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KÀ at MGM Grand is an epic tale of twins’ perilous journey told through puppetry, multimedia and the thrills and action of acrobatics and worldwide martial arts techniques. For tickets, call (877) 412-2121 or visit www.mgmmirage.com/ka/. For groups of 12 or more, call (866) 740-7711. At Treasure Island Las Vegas Hotel, Mystère is a blend of intrigue, athleticism and entertainment that is performance art without boundaries with a cast of 72 champion-caliber performers from 15 countries. For tickets, call (800) 392-1999. See “O” at Bellagio Las Vegas for an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance. For tickets, call (888) 488-7111. Only for the 18 and older crowd, the sensual side of Cirque du Soleil comes out at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Zumanity, which is a provocative exhibition of human sensuality, arousal and eroticism. For tickets, call (866) 606-7111 or visit www.zumanity.com. For groups of 12 or more for Mystère, O or Zumanity, call (866) 353-5625.
Comedy Shows
Las Vegas has the best medicine with its collection comedy shows. See nationally known headliners and up-and-coming new comics as well as shows featuring impersonations, puppets and mind-boggling mental feats.
The appeal of comedy legend George Wallace at the Flamingo Las Vegas is his ability to connect with everyone, no matter their age or background. Talking about scenarios everyone has been in, Wallace voices out loud the thoughts in everyone’s mind. For tickets, call (800) 221-7299 or visit flamingolasvegas.com/GeorgeWallace/. For groups of 15 or more, call (702) 885-1451. Carrot Top continues to reign at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Known as a combination of George Carlin, Steven Wright and Gallagher with his trademark mop of red hair, he has audiences laughing and loving every minute. For tickets, call (800) 557-7428; groups should call (702) 822-6262. The comedy duo Penn & Teller break all the rules of performance magic in their show at the Rio Hotel and Casino. Edgy and unlike any other magic show in Las Vegas, theirs features tall, verbose Penn narrating while the diminutive and silent Teller provides a lot of the show’s action. The pair reveals a few tricks of their trade while completely stumping you with others. For tickets, call (888) 746-7784 or visit www.pennandteller.com/03/tickets. For groups of 10 or more, call (702) 740-4277. For another blend of comedy and magic, see The Amazing Johnathan at Planet Hollywood Hotel Las Vegas. The Amazing Johnathan’s act features hijinks, interaction with one specific audience member and a few legitimate magic tricks that often fail for comic effect. For tickets, call (866) 80-SHOWS.
Some comedians want to give back to the community that made them famous, and that is the case with Brad Garrett and Louie Anderson, who have established Las Vegas comedy clubs featuring the finest comedians around. Call (800) 829-9034 to laugh at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, reopening at MGM Grand in March 29th 2012; or see Louie and his comedic friends at the Louie Anderson Theater at Palace Station. For tickets, visit www.palacestation.com/entertainment/showroom/.
Impersonation is a sincere form of flattery, and it’s funny, so go see Gordie Brown at Golden Nugget Las Vegas. His incomparable comedic timing with an edgy, energetic mastery of impersonation creates comedy and music from generations of favorite stars, politicians and pop icons. For tickets, call (866) 946-5336. Or get your fill of comic banter and hilarious takes on musical superstars through the medium of world-class puppetry with Terry Fator and his cast of thousands at Mirage Las Vegas Hotel. For tickets, call (800) 963-9634 or visit www.terryfator.com.
Half of the fun of comedy is in the mind, or so say the following performers who us skillful mind tricks to make audiences laugh. New to Paris Las Vegas is comedic hypnotist, Anthony Cools, who is best known for his racy and uninhibited brand of adult comedy. For tickets, call (702) 946-4567. For groups of 12 or more, call (866) 462-5982. Get hypnotized by Dr. Scott Lewis Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist at Riviera Hotel Las Vegas. For tickets, call (877) 892-7469. Come watch volunteers live onstage as Marc Savard, Comedy Hypnosis whips the crowd into a hilarious frenzy at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Hotel. For tickets, call (866) 80-SHOWS. Have your mind blown by The Mentalist, Gerry McCambridge at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Hotel with his comedy, magic and mindreading live on stage to astound audiences. For tickets, call (866) 80-SHOWS.
