OVERTON, NV — What started as a family outing of dirt biking in the Moapa Valley 45 minutes from Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas strip has turned into the latest passion for Criss Angel.

Angel and his partners, brother Costa Sarantakos and pizza master Mike Baram, will soon transform Sugars Home Plate restaurant into a new fast-casual restaurant named Cablp (pronounced Ca-blip) – Criss Angel’s breakfast, lunch & pizza.

“My family and I fell in love with the area when we took our son, Johnny Crisstopher, dirt biking nearby,” said Angel. “The more time we spent there, the more we got to know the town and the amazing people. When the opportunity came to invest in the community with this restaurant, we jumped at it.”

The restaurant will soon begin a transformation into Angel’s new vision featuring a sit-down option, walkup window and to-go service from your car with the highest quality foods, desserts and spirits. Cablp will also evolve periodically into the “The Magic Room” featuring entertainment provided by Criss & Friends. But more than that, Cablp will bring the philanthropic commitment of Angel and his partners to the Moapa Valley with a “Free Meal Outreach” program benefiting underprivileged and pediatric cancer families. Cablp will also be part of the “Earn & Learn” youth job program.

Criss and Shaunyl’s son, seven-year-old Johnny Crisstopher, has been battling Leukemia for more than five years. The Johnny Crisstopher Children’s Charitable Foundation, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization established in 2008, has donated over 50,000 meals to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic in addition to millions of dollars throughout the years to Cure 4 the Kids of Nevada, Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada and St. Baldricks Foundation of Northern Nevada.

Cablp is the first step in a master vision Criss has for the area.

“I’m so excited to open the first piece of what will be a much larger experience benefiting the community — Criss Angel’s Escape Camp Adventures — which will be located on acres of land I purchased this year,” said Angel. Situated at the start of Logandale trails which has become a tourist destination for riding enthusiasts throughout the country, Criss Angel’s Escape Camp will give families going through the most challenging times a beautiful escape to camp, ride and eat for free.

“This community has become very special to my family and I’ve seen the transformative effect outdoor adventures can have by watching our son embrace all the valley has to offer. In the future, we want to provide the same experience to families who are dealing with the challenges we have. Family is everything. It’s how I discovered this amazing place ‘Sugars,’ the owners Judy and Sugar and the incredible Moapa Valley community. I’m so honored to work with such talented amazing people from Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Amelia Smith to my partner Mike Baram whose wildly successful pizzeria in New Jersey produces one of the best tasting pizzas on the East coast, my brother Costa Sarantakos who ran our dad’s New York restaurants for years and all of the amazing talent – the unsung heroes – who are bringing the first part of my dream to life.”

Angel said he is looking to open in July phase one. Cablp is located at 309 S Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton, NV  89156. Once opened, please call 702-397-8084 for restaurant information.

LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2021) – Criss Angel returns to his custom-designed Las Vegas stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on July 7 for the reopening of MINDFREAK®, a euphoric visual spectacular unlike any other experience. After a 14-month pause, guests will be welcomed back to the most innovative and technologically advanced production on the planet. MINDFREAK features Angel’s ground-breaking illusions and revolutionary magic including his signature levitation voted “The Greatest Illusion of All Time” by the most prestigious magic organization in the world, the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $69 plus tax and applicable fees, and can be purchased by Ticketmaster.com/crissangel.

“After a long hiatus, I’m ecstatic to be back on stage in the Criss Angel Theater to give audiences a visual feast, overwhelming their senses, and provide guests with the ultimate escape on the Las Vegas Strip again,” says Criss. “We’re ready to welcome back my loyal fans who made MINDFREAK one of the most popular shows in the Entertainment Capital of the World.”

Criss Angel MINDFREAK is a record-setting, box-office hit created, directed, and executive produced by Criss Angel for APWI and presented by BASE Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment.

“MINDFREAK is one of the most innovative magic concerts in the world and we’re honored to see Criss’ revolutionary illusions return to the stage at Planet Hollywood,” said Mark Maluso, chief operating officer of BASE Entertainment. “This production is a beautiful demonstration of magic, art and technology which will continue to impress sold-out audiences night after night.”

Angel’s visionary magic is set against a digitally interactive backdrop displaying more surface area of video than any other production in the world, a state-of-the-art theatrical surround sound system with more than 150 speakers, over 2,000 lighting instruments and countless visual effects and pyrotechnics. Audience members are immersed from the moment they enter the interactive lobby area and throughout the entire performance by way of 3D technology and video mapping.

