We’re not the only ones who dream of turning a crumbly one-dollar bill into a crisp, new hundy, right? Maybe if we had the magical chops of Jen Kramer we wouldn’t be so broke. Maybe.  Our financial peril aside, Jen Kramer is the bee’s knees, the cat’s pajamas, the duck’s quack of magic. Don’t believe us? Just take a gander at her 2016 Female Magician of the Year award, her Merlin award or too many to count appearances on shows like “Masters of Illusion” or “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.” Oh yeah, she’s totes all that AND a bag of chips! But don’t be fooled by her super sweet accomplishments or her Yale University degree, she’s all about getting audiences involved, crackin’ a few jokes and making some jaws drop.  So get your tickets now, because if she’s all about “audience participation,” we can only assume that there’s going to be a long line of people trying to turn their dollar bills into hundreds.

Ladies! Let’s get in formation because the men of Magic Mike are here to slay our hearts and our eyes. Leave the boyfriend at home – or hell bring him – and enjoy a night of strip teases, killer dance moves and even some comedy. Channing Tatum, star of the popular movie “Magic Mike,” created this show due to the overwhelming success of the franchise. The production features alluring choreography and thrives off of audience reactions. The show has no bias towards gender: men and women alike hoot and holler because these men are too hot to keep your voices down. Inside this fantastic theater space there isn’t a bad seat in the house, with every spot perfectly situated to give every guest an eyeful of these handsome hunks. What makes this show truly spectacular is the fact that they highlight every performers unique assets, and no we aren’t just talking their physical ones. These men can sing, play guitar, dance the salsa, perform aerial spins, and one even gives a lucky lady the chance to sit on his lap while he plays a drum set that descends from the ceiling.  This Vegas show has it all: stunning production value, gorgeous men, and plenty of scream-worthy audience participation. Magic Mike Live packs the heat, so make sure to bring your fan – you’re going to need it after the first guy takes his shirt off.

Piff The Magic Dragon and his loyal pup, Mr. Piffles, are bringing their unique comedy magic to the Flamingo Las Vegas.  On the heels of his success with the famed reality television show,”America’s Got Talent,” this magical dragon is bringing big laughs and unexplainable magic to Las Vegas. Piff, Mr. Piffles (the World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuaua), and the lovely Vegas showgirl Jade Simone will be wowing audiences with a collection of their greatest routines from their evolving magical repertoire. Don’t miss your chance to have a laugh and be amazed when Piff and his furry pal take the Vegas stage at the Flamingo Las Vegas.

Get ready, Las Vegas, because the stunning ladies of Black Girl Magic are here to give you the sexiest history lesson you’ve ever seen.  As the only all-black female burlesque show in the city, Black Girl Magic features a gorgeous cast of dancers that will whisk you away on a historical journey of the black woman.  This show includes tribute performances to the 6888 Army’s black female battalion, the iconic 1920’s performer Josephine Baker, and plenty of other scantily clad numbers that will bring to life your fantasies.  Get your tickets now for this adult show at the LaMarre Theater!

Grab your dolla, dolla bills and leave your man at home because Black Magic Live is coming to Vegas. Is it hot in here or is it just those washboard abs, sculpted shoulders and massive biceps… sorry, we got distracted for a second. What are we talking about again? We’re always getting lost in their dreamy eyes. More than mouthwatering men, Black Magic Live boasts some serious credentials. These talented hunks are the best and brightest exotic male dancers the country has to offer. Just ask Vivica A. Fox, she hand-selected these fine cuts of meat on her Lifetime show, “Vivica’s Black Magic.” These gentlemen are bomb dancers and are totes easy on the eyes, but they know when to get naughty, too –coincidentally at just the right time. And as Vegas’ first all-African American revue, these boys are out to bring the sizzle. Washboard abs, sculpted shoulders AND massive biceps?! Gahh, did we just die and go to heaven? Because we need this to be the rest of our lives STAT.

