PEOPLE Now caught up with the illusionist on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, and the star dished all about his one-hour television special coming to A&E Wednesday.

“I’ve done more hours of magic on television than any magician in the history of TV — that’s a fact — and I’ve never done anything as exciting as this show tonight,” said Angel, 48. “Over 40 crazy demonstrations in an hour! We blow people’s minds.”

One of his most astonishing tricks? When he turns himself into a human shish kabob — “a Criss Kabob,” if you will — much to the shock of the restaurant’s patrons.

“I spin, and a sword goes through me that they use to hold the meat,” said Angel, quipping: “I’m healing good.”… Read more…

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