Wow, that episode was powerful. You were awesome (wish I could see more). I'll be looking for the re-runs.
My thing is that even if you are a skeptic, seeing (or experiencing it first hand) should at least make you curious about the... anomaly. So I don't fully understand Criss Angel's attitude toward the paranormal.
On Phenomenon he kind of explained that it has something to do with his father passing away in his arms (not to long ago). He seemed to feel that anyone claiming those kind of abilities are manipulating people. He must have had a bad experience.
His scorn for psychics, paranormal or anyone claiming it came through loud and clear on a few episodes of Phenomenon. He almost physically attacked one guy (Jim Callahan, Paranormalist) and challenged Uri Geller (unscripted) on the show.
Jim vs. Criss Angel YouTube - Jim Callahan finds Criss Angel an ideological bigot
--> I must admit the Jim's performance seems a little flamboyant to me.
Phenomenon isn't going to do anything for the psychic/paranormal profession, but American Psychic Challenge is a REALLY cool show and will convince a lot of skeptics that something is going on.
'America's Psychic Challenge' Premi - Yahoo! Video