Sorry it’s been such a long time since I’ve posted. I’m getting ready for my Vegas trip (not performing, just going for fun) and I have made a great list of which Magicians were performing at each hotel so I could be sure not to miss anything I wanted to see. Thought you might be interested in case you’ll be going sometime soon.
Quick Tip: Luxor is offering a free night hotel stay with the purchase of 2 tickets to Criss Angel BeLIEve! Go to www.Luxor.com for details.
Fitz – FitzgeraldsLasVegas.com Fitz of Laughter, Kevin Burke Flamingo – FlamingoLasVegas.com Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Greek Isles – GreekIslesVegas.com Ignite, Antonio Restivo Antonio Casanova’s Concert for Piano Solo, Magic, and Orchestra Harrah’s – HarrahsLasVegas.com The Mac King Comedy Magic Show Luxor – Luxor.com Criss Angel BeLIEve Monte Carlo – MonteCarlo.com Lance Burton Master Magician O’Shea’s – Harrahs.com/osheas/ Mental, Luke Jermay
Planet Hollywood – PlanetHollywoodResort.com V, The Ultimate Variety Show with Jason Byrne Steve Wyrick: Real Magic
The Amazing Johnathan (Harmon Theater), Scott Weston as Cashetta Magic’s a Drag (Harmon Theater) Gary McCambridge: The Mentalist Amazed with Tim Gabrielson Rio – RioLasVegas.com Penn & Teller Riviera – RivieraHotel.com Abra-ca-sexy, Scarlett
Tony Douglas in Crazy Girls Sahara – SaharaVegas.com The Magic of Rick Thomas
Tropicana – TropicanaLV.com Xtreme Magic, Dirk Arthur Vegas Club Hotel – VegasClubCasino.net Steve Best & Cassandra, Superstars of Magic Royal Resort – RoyalHotelVegas.com Dixie Dooley Master Mystifier B-Rad Roberts and Bill Robinson in Super Duper Magic Show.
This weekend, September 4-7, the Texas Association of Magicians will host their annual convention in Houston, TX. Lectures, dealers, strolling magicians, and nightly shows will be jam-packed into the 4 days. Public tickets for the nightly shows are available for $20 each.
The US Playing Card Company, makers of most cards us magicians use, officially moved its headquarters to Erlanger, KY last week. The “Card Cutting Ceremony” was held last week and among attendees was Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear.
“Today is not just about fun and games, it’s about jobs, it’s about business,” said Governor Beshear. “It’s about economic opportunity, it’s about a thriving region, it’s about hope for the future.”
The company, which produces over 400,000 decks of cards per day, will bring 500 jobs to the state.
It’s a good month for us Kentucky magicians. First SAM plans it’s new Magic Center for Louisville, and now this. Do I dare say Kentucky is climbing the ranks for the title “Magic Capital of the World”? Maybe if The Magic Castle moves here too!
Watch the vid below for more footage of the ceremony.
The buzz around the net as of late is all about speculation regarding the recent ownership change of the US Playing Card Company. The company, makers of most decks us magicians use, has reported that in order to protect their trademarked “Rider Back” design, they will no longer print any custom job that involves markings on the backs of the cards. The alterations can weaken the company’s trademark, making it easier for other playing card makers to copy their designs. Most gaff cards will not be affected such as double-backs, double-face, blank back, etc. Other gaff cards which do alter the rider back design a bit such as split-backs (half back and half face) are still under consideration, according to Tina Donlin at the US Playing Card Company. What this means for magicians is that some tricks may have been forced into extinction. “Twilight Angels” by Paul Harris, Ted Lesley style decks, and others have almost overnight, become collectibles. If you have one of these decks, retire it!
Season 5 of Criss’ show on A&E, Mindfreak, premiers Wednesday August 12th. In the five part event dubbed “5 ways to live, 5 ways to die,” Criss will once again defy death. According to aetv.com, “in each episode, Criss will attempt never-before-seen effects, often placing his own safety – even his life – on the line.”
This weekend, Colon, Michigan hosts their annual magic festival. Starting tomorrow, the self-proclaimed “Magic Capital of the World” will be host to the “Abbott’s Magic Get-Together,” a four-day convention featuring seminars, demonstrations, and public performances by some of the world’s leading illusionists. The town is home to Abbot’s Magic Manufacturing Company, the largest producer of magic paraphernalia in the world.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend, but trust me, it’s already on my calendar for next year! If you make it out, make sure you let me know how it was!
fun) and I have made a great list of which Magicians were performing at each hotel so I could be sure not to miss anything I wanted to see. Thought you might be interested in case you’ll be going sometime soon.
Luxor – Luxor.com
Rio – RioLasVegas.com
The buzz around the net as of late is all about speculation regarding the recent ownership change of the US Playing Card Company. The company, makers of most decks us magicians use, has reported that in order to protect their trademarked “Rider Back” design, they will no longer print any custom job that involves markings on the backs of the cards. The alterations can weaken the company’s trademark, making it easier for other playing card makers to copy their designs. Most gaff cards will not be affected such as double-backs, double-face, blank back, etc. Other gaff cards which do alter the rider back design a bit such as split-backs (half back and half face) are still under consideration, according to Tina Donlin at the US Playing Card Company. What this means for magicians is that some tricks may have been forced into extinction. “Twilight Angels” by Paul Harris, Ted Lesley style decks, and others have almost overnight, become collectibles. If you have one of these decks, retire it!
