment I received this book I couldn't put it down. Criss takes you on a journey and shares his story from childhood to the present. He leads you through his life-path and reveals what it took to get where he is and what he continutes to do to be the best at what he does today. It's written as if he is sitting in front of you telling you his story. His strong connection to his family, their support and his drive to achieve his dreams made this a very enjoyable and inspirational read. It made me take note of my own goals and dreams. It motivated me to put the wheels in motion to make things happen in my own life. I've always believed that "it is all possible" and this book and its message reminded me to get off auto-pilot and make it happen.
  
  
• Perfect for general-interest lending libraries.
  By A14OJS0VWMOSWO on 2007-08-09
  "Mindfreak: Secret Revelations" tells of Criss Angel's evolution as a performance artist, magician and musician, charting his rise to fame beginning at age 6 and adding details of his life and his artistic philosophy and influences. Criss is today a performer in his own TV series and specials doing live shows, soundtracks, and other music. He's studied mysticism, music, and even dance. His survey covers the 'Mindfreaks' which allow him to push for excellence in very different worlds - and offers step-by-step instructions on mastering some forty 'Mindfreaks' for magicians or general-interest audiences. Perfect for general-interest lending libraries.
  
  Diane C. Donovan
  California Bookwatch
  
  
• For the little magician in everyone
  By A9QY9F2Y7KDFW on 2008-07-23
  Two things I really loved about this book are that you get to read about Chris' life and learn about how he became the magician that he is. He's a very special person and he shares a lot of himself in this book. Second is that the back of the book is filled with magic tricks that ANYONE can learn. I say that because I've never tried learning magic before and had a blast with these tricks. I got a huge kick out of showing the tricks to people and seeing them freak out trying to figure out how I did them. Way cool!
  
  
• Best book ever!!
  By A1CN6F938T0AXI on 2008-07-05
  This book is amazing! It gives you the history of Criss. It tells you the experiances he went through during his life, and his rise to fame. It also teaches you lots of tricks that you can do at home. I reccommend this book to everybody!!!!
  
  
• Inspiring and Motivational
  By A2864ZPDT3UOWZ on 2008-02-13
  I was not a big fan of Criss Angel when I read his book in the summer of 2007. I had seen a few of his shows and was simply curious about him and picked up his book. I started reading it and couldn't put it down until I read the entire thing. To me, it was very inspiring, motivational and positive. Criss shows how hard work, dedication, drive and determination can take you anywhere you want to go. The looks on the faces of the people I have performed the 40 Mindfreaks for are pretty priceless too. I would highly recommend this book.
  
  
• Mindfreak was amazing !
  By A17GKIZDOL67U1 on 2007-08-08
  This book was great. It not only was an easy and smooth read, it
  was one of the most interesting books that I have ever read.
  Also, it had a lot of photos in the book, which helped you picture what
  Criss was doing in his demonstrations.
  At the end of the book, there are mindfreaks, that you can learn to
  perform with practice.
  Don`t hesitate, buy this book and enjoy the ride !
  
  Jay Sensius
  
  
• Angel Brings You Along
  By AJCT0IOCXECTO on 2007-07-26
  This book was a great read for anyone who likes biographies. Angel made his life seem interesting and it wasn't just a compilation of facts about him, but his feelings towards the events, too. He was able to draw me into the book and have me experience everything he's experienced and feel everything he has felt, just like how he tries to bring the audience emotionally into his performances. The pictures were beautiful and the 40 Mindfreaks in the back of the book are easy enough for children to perform. Angel is able to reach everyone in every age group through everything he does.
  
  
• mindfreak:secret revelations
  By ALX8FTXJ7GX0M on 2007-05-22
  i really enjoyed reading about how criss angel came to be one of the best illusionists. it was nice to learn some things about his family too and how they are always there for him no matter how crazy and dangerous his stunts and illusions are.
  
  
• Dreams do come true
  By A1PZ2W9NTV6FWP on 2007-05-19
  Criss Angel has a dream and a passion for what he does this is a look at the man behind the Illusion.
  
  
• Best Book Ever
  By A22TDGHTC2SDY on 2007-05-27
  I dont read books and I just could not put this Book down If you know who he is and you like him you have to get this book once you start you can stop. I give this book more then 5 stars.
  
  
• Amazing Book
  By A2VTBND4I8JTB2 on 2007-05-04
  When reading this book, you can hear Criss saying the words you are reading. It's like he's talking directly to you. He's so real and down to earth. He had such big dreams and high hopes for his art and never stopped striving to be the best he could be and he tells you about it in this book. I recommend anyone to read this book, even if you're not a Criss Angel fan. He tells a life lesson, which can be applied to anyone. I highly recommend this book!
  
