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CraigMitchell

4300 was the number I was given including registrants, day visitors, guests et al and I could believe it. The place was heaving ... two gala show performances nightly, dealers room jam packed to the point of not being able to walk and overflowing lecture rooms like I have never seen. They have fast ...

CraigMitchell

As someone who was highly critical of the Blackpool convention under Derek Lever - I must give the new organizing team credit. The event has grown in leaps and bounds and the changes / improvements are phenomenal compared to my last visit a few years back. The investment in tech, talent and design s...

CraigMitchell

Dustin - your 'year in review' is a much-anticipated Genii tradition ... thank you!

CraigMitchell

Penn and teller’s Jan Australian tour has been cancelled due to Teller having to undergo further “urgent back surgery”

He underwent spinal fusion surgery in July 2018 and there have been followup procedures since. The Vegas show was most recently dark in Oct 2019.

Wishing Teller a speedy recovery

CraigMitchell

https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/ti-owner-phil-ruffin-talks-more-circus-circus-plans-1906665/ “Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin on Wednesday told the state Gaming Control Board that “The Illusionists,” which he says is playing in New York and is Cirque du Soleil’s most successf...

CraigMitchell

"In the non-magic world, I saw the Cirque "MJ" show which was horrible. The first Cirque show I saw was "O," which was possibly the greatest show I have ever seen. However the MJ show appeared to simply appropriate the brand. The stage felt more like a high-school theatre th...

CraigMitchell

@Tom - have you seen Cirque's RUN yet yourself ? Is it as bad as early reports say ?

CraigMitchell

@diego ... to answer your question as to whether it is worth staying at the 'official' hotel ... it depends. In FISMs gone by - many of the late night activities took place at the 'official hotel' ... FISMs recently have tried to recreate the jamming/social area at the convention centre proper. So m...

CraigMitchell

How odd - what dates are you inputting ?

In terms of the Hilton - this can’t be booked online yet but according to the organizers can be booked by calling the reservations line.

CraigMitchell

Club Level rooms are still showing as being available for booking @ the Delta

CraigMitchell

If you are attending FISM 2021 ( and you should! ) - hotels have just been released. https://www.fismquebec2021.com/hebergement?lang=en The Delta Hotel is the official hotel and connected directly to the convention centre. This is the first time FISM is being held in North America and expectations a...

CraigMitchell

Even David is not pulling in guaranteed sold out houses ... a quick look at the seating map shows: 7 pm Wed evening still has approx 20% unsold seats 9:30 pm Wed evening is approx 50% empty 7 pm Fri evening still has approx 50% unsold seats 9:30 pm Fri evening is currently 40% empty It's a small hou...

CraigMitchell

Side point - Terry Fator has been struggling with ticket sales in Vegas, too - having to discount significantly. Nearly all shows have been of late.

CraigMitchell

A raft of Shin Lim’s upcoming shows at The Mirage have been axed :-( No official word on the cause but the Twitter verse aren’t mincing their words: “@celebrityradio Vegas producers make no sense to me. Clueless about room size. They punch too big with shows and then have to cancel, go on Houseseats...

CraigMitchell

Overall - Richard and his team can be commended. There really was something for everyone ( including one or two strange choices that always adds to the mix ;-) An enormous amount of work goes on behind the scenes to pull these events off - thank you to Genii and the many merry minions! Now what's th...

CraigMitchell

https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/siegfried-roy-hour-2020-event-airs-friday-night-65809360 https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/siegfried-roys-storied-career-las-vegas-strip/story?id=65716644 "Famous duo opens up about career-ending tiger attack & recent allegations surrounding it The seaso...

CraigMitchell

"Regarding the “Tee Pee” Illusion I do not want to bury the lead. So let me say right here up front to those people who have expressed concern and were offended by my Native American number, I hear you. I am retiring the “Tee Pee” illusion and it will no longer be part of the show. I am sincere...

CraigMitchell

Be sure to speak to Tim Ellis who has done a large amount in this area including a one-man show about aspergers and magic.

CraigMitchell

Anyone have any insight into the Broadway tradition of disclosing occupancy & revenue figures ? It doesn't happen in the West End for example ...

