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  Lance Burton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lance Burton (March 10, 1960), (full name William Lance Burton) is an American stage magician who performs nightly in his own show at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 1,274-seat "Lance Burton Theater" was built to Burton's specifications for his show, cost $27 million USD, and opened in June 21, 1996.
Lance Burton will be celebrating his ten (10) year anniversary at the Monte Carlo by introducing his newest illusion entitled "Solid Gold Lady" in which he utilizes $10 million in gold.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lance_Burton   (676 words)

  
 Las Vegas Shows - Lance Burton
Lance Burton entered his first competition as a junior magician at a convention in 1977 and walked away with first prize.
Lance was brought back to "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson nine more times, for a total of 10 appearances and has appeared 5 more times with Jay Leno as the host.
Lance Burton recently completed his fourth TV special which will be shown worldwide along with a new television special featuring young magicians.
www.lasvegaskids.net /las_vegas_shows/lanceburton.htm   (993 words)

  
 Lance Burton Master Magician's Biography
Lance Burton appeared for the very first time in 1960, when he was born in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Lance took an interest in magic at the tender age of four and performed to neighbours and friends a handful of tricks throughout childhood into early adulthood.
Lance Burton left the Follies Bergere to present his own show at the Hacienda Hotel and whilst continuing to win many prestigious awards in magic, was offered his own theatre in Las Vegas.
www.abrakazam.com /magicians_Lance_Burton.htm   (443 words)

  
 Lance Burton Theatre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lance Burton Theatre is located in the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino.
It has 1,274 seats, and is comprised of three main sections: the main floor, the mezzanine, and the balcony.
The theatre was specially built for Lance Burton's magic show and is currently hosting Lance Burton: Master Magician.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lance_Burton_Theatre   (99 words)

  
 VEGAS.com - Tickets
Burton is a classical magician, dressing in a tuxedo and tails and beginning every show by performing his trademark sleight-of-hand tricks.
He is a master and you'll be left shaking your head in amazement at his speed and dexterity as objects disappear and reappear, birds emerge from scraps of paper and torn paper reassembles itself in front of your eyes.
Burton's is a family-friendly show and he always takes the time to get the children in the audience involved by inviting them up on stage to assist with a few tricks.
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 Magic Directory: Lance Burton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Lance Burton was born in Kentucky on March 10, 1960.
Burton received magic sets as gifts on his birthday and Christmas, and he also spent all his money buying the latest effects in a local Louisville Magic Shop.
It is important to Lance that his show is a continuous state of flux; he dreams up and brings to reality his latest creations for generations of audiences to enjoy.
www.magicdirectory.com /burton   (649 words)

  
 Trek or Treat: Las Vegas: Shows: Lance Burton
Lance Burton, a talented and dedicated magician, is as strong a showman as he is as a magician.
Lance Burton's act harkens back to the earlier roots of magic, when impeccably dressed illusionists astounded audiences, and showed a special interest in bringing children on stage.
The Lance Burton Theater in the Monte Carlo is a passable facsimile of an old time magic theater, and Burton uses his environment to maximum effect.
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 MagicianSchool.com | Lance Burton | Biography
Lance Burton, full name William Lance Burton is an American stage magician who performs nightly in his own show at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Burton was born March 10, 1960, and raised in a secular Jewish family in Louisville, Kentucky.
Burton entered his first magic convention in 1977 as a teenager, and won first prize.
www.magicianschool.com /biographydetail.php?id=8   (399 words)

  
 Lance Burton Master Magician
Lance Burton will be featured in "Lance Burton: Master Magician: The Encounter" at 9pm on FOX Family Channel.
Lance Burton will be featured in "Houdini: Unlocking His Hidden Secrets" airing at 10pm FOX Family Channel.
Lance Burton will be featured in "Houdini: Unlocking His Hidden Secrets" re-airing at 10pm FOX Family Channel.
www.abrakazam.com /performances_Lance_Burton.htm   (285 words)