“We’re eager to welcome MINDFREAK back to the stage this summer at Planet Hollywood,” said Jason Gastwirth, president of entertainment for Caesars Entertainment. “Criss Angel, along with his talented MINDFREAK cast and crew, is the thrilling energy that audiences have missed this past year, and we are happy to see its return.”

Criss Angel, BASE Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment together are committed to creating an environment with high standards of sanitization and physical distancing practices for MINDFREAK cast, crew and audience members.

Criss Angel MINDFREAK performs in the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday – Sunday at 7 p.m. beginning July 7, 2021. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $69 plus tax and applicable fees, and can be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster.com/crissangel, or by calling (855) 234-7469. For groups of 25 or more, please call (855) 234-7469 or email EntertainmentGroupSales@caesars.com.

We will do our best to reschedule these performances and notify ticketholders when the new dates will be, but please contact the venue or outlet you purchased tickets from for information if this affects you.

All my love,

xCriss

After reviewing numerous shows (including every magic and non-magic show on The Strip), and with more than 53 million viewed minutes on YouTube, the expert review site unanimously voted MINDFREAK as “the best of the best” in Las Vegas for its spectacular innovation, audience immersion and Criss’ unparalleled performance of the most revolutionary illusions. “After seeing every show possible in Las Vegas, Criss Angel MINDFREAK is by far the number #1 show in Las Vegas,” said Belfield.  Belfield has spent 15 years reviewing shows in Vegas and recorded more than 60 reviews and interviews this month alone.  “Seriously, not since “O” have I seen anything this epic, spectacular, exciting, relevant and inspiring in 20 years of reviewing theatre around the world,” he adds.

This award adds to Angel’s many coveted honors including “Magician of the Year,” “Magician of the Decade,” and “Magician of the Century.” Angel is also the youngest, and only person currently performing, to receive the most prestigious honor in the magical arts – the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, in addition to being named “The Greatest of All Time” by VANISH Magazine (the world’s largest magic publication).

The Criss Angel MINDFREAK residency performs in the Criss Angel Theater, Wednesday – Sunday at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, please visit CrissAngel.com, Ticketmaster.com/crissangel, the Criss Angel Theater box office or by calling (855) 234-7469. Criss Angel MINDFREAK was created, directed, and produced by Criss Angel for APWI and is presented by Caesars Entertainment and BASE Entertainment

LAS VEGAS (July 31, 2018) – After more than a decade of dominating the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet, Criss Angel will unveil an over-the-top visual spectacular unlike any other in existence – Criss Angel MINDFREAK^®, in the newly-renamed Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino opening Dec. 19, 2018. The brand-new production incorporates cutting-edge technology and boasts more than 75 illusions with 20 never-before-seen effects that will give fans the ultimate immersive experience, showcasing the iconic Angel on a massive scale. 

“It’s amazing to be back home at Planet Hollywood, where I began MINDFREAK in 2005. As that TV series changed the trajectory of magic on television, I believe my new show will do the same for live performance, creating a brand-new immersive experience that the world of entertainment has never had,” says Criss.

Hailed as the “#1 Magician on the Planet” by the Las Vegas Sun and dubbed “The Biggest Name in Las Vegas Magic” by Bloomberg Businessweek, Criss Angel is the only magician performing today honored with the highest award in the magical arts, the Lifetime Achievement award from the largest and most prestigious magic organization in the world, the nearly one hundred-year-old International Brotherhood of Magicians, given only five times in its history.  He will bring the ground-breaking new MINDFREAK to Las Vegas audiences and introduce more illusions and more technology than any other show, of any kind, in the world. This immersive evolution of MINDFREAK will combine pop culture with Angel’s iconic illusions, gripping audiences with mind-blowing visuals, pyrotechnics, LED effects, interactive lobby installations, memorabilia and more, including cutting-edge technology never before used on a live stage. 

“Criss Angel is one of the most innovative magicians in the world and we’re ecstatic to bring his brand-new show to Planet Hollywood,” said Brian Becker, CEO of BASE Entertainment. “This show will shock and charm audiences with Criss’ personal stories intertwined with revolutionary illusions and extraordinary advances in the art and technology of magic on stage.”  

Based on Angel’s breakout hit TV series MINDFREAK, which smashed records and counted an audience of more than 100 million viewers in each of its six seasons on A&E, making it the most successful magic show in television history, MINDFREAK at Planet Hollywood will showcase 90-minutes of the most mind-blowing, original and inventive illusions performed to date. 

“Planet Hollywood continues to be at the forefront of entertainment in Las Vegas,” said Jason Gastwirth, president of entertainment at Caesars Entertainment. “Criss Angel’s ground-breaking new show MINDFREAK is an entirely new approach to magic and solidifies Planet Hollywood’s reputation as a premier destination for the absolute best in live entertainment in Las Vegas.”

