The BEST episodes of Criss Angel Mindfreak season 1

Every episode of Criss Angel Mindfreak season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Criss Angel Mindfreak season 1!

Criss Angel is on a quest to bring magic into our lives through extreme entertainment that he calls "mindfreak." He believes today's magicians are for the most part archaic and out of touch with society. He plans to change that with amazing feats, including being set ablaze for 46 seconds with very little protection and levitating people right on the street to death-defying escapes and even more slight-of-hand acts.

Last Updated: 12/11/2024Network: A&EStatus: Ended
Building Walk
star
10.00
1 votes

#1 - Building Walk

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/28/2005

One of the most precarious stunts in the series, Criss will lean over the side of the 55th floor of the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas at unbelievable angles. More astounding still, he will walk down the side of the building with no wires or harnesses, and without the benefit of safety netting.

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Oasis
star
10.00
1 votes

#2 - Oasis

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/21/2005

In one of the most extravagant and remarkable feats ever attempted, Criss will live inside an air bubble in a giant, see-through tank, immersed in water. He will have no food, and a very limited air supply. He will remain in the bubble for 24 hours, and at the finish, disappear right before everyone's eyes.

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Superhuman
star
9.00
3 votes

#3 - Superhuman

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2005

Sometimes in life, people are able to channel enormous amounts of strength through adrenaline. In this episode, Criss decides to see if this strength can be harnessed.

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C4 Crate
star
9.00
2 votes

#4 - C4 Crate

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/5/2005

Criss decides to experience the power of C4 in a public setting, Downtown Las Vegas. Having always been intrigued by explosions, Criss asks the help of “Pyro Pete”, an expert in explosives, who’s been utilized by man, including The Rolling Stones, Motley Crue, and AC/DC, among others. For the trick, Criss will be locked in an crate filled with explosives that will be operated by Teller, of Penn and Teller.

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Hellstromism
star
8.80
5 votes

#5 - Hellstromism

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2005

The art of reading thoughts through muscle reflexes.

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Buried Alive
star
8.00
36 votes

#6 - Buried Alive

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2005

For a deadly stunt, Criss will be lowered into the ground and have dirt surround him. With little time and oxygen running out, Criss must escape his tomb and claw his way to the surface.

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Body Suspension
star
7.88
8 votes

#7 - Body Suspension

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2005

Criss takes on a more obscure form of body manipulation in this episode.

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Halloween Special
star
7.75
4 votes

#8 - Halloween Special

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2005

Criss goes to the Magic Castle and crashes Joaquin Ayala's performance. He preforms one of his most dangerous stunts by being shackled, handcuffed, and nailed into a pine casket on a conveyor belt leading to an industrial BioChipper.

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Uncut
star
7.50
2 votes

#9 - Uncut

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/2/2005

Experience some of the craziest moments from the season in this episode. Also, there will be never-before-seen footage, as well as outtakes. Not to mention Criss' most infamous illusion; The Trash can, presented uncut, in one continuous shot.

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Levitation
star
7.35
17 votes

#10 - Levitation

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2005

In his second episode, Criss takes on Levitation. He executes amazing manuevers, such as levitating up an escalator while not touching any part of it, and grabbing people off the street and completely levitating them off the ground.

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SUV Nail Bed
star
7.11
9 votes

#11 - SUV Nail Bed

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2005

Lying on a nail bed may have been done in the past, but never like this.

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Radio Prediction
star
7.00
2 votes

#12 - Radio Prediction

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/12/2005

While taking a tour of the Magic Castle, in Los Angeles, through the history of magic, Criss is allowed access to some very elite areas. He will be allowed to see rare Houdini artifacts as well as the private séance room. Then, on the Dicky Barret show on Indie 103.1 in LA, Criss will predict a major news event, and the lottery.

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Chicken
star
7.00
2 votes

#13 - Chicken

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/19/2005

While trying to figure out which one of them is crazier, Criss invites The Amazing Jonathan to participate in the ultimate game of Chicken! Their competition begins with a paintball game and an electric shock face off. Criss, deciding this isn't enough, raises the stakes, and dares the Amazing Jonathan to hit him with a car.

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Burned Alive
star
6.90
30 votes

#14 - Burned Alive

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2005

In this episode, Criss takes on people's fear of fire.

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Wine Barrel Escape
star
6.55
40 votes

#15 - Wine Barrel Escape

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2005

Criss pays homage to the Great Houdini by attempting a daring escape. Criss will also make a couple experience deja  vu.

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Up Close
star
6.33
3 votes

#16 - Up Close

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/16/2005

This episode features more unseen footage, as well as some new illusions, including 'Ring in Ice' as well as Criss having a black panther appear in taxi's trunk. Also included is an inside look at the show, including the surreal family in the desert, as well as Criss' family and the shows crew and numerous guests.

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Blind
star
0.00
0 votes

#17 - Blind

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2005

When Criss Angel closes his eyes, he sees reality where others might see only darkness. He shows off the ability in an interesting way.

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Tesla Strike
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0.00
0 votes

#18 - Tesla Strike

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/14/2005

Some people, when struck by lightening have increased memory skills and mental capabilities. Criss will be venturing to Baraboo, Wisconsin to test out one of the world's largest Tesla Coils. The transformer will generate up to 4 million volts and, for Criss, simulate what it's like to actually be struck by lightening.

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