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Chloe Crawford - Murray Sawchuck - Lefty  by Frankie Tease Nov.2012, Las Vegas Show Review Murray Sawchuck is one of those people you relish meeting if not for his magic, then for his sheer fame. Tons of people remember him as he spoke these words on America's Got Talent in 2010 "America, this is the trick you'll be talking about tomorrow" and vanished a life-size real train in honor of his Canadian railroad-worker father. A slight-of-hand performer and title holder of World Champion Magician, Murray has been touring the planet for well over 20 years. Korea and Japan are just two of those places he's a favorite and his almost daily show is now at the Laugh Factory at Tropicana in Vegas. Partners include his wife Chloe Crawford, and long-time magic partner "Lefty". Other TV appearances you may know Murray from include: Celebracadabra, Celebrity Blind Date, Entertainment Tonight, Fast Track to Fame, The Jadagrace Show, Jerry Lewis Tel

Kyle Kettner has kept people swingin' with   live bands at the  House of Blues Vegas for 8 mos. Thursday - Sunday, It's JKQ Time Again (uptown) Catch the Jennifer Keith Quintet and the standards of yesteryear sung in a retro modern Chandelier Bar. Have a cosmo at the Cosmopolitan and dance to some music featuring member of Royal Crown Revue, or listen in the lounge booths and wonder at the swing kids of Vegas who'll be present dancing. Attire not required. The event is free to attend and ample parking will lead you into the hotel's lobby (stunning artwork throughout) where you can meander to the Chandelier Bar to swing your cares away. jenniferkeith.com . Make sure to help me welcome the band back from their stent in Europe correctly. (free) Mark Brunton (L) has kept people dancing on Friday nights with  lessons and juke music for 8 years at Aruba Hotel Downtown Vegas Friday Night (downtown) Come celebrate a massive achievement with the Eight y

Vegas Cowboys Up 'til Dec. 15 Dec. 6-15 the town goes a little bit country as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo steps up to Thomas and Mack Cenvention Center. Danger and all, these bullies ride bulls for the fastest time. Judged on other skills there is no telling what could happen during a live competition of this nature. MGM, Fremont Street, Monte Carlo, Ceaser's Palace, and many other hotels get in on the action for the ten-day annual festivity. There is even a Miss National Rodeo Contest. But if if it's about the shopping for you, the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show  [Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall]  is a free and open to the public area to get those family gifts you haven't handled yet. It's over 300,000 sq. ft. should offer just about everything possible for your shopping needs, depending upon your budget. It also carries official Wrangler NFR merchandise, a sure hit for fans. It's open 10am-5pm Dec. 6-15.  Check details at http://nfrexperience.com

With so many options of what to do for Halloween in Vegas, it pays to check out all the choices in advance (though a stroll through the Strip or Fremont St. will be endlessly entertaining). Here is a well-rounded list of a few 2012 choices, whether you're looking for adult, day, night, or family fun, you will find it in the town that never shuts down, on one of its favorite holidays. Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball (Joint at Hard Rock) "One of the top five events to attend before you die" Maxim Magazine. Featuring DJs: Bad Boy Bill, Head Hunterz and 12 others, and over 15 live fetish acts. 4455 Paradise Rd. http://www.halloweenball.com/ Sat. Oct. 27. 3rd Annual Las Vegas Halloween Parade (Downtown) 2012 Contest Judges : Tony Hseih, CEO of Zappos.com . Michelle Dell, owner of Hogs & Heifers , Pamela Jenkins, owner of The Cupcakery , Michael Cornthwaite, a downtown entrepreneur,Alexandra Epstein: Executive manager and vice president of market

Congratulations are in order to Organizers Charles Lee and Rob Lee who just pulled-off a well- attended brand new event in our fair city: Las Vegas Comic Expo (LVCE). The event spanned Saturday and Sunday Sept. 29 and 30, 2012 at the Riviera Hotel. The Expo held special guests (tons), lectures, a large exhibit floor with 11am book signings, an adult and childrens' cosplay contest, and continuous gaming, as well as lots of roving character models. It wasn't  as large as Comic-con in its inception, but it sure looks like it's going to be one of those Las Vegas favorites to stick around for years to come, and one that will grow on locals and visitors alike. Over 50 stars were on-hand for panels on comics, art, writing, and storytelling. The top-billed were Thomas Jane (Watchmen), and Tricia Helfner (Sexy #6 from Battlestar Galactica). The panels were star-studded with special guests sprinkled among the presenters. During the day announcements were made about each panel