CraigMitchell

https://blooloop.com/news/lionsgate-theme-park-rides-retail-food/ "Now You See Me – Iong’s Magic Shop: Experience the mystery of magic at Iong’s Magic Shop and take home some magical souvenirs." "Now You See Me – Macau Night Markets: To create an immersive new world with a magical twi...

CraigMitchell

https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-conventions/the-retreat-2020/default.aspx "We're proud to announce that the 2020 Retreat will be held in Phinda, South Africa, on safari. You'll see, truly, some of the most influential magical artists in the world, alternating between luxury safari adven...

CraigMitchell

Hans Klok returns to Vegas - this time in the very intimate 400 seater “Thunder from Down Under” theatre at Excalibur ...

https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertain ... p-1674330/

CraigMitchell

It seems Blaine’s promoters severely over estimated his commercial appeal in Europe ( or Ireland at least ) With 10 days to go - he has switched venues from the 10000 seat 3 Arena in Dublin to the 2000 seat Bord Gais Theatre. “Technical issues” is the official reason - but with tickets still readily...

CraigMitchell

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/revie ... ew-1211217

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/a ... story.html

CraigMitchell

David Berglas recently received his MBE for his enormous contribution to the art of magic. https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1123961918996340736 https://twitter.com/MarvinBerglas/status/1124234042449199104 Congratulations to the one and only International Man of Mystery - David Berglas! A true ...

CraigMitchell

And seems Mr Angel couldn’t resist a dig at his former employers Cirque ... Ever on the ball - their retort “Need an opening night invite? See what a full house looks like again?”” https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/criss-angel-fires-a-shot-at-cirque-as-r-u-n-is-a...

CraigMitchell

In the sign of the times - Cirque's latest show is dropping the acrobatics, is down to just 75 minutes and promises to attract a different type of audience. https://www.latimes.com/travel/lasvegas/la-tr-travel-las-vegas-cirque-du-soleil-new-show-without-acrobats-20190430-story.html ---- “If you’re b...

CraigMitchell

Tom, you have great insights into the industry & entertainment in general. You really should consider writing more about the trends.

CraigMitchell

Now thats funny!

CraigMitchell

Criss Angel has just interestingly announced the cancellation of all 930 pm performances. He blames his injured shoulder - but such an enormous reduction of ticket capacity ( so soon after opening ) and for the indefinite future - would appear that he, too, may be unable to sustain demand for two pe...

CraigMitchell

On the developing entertainment landscape - Caesars are also overhauling the Colosseum following Celine's departure https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/makeover-coming-for-colosseum-at-caesars-on-las-vegas-strip-1637739/ Interestingly they are removing the fixed se...

CraigMitchell

To play devils advocate - they are thronging to the night clubs and are "required to stand there the whole time"

CraigMitchell

Good article on the state of Vegas entertainment ...

https://vegasunfiltered.blog/2019/04/08 ... HPVRaAxiD0

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A few pics on Twitter et al - it's a massive production including the production of a Monster Truck! Comments seeming to be mostly positive all round: "@EhrlichBrothers interval - it’s completely OTT - completely cheesy- completely camp - I’m loving it! " https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3gCMZ...

CraigMitchell

Can anyone in the UK shed light on the Ehrlich Brothers playing the Wembley Arena ? It's a 10000 seat arena ... they've reduced that to half-capacity, the show is on Saturday and there are hundreds of seats still available to buy. I'm assuming no one in the UK knows who they are ( compared to their ...

CraigMitchell

The full USDA report - which contains multiple eye-witness and staff accounts - was extensively covered in 2005: https://www.today.com/news/why-did-tiger-attack-roy-horn-2D80555372 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roy-horn-tiger-mauling-case-closed/ There is very little difference between this "new...

CraigMitchell

No Richard, the allure of the imaginary cover-up certainly has the press excited. It's a non-event. @Leo - "Siegfried & Roy trainer blames showman for tiger attack: 'Roy’s not the only one that suffers'" is distasteful. 16 years post fact you run the TV show circuit and attempt to garn...

CraigMitchell

This happened in 2003 - 16 years ago. How this is somehow "news" is bizarre ... and more specifically, what this animal handler stands to gain after all this time besides the salacious allure of a "cover-up" ... No one conclusively knows what caused the tiger to go off script. An...

CraigMitchell

The show is INCREDIBLE. Go see it!

CraigMitchell

@Angelo - thanks so much for sharing! That looks fantastic!

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