  
• MindNUMB
  By A2GRCBGQLL1X1L on 2008-07-14
  I purchased this book from the MINDFREAK store in Luxor, Las Vegas. Less of a mindFREAK than a mindNUMB... This was one of the very worst books I have ever read, and I wasn't expecting much (he is, after all, a magician and not a writer).
  
  The book was rambling and contained very little meaningful discussion. Instead, Angel spends page after page (after page...) lauding himself and his self-reported "laser-like" focus on his goals, his amazing imagination, and his laughable "signature poses". The "biography" portion of the book is thankfully short, with the balance of the book consisting of 40 "Mindfreaks" -- Magic 101-level tricks complete with photos of an "intense" looking Criss (who mostly just looks silly).
  
  I actually felt LESS smart after reading this book. The real magic is how Angel makes your money disappear without providing you anything worthwhile in exchange.
  
  Avoid this book.
  
  
• Discover the man behind the show....
  By A221ZVV3U4U68R on 2010-07-21
  I think that no matter if you are a Criss Angel fan or not this book is a great opportunity to get to know the man behind the magic and the show. I was glad to find here a lot of deep and very valuable thoughts. It made me think a lot of times (in the best possible way) and I found here exactly what for me makes Criss Angel so special - the message he tries to convey through his magic written down in let's say more obvious way. There are also some parts where I was grinning to myself silently asking if it was really necessary but it kind of fits to the book anyway. And it is definitely written in a very easy way to read which is also plus I think. So after all I can only recommend it!
  
  
• MINDFREAK!
  By ANDFAJN6Q6B69 on 2009-10-06
  This is a very comprehensive book about Criss Angel, and it's a must have if your a fan of his, or just want to get some fast info about him. The pics in the book are great, and so are the magic tricks in the back. The book is well written also. Totally disregard the 1 and 2 star ratings some people gave.
  
  
• Obsession with Magic
  By A3ER5ZYLHDHGS9 on 2009-06-10
  My 10 1/2 year old grandson is obsessed with magic and he devours books and computer lessons on magic. I got this book for him and he found it very exciting. Thus I give this book a high rating.
  
  
• Criss Angel Secret Revelations Book
  By A1LAY3RKQLDVY7 on 2009-04-24
  This book has lots of great photos and pictures of Criss Angel. There was a little about his life and 40 tricks anyone can do. Not alot of information about his 40 odds years of living and how he is able to levitate or preform amazing stunts. If you want information about Criss's life and how he does his tricks and stunts then you will be sorely disappointed.
  
  
• Mindfreak: Secret Revelations
  By A2V1NM8JXBLZFE on 2008-12-20
  Criss Angel is the greatest illusionist on the planet. Excellent Excellent book. A must read for all of Criss Angel fans.
  
  
• Criss Angel Mind Freak
  By A18AKGZ6USE1QX on 2008-11-18
  Criss is very descriptive and he gives you the sense of being there with him through each illusion, trick, and Mind Freak.
  
  
• Mindfreak: Secret Revelations
  By AMQM4W055GSHJ on 2007-07-18
  I thought the book was amazing. It gave great insight to Criss as a person & master illusionist I am hoping he writes another book
  
  
• Criss Angel MindFreaksecret revelations
  By AZBW9VME92O7H on 2007-07-14
  Secret Revelations is an incredible book.
  MindFreak Criss Angel is an amazing author that just takes you on a humble journey to ultimate stardom. I predict this book will be a sell-out and a New York times bestseller.
  This book captivates and is mesmorizing from start to finish. Criss Angel makes you feel a part of the show MindFreak in his book and reaches out in a deeply personal manner to his fans. Like Criss, this book is slated to be a superstar. for anyone who has a dream, Criss Angel is the ultimate motivator keeping the vision alive with a rare ferocity matched only by the likes of the Great Houdini.Chris Angel is MAGIC personified.
  
  
• He will have the #1 show in Vegas.
  By A30LQL9LXX5A3 on 2007-07-11
  A great book,read it all in one day.Makes you really appreciate who he is and how hard he worked to get where he is today.As you read the book you feel as if he's right next to you telling you all of this.If you've seen his show and heard him talk you'll know what I mean.I definitely recommend the book even if your not a loyal fan you will be after reading this.
  
  
• Great Book
  By A20KT43SWDOQ7G on 2007-07-09
  The book is a great read. Criss Angel is an amazing person. If you like Criss Angel then you should pick up a copy of this book
  
  

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