Travel Agent - September 3, 2007 - (Page LV12)

Las Vegas Show Primer Continued from page 6 cial effects. Tickets are $99 and $119. For $159, the VIP Indulgence Package is an excellent value; it includes Perrier-Jouët champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, special lounge seating and video monitors featuring behind-the-scenes glimpses and up-close imagery of the action during the show. For tickets, call 702-770-WYNN or buy online at www.boxoffice.wynnlasvegas.com. It plays Monday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Friday at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Magic For those that love being tricked, Las Vegas is the capital of the world for magic and illusion. The city has a rich tradition of attracting the world’s best performers in this entertaining genre trail-blazed decades ago by Pamela Anderson serves as Hans Klok’s assistant during a Beauty of Magic performance at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Siegfried and Roy. For more than 30 years, Penn & Teller have been pushing the boundaries of gross out magic. For example, Teller drowns nightly on stage at the duo’s nightly 9 p.m. show at the Rio All Suites. They combine illusion and comedy in a performance purporting to show you how the tricks are done. It appeals to those not typically into magic. Tickets are $75 or $85 (souvenir book included) and reservations can be made by calling 702-777-7776 or online at http://harrahs-web.vegas.com/rio/ pennteller.html. At the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Hans Klok and his provocative and buxom assistant Pamela Anderson star in The Beauty of Magic. Klok has been performing since the age of 10 and this show hails from Europe, where he recently completed a sold-out tour. Ticket prices range from $35 to $105 and are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com/venue/81953? brand=planethollywoodlv. At the V Theater, and also at Planet Hollywood, is Mesmerized, starring Marc Savard. The show combines comedy and hypnosis, during which audience volunteers are enthralled by Savard’s magical powers of persuasion. The 75-minute show is held nightly at 10:30 p.m. (except Sunday). Tickets are $49 or $59 and are available at www.varietytheater.com or by phone at 702932-1818. To get the best seats, sign up for the Travel Trade Preferred Program. You’ll get access to the Group Sales VIP Block and get $10 per ticket sold. The World’s Greatest Magic Show at the Greek Isles Hotel & Casino brings together up to 10 acclaimed magicians in this unique variety show. Each performer specializes in a different art, such as sleight of hand, exotic animal training or deathdefying stunts. The show is held every night at 9 p.m., with tickets ranging from $63.75 to $90.25, which includes dinner before the show. Book tickets by calling 800-9019843. Direct from Broadway Shows that scored big on Broadway in New York are setting up permanent performances in Las Vegas and attracting big crowds. However, it’s important to note that the shows are not exact replicas of the ones performed on the Great White Way. They’re decidedly shorter (all have eliminated intermissions) and run about 90 minutes. For more than four years Mamma Mia!, a musical based on the songs of ABBA, has been a big hit at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. It tells the story of a woman on the eve of her wedding trying to discover the true identity of her father. It’s an addictive musical that gets people up and dancing in the aisles. Performances are Sunday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets range from $49.50 to $110 and are available at www.mamma-mia.com or by phone at 800-632-7400. The Venetian is home to a new version of the most famous modern Broadway musical of all time. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom–The Las Vegas Spectacular revisits the renowned musical and reunites Andrew Lloyd Webber with original director Harold Prince in a new version of the show. Show 12 TravelAgent September 3, 2007 http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/81953?brand=planethollywoodlv http://www.varietytheater.com http://www.boxoffice.wynnlasvegas.com http://harrahs-web.vegas.com/rio/pennteller.html http://harrahs-web.vegas.com/rio/pennteller.html http://www.mamma-mia.com

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Contents News You Can Use Agenda: Fam Trips, Calendar of Events, Deal of the Week Cover Story: Hotel Brand Expansion Africa: Egypt’s Newest Destination Hawaii: Hawaii Update Pacific/Asia: Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square Europe: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Caribbean & Bahamas: Marriott Expands Its Caribbean Portfolio El San Juan Hotel & Casino Upgrades San Juan’s New Doubletree by Hilton Mexico: Hotels Offer Post-Hurricane Deals Ski: The Inn at Lost Creek Agent Profile Meet Mame King Advertisers’ Information Classified Marketplace Luxury Travel Expo Update People & Places Special Supplement: Las Vegas Sales Guide

Travel Agent - September 3, 2007

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