Lance Burton Interview: Retirement, Criss Angel
The Las Vegas Weekly interviewed Master Magician Lance Burton for their “A Few Minutes With . . .” feature today.
Very short but to the point. You can read his thoughts on retirement, Criss Angel, innovation in magic, and what today’s audiences expect from a “magic show.”
In case it is not obvious, we worship Lance Burton and are delighted he decided to stay at the appropriately named Lance Burton Theater in the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino.
Mr. Burton brings more than a great show to Las Vegas, he brings his compassion and willingness to help others through his own charities or the work of others.
Mr. Burton’s show is unique on the Strip: a family show among less family-friendly offerings; but it is also the only one featuring Lance Burton. He would be irreplaceable.
His willingness to stay another six years is a gift to Las Vegas and to lovers of magic around the world.
Thank you, Mr. Burton.
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Lance Burton Surgery Scheduled
Lance Burton, Master Magician, will be out of commission for possibly as long as four to six weeks after orthopedic surgery next Monday.
Norm Clarke of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Mr. Burton has been forced to cancel 19 shows due to the injury.
The Associated Press and other outlets covered the story extensively but none explained how the incredible showman injured his foot during the show.
Leave it to Norm Clarke to dig a little deeper:
The accident occurred 15 minutes into the show as Burton was preparing to do the floating bird cage with Elvis the bird.
When Elvis flew into the audience, Burton left the stage and retrieved the bird. The injury took place when the entertainer twisted his right foot on his way up the steps.
Burton finished the show despite considerable pain but “not knowing anything was broken,” said Bernath.
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Supermodel Heidi Klum to Join with Lance Burton
The Master Magician will meet up with The Supermodel this winter.
Although Robin Leach began his Las Vegas Sun gossip column this morning with news of a “hickey” or “live bite” on the neck of Criss Angel’s current fling, Holly Madison, he saved the best Magic in Vegas News for last.
Confirming The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Norm Clarke’s scoop that the beautiful supermodel Heidi Klum will be filming segments for Germany’s Next Top Model in Las Vegas this January.
Ms. Klum intends to work with Lance Burton to bring some of his magic and magical effects into the hit television show.
Mr. Leach says Ms. Klum has asked Lance Burton to levitate her in one of the scheduled segments.
We always thought Ms. Klum was classy and intelligent. Her selection of Lance Burton only confirms it.
Read more…
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