Best Las Vegas Magic Act - A Spring 2015 Poll
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February 25th, 2015 at 9:14:14 AM
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List the ones from the list you have seen, and indicate which one you think is the best.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
February 25th, 2015 at 9:21:31 AM
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I realize you only had 10 choices allowed by the poll mechanism, but David Copperfield has been playing the Strip for a while now (though maybe he's not there anymore?). He would have to beat all of them listed IMO. Of your list, I have only seen 3 (Mac King, Lance Burton, Penn & Teller) and I would have to pick P&T. I've seen Murray on TV, but not in person; I would definitely think he could be in contention.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
February 25th, 2015 at 9:22:35 AM
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I'll refrain from voting because I've only seen Mac King, Nathan Burton, & Penn and Teller. Without a doubt I enjoyed Mac King way more than P & T... My buddies and I saw Mac King during the day with free tickets. This was about 6 years ago so we were in our mid 20's... pretty low expectations but it was free so what the heck. We laughed pretty hard and had a good time. P & T was with my wife. I swear I almost fell asleep it was so boring. Nathan Burton was alright. Like a 5 out of 10.
February 25th, 2015 at 9:53:39 AM
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Penn and teller are more cerebral than most. Hey what happened to the Amazing Jonathan?
February 25th, 2015 at 10:28:00 AM
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Heart problems forced his retirement last year.Quote: pew... Hey what happened to the Amazing Jonathan?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
February 25th, 2015 at 10:30:42 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsI realize you only had 10 choices allowed by the poll mechanism, but David Copperfield has been playing the Strip for a while now (though maybe he's not there anymore?). He would have to beat all of them listed IMO. Of your list, I have only seen 3 (Mac King, Lance Burton, Penn & Teller) and I would have to pick P&T. I've seen Murray on TV, but not in person; I would definitely think he could be in contention.
Yeah, there were only 10 spaces. Feel free to include Copperfield as a write in.
I am curious why there are more "Nathan Burton" than "Lance Burton" mentions. Is it cost? Confusion?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
February 25th, 2015 at 10:42:40 AM
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Penn and Teller for best show listed but magic is only part of their show. I can see how some people don't "get" their act and think it is boring. Personally I think they are great. Also if you arrive early Penn plays bass with an awesome jazz pianist. I would pay just to hear him play his own show in a club.
Mac King I thought was a good time and a great value. He is an impressive magician and very funny, and gets a lot of mileage out of his cornball image. My wife got called to assist with his version of the "make a marked card appear somewhere else" trick. He told her to write her name across the card and she wrote it across the back, not the front. He played it for laughs. I am curious if that always happens due to the way he presents the card, or if she really messed with his trick. We are thinking of going to his show again on our next trip just to find out.
Mike Hammer was pretty funny. He did standard tricks and a few good jokes. I think he is only $20.
Mac King I thought was a good time and a great value. He is an impressive magician and very funny, and gets a lot of mileage out of his cornball image. My wife got called to assist with his version of the "make a marked card appear somewhere else" trick. He told her to write her name across the card and she wrote it across the back, not the front. He played it for laughs. I am curious if that always happens due to the way he presents the card, or if she really messed with his trick. We are thinking of going to his show again on our next trip just to find out.
Mike Hammer was pretty funny. He did standard tricks and a few good jokes. I think he is only $20.
February 25th, 2015 at 10:51:14 AM
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Quote: AyecarumbaYeah, there were only 10 spaces. Feel free to include Copperfield as a write in.
I am curious why there are more "Nathan Burton" than "Lance Burton" mentions. Is it cost? Confusion?
Flamingo was giving away free tickets to Nathan Burton around 4 years ago. No idea how long that lasted but that may be a reason.
Penn and Teller also signed autographs and posed for pictures after our show which I believe is common
February 25th, 2015 at 12:19:10 PM
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February 25th, 2015 at 12:46:44 PM
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I would have voted for The Amazing Jonathan. I was sad to learn of his health problems and sad that we didn't get to see his show in November when we were last there. That is one we tried to catch every time we were there.
His YouTube videos are very entertaining.
His YouTube videos are very entertaining.
Stupid is a choice
February 25th, 2015 at 12:53:00 PM
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That's to bad he seems like a cool guy. Saw him at GN some years ago he had the ability to make his corny/tired material work. (timing is everything)Quote: ThatDonGuy
February 25th, 2015 at 12:56:55 PM
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Murray wins for his hair alone.
February 25th, 2015 at 1:03:25 PM
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I have only taken the time to see Pen and Teller. I have always been interested in them every since they were featured in the RUN-DMC - It's Tricky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-O5IHVhWj0 What kid doesn't like a video centered around the Three Card Monte street hustle?
I have seen Penn Jillette and Teller on numerous occasions in casinos and various places. I happen to be standing next to Penn Jillette at the fair (in Logandale i believe ), looking at animals, I didn't even notice it was him until he spoke. He had a silly straw hat and hawaiian shirt on. He was very friendly.
Teller used to gamble at the Palms often.
(EDIT)Actually I did see Criss Angel at the Luxor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-O5IHVhWj0 What kid doesn't like a video centered around the Three Card Monte street hustle?
I have seen Penn Jillette and Teller on numerous occasions in casinos and various places. I happen to be standing next to Penn Jillette at the fair (in Logandale i believe ), looking at animals, I didn't even notice it was him until he spoke. He had a silly straw hat and hawaiian shirt on. He was very friendly.
Teller used to gamble at the Palms often.
(EDIT)Actually I did see Criss Angel at the Luxor.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
February 26th, 2015 at 6:14:00 AM
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I'm surprised Teller would be allowed to play any game with chips or cards involved.
February 26th, 2015 at 6:22:29 AM
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Quote: pewI'm surprised Teller would be allowed to play any game with chips or cards involved.
and he might have to speak.
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
February 26th, 2015 at 7:03:30 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfI have only taken the time to see Penn and Teller. I have always been interested in them every since they were featured in the RUN-DMC - It's Tricky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-O5IHVhWj0 What kid doesn't like a video centered around the Three Card Monte street hustle?
Wow, Axel, this describes me exactly!
Is it sad that a 40+ yo white dude knows all the lyrics to It's Tricky?
"Dealer has 'rock'... Pay 'paper!'"
February 26th, 2015 at 7:23:41 AM
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I've heard him talk can't remember when though.Quote: zippyboyand he might have to speak.
February 26th, 2015 at 7:28:54 AM
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Quote: pewI've heard him talk can't remember when though.
After the show they greet audience members and sign autographs as long as necessary. He talks all the time. The silence is part of the act. If he isn't performing he talks a lot.
Stupid is a choice
February 26th, 2015 at 7:36:43 AM
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Quote: pewI've heard him talk can't remember when though.
He has acted in movies where he talked.
He has given interviews regarding Harry Houdini and his private collection of Houdini artifacts.
Its just a forum. Nothing here to get obsessed about.
February 26th, 2015 at 8:19:12 AM
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I have not seen most of them live but I really enjoyed David Copperfield and got to watch him up close. He came up into the audience took my wifes hands and made a bird appear in them. Neither she nor I saw his move. I was amazed when he left and asked my wife who had no idea how it was done.
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
