'I believe he will be healed': Magician Criss Angel discusses toddler son's remission after cancer battle

Published: 12:00 EST, 16 June 2016 | Updated: 02:58 EST, 17 June 2016

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There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

Criss Angel, 48, has been hoping for a miracle since his two-year old son, Johnny Sarantakos, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last October.

And on Thursday the magician and illusionist told UsWeekly: 'Johnny is technically in remission, thank God. I believe he will be healed.'

Miracles do happen: Criss Angel, seen here in March, told UsWeekly his son Johnny Sarantakos, aged two, is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Johnny's getting better: Criss took to Instagram last March sharing a sweet photo of Johnny while the little boy flashes a grin for the camera, with the caption; 'Our brave strong boy going through what no child should ever have to'

The little boy has beaten back the disease 'but he is still undergoing intense chemotherapy treatments, blood transfusions and spinal taps in Australia.'

Speaking about his beloved son, the star of Cirque du Soleil's Believe revealed: 'What doctors found is you have to continue treatment to kill all the cells, as there is no guarantee.'

The magician, who shares his son with ex-wife Shaunyl Benson, cancelled his shows in Las Vegas last fall when he found out that Johnny had been diagnosed cancer.

He told his fans that he had to postpone due to a 'family emergency' via Facebook.

Heartbreaking: Since the diagnosis, Criss has been keeping his fans very much updated about Johnny's progress. In one of his firsts heartbreaking social media posts the star of Luxor Casino’s MindFreak Live! in Las Vegas tweeted a photo of himself cuddling up with his son and his mom Shaunyl

Criss then flew straight to Australia, where Johnny lives with his mom, to be at his son's hospital bed during his chemotherapy treatments.

Since the diagnosis, Criss has been keeping his fans very much updated about Johnny's progress.

In one of his firsts heartbreaking social media posts the star of Luxor Casino’s MindFreak Live! in Las Vegas tweeted a photo of himself cuddling up with his son and his mom Shaunyl.

Cancer research champion: His son’s battle against the disease has led the illusionist to become a champion for cancer research. As he anticipated on his Instagram a few months back, his September 12 benefit show and auction at the Luxor, Heal Every Life Possible, aims to raise $1 million to help fund research for cures for pediatric cancer

He captioned: '4th day chemo -- Shaunyl, Johnny & I can't thank u enough for the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers & support #amazing.'

Criss took to Instagram last March sharing a sweet photo of Johnny while the little boy flashes an adorable grin for the camera, with the caption: 'Our brave strong boy going through what no child should ever have to.'

His son’s battle against the disease has led the illusionist to become an advocate for cancer research. As he anticipated on his Instagram a few months back, his September 12 benefit show and auction at the Luxor, Heal Every Life Possible, aims to raise $1 million to help fund research for cures for pediatric cancer.

He captioned: 'The most important event of my life. Hope you can be there.'

The event will feature performances or appearances by Angel himself, Cirque Du Soleil, Blue Man Group, Wayne Newton, Jerry Lewis and many more.

I'm flying to my boy: The magician, who shares his son with ex-wife Shaunyl Benson, cancelled his shows in Las Vegas when he found out that Johnny had been diagnosed cancer