Criss Angel MINDFREAK will begin performances on Dec. 19. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. PT. An exclusive presale for Total Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, will be available from Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10 p.m. PT. Tickets start at $69, plus tax and applicable fees and will available at CrissAngel.com and Ticketmaster.com/crissangel, by calling (855) 234-7469 or in-person at the Criss Angel Theater box office. A limited number of VIP Experiences will be available for each performance, including personal escort into the venue, limited edition VIP laminate, photograph and meet & greet with Criss Angel. For groups of 10 or more, please call 866-633-0195 or email Sales@BASEentertainment.com. Criss Angel MINDFREAK was created, directed, and produced by Criss Angel for APWI and is presented by BASE Entertainment. 

The Criss Angel MINDFREAK residency will play in the Criss Angel Theater, formally known as the PH Showroom, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday – Sunday at 7 p.m. 

Criss Angel’s MINDFREAK LIVE!, the “#1 Best-Selling Magic Show in Las Vegas,” celebrates its record-setting 10th anniversary and its last performance at Luxor Hotel & Casino on Oct. 28, 2018.  Don’t miss the final performances through October 28th. Get tickets now for this historic production at https://bit.ly/2Ls0yO!

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About Criss Angel

For more than a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet.  From his role as star, creator, executive producer and director of Criss Angel MINDFREAK on A&E, to countless critically acclaimed television specials, best-selling books, top-grossing retail products, sold-out touring shows and more, Criss is the most influential and imitated magician of the modern era.

His acclaimed series MINDFREAK on A&E is the most successful magic show in television history, resulting in more hours of magic during prime time than any magic show ever. His decade-long live show residency at Luxor Las Vegas was hailed as the “#1 Best-selling Magic Show in Las Vegas” (Extra) and “The #1 Magic Show of All Time!” (Las Vegas Review-Journal) and generated $150 million in revenue in 2010 as reported by Newsweek.  

Angel is also the most watched magician in television and internet history, a YouTube sensation. His “Walk on Water” clip has generated over 60 million views alone, and all of his clips combined have generated more than 300 million views. Criss has the largest social media following of any illusionist, with over six million followers.

In 2017, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Criss with the 2,615th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was dedicated at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard next to the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and across the street from the star of Houdini.

Criss has been named “Magician of the Year” an unprecedented six times, was the youngest magician inducted into the International Magicians Society Hall of Fame, was named the first recipient of “Magician of the Decade,” as well as “Magician of the Century” and “Innovator of the Decade.”  Most recently, Angel was given the highest honor in the magical arts – the Lifetime Achievement Award from the largest and most prestigious magic organization in the world (the nearly one hundred-year-old International Brotherhood of Magicians).  It has only been given five times in the IBM’s history, and Criss is the youngest artist ever to receive it and the only magician performing today that has been presented with this award.

For more information, visit CrissAngel.com or follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @CrissAngel.

About BASE Entertainment 

BASE Entertainment develops, creates, and manages live entertainment productions and venues in North America and worldwide from offices in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Houston.  In addition to Criss Angel MINDFREAK, BASE’s current productions in Las Vegas include Magic Mike Live Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Nitro Circus, coming to Bally’s Hotel & Casino in the spring of 2019.  Past productions in Las Vegas include Absinthe, Rock of Ages, Million Dollar Quartet, Jersey Boys, Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular, Peepshow, Wayne Brady and Stomp Out loud, among others.  Current productions from BASE Hologram, a new division of BASE Entertainment which combines holographic film and AR technology with live performers and other production stagecraft to deliver worldwide touring concerts and theatricals/spectacles and museum and location-based residencies, including Roy Orbison – In Dreams, Callas in Concert, and Jack Horner’s World of Dinosaurs. BASE Entertainment’s founders and partners include industry veterans Brian Becker and Scott Zeiger and Beverly Hills-based private equity firm Clarity Partners.  For more information please visit BASEentertainment.com.

About Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Celebrating 10 years, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las Vegas Strip, with 2,500 beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites showcasing some of the best views in town, along with endless options of unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining, popular entertainment and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold addition to the resort’s portfolio, the new Ultra-Hip Rooms feature contemporary elegance and luxury bedding. Known as the place to play for its roster of A-list celebrity guests, Planet Hollywood’s 231 newly restyled suites feature stunning views of the glittering skyline and daring décor elements such as suspended sofas, lounge-style living spaces and oversized modern artwork. The resort encompasses more than 100,000 square-feet of gaming, several lounges, impressive restaurants including Gordon Ramsay Burger, KOI, Strip House, and the award-winning Spice Market Buffet, an intimate wedding chapel and the Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara. The resort also features The Scene Pool Deck with the Strip’s first and only stand-alone wave machine, the FlowRider. Home to the first pop music residency in Las Vegas, Zappos Theater showcases resident headliners Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie, Backstreet Boys and Gwen Stefani. The property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and restaurants. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit planethollywoodresort.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room.  Find Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram.

