Magician cancels tour to be with sick son

American magician and illusionist Criss Angel has cancelled his Cirque du Soleil show “Believe” at the Luxor hotel in Las Vegas from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1

Criss, learnt that his nearly 2 year old son, Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos, had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Although, Criss is no longer in a relationship with his toddler’s mother, he has for many years participated in various children’s charities, raising funds with his profession.