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It's Not Been a Good Week For Magic In Vegas
Lots of news in the struggling freaky world of Vegas this week. Whether it’s good or bad depends on whether you like the acts in the first place.
Dirk Arthur has announced he’s closing his Xtreme Magic show on March 12 (to which we say boo to losing the cheese, but hooray for the poor tigers).
Everyone’s least favorite magician Criss Angel is revamping his beleaguered show, and looks to be cutting out most of the Cirque dancers and upping the magic factor (only problem--as far as we know--is that Criss Angel really can't do magic.)
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Lance Burton Knows How To Stop You Taking Photos
Well, here’s one way of stopping those pests who like nothing better than to spend an entire concert/show/speech taking photos (unless, of course, those pests are us, taking entirely necessary snaps for this website. Ahem).
We noticed this strict little sign at the Lance Burton Theater at the Monte Carlo last night. It says that not only are cameras etc prohibited during the performance (like anyone takes any notice of those signs) but that if you do do as everyone else does and break the rules, your equipment will be seized and your film destroyed.
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You Too Can Win Criss Angel's Corvette. Still. You Just Have to Believe It
Tickets to Believe thankfully not included
If only life were as simple as Criss Angel would like us to think it is. For one thing, we could win a $25,000 car if we just wanted to hard enough (and if we knew whether this was a real offer). For another, if we screwed our eyes shut really tight, we could imagine that Believe wasn’t as much of a massive, steaming pile of poo as by all accounts it is.
Enough negativity though, let’s focus on believing. Cos we just entered the competition to win Criss’ Corvette.
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If You're Going to Arrest a Magician, Make Sure You Cuff 'Em Good
It’s Friday… let's get freaky! Every week we’re going to give you the lowdown on the Vegas magic scene. Interviews, show reviews and, erm, domestic violence arrests. Got something you think we should cover? Email us! Tips@VegasChatter.com
Always take precautions when dealing with magicians. Not our motto (we barely ever meet them, we’re sorry to say) but that of the Vegas police force, who must have to be pretty clued up on the etiquette of magician detention.
So when they arrested Rachel Jessee, star of Scarlett and her Seductive Ladies of Magic, they stuck her in “double-locked and properly fitting handcuffs”. Good thinking policemen!
Rachel-Scarlett was nicked for assaulting her 67-year-old boyfriend at home in Henderson, but we’re far more interested in her show, which sadly ended its run at the Riviera in September. According to this review, she had a dog dressed as Elvis and her “seductive ladies” both went topless and gave the audience “a choice between natural or implants.” How fabulous! We’re gutted it’s over. Scarlett, quit doing a Nordegren and do us another show!
[Photo: Las Vegas Review-Journal]
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'Xtreme Magic' Pulls Cheese Out of Thin Air
Dirk Arthur will go extreme on your behind with his magic tricks. He's serious.
It's funny how when you're at home, you never say, "Hey, let's do dinner and a magic show tonight." Yet in Vegas, it's one of those things that suddenly seems like a cool thing to do, with corny magicians getting top billing at hotels all along the strip. The Old Vegas Tropicana fittingly has its own resident cheesy illusionist, Dirk Arthur, who brings out his own litter of big cats for "Xtreme Magic," as seen on David Letterman (as Arthur likes to name-drop).
"Xtreme" is one word for it. The dancers in the show are extremely bad. In a town that attracts showgirls to perform in Jubilee! and acrobats to join Cirque du Soleil, you'd think that it would be easy to recruit some good cast-offs. The special effects—mainly the thick smoke—are extremely overdone. And Arthur's jokes fell flat; a dated dig at Dan Quayle was met with blank stares. But it wasn't all misses.
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MAGIC Fashion Trade Show Hits Vegas This Week
Twice a year, the fashion industry converges on Vegas for the MAGIC trade show. It turns the city’s largest convention center turns into fashionista central for a few days and bringing dozens of designer-sponsored parties and celebrities to venues around town.
MAGIC opens today and runs through Wednesday and, as per usual, the celeb factor is expected to be pretty high – both in terms of designers themselves and various starlets/entertainers who like to align themselves with the fashionable side of life.
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David Copperfield Brings Magic, Eyebrows to MGM Grand
For nearly two weeks starting this Thursday, broodingly intense magic man David Copperfield will be bringing his act to the MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theatre. Fans will have two chances nightly to see him – 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. – with an additional 4:30 matinee on Saturdays. Read: this is one you might reasonably expect the kiddies to enjoy.
Of course, you can take the kids to see the show, but you might want to shield them from Copperfield’s somewhat tumultuous professional and personal history. From lobbing off the tip of his finger with scissors (scissors??) during a rope trick, to nearly drowning during a chain-me-up-in-a-tank-of-water trick gone awry, to being the subject of an FBI investigation concerning a 2007 allegation of sexual assault (Copperfield was never charged), he’s not exactly an entirely PG kinda fella.
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Lance Burton to Stick Around for Six More Years
Earlier this month, we speculated that magician Lance Burton might be calling it quits after a foot injury that coincided with the last few weeks of his 13-year contract at the Monte Carlo. But Burton just finished a press conference at the hotel, telling the world that he's going to do keep on doing magic in Sin City for another six years. And yes, he will stay at the Monte Carlo.
As for when he shows will start up again, that could happen as early as next week.
The 49-year-old illusionist says he plans to return to the stage next week after breaking his right foot during a show in May. Burton says he is still wearing a large boot but hopes he can switch to a tennis shoe soon.
And there you have it. Lance Burton, still doing magic in Sin City. Not sure this warranted a press conference but hey, the man's gotta sell some magic tickets.
UPDATE: Lance Burton will return to Monte Carlo on July 7 with shows starting at 7pm Tuesday-Saturday. Tickets can be purchased on Lance Burton’s new web site at www.lanceburton.com or through Monte Carlo at wwww.montecarlo.com or by calling (702) 730-7160. Tickets start at $72.50.
[Photo: Brad Lauster]
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Is Lance Burton Headed for Retirement?
Several weeks back, we reported that Lance Burton’s show at the Monte Carlo was on hiatus while he recovered from a foot injury and subsequent surgery last month.
However now, if you go the entertainment page on the Mirage’s Web site, you’ll see posted there that Burton’s show has been "cancelled until further notice." Further inquiries are being directed to two phone numbers: 877-386-8224 or 702-531-3825.
