By Jeff McBride –  Thursday, July 9, 2015 | 7:01 p.m.

Editor’s Note: As Robin Leach arrives in Rome en route to his traditional summer vacation under the Tuscan sun in Italy — plus, Costa Esmeralda on Sardinia this year — many of our Strip personalities have stepped forward in his absence to pen their words of wisdom. We continue today with Studio at the Palms exec Zoe Thrall and masked magician Jeff McBride, who travels the world from his Las Vegas Magic School amazing fans with his incredible illusions. Here’s Jeff:

Magic is an international language that transcends cultural, political and language barriers. Not since the magic boom of the mid-1990s has there been such a demand for magic in Las Vegas. The Magic Capital of the World now hosts more than a dozen magic shows on and off Strip, and more are starting soon. Read Jeff’s article at:  http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2015/jul/09/jeff-mcbride-art-magic-exploding-las-vegas/

Also.. check out Las Vegas Magic Shows:  http://lasvegasmagicshows.info