Hans Klok and Carmen Electra Team Up on Vegas Magic Show

Hans Klok, the international sensation and fastest magician on the planet will team up with film and television star Carmen Electra for "Faster Than Magic," a new show at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Theater for the Performing Arts with preview performances beginning in April.

The stage spectacular will combine the illusions of Klok, who will be coming to Las Vegas from his sold-out tour of Europe, with one of the world's most beautiful women for a only-in-Las Vegas entertainment experience.

Ticket prices range from $35 to $105 (plus taxes and fees), with a special price of $35 (plus taxes and fees) for five preview performances on Wednesday, April 18 – Sunday, April 22. An on sale date for tickets will be announced shortly. Regular performances begin May 12.

"If you're a magician, the place you want to perform is Las Vegas," said Klok. "Now, with the creative team in place, bigger illusions than we've ever had, and the addition of superstar Carmen Electra, we're ready to bring our show to the most exciting entertainment city in the world."

This will also be the Las Vegas stage debut of Electra, who promises sultry surprises.

"I've been approached many times to perform in Las Vegas and it's always been a dream of mine to do that," said Electra. "But it had to be the right show at the right time with the right people. When I had the chance to see Hans perform, I was blown away and knew that this was the right show."

Robert Earl, co-chairman of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, said the combination of the amazing Klok and the stunning Electra is an unbeatable combination for his resort.

"Our new Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is all about the world of entertainment and offering our guests the hottest talent from around the globe," Earl stated. "This exciting collaboration between Carmen Electra, a Vegas icon, and Hans Klok, one of Europe's most dynamic talents, is a great way to start."

After performing his first magic trick at the age of ten, Hans Klok went on to win a number