  
 LasVegas.com - Tickets
Lance Burton, a soft-spoken native of Louisville, Ky., mesmerizes his fans with his politeness, charm and sincerity, traits that could not be feigned during a Las Vegas career that began in 1982.
In 1991 Burton -- who always wears a tuxedo with tails onstage -- began a five-year run at the defunct Hacienda, where he headlined a 90-minute magic show until being lured away by the Monte Carlo.
Burton shreds a napkin and when he is finished Elvis appears and is placed in a round wire cage which levitates across the stage before disappearing, leaving behind nothing but feathers.
shop.lasvegas.com /shows/showtimes2.jsp?show=43&lang=en   (618 words)

  
 Lance Burton Bio - Lance Burton Biography - Lance Burton Stories
Lance Burton is considered today as one of the greatest magicians alive.
Lance was both the first American and the youngest performer to be so honored.
Lance joined the ranks of Houdini and David Copperfield, when he dared to escape from an underwater challenge.
www.tv.com /lance-burton/person/100967/biography.html   (858 words)

  
 Vegas4Visitors Shows - Lance Burton
Lance Burton recently celebrated his 10th year as a headliner at Monte Carlo and his show has gotten a bit of a makeover, with some new illusions added to spice things up.
No, what you see in Lance Burton’s show is a mixture of smaller, more personal magic — lots of birds appearing and people disappearing — and some larger set pieces that still impress without all of the showy theatrics.
Burton will surprise you in a lot of ways, not the least of which is when you realize that a big-budget, traditional magic show in Vegas can still be entertaining.
www.vegas4visitors.com /shows/detail/lanceburton.htm   (559 words)

  
 VEGAS.com - Tickets
You'll watch as a woman is turned into solid gold and gasp as Burton levitates not only his assistant, but himself along with her.
Burton has been a staple in Vegas entertainment since he was a featured act in Folies Bergere.
Burton is a veteran performer and knows exactly how to captivate an audience.
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 Casino Travel & Tours: Shows: Lance Burton
Summary: Master Magician Lance Burton, along with his cast of 60 doves, a few ducks and Elvis the parakeet, amazes audiences with his unparalleled sleight-of-hand tricks and grand illusions such as his signature flying white Corvette.
On April 21, 1996, Lance Burton gave his last performance and concluded his fifth and final year in the Fiesta Theater at the Hacienda Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ticket agencies report that Lance Burton drew the highest rate of repeat ticket buyers in recent memory.
www.casinotravel.com /shows/lance.shtml   (303 words)

  
 LANCE BURTON: The Magic of Computers!
Lance Burton is recognized as the greatest magician in the world.
Lance has appeared on "The Tonight Show" a total of 15 times - and is acknowledged by his peers as "The Most Brilliant Magician of this Century." Twice awarded "Magician of the Year" by the Academy of Magical Arts, Lance has guest-starred on television series, and performed around the world.
Lance Burton was given the honor of having the "Mantle of Magic" passed to his care.
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 Lance Burton Performs at Home in Louisville, Jerry Oliver gets autograph
Lance Burton " our " master magician probably doesn't know either, he seemed to enjoy the performance almost as much as we did.
But we think Lance Burton's best magic trick is making two hours pass by in what seemed like 15 minutes.
Pictures from the November 7th reception are courtesy of Carmen West and the generosity of Lance Burton and may not be copied or reproduced without Mrs.
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 ShowtimeVegas.com - Lance Burton Show Information and Reservations
When Johnny Carson led a standing ovation and proclaimed to both his studio audience and his millions of viewers, that Lance Burton was "A beautiful classy act, the best I've ever seen!" A new professional performer entered the scene.
Lance decided to put his professional career on the line and asked the management if he could take a week off to enter the competition at "F.I.S.M." (Federation International Societe de Magic) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Lance appeared on "The Tonight Show" a total of 15 times, 10 appearances with Johnny Carson and 5 appearances with Jay Leno.
www.showtimevegas.com /burton.htm   (1199 words)

  
 MagicBunny.co.uk :: Lance Burton Interview
Lance Burton is one of those rare magicians who has mastered every aspect of magical performance from closeup card magic to big stage illusions and death defying stunts.
Lance Burton: No. When I design a new magic trick, it is usually with pencil and paper.
Lance Burton: I guess that could be true.
www.magicbunny.co.uk /interviews/burton.php   (918 words)