The world fell in love with him and his magic on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” and now we’re claiming Mat Franco as our own with his headlining magic show at The LINQ. Winner of season nine, this guy has already proven that he has the mojo to wow a massive audience with his sleight of hand and out-of-this-world magic. Oh, and his charisma just cranks it all up to 11ƒ. Performed in an intimate showroom, we love that we can get right up close to the stage to see if we can figure him out. And we’re happy to say we have – he’s obviously a wizard. He will, however, teach you one trick during the show that’ll make you want to slap your forehead, but you’ll still be dumbfounded for the remaining 85 minutes of magic. Like, c’mon… how does he get the phone in the audience booth?! Or the playing card in the Ramen package? Scratching your head too? Well we’ll probably never know the methods to his magic but Mat does let us in on some personal stories. He takes a moment to explain how his love for magic all began and believe us when we say, you’ll be hanging on his every word. It’s pretty cool and definitely unforgettable. See Franco’s magic unfold before your own eyes and then report back to us. Maybe you’ll be the first to figure out the mystery behind his magic. So what are other people saying about Mat Franco? Los Angeles Times says “the magician changing the game” for his acclaimed production. The immersive live show, which Forbes has called “the tops in town” on its list of “The 5 Best Shows To See In Las Vegas Right Now,” leaves audiences awe-struck and amazed with unique feats of illusion “that captivate audience members from 8 to 80,” according to Parade.com.

With his wild, electric blond hair, Murray is hard to miss. Some 22 million viewers nationwide watched the charismatic magician perform as a semifinalist on the NBC hit show “America’s Got Talent.” He did the largest magic trick ever performed on the show by making a 1918 steam train locomotive vanish in mere seconds. Now you can see Murray perform live on the Vegas stage. Murray is well known for his larger-than-life illusions, such as making a Ferrari appear from thin air and transforming a showgirl into a 450-pound tiger. With a knack for keeping his audience entranced with amazement, his show gives his onlookers a uniquely immersive experience. During the show he performs two of his signature illusions in the middle of the audience, giving them an intrusive 360-degree view of him and his tricks while leaving no hiding space. Even when he’s on stage, the showroom makes everyone feel like they are up close to Murray and his mind-blowing magic. Aside from “America’s Got Talent,” Murray has been featured in various other TV shows. He has guest starred as a magic expert on the History Channel’s hit TV series “Pawn Stars.” His other TV credits include VH1’s “Celebracadabra” and “Tough Love,” Comedy Central’s “Reno 911,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and Fox’s “Celebrity Blind Date.”

Inspired by the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, The House of Magic brings audiences a rotating cast of hilarious magicians to the Downtown Grand. Each performer is a master at their craft with many earning features on America’s Got Talent, HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, and more.  Enjoy a night of laughter and illusions when these magicians put a modern twist on a classic artform every Thursday through Sunday at 6 p.m. at the House of Magic.

When it comes to comedy and magic with an edge, Mike Hammer nails it. With more than 25 years of performing under his belt, Hammer is a master at making quick-witted comebacks and improvising with the audience. Hammer’s hard-hitting show features mind reading, double-edged razor blade swallowing, gags, pranks and all out mayhem. Every show is unique and includes a large amount of audience participation. Be ready. For audiences at his show, it’s time to get Hammer’d. Before landing in Vegas, Hammer entertained audiences across the country with his interactive routine. He’s performed for thousands of companies, colleges, comedy clubs and casinos. His corporate clients include Sony, Dell, Toyota, Lexus and Harrah’s to name a few. Aside from magic, he’s worked as a game show host for numerous national clients. Hammer also performs as a master of ceremonies and presenter including acting as ring announcer for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitions in Vegas.

Without a doubt, Mac King is the funniest and now, longest-running magician in Las Vegas. He’ll hold you spellbound, while you hold your gut from laughing at his family friendly humor. King’s self-effacing sense of humor, blended with his flawless sleight-of-hand and superbly corny imagination, elevate him to the top of his craft. Plus, his unique combination of endearing Southern charm and offbeat showmanship never fails to produce mesmerizing tricks and a giggling audience.   King’s repertoire includes rope tricks, hand shadow puppets, mysterious appearances of Fig Newtons, live animals (i.e., a worm, a goldfish and his newest addition of Colonel Sanders, his white guinea pig) and a gold lamé cape specially designed for his ever-realistic (well actually not at all realistic but definitely funny) impersonations of Elvis and Liberace. Although appearing to be incompetent, King is truly adept in both his magic and people skills. That’s what makes it possible for him to feature so much audience participation. A veritable parade of volunteers steps onstage each afternoon, providing immediate, awestruck reactions to his tricks.   Our insider tip to you if you want to better your chances of being selected to join Mac onstage: Be outgoing, expressive and sitting in the first several rows. His showroom has traditional chair seating in the front and a few rows of spacious booths in the back – all of which offer clear views of the stage. Except for lighting and music, King makes little use of technology and has no ingeniously engineered props. Everything in his show seems ordinary…but then remarkably exceeds your expectations under impossible circumstances.

