We have a resolution in the Pendragon case. Steve Cohen blows the mind of a New York Times reporter. David Blaine helps out the Marriage Ref.
And as always, your David Copperfield tour dates.
Newsmaker Interview:Mike Weatherford the author of the Las Vegas Review-Journals front page story about the backstage happening surrounding the Scarlett’s Las Vegas shows. It’s a must read and a must listen interview for all the behind-the-scenes details that didn’t make it to print. Read the story here.
When Scarlett closed her topless review show at the Riviera, rumors swirled about her relationship with manager and boyfriend, John Lewis. Whisper of alcohol abuse, domestic violence and rampant money problems poured forth anytime the situation was mentioned amongst those in the Vegas magic scene.
First among equals in that department: the 67-year-old Lewis who was living with Scarlett all through her Vegas tenure… has a wife who he is again living with and who may have unwittingly partly financed both incarnations of the young magicians runs.
We don’t even want to quote the story here. You must read it. Now.
Also, on the Magic Stars podcast tomorrow, we interview Weatherford for more insight into the story.
What is the most profitable element of magic? Is Criss Angel really riding around on a bike made of bones? With all the old acts closing in Vegas, what should take their place? The latest on Tom Mullica and the strangest place you’ve ever seen magic done.
- Trick Shop Magic Find out what is new including great stuff from Eric Jones, Criss Angel, Roberto Giobbi & the classic Electric Touch from Yigal Mesika.
Something we happened to miss last weekend with all the craziness of the lecture tour but is worth mentioning. Lance Burton, who has always been a friend to the beginning magician held a meet and greet with himself, Siegfried, Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger, Joshua Jay, Johnny Thompson, Criss Angel and Joe Monti attended by 53 young conjurers.
Master magician Lance Burton helped kick off a week of magic for the youth program of the World Magic Seminar at his castle in Henderson when he hosted a luncheon and meet-and-greet for 53 budding magicians with Siegfried Fischbacher and Criss Angel. The World Magic Seminar is based at The Orleans this week, and Lance invited many of the young magicians to his show at the Monte Carlo. It’s the 20th year of the convention in Las Vegas, with more than 1,000 attending. Lance said, “Can you imagine being a young magician coming to Las Vegas being able to meet one-on-one with some of the world’s most famous magicians? It’s a major international event.”
What an insane opportunity for those kids. The above photo came from @CrissAngel’s Twitter.
He told us this afternoon: “I couldn’t have imagined six years later we would be leaving the Tropicana. It has been a tremendous run and a very lucrative engagement for both the show and the property. I am grateful for the Tropicana’s partnership over the years and during that time have added 10 illusions to the magic show and seven exotic large cats.
“I look forward to the next stage my cats and I will perform on and promise to keep everyone posted on the development of Saber, my 3-month-old white tiger cub who has recently been introduced to the Las Vegas community, as well as where they can see us next.”
We would like to wish Dirk the best of luck in whatever comes next for the illusionist.
Criss Angel Believe is again in the TicketNews.com Vegas Top Ten. With big changes looming to the show, it will be curious to see how these scores are affected.
