SUPERSTAR ILLUSIONIST CRISS ANGEL RETURNS TO A&E WITH A ONE-HOUR SPECIAL "CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP" PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 9PM ET/PT

CELEBRITY GUESTS INCLUDING GARY OLDMAN AND PARIS JACKSON JOIN CRISS TO EXPERIENCE HIS MIND-BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS FIRST HAND

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 -Illusionist Criss Angel returns to A&E in a fast-paced one-hour special showcasing some of the most astonishing demonstrations ever performed. Criss Angel and "The Supernaturalists," his hand-picked crew of the world's best illusionists, hit the road to shock unsuspecting bystanders and astonish celebrity guests. "Criss Angel Trick'd Up" premieres Wednesday, October 12 at 9PM ET/PT on A&E.

Celebrated worldwide as the "Magician of the Century," renowned illusionist Criss Angel dares to transcend boundaries once again. With more than 30 illusions, "Criss Angel Trick'd Up" gives an uncensored and fast-paced look at Criss as he astounds audiences with revolutionary demonstrations. From the group's hijinks on the tour bus to the mind-blowing demonstrations they bring to participants along the way, the road trip is a raw and in-your-face look at Criss Angel's ground-breaking approach to magic.

Celebrity guests Gary Oldman, Paris Jackson, comedian Andrew Dice Clay, "Blackish" star Miles Brown, Latino pop superstar Belinda, DJ Steve Aoki, and UFC stars Frank Mir, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture and Paige VanZant join Criss to help create and experience his astonishing demonstrations. With their help, Criss showcases his ability to levitate, teleport, bring tattoos to life, and even rip a person in half.

"Criss Angel Trick'd Up" is produced for A&E Network by Angel Productions Worldwide Incorporated. Executive Producers for Angel Productions Worldwide Incorporated are Criss Angel, David Baram, and Erich Recker. Executive producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson.

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