  
 Las Vegas Show Tickets, Lance Burton Vegas Tickets
Lance Burton is arguably one of the best magicians in the business.
A native of Louisville, Burton was named "World Champion Magician", by the Federation International Societe de Magique at the tender age of 22, making him not only the youngest, but the first American to receive this coveted award.
All in all, Lance Burton's performance is anything but a typical magic show.
www.bestseatsvegas.com /burton_showinfo.htm   (307 words)

  
 CNN.com - Transcripts
So when I talk to master magician Lance Burton earlier, I told him I was one of the more skeptical ones.
LANCE BURTON: So I'm going to try to do something unusual here over the fiber optic lines.
Lance Burton, you've made a believer out of me. You have fun at that seminar.
transcripts.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0401/10/stn.04.html   (798 words)

  
 LasVegas.com - Tickets
Burton performs in a $27-million theater built for him by the Monte Carlo in 1996.
Burton jokes that the white ducks are much harder to train than white tigers.
After the third time, Burton steps out from the blanket.
shop.lasvegas.com /shows/showtimes2.jsp?show=43&lang=en   (618 words)

  
 Lance Burton
Lance Burton’ achievement is a quintessential American success story.
Johnny who loves magic, watched Lance’s dress rehearsal and told his staff to rearrange the taping so that Lance could present his full 12 minute at.
Lance wisely accepted an eighth week trial engagement at the prestigious "Folies Bergere" in Las Vegas.
www.pattersonandassociates.com /bios/Lance_Burton   (1008 words)

  
 G4 - Feature - Bit Chat: Lance Burton
Ever since a performer at his sixth birthday pulled silver dollars from his ear, Lance Burton has been interested in magic.
Burton has appeared on "The Tonight Show" 15 times, has been twice awarded the Magician of the Year title by the Academy of Magical Arts, and has been crowned "The most brilliant magician of this century" by Dai Vernon, the universally acknowledged patriarch of magic.
The full interview with Burton had to be shortened to fit on the show, but here you can watch the whole thing.
www.g4tv.com /techtvvault/features/14535/Bit_Chat_Lance_Burton.html?detectflash=false&   (216 words)

  
 Magic Television ™ - 1999: Lance Burton: Top Secret
Lance also gets tied to the tracks of a roller coaster and tries to escape in time - you won't believe the images on this one - way too close for comfort.
On stage Lance introduces a number of new illusions, including a new Osmosis that will leave you baffled, a new Teepee illusion, and The Boy, The Girl and the Donkey.
Executive producers Lance Burton, Gary L. Pudney; Produced by Gary Ouellet, Jim Steinmeyer and Greg Sills, Written by Turk Pipkin, Directed by Morris Abraham and Alan Carter, music design by Showmusic Digital.
magictelevision.org /archives/1999/burton.3.html   (199 words)

  
 Lance Burton - Master Magician - Las Vegas
Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, his dream came true when the $27 million Lance Burton Theatre opened.
The following year, Burton was the recipient of magic's highest accolade when he won the Grand Prix at the Federation International Society de Magic (F.I.S.M.) in Lausanne, Switzerland making him a "World Champion Magician." He was the youngest person and the first American to win.
Bill and Milt Larson featured Lance in their annual "It's Magic" show and also arranged for him to be introduced to TV via Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show." That TV appearance changed magic history.
www.lasvegas-nv.com /lance-burton.htm   (316 words)

  
 Lance Burton, Las Vegas - Reviews of Lance Burton - IgoUgo
The theater is named for Lance Burton, the master illusionist who performs his magic while taking you on a theatrical journey.
Lance Burton is perhaps the finest magician in residence in Las Vegas.
His show is a combination of illusion and slight of hand, but his ability to involve the audience makes it an 'on the edge of your seat' event.
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 lance burton at monte carlo Buy artist concert show tickets at Online Seats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 Lance Burton Theatre Seating Chart, Lance Burton Theatre Tickets. Driving Directions
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