World Magic Awards 2008

(Branson MO ~ Tuesday, November 25, 2008) Kirby VanBurch, internationally renowned entertainer and illusionist, was honored with another special award, “Best Illusionist”, at the World Magic Awards 2008 in Santa Monica, California. The annual event was held on October 11 and was filmed for an upcoming TV special on MyNetworkTV.

The World Magic Awards 2008 will air on Wednesday, November 26 from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Check http://www.worldmagicawards.com/ for stations airing it in your viewing area. In the Branson Missouri area, viewers will be able to watch the show on My31 (KWMB 31).

The World Magic Awards 2008, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, has a variety of guests and performers including Lance Burton, Dan Sperry, The Amazing Johnathan, Ed Alonzo, Kyle Eschen, Greg Gleason, Franz Harary, Hans Klok, Mark Kalin & Jinger, Topas, Sos & Victoria, Jeff McBride, Roxanne, and Florian Zimmer.

Kirby VanBurch is known as the Prince of Magic and has received many awards including Entertainer of the Year from the International Magicians Society as well as Magician of the Year.

Kirby perform's live at his theater in Branson, Missouri. The show has been voted Best Branson Show, Best Magic Show, and received numerous other awards and accolades from fans and critics alike. His show features exotic animals including white tigers, amazing disappearing acts, a helicopter appearing in 3 seconds flat, assistants cut in half, up close and personal illusions, and much more.

For the Branson theater show schedule visit http://www.kirbyvanburch.com/.