Conversation so far:
What was Criss Angel's first tv special?
On October 20, 2002, Angel performed in the ABC Family television special named Criss Angel Mindfreak: Postmodern illusionist.
How was he received by the public?
Criss Angel is currently making a name for himself as a more provocative, darker alternative to [other illusionists].

Question: What were some of the promo appearances?
Self-contained rewrite: What were some of Criss Angel's promo appearances?