A magician should never reveal too much but the secrets of world famous illusionist David Copperfield’s show have been exposed in a long-running legal battle.
The Mail on Sunday reports how London-born chef Gavin Cox is suing the world’s most famous magician, claiming he was left with permanent brain damage as a result of an illusion that went wrong at his Las Vegas show.
Mr Cox, 55, was called on stage by Copperfield at the MGM Hotel and Casino to take part in a disappearing audience illusion in November 2013, only to fall backstage mid-way through the trick.
Now the details of the famous ‘vanishing crowd’ trick have been revealed in extraordinary detail, court documents in the three-year legal battle show. Read more…
One of the big movie surprises of 2013 was “Now You See Me,” a movie in which a charismatic magician named Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) led a team of illusionists in a heist. The film generated $350 million in global box-office earnings, more than four times its production budget. And while the movie may have had massive plot holes, audiences didn’t seem to mind.
After all, it was about magic. And everybody loves magic. In fact, so many people love magic that a sequel, “Now You See Me 2,” is headed for theaters in June.
Another element that likely attracted audiences to the movie was the Las Vegas setting, which itself is host to the largest collection of magic acts in the country. Magic shows continue to be so popular that Vegas has no fewer than 11 major acts right now, including David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, and a Criss Angel show with Cirque du Soleil called Believe. Angel, according to a recent Bloomberg story, earns approximately $70 million — million — a year from his magic ventures. Read more and watch videos at:
Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos, aka Criss Angel, the biggest name in Las Vegas magic, lives in the desert foothills 20 minutes from the Strip in a $22 million, 25,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate he calls Serenity. The 48-year-old illusionist, instantly recognizable to fans for his black eyeliner, spiky black hair, and heavy-metal jewelry, parks his Rolls-Royce Phantom, Lamborghini Murciélago, and Cadillac Escalade out front. The décor inside suggests a Gothic-accented Greek Orthodox church. The walls are adorned with stylized crosses and portraits of the crucified Jesus, one of which features drops of Angel’s own blood on the floor below.
Angel can afford Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis and Jesuses because Believe, the spectacular he put on at the Luxor Las Vegas in partnership with Cirque du Soleil, together with his other ventures, has been generating about $70 million a year for him, say people familiar with Angel’s finances. Read more of this interesting article with great pics at:
(Press release) Most exclusive and awaited magic show, MAGIA® by award-winning magician David Gatti is about to arrive in Las Vegas on May 7 with the promise of an exclusive up close and personal magic experience.
Las Vegas, NV – May 2, 2016 – The exclusive magic show MAGIA® is announced to arrive in Las Vegas in the coming month. Conjured by world-renowned magician David Gatti, the show promises an exclusive up-close magical experience like no other.
The adult-only show is scheduled to arrive on May 7 and will be hosted every Saturday. It will be housed at Trump international Hotel’s majestic Penthouse overlooking the glorious Las Vegas. A private elevator would be waiting for the guests to escort them to the Penthouse as they reach the hotel.
“Have you ever wished to witness the magic so close that you can actually touch it? Well, it’s no fantasy anymore as for the first time in Vegas, our exclusive MAGIA® by magic master David Gatti offers that unmatched opportunity for you, sweeping you to the wonderland of the magic realm with his irresistible Italian charm, unmistakable accent, elegant humor and incredible sleight of hands. Unlike any other magic show out there it promises a whole new magic experience in a lavish ambiance that would leave you in awe and wonder,” stated director Francesco Tesei announcing the arrival of the state of the art show in Las Vegas.
An award winning magician, Gatti is an Italian by birth who has been hooked to illusion and wizardry since childhood. Over an illustrious career of 2 decades, the state-of-the-art magician has mesmerized many with his incredible and unique talents through several Euro TV shows and Satellite programs. He has performed in more than 50 countries across 4 continents.
From appearing on the stage from just nowhere to cutting models in half, too fast metamorphosis into cars or even airplanes! Gatti has performed almost every trick in the illusion book and more. But lately, he has a somewhat different goal looking to display the finest and smartest of the modern magic through his exclusive show MAGIA®. It’s his new stylistic choice that will enable him to take magic a step closer to the audience with an up-close and personal view, something which is not possible with formal big stage events with a larger audience. A limited list of guests means intimate experiences of great pure magic.
“MAGIA®, my newest one, is all about enhancing my bonds with the spectators to build up a more enduring and stronger camaraderie with them. The spectators here won’t be mere spectators but my ‘Special Guests’ and will even play roles in my magic. It’s all about making the experience more special, more exciting and more personal and unforgettable. It’s not just the new magic show but the overall unparalleled feel that you are going to witness here makes MAGIA® even more exclusive,” remarked Gatti while speaking about his exclusive magic show in Vegas.
The amazing experience will start with a private elevator escorting the guests to the grand and gorgeous Penthouse right on the 64th floor, as they reach the esteemed Trump International Hotel. A refined Martini or Champagne will be waiting to welcome the guests when they step inside the massive Penthouse. Highly trained personal bartenders will season the drinks to perfection for the most luxurious sip as the guests gather around the plush setting – amidst some classy lounge music and ethereal fragrance of ylang-ylang and lemongrass soothing the soul.
To retain the experience more intimate, the number of guests at the show has been limited to only 40. The magic show is already creating high buzz making more and more people interested in it every day. Tickets are already available to purchase on the official website of Magia. As the seats are limited, magic lovers are encouraged to secure their place at earliest to avoid last minute rush. The show duration is 60 minutes and the guests are requested to follow a smart casual dress code.
To know more about MAGIA and book your tickets, visit the official website or contact them below.
