Las Vegas Magic Shows

There is no better place on earth to watch a magic show than among the lights of Las Vegas. Glitz and glamour abound. The most skilled magicians in the world make their way through Las Vegas at one time or another. Some thrill and move on to other venues, others stay and perform on an almost daily basis. They cover almost every genre of magic, from the full illusions of David Copperfield to the parlor magic and humor of Mac King.

This article is not about who I think you should see, but instead a directory of sorts to guide you to the performers who are best suited for your preference and budget.

David Copperfield performs almost nightly at the MGM Grand. He is the epitome of Las Vegas magic - Big, grand, glitzy, and the Best at what he does. Anyone of any age can appreciate his shows and will leave inspired. Expect to spend some money, as watching the Best will cost the most.

Penn and Teller perform at the Rio, and are not to be missed by adults who want to be truly fooled and entertained. I would recommend this show for the entire family, but Penn is known to drop the 'F' bomb from time to time, so I would rate this show a definite 'PG'. Again, tickets are not cheap, but well worth the cost.

Criss Angel's 'Believe' performs several times a week at the Luxor. Although this show didn't open to great reviews, I understand Criss has increased the number of illusions dramatically and I am starting to hear that the Criss Angel that wowed a nation on TV is back and going strong. If you are a Criss Angel fan I would expect you to be extremely satisfied with the new look of 'Believe'. Should be suitable for the whole family.

The Amazing Johnathan performs at Planet Hollywood and his wild brand of magic is definitely for Adults. Magic is simply a tool Johnathan employs to make you laugh for the duration of the show. The virtual non-stop humor makes this one of the most watched shows in Vegas.

Gerry McCambridge, the Mentalist, also performs at Planet Hollywood. I would recommend finding another activity for the kids, as Gerry is a very cerebral performer who's mentalism is probably beyond the average child. Adults will 'get it' and appreciate the enormous skill and professionalism displayed by 'the Mentalist'.

The Magic and Tigers of Rick Thomas rocks the Sahara. Rick carries on the tradition of the enormously popular Siegfred and Roy, using large and beautiful creatures to add a spice and flair to his shows. This show is a perennial favorite of the Las Vegas magic lover. Suitable for the entire family.

The Mac King Comedy Magic Show at Harrah's is the Best Deal for the money in Vegas. Call the box office and ask for special pricing. You can find good tickets for less than twenty bucks. Mac is a really, really funny guy. A couple of his effects border slightly on risque', but in a way that will make the average 'kid' feel as if you trust them to watch and appreciate the performance. I wouldn't hesitate to take anyone from ten years old and beyond.

The Nathan Burton Comedy Show at the Flamingo is a great way for a family to spend the afternoon in Las Vegas. The star of World's Greatest Magic on NBC; World's Wildest Magic on NBC; America's Got Talent; Miami Ink; and VH1's Surreal Life is often called the 'hardest working magician in Vegas..'. Full of illusions and show girls, this show will definitely be one of the highlights of your Las Vegas trip.

Although not all of the magicians currently performing in Vegas are listed, there are several web sites detailing many other performers and shows currently appearing in Las Vegas and the surrounding area. Magicians contact these sites regularly with their latest information and links to their venues as times, dates, and details are constantly changing. Do your homework before leaving for Vegas, as some shows sell out early. Enjoy.

Rick Carruth is the editor of the Magic Roadshow, magic's premier free newsletter. Discover dozens of street magic tips and tricks or sign up for Magic Roadshow at: http://streetmagic.info/. For more info on Las Vegas magic shows, visit http://lasvegasmagicshows.info/ for details. Site is updated every month with the latest info, times, dates, and links.

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Vegas Show Tickets: The All-Stage Pass

What is it?

It's a 'program' which, for a fixed price, allows you to see as many as 18 performances in forty-eight hours in Sin City, as long as they are playing at the Caesars Entertainment Resorts (namely Bally's, Harrah's, Flamingo, Rio, Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, Imperial Palace, Bill Gambling's Hall and O'Shea). If you are a Total Rewards member you can just 'charge' your card and have it swiped at the box office of your chosen performance to collect your tickets. If you don't have the total rewards card they will give you a 'program identity card' or a wristband (whichever you choose).

When does it expire?

It has a life of forty-eight hours from the moment of purchase, so you must do your math well and plan all your performances schedule flawlessly to maximize the benefits of this program.

How much does it cost?

$99+taxes+fees per person with the Total Rewards Card and $119+taxes+fees per person without the Total Rewards Card. (Always double-check prices in case there is a last-minute price change).

Where can I buy it?

You can buy into the forty-eight hours events program at Shows Tickets Direct (in front of Bally's), at the Planet Hollywood Box office and at the Caesars Palace lobby sales desk.

Picking up your tickets:

Once you have bought into the program, you will still have to pick up your tickets for each chosen performance; you can do so no earlier than 2 hours before the performance is scheduled to start (just present your Total Rewards Card + ID or your wristband/pass card + ID). If you have a wristband, make sure it's intact (it has not been tampered with, otherwise it'll be void). Remember that if go to pick up your ticket even one minute after your 'forty-eight-hours' have expired, you will not be given the ticket. So, if you see there are long line-ups, make sure you give yourself plenty of time in order to not be disappointed. This is probably the 'trickiest' part of this program. Forty-eight hours is really a limited time and you will only be able to see a limited number of the performances available. So, do your math, plan well and see if it's still worth your while.

Can You Choose the Seats?

No. All seats are based on a first-come first-served basis, as with all 'regular' performances at the various resorts.

Can you see the same performance twice?

No. You can as many as 18 performances of a selected list, but you cannot pick up more than one ticket per person (per program purchased) for participating events starting at the same time; basically, the same person cannot see the same performance twice under this program).

Can you see absolutely every performance playing?

No. Besides the fact that this program covers only what's playing at the Caesars Entertainment resorts, the very top-billed performances do not participate in this program. You can pick up a list of participating events at the aforementioned booths.

What about the 'Preferred Pricing' Performances?

The most popular performances and events do not participate in this program; however, some of them offer a 'preferred pricing' fare; this means that if you have bought into the forty-eight-hour program you will be able to purchase tickets for these popular performances at a reduced rate. The reduced rate is usually $40+taxes per ticket (always double-check pricing when you buy your all-stage-pass).

What if I have half-price events coupons or two-for-one coupons? Can I combine them with the program for even further reductions?

No. You cannot combine this program with any other special deals which may be available.

For a list of the participating Vegas shows, go to the bottom of the page: ALL STAGE PASS

For other ways to get discounted tickets for all Vegas shows, go to DISCOUNTED TICKETS GUIDE

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