Criss Angel receives star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

Illusionist Criss Angel received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, saying he drew inspiration from another famous magician, Harry Houdini.

“It’s unbelievable. Houdini died in 1926 and this star will remain here for as long as this planet is here,” Angel said during a ceremony in Los Angeles.

Born Christopher Sarantakos, Angel earned his fame on the 2005 A&E Network show Mindfreak with an act that included walking on water, levitating and being set on fire.

In one performance, Angel floated more than 150 meters above the Luxury casino’s pyramid in Las Vegas. Angel was named Magician of the Century by the International Magicians Society in 2010.