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IT WILL BE A MAGICAL DAY ON HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD WHEN CRISS ANGEL IS HONORED WITH A STAR ON THE WALK OF FAME

UPDATE: For Immediate Release: July 12, 2017

WHO:         Honoree: Criss Angel
Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Leron Gubler
Guest speakers: Lance Burton, Randy Couture and Gary Oldman

WHAT:       Dedication of the 2,615^th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
in the category of Live Performance

WHERE:    7018 Hollywood Boulevard next to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel across the street from the star of Houdini

 WHEN:       Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT

Event will be live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that illusionist Criss Angel will be honored with the 2,615^th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star will be dedicated at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard next to the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and across the street from the star of Houdini!

“Hollywood is a magical place, and when we honor Criss Angel with his own star, the magic will continue to spread! We are very proud to include him on our famous Walk of Fame,” stated Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez.

Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler, emcee of the event will unveil the star with guest speakers Lance Burton, Randy Couture and Gary Oldman.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

For more than a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet. From his role as star, creator, executive producer and director of the most successful magic television series of all time, Criss Angel MINDFREAK on A&E Network, to his No. 1 best-selling Las Vegas stage shows Criss Angel BeLIEve and Criss Angel MINDFREAK LIVE! (in partnership with Cirque du Soleil® and MGM Resorts), to countless critically-acclaimed television specials and series, best-selling books, top-grossing retail products, music CDs and more, Angel is the most influential and imitated magician of the modern era. Hailing spectacular reviews from outlets such as Bloomberg Businessweek, who called him “the biggest name in Las Vegas magic,” Angel proves time and time again that he is a true force to be reckoned with and the most influential and imitated magician of the modern era.

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 30 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices athttp://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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AUGUST 30th, AUGUST 31st, SEPTEMBER 1st & SEPETEMBER 2nd

CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK® LIVE!
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For the first time in South America, Criss Angel brings his mind-blowing production – MINDFREAK LIVE! – to Buenos Aires’ Teatro Gran Rex. The show – based on Angel’s breakout hit TV series, MINDFREAK, which smashed records and counted an audience of more than 100 million viewers in each of its six seasons on A&E – will showcase 90-minutes of the most spectacular, original and revolutionary illusions ever performed on stage.

With a cast that includes some of the world’s most talented specialty artists, Angel will bring his vision to Buenos Aires with a blend of heart-stopping original illusions, state-of-the-art animated LED, pyrotechnic landscapes, live musicians/DJ, and much more.

This August 30, August 31, September 1 and 2, ARGENTINA will witness the international premiere of MINDFREAK LIVE!, the historical first performances outside of the United States.

For more than a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet. From his role as star, creator, executive producer and director of the most successful magic television series of all time, Criss Angel MINDFREAK on A&E Network, to his #1 best-selling Las Vegas stage show Criss Angel BeLIEve (in partnership with Cirque du Soleil® and MGM Resorts), to countless critically acclaimed television specials and series, best-selling books, top-grossing retail products, music CDs and more, Angel is the most influential and imitated magician of the modern era. Hailing spectacular reviews from outlets such as Bloomberg Businessweek, who called him “the biggest name in Las Vegas magic,” Angel proves time and time again that he is a true force to be reckoned with.

Angel has received numerous awards throughout his career. He has been named “Magician of the Year” an unprecedented six times — far more than any other magician. He was the youngest magician inducted into the International Magicians Society Hall of Fame. Criss was also presented with a lifetime achievement award, The World Magic Legacy Award “A Living Legend,” at The World of Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. Additionally, Angel was named the first recipient of “Magician of the Decade,” as well as “Magician of the Century” and “Innovator of the Decade.” Angel received an International Magic Lifetime Achievement Award and was unanimously selected as the recipient of the 22nd Louie Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Art of Magic. In July of 2017, Criss will be presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his lifelong accomplishments in changing the landscape of live performance.

Angel is also the most watched magician in Internet history—a YouTube sensation. His “Walk on Water” clip has generated over 60 million views alone, and all of his clips combined have generated more than 300 million views. Criss also has the largest social media following of any illusionist, with six million followers.

For more information, visit CrissAngel.com or follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @CrissAngel