Las Vegas Stage Magician Lance Burton extends contract!

After 13 years of headlining the Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas, Lance Burton has extended his contract for another 6 years, so the show will be running through to 2015!

Lance Burton has recently been off stage after he broke his foot five weeks ago while performing, he is due to go back to the show next week assuming his doctor's give the go ahead.

Stage magician - Lance Burton has been with the Monte Carlo Casino since it opened in 1996 and is more than happy to extended his contract despite being paid $100 million for the first 13 years. Lance doesn't seem to be keen to retire from showbiz as he feels employment is a sign of success!

Burton is famous for his card manipulation act as well as performing illusions. He has had several TV specials during his time at the Monte Carlo including a new 4 part series that is due to be aired just before he returns to the stage after his injury.

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Derren Brown's New Stage Show opens in London

Derren Brown has just opened up his latest stage show this week in London, and if your feeling inspired to perform mentalism effects and stage magic like Derren - then take a look at his lecture DVD that was recorded in London several years ago.

The Derren Brown Lecture - available from MagicTricks.co.uk

Magician, Criss Angel rumoured to tour with Michael Jackson!

The US magician, Criss Angel has been rumored to tour with superstar singer Michael Jackson after he apparently has had rows with famous stage magician - David Copperfield.

It has been said that Michael Jackson wants to use lots of illusions in his final farewell tour that is being held in the London O2 arena to make it a visual explosion for the audience. He originally asked David Copperfield to join him in London for the 50 date tour but has reportedly pulled out after Copperfield demanded $1 million per show! David Copperfield had huge success in the 1980's and 1990's and is one of the world's most famous stage magicians.

Criss Angel is said to be delighted at the invite to perform with the singing legend and it doesn't come as a surprise after his solo show has been a huge flop in Las Vegas and has been absolutely slatted by the critics. The US street magician has caused entertainment expert Cirque Du Solei their biggest embarrassment ever! Maybe a little time out of the spotlight and supporting another artist would do Angel the world of good!

The critics have said he isn't ready for this step in his career yet and it comes across on stage! Criss Angel has been made famous by his hit TV series - MindFreak which has recorded four seasons and several TV specials.