Magic Shows
Magic is in the mystery, and Las Vegas is filled with fabulous illusionists and magicians for your viewing pleasure, from world-renowned superstars to humorous and daring Las Vegas veterans.
Comedy Shows
Las Vegas has the best medicine with its collection comedy shows. See nationally known headliners and up-and-coming new comics as well as shows featuring impersonations, puppets and mind-boggling mental feats.
The appeal of comedy legend George Wallace at the Flamingo Las Vegas is his ability to connect with everyone, no matter their age or background. Talking about scenarios everyone has been in, Wallace voices out loud the thoughts in everyone’s mind. For tickets, call (800) 221-7299 or visit flamingolasvegas.com/GeorgeWallace/. For groups of 15 or more, call (702) 885-1451. Carrot Top continues to reign at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Known as a combination of George Carlin, Steven Wright and Gallagher with his trademark mop of red hair, he has audiences laughing and loving every minute. For tickets, call (800) 557-7428; groups should call (702) 822-6262. The comedy duo Penn & Teller break all the rules of performance magic in their show at the Rio Hotel and Casino. Edgy and unlike any other magic show in Las Vegas, theirs features tall, verbose Penn narrating while the diminutive and silent Teller provides a lot of the show’s action. The pair reveals a few tricks of their trade while completely stumping you with others. For tickets, call (888) 746-7784 or visit www.pennandteller.com/03/tickets. For groups of 10 or more, call (702) 740-4277. For another blend of comedy and magic, see The Amazing Johnathan at Planet Hollywood Hotel Las Vegas. The Amazing Johnathan’s act features hijinks, interaction with one specific audience member and a few legitimate magic tricks that often fail for comic effect. For tickets, call (866) 80-SHOWS.
Some comedians want to give back to the community that made them famous, and that is the case with Brad Garrett and Louie Anderson, who have established Las Vegas comedy clubs featuring the finest comedians around. Call (800) 829-9034 to laugh at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, reopening at MGM Grand in March 29th 2012; or see Louie and his comedic friends at the Louie Anderson Theater at Palace Station. For tickets, visit www.palacestation.com/entertainment/showroom/.
Impersonation is a sincere form of flattery, and it’s funny, so go see Gordie Brown at Golden Nugget Las Vegas. His incomparable comedic timing with an edgy, energetic mastery of impersonation creates comedy and music from generations of favorite stars, politicians and pop icons. For tickets, call (866) 946-5336. Or get your fill of comic banter and hilarious takes on musical superstars through the medium of world-class puppetry with Terry Fator and his cast of thousands at Mirage Las Vegas Hotel. For tickets, call (800) 963-9634 or visit www.terryfator.com.
Half of the fun of comedy is in the mind, or so say the following performers who us skillful mind tricks to make audiences laugh. New to Paris Las Vegas is comedic hypnotist, Anthony Cools, who is best known for his racy and uninhibited brand of adult comedy. For tickets, call (702) 946-4567. For groups of 12 or more, call (866) 462-5982. Get hypnotized by Dr. Scott Lewis Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist at Riviera Hotel Las Vegas. For tickets, call (877) 892-7469. Come watch volunteers live onstage as Marc Savard, Comedy Hypnosis whips the crowd into a hilarious frenzy at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Hotel. For tickets, call (866) 80-SHOWS. Have your mind blown by The Mentalist, Gerry McCambridge at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Hotel with his comedy, magic and mindreading live on stage to astound audiences. For tickets, call (866) 80-SHOWS.
Magic Shows
Magic is in the mystery, and Las Vegas is filled with fabulous illusionists and magicians for your viewing pleasure, from world-renowned superstars to humorous and daring Las Vegas veterans.
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