In Branson MO Kirby VanBurch: Prince of Magic!
by Linda Burligame, Shepherd of the Hills Gazette
July 7, 2010
The Princess of Thailand crowned Kirby "Prince of Magic" and as befits a prince, Royal Bengal Tigers are part of Kirby's marvelous, magical show. There are also panthers, lions, sometimes a boa constrictor. ("Lions and tigers and ... yikes!")
Kirby presents elaborate, extravagant illusions as well as sleight of hand, close-up "magic." My favorite? Hard to say. I love his Sands of the Nile, an illusion more than 3000 years old. Changing the color of sand ... in water?! "Using water from the Nile ... or, tonight, water from Lake Taneycomo!" I was at the show with my granddaughter Courtney recently; it's one of her favorites, too. And the HELICOPTER!! Kirby created this illusion for an NBC special.
Cutting two girls in half always astonishes; but when they're put back together wearing different outfits, well ... all you can say is, "How'd he do that?!" Kirby has excellent stage presence and presentation. His expression says, "Wait 'til you see this!" He's funny, too, when he works with a youngster ("kid") helping out on stage. Talking about magicians, Kirby mentions Harry Houdini. Someone in the audience whoops and applauds. Kirby grins and says, "Clap all you want to, he's not comin' out ... not at these prices!"
One of Kirby's close-up illusions is tearing a newspaper into pieces and unfolding it again as one piece. (Don't believe me. Go see for yourself!) The smaller illusions are no easier to "explain." Switching bottles and glasses around on a table — Kirby has so much fun with this one! Whether working with paper, bottles or helicopters, his skill is astounding. (A long needle goes into the balloon but it doesn't pop!?)
Kirby is an award-winning magician. He has been named International Magician of the Year, Best Illusionist in the World, and has received the Merlin Entertainer of the Year Award more than once — the "Oscar" for magicians!
Kirby's assistant is tied up and put into a bag, which is locked inside a trunk. Presto, don't blink, because now guess who's handcuffed inside the bag locked inside the trunk?!
The Big Cat Tour after the show is fun, marvelous to see these beautiful creatures up close. They are very regal, yet can be as playful as a pet kitty cat. Just bulletproof glass separates you and the cats! Enjoy the entire experience at The Kirby VanBurch Show!
Read more stories about Branson shows, theaters, and attractions in the Shepherd of the Hills Gazette. Click here to visit their website: http://www.shepherdgazette.com/20100707103/July-August-2010/kirby-vanburch.html
July 7, 2010
The Princess of Thailand crowned Kirby "Prince of Magic" and as befits a prince, Royal Bengal Tigers are part of Kirby's marvelous, magical show. There are also panthers, lions, sometimes a boa constrictor. ("Lions and tigers and ... yikes!")
Kirby presents elaborate, extravagant illusions as well as sleight of hand, close-up "magic." My favorite? Hard to say. I love his Sands of the Nile, an illusion more than 3000 years old. Changing the color of sand ... in water?! "Using water from the Nile ... or, tonight, water from Lake Taneycomo!" I was at the show with my granddaughter Courtney recently; it's one of her favorites, too. And the HELICOPTER!! Kirby created this illusion for an NBC special.
Cutting two girls in half always astonishes; but when they're put back together wearing different outfits, well ... all you can say is, "How'd he do that?!" Kirby has excellent stage presence and presentation. His expression says, "Wait 'til you see this!" He's funny, too, when he works with a youngster ("kid") helping out on stage. Talking about magicians, Kirby mentions Harry Houdini. Someone in the audience whoops and applauds. Kirby grins and says, "Clap all you want to, he's not comin' out ... not at these prices!"
One of Kirby's close-up illusions is tearing a newspaper into pieces and unfolding it again as one piece. (Don't believe me. Go see for yourself!) The smaller illusions are no easier to "explain." Switching bottles and glasses around on a table — Kirby has so much fun with this one! Whether working with paper, bottles or helicopters, his skill is astounding. (A long needle goes into the balloon but it doesn't pop!?)
Kirby is an award-winning magician. He has been named International Magician of the Year, Best Illusionist in the World, and has received the Merlin Entertainer of the Year Award more than once — the "Oscar" for magicians!
Kirby's assistant is tied up and put into a bag, which is locked inside a trunk. Presto, don't blink, because now guess who's handcuffed inside the bag locked inside the trunk?!
The Big Cat Tour after the show is fun, marvelous to see these beautiful creatures up close. They are very regal, yet can be as playful as a pet kitty cat. Just bulletproof glass separates you and the cats! Enjoy the entire experience at The Kirby VanBurch Show!
Read more stories about Branson shows, theaters, and attractions in the Shepherd of the Hills Gazette. Click here to visit their website: http://www.shepherdgazette.com/20100707103/July-August-2010/kirby-vanburch.html
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