Vegas Vibe 1124 - Mat Franco - Flipbook - Page 41
The
Franco
Effect
A theater proudly bearing his name, a day declared in his
honor, blackjack tables showcasing his iconic face, and taxi
tops celebrating his extraordinary talents—it’s no surprise
Las Vegas has embraced him so wholeheartedly. The only
one who seems a bit amazed by all this acclaim is Mat
Franco himself.
While his accolades include the esteemed status of the
first magician to win America’s Got Talent, Franco remains
undeniably down-to-earth and irresistibly likable, on and
off the stage. Forgoing flames and flair for a personalitydriven performance enhanced with authenticity, there’s a
reason he’s smirking in good faith all over The Strip and
leaving audiences in awe at The LINQ.
His boy-next-door guise isn’t an act; however, he’s an
illusionist prone to performing mind bending magic and
effortlessly interjecting improv, so keep your cash close
and your cell phone closer. When he’s not redefining
reality with props like balloons and coins, he’s
disappearing hundred dollars bills with your name on it,
reconstructing audience members’ cell phones, and
transforming ramen packets into modern miracles.
Revered for his sleight of hand skill and canon of
unconventional card tricks, Franco’s act pays equal
respect to categorically classic magic, like card jumps and
disappearing acts. What’s up his sleeve? A distinctly social
experience where you’ll gather around the casino table,
sneak a peak at audition tapes from Francos’ formative
years, and marvel when the show wraps with a surprise
storyline that’s more than mere coincidence. Witness him
reinvent magic nightly—you’ll have to see it to believe it.
caesars.com —Casey Lawrence
NOVEMBER 2024
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