I took my nephew to see Criss Angel "BeLIEve" on October 6th and then Lance Burton on October 7th. Lance Burton beat Criss Angel hands down. If you're going to Las Vegas and want to see a "real' magic show; Lance Burton is the one to see. His personality makes the show even more entertaining. I'm still wondering how he did some of his magic!!!

We saw Lance Burton on Oct 7th and it was excellent, I really don't know how he did some of those magic tricks, really had us all amazed. I booked on the internet months before we went and got front row seats. My 2 kids 7 and 10 went up on stage with some other kids and helped him do a trick and then my 10yr son got picked by Lance to go up on stage and he was pulling silver dollars out of his ears and mouth ect and then Connor went in Lance's car which was on stage and they drove around and then "disappeard".Lance then appeared up the back of the theatre and said "don't worry mum Connor will be back soon"Connor then came from the back of the theatre and they took his photo with Lance, he got the photo, a silver dollar and a t shirt that says I disappearred with Lance Burton In Las vegas and at the end of the show the photo was shown on a big screen.. He thought it was so good and only told me when we got home where he went and what happened - sorry can't delvuge that information.All in all it was a very enjoyable evening.

The great thing about this show is not only is it suitable for children (mine are 9 and 10) but Lance actually involves them on stage. They just loved it!
As an adult I have no idea how he does the things that he does - it is just MAGIC!!!!
It is a great night out for the whole family,
Also, we wnt to the dinner buffet at the Monte Carlo after the show and it was fabulous - in fact I think one of the best on the strip.
The children loved the pasta chef who cooked them their own choices!

The magic is unbelievable and I have no idea how he does any of his illusions. Lance's lack of stage presence really detracts from the show. He seems like he is reading from cue cards that were written years ago.

The magic was big and impressive, but it just showed he had lots of producers assisting with him and a lot of custom-made props. That isn't necessarily bad, but it doesn't show off his talent personally. I was actually more impressed with Mac King, an afternoon comedian/magician at Harrah's (cost $30, not $100!). If you are looking for a good magician and to be entertained, then go to Mac King. That being said, if you are a huge magic fan, then I'm sure you'll be impressed by Lance Burton.

The auditorium has three areas: 1) main floor, 2) mezzanine and 3) balcony. We sat in the 4th row of the mezzaine, which was just a few steps up from the main floor. Main floor tickets are only available at the Monte Carlo box office. I'd recommend that if you see the show, you get the main floor tickets. The mezzanine (and thus, I'm sure the balcony) were too far away. Pay the big bucks and get the best seats if you can, if you decide to go.