Magicians Continue To Push The Limits

Magic has come a long way since pulling rabbits from hats.

Magic has always been about creating the impossible. Magicians have always been the ones to make people question the world around them. With the apparent ability to cause objects to move without explanation vanish people, predict future events and even pass through walls; for magicians, there are no limits. Impossibility means nothing to these master miracle makers.

Copperfield Takes The Stage

In the early 90's it was all about David Copperfield. This quiet boy from New Jersey became the master of magic when he debuted on worldwide television at the age of 19 years old. His presentations combined elegant stories with breathtaking illusion. He was the first since Doug Henning to present these large scale magic to a viewing audience. As his talent progressed, David's TV specials expanded to include bigger and better illusions. He was the first person since Houdini to vanish a large scale object. Houdini vanished an elephant and Copperfield bested him decades later by vanishing a Lear jet. It was the first of many big moments for Copperfield and his team. Over the years he vanished the Statue of Liberty, a train car and escaped from a straitjacket while suspended from flaming ropes. These are just some of the highlights of an over 25 year career as the undisputed King of Magic.

Blaine Walks The Streets

In the later part of the 90's magic started to see a shift in what people wanted to see. There was a young kid from New York who took the idea of strong visual magic and brought it out of the theater and on to the streets of America. David Blaine became the pioneer of what is now known as Street Magic. He was able to capture the pure reactions of spectators by presenting them strong, powerful and sometimes emotional moments and re-defining what magic was perceived as. It was now more than just a hobby, it became an art form.

Nathan Burton Provides Magic With A Side of Laughs

Throughout this period of magical evolution countless other performers began to showcase their talents all over the world. One of those individuals was Nathan Burton. Burton began his magic career in California and eventually found himself headlining at competitions all over the world. He was also one of the star performers to be featured in the annual "Worlds Greatest Magic" television specials that became a staple of 90's magic on TV. His career spans many years and includes several appearances (no pun intended) on the hit TV show, Americas Got Talent. He has developed a headlining comedy magic show that made him one of the most recognized names in Las Vegas. After a stint at the V Theater he headlined at his own show inside the Flamingo, and now he brings his family friendly show back to Planet Hollywood as he has taken up residence inside the beautiful Saxe Theater.

Thanks to these (and many other) performers, magic is reaching a much larger audience than it had been in the past. You can experience these and many other astounding acts when you visit Las Vegas. With more magic in one city than almost any other place on Earth, no wonder Vegas has the nickname, The Magic Capital of the World. So the next time you're in town stop on by Saxe Theater and check out Nathan Burton: Comedy Magic and prepare to be amazed.