The Pixies are hitting the Encore Theater stage for a night of hits celebrating their eighth studio album Doggerel. This alt-rock band is known for its seamless mix of genres like ballroom rock, pop punk, gruesome folk, and brutal rock.  Their subject matter and sound have a distinct, darkly magical quality. Their 36-year-long career has influenced bands such as Nirvana, Radiohead, and Pearl Jam, making them one of the most iconic bands of the 80s alternative movement.  Get your tickets now to hear their deep bass lines, slurring vocals, and hard-hitting drums live in a live concert experience that is completely unique and utterly visceral. 

The original televised street magician and extreme stunt performer David Blaine is bringing his first-ever Las Vegas residency to the Resorts World Theatre!  David Blaine became a household name when his TV special David Blaine: Street Magic premiered in 1997. The production was said to ‘break new ground’ by Penn & Teller, and it paved the way for other magicians like Michael Carbonaro.  Blaine moved into the extreme stunts as his career moved forward, with his first major televised feat being in 1999 with he was buried alive for seven days inside a plastic box under a 3-ton, water-filled tank.  Other notable stunts include being completely submerged in water for seven days, suspended in a plexiglass box for 44 days with no food, and being encased in a block of ice for over 63 hours. His residency at Resorts World highlights both his artistry of illusions and his limit-pushing stunts for the ultimate live David Blaine experience.

It’s David freakin’ Copperfield. Need we say more? We really don’t but since we love talking about this world-famous magician who just so happens to be our neighbor, we’ll go on and brag about him and his show anyway. The perfect combo of nostalgia, magic and showmanship, master illusionist David Copperfield continues to wow us time and again. Trust us, we’ve been about 17 times and still can’t figure out how he teleports. Seriously, how does he do that?! Anyway, moving on. This show is just mystifying enough to make you believe in the supernatural, while also making you feel like a crazy person for considering whether or not someone could actually separate their torso from their legs and live to tell the tale. We just aren’t sure how he pulls off his magic but we are more than O.K. with it. In fact, we hope the mystery continues to endure the test of time so that we can keep attending the show and increasing our chances of being picked for the audience participation. Let’s be real here. We are talking about the man who made Statue of Liberty disappear and who walked through the Great Wall of China. Clearly, anything is possible. Don’t believe us? See Copperfield perform for yourself and let us know just how many of his illusions and tricks you manage to figure out. And if you get pulled onstage, we’ll be insanely jealous.

Spring Fling isn’t just a dance from your high school days; it’s a one-day-only musical Smorgasbord hosted by Mix 94.1 featuring the Multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Jason Mraz alongside Dean Lewis and others at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! Jason Mraz is a Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree who has released seven studio albums, with an 8th slated for release in June. This newest album, Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, is Mraz’s return to pop music since his 2008 album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., which included his beloved songs I’m Yours and Lucky. Australian newcomer Dean Lewis is here to showcase the songs from his second album, The Hardes Love. He’s continued to climb the international charts and is becoming a global sensation. Spring Fling’s opener is local artist Michael Richter. His explosive live performances and confessional storytelling make him the perfect opener for this one-night-only extravaganza!

Set inside the most technologically advanced theater in the world, Awakening is Wynn’s brand-new spectacular production that will have you gasping in awe and delight from beginning to end.  Follow Awakening’s brave heroine and her two companions as they journey through a world of myth and magic on a quest to restore love and beauty to the world. Narrated by the iconic voice of Anthony Hopkins.  Every seat offers a stunning view of the stage due to the custom-designed 360-degree stage, so you won’t miss a single moment of this breathtaking production that’s filled with gorgeous costumes, graceful acrobatics, and a beautiful original score experience through their state-of-the-art surround sound system. 

Get ready for some seriously soulful girl power with the brand new All Motown show at Alexis Park.  As the only all-female Motown revue in Las Vegas, their booming voices and sparkling gowns will have you on the edge of your seat for every passionate note.  The Duchesses of Motown harken back to the early days of the genre, when female ensembles like The Marvelettes and The Supremes reigned, well, supreme!  Engulf yourself in this energetic, high-energy production that brings the rich magic of Motown to Las Vegas in a way that only a girl group of powerhouse artists can.   

