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Q+A: Murray Sawchuck’s blind drive leads to 21 escapes, TV appearances galore..

Q+A: Murray Sawchuck’s blind drive leads to 21 escapes, TV appearances galore..

By Robin Leach for Las Vegas Sun

There’s no denying that magician Murray Sawchuck is on a roll as he gets ready to take on a new run at Sin City Theater in Planet Hollywood after nearly three years at the Tropicana’s Laugh Factory.

He’s just completed four months of filming “Extreme Escapes,” which starts broadcasting on Reelz for 26 weeks as of this Saturday. He was asked to do the “Blind Drive” illusion and wound up being invited to do more than 21 “escapes” for the series.

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Criss Angel to launch third production, aims for six in next four years..

Criss Angel to launch third production, aims for six in next four years..

By Robin Leach for the Las Vegas Sun..

Tied into the 88th anniversary of magician Harry Houdini’s still-discussed death and on the eve of his own sixth anniversary of Cirque du Soleil’s “Believe” at the Luxor now approaching 2,500 shows, magician Criss Angel reveals that he’s launching a third live production — and he plans to have a total of six in the next four years.

“That’s the goal,” he told me this morning when he revealed a June 2015 world premiere of “The Supernaturalists.” He’s signed eight mind-blowing global magicians who destroy reality for the show titled from his 2003 Sci-Fi special that also was used in the Ludacris song about “Mindfreak.”

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‘AGT’ Season 9 winner Mat Franco: ‘I felt like David Copperfield for a moment’

‘AGT’ Season 9 winner Mat Franco: ‘I felt like David Copperfield for a moment’

By Robin Leach for the Las Vegas Sun

At 4 years old, Mat Franco dreamed of making it big in magic by starting to teach himself card tricks. At 12, he became the youngest student ever in Henderson magician Jeff McBride’s Magic Academy classes. One week ago, he made TV history as the first magician to win the $1 million “America’s Got Talent” prize on NBC.

This weekend, he headlines at Axis at Planet Hollywood, Britney Spears’ residency theater at Planet Hollywood. He’ll walk away from the two-night show with his fellow “AGT” Season 9 finalists with an offer to return for his own solo spotlight shows when Britney is on hiatus.

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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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