AXN Beyond to Air Mindfreak

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Seasons two through four of Criss Angel Mindfreak have been sold by AETN International to AXN Beyond, a spin-off channel from AXN Asia.

The show features stunt performer Criss Angel as he blends illusion and reality, pushing creative, physical and mental boundaries. He performs death-defying escapes and physical feats, such as being cremated alive and walking through steel. Angel is a five-time recipient of the Magician of the Year Award. Criss Angel Mindfreak will be airing on AXN Beyond, which features a mix of paranormal, sci-fi, suspense, horror and mystery/fantasy entertainment. The series also airs in more than 40 countries worldwide.

"We have had tremendous success with Criss Angel Mindfreak in Asia," said Ling-Sze Gan, the regional director of content sales for Asia at AETN International. "The series has run in Thailand, Hong Kong, India, South Korea and Indonesia, and has proven very popular with viewers throughout the region. We are very pleased to add AXN Beyond as a broadcast partner for the series, and are confident that Criss Angel will mesmerize their viewers as he has done with his fans worldwide."

Added Yan-Jong Wong, the executive director of AXN Beyond, "Magic speaks a universal language that connects with diverse traditions and cultures, and is a genre that appeals very much to Asian audiences. Criss Angel’s showmanship has been nothing short of spectacular. With Criss Angel Mindfreak on board, and with season four being first and exclusive on AXN Beyond, our viewers are definitely in for a spellbinding visual treat!"