His hero is Harry Houdini and his father, John.

Has 2 older brothers Costa and JD.

Has a Greek-American background.

Has a cat named Hammy.

Friend of Cameron Diaz.

Only magician to have won the Merlin Magician of the Year award twice in 2001 and 2004.

Holds the world records for longest time submerged underwater (24 hours), the longest body suspension (5 hours, 42 minutes), fastest time to perform the Metamorphosis illusion (under a second) and the fastest straight-jacket escape (2 minutes & 30 seconds).

Loves animals.

Klay Scott (aka Celldweller) of Circle of Dust was a cast member in his World of Illusion show in the late 90s, briefly appearing on Discovery's "The Science of Magic" with him as well as producing/co-writing/performing on his System 1-3 albums.