Which "magic" act should I see inVegas?

tek · #1 11-15-2005, 07:55 AM

I didn't set up a poll because it's early, I'm lazy and I might leave one off. So just talk acts you liked and/or disliked. Thanks.

StevieG · #2 11-15-2005, 09:19 AM

Lance Burton, Mac King, Penn & Teller.

Burton at Monte Carlo does a fast paced mix of sleight of hand and stage magic and does it very well.

Mac King has an afternoon show at Harrah's that is cheap and funny, and the tricks are entertaining, too.

Penn & Teller were good, they do a couple of "reveals" which is always fun, and they show off multiple talents, like juggling and playing music. I put them last, though, because they are far more expensive, and a little annoying. I even like their politics, but Penn just goes on and on about how great the next trick is going to be. Plus, the show is off Strip at the Rio.

tek · #3 11-15-2005, 10:40 AM

What is Penn & Tellers politics?

MrMon · #4 11-15-2005, 12:01 PM

Libertarian.

MicroBob · #5 11-15-2005, 03:02 PM

Does that guy 'The Amazing Jonathon' perform anywhere in Vegas?

Have seen him on Comedy Central is he's freaking hilarious (might totally suck live though...sometimes it just traslates better to TV)

Haven't seen any of the acts live but am interested in checking them out on my next trip out there.

playersare · #6 11-15-2005, 04:29 PM

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Does that guy 'The Amazing Jonathon' perform anywhere in Vegas?

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permanent residence at the Sahara.

StevieG · #7 11-15-2005, 04:31 PM

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Does that guy 'The Amazing Jonathon' perform anywhere in Vegas?

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Yes, he is at the Sahara now. 10PM nightly, dark Thursdays.

Here is the latest review by Mike Weatherford of the LV Review-Journal

Never seen his show. That might be a good idea for the next trip.

Ringo_Mojo · #8 11-15-2005, 09:40 PM

I saw The Amazing Johnathan last year before he moved to the Sahara, and he's great, the old theater was a total dive, so i hope the new place is nice. The magic is far from spectacular so if thats what you're looking for go see lance burton.

SuperJez · #9 11-16-2005, 03:04 AM

David Copperfield

dlk9s · #10 11-27-2005, 01:49 AM

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Does that guy 'The Amazing Jonathon' perform anywhere in Vegas?

Have seen him on Comedy Central is he's freaking hilarious (might totally suck live though...sometimes it just traslates better to TV)

Haven't seen any of the acts live but am interested in checking them out on my next trip out there.

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As another poster said, he's at the Sahara. I was able to get half-price tickets at that Coca-Cola ticket office thingie by the MGM.

He's hilarious in person. One word - uncensored (unless you are easily offended by crude language and blue humor). I was crying so hard I couldn't breathe.