People might immediately think Elvis when it comes to Las Vegas, but before The King, the city jived to the tune of four entertainers who won over audiences with their cool musical stylings and playful stage demeanor. During the 1960s, the Rat Pack – Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin brought fame and recognition to the city as both an entertainment capital and gambling destination during their run inside the Copa Room at the Sands. Today, audiences can relive the revelry and timeless music of the Rat Pack era in the show The Rat Pack is Back at Tuscany Suites. “What happens in Vegas all started with the Rat Pack,” said the show’s producer Dick Feeney. “The real legend of Vegas – the cool cats, the drinking, the partying, the gambling, they epitomized it, and people still look at those days with fond memories.” Video clips of vintage Vegas play on screens hanging on both sides of the stage, reminding everyone of where the city’s reputation as a glitzy and glamorous destination started. The curtain opens and the 7-piece Lon Bronson orchestra gets the audience going with some toe-tapping music before performers portraying all the members of the Rat Pack enter the stage. They sing and dance, conveying all of the charisma and camaraderie of the real entertainers. Dean takes center stage with drink in hand and fittingly sings, “Volare.” His smooth voice and casual stage presence convey all the essence of the real performer. He pauses between songs for some playful joking with the audience. “I’m on the whiskey diet,” says Dean, “in one week I lost four days.” Everyone laughs before he gets back to singing the Italian love song “That’s Amore” where he invites the audience to join in. Sammy Davis Jr. joins him on stage to sing “That Old Black Magic” and “Candy Man.” Just like the real Rat Pack, you never know who is going to come out on stage next. Sometimes the performers interrupt one another for some good old fashioned ribbing. Later in the show, the four guys are joined by a fabulous playboy bunny. Wearing the authentic bunny outfit and she sings “Happy Birthday” to a lucky guy in the audience. Frank, Sammy, Joey and Dean reunite on stage to belt out a few more classics including “Luck Be a Lady,” “Lady is a Tramp” and “New York, New York.” These three cool cats really know how to have a good time. By the end of the show you will too.

With over two decades in the magic game, Criss Angel has made his mark as a master magician. And now, you can experience more than 50 of his most iconic illusions along with a few never-before-seen tricks with this captivating experience that’s anything but ordinary.  MINDFREAK will overload your senses with Criss Angel’s visionary magic and a state-of-the-art theater. His cutting-edge performance space includes sophisticated lighting, video, pyro, and sound technologies that create the ultimate immersive magical experience that offers plenty of audience interaction. This 90-minute show is a must-see that features many fan-favorite illusions from his legendary TV show performed live for the first time on stage. He was awarded the “Greatest Illusion of All Time” by Vanish Magazine in 2019 for his ‘flying’ levitation trick that you can only behold in this show. So snag your ticket and get ready to have your mind freaked.

The Carbonaro Effect sounds a lot like the food coma that comes after scarfing down pasta for hours on end. But, upon further investigation, it’s a magic show featuring Michael Carbonaro. Now, this might sound disappointing because pasta is life, but this show is quite the opposite. Michael Carbonaro Live! is the pick me up everyone needs. From guest starring in shows like “Greys Anatomy,” “30 Rock” and “CSI: Miami,” to having his own hit TV show on truTV called “The Carbonaro Effect,” Carbonaro’s tricks are a true gem in this world. With his wild antics and over-the-top personality, he makes magic truly believable. Carbonaro uses hilarious video clips, audience interaction and of course magic to make this show one of the best. We wouldn’t say it’s like going to Hogwarts with Harry Potter, but it’s close enough. Michael Carbonaro is coming to Vegas to leave us all in a bewildered state of mind. And here we thought we could only feel this way after a night out in Vegas, guess not.

Adam London’s afternoon comedy magic show, Laughternoon, features clever sleight-of-hand magic with a touch of hilarious comedy. London became interested in magic after watching his grandfather perform card tricks. He started out in musical theater in college and perfected his craft in comedy clubs around the world including L.A. Comedy Club and the Improv Comedy Club. He had a stint working for the Mac King Comedy Magic Show in Las Vegas and has worked in the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. London also recently appeared on an episode of Fox’s “Raising Hope.”

There are some basic rules of magic. Never tell your audience how a trick is done, don’t show the audience how you prep for a trick, and never, ever perform the classic cups and balls trick with transparent cups. Well, Penn and Teller manage to break all of these rules and more in their show at the Rio Hotel and Casino and it’s perfection. Just like every amazing duo, Penn and Teller have their strengths and weaknesses and combined, they create the perfect storm of comedy, magic and entertainment. The tall, lanky Penn serves as a narrator, providing a running comedic commentary on just about everything they do, while Teller handles much of the show’s action, all without saying a single word. While there are some elements of classic magic and sleight of hand in the show, most of the tricks are incredibly creative, innovative, and sometimes bordering on the macabre. The fun of this show is that the duo lets the audience in on some of the tricks, but others are meant to completely mystify the crowd and it works. Comedic, mind-bending, and totally entertaining, Penn & Teller is a classic Vegas show that is a vacation rite of passage.  

With successful stints on America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent and Australia’s Got Talent, LIOZ is primed to usher in a new era of magic and comedy to the famed Las Vegas stage. Hailed as a “Comedy Genius” by Simon Cowell and “Brilliant” by Howie Mandel, LIOZ has amassed more than 500 million views on social media. As soon as you enter the theatre, you will feel the electrifying comedic energy, surrounded with a “magical” atmosphere, to ensure keeping you in stitches right from the beginning! The wow-worthy, side-splitting show is fast-paced, with endless surprising and hilarious content that will make you laugh constantly and hysterically!

NYC’s wildest night out comes to the Las Vegas stage! Mad Apple is a delicious Cirque du Soleil cocktail of high-flying acrobatics, music, dance, comedy, and magic celebrating the city that never sleeps. Starring comedian Brad Williams, Mad Apple is a nonstop New York thrill ride from the moment you step into the theater. From pre-show acts and boozy libations at the stunning stage bar to plenty of dance tunes, Mad Apple blurs the lines between circus, live entertainment, and New York nightlife. Featuring fantastic acts and a dynamic mix of musicians, dancers, comedians, magicians, and circus performers, Mad Apple rewrites the script on Las Vegas entertainment. One of the stand-out acts in Mad Apple is a stunning acrobat that flies through the air by her hair to the Lady Gaga hit, “Born This Way,” accompanied by a cast of singers and dancers. Her range of graceful movements and high-speed spins show off both her amazing talent and the strength of her luscious locks. Do you think she’d share her haircare routine with us? Each act is like a snapshot from a different nocturnal side of New York, brought to life by underground stars, high-flying acrobats, street performers, up-and-coming entertainers, and the biggest hits only at New York-New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.

When it comes to the world of magic and mysticism, do you consider yourself a believer in the unknown? Well, it may surprise you that magician and master mentalist Banachek is a devoted nonbeliever, and trust us when we say that his skepticism is absolutely a gift to the world.    Banachek’s current reputation as the world’s leading mentalist began when he was just 18 years old when Banachek and a friend signed up for a “scientific” study called Project Alpha.  For the next four years, Banachek would use his arsenal of mentalist tricks to convince the newly founded McDonnell Laboratory for Psychical Research of Washington University. Some of these researchers were so convinced of Banachek’s “psychic abilities” that once he revealed the truth, they still refused to change their minds.    Banachek has also partnered with multiple investigators to expose fraudulent psychics, mediums, and spiritualists who take advantage of the suffering and emotions of others for monetary gain. One of his most famous investigations was of the American televangelist Peter Popoff who he unmasked on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Carson in 1986.    This must-see new show at The STRAT showcases the bewildering skill of Banachek, who Penn and Teller have boasted as “a magical thinker of deep, deep subtlety.”       

Terry Fator may just be the greatest illusionist on the Las Vegas Strip, but you’ll never see him perform any magic tricks. He amazes audiences by singing like famous entertainers from Elvis to Cher without moving his lips, and that’s not all. Along with being a singer and a celebrity impressionist, Fator is a puppeteer. His face may not move much during his show, but his hands are always in action, bringing to life his cast of lovable puppet co-stars. A multitalented performer, Fator got his big break when he won NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in 2007. Fator won $1 million and a gig to perform on the Strip. Since 2008, hundreds of thousands of tourists have seen Fator’s show. Aside from Vegas, Fator has been featured on “The Today Show,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

As the ultimate competition show in the US, America’s Got Talent knows how to entertain audiences, and now you’ll be able to experience every unbelievable moment from past season’s winner and fan favorite performers up close and personal with the Las Vegas stage show at the Luxor.  This unbelievable lineup features the best performers from past seasons of the hit TV show. America’s Got Talent Presents Superstars Live! features all of the astounding stunts, gorgeous music, and mesmerizing magic acts that made the TV show so beloved. So throw off that snuggie and head on over to the Luxor to see this variety show jump from your television screen onto the Las Vegas stage.