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Michael Carbonaro: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know..

Michael Carbonaro: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know..

By Lauren Weigle for HEAVY

Michael Carbonaro will blow your mind. He’s a magician’s magician, a prankster like you’ve never seen, and he’s easy on the eyes. What’s most important is that Carbonaro knows how to keep a secret … He tells us:

Rule number one in magic is never reveal a secret. I never reveal that I’m a magician because I feel that’s kind of giving away a secret.

We got a chance to catch up with Carbonaro this week and he gave us a glimpse into his fun-filled life of magic.

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‘Magia’ briefly brings diversity to Vegas magic scene

‘Magia’ briefly brings diversity to Vegas magic scene

By Mike Weatherford
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Las Vegas is the magic capital of the world, but its magicians don’t represent the world’s diversity.

Reynold Alexander is out to change that with “Magia,” scheduled to run at The Clarion through July 20. The Puerto Rican magician, billed as “the greatest Latino illusionist of all time,” performed his first round of shows in English. But he is tire-kicking the idea of designated shows in Spanish or doing every show bilingually, translating himself onstage.

If he can draw out a new audience, it will have less to do with his magic and more because it feels a stronger kinship with him than with all the Strip’s whitebread guys.

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The Amazing Johnathan to Wed on Saturday..

The Amazing Johnathan to Wed on Saturday..

This was reported by Robin Leach in the Las Vegas Sun.. Thanks Robin!

POST-WEDDING RETIREMENT: Following up on my Wicked Whisper & Racy Rumor report Wednesday, I can now confirm that The Amazing Johnathan will marry performance artistAnastasia Synn on Saturday. Longtime friend and “smashing entertainer” Gallagher became an ordained minister specifically to marry the couple in what they are describing as “one of the most off-the-wall weddings Las Vegas has ever hosted.”

A.J.’s office confirmed my report with official news this morning that the ceremony will take place at “A Special Memory Chapel,” which will be decorated in a circus theme. In addition to the couple’s family and close friends, David Copperfield, Carrot Top, Louie Anderson, Cirque Du Soleil cast members, zombies and wrestlers will join in the fun. The reception is at the Plaza, where entertainment will continue into the night.

Sadly, though, A.J. also confirmed today that, due to health issues, he will retire after 35 years of performing. Over three decades, he set house records at the Nugget, Riviera, Flamingo and Bally’s and became the longest-running comic magician in Las Vegas history. His final four shows will take place at the Magic Castle in L.A. from June 30- July 1 and will be recorded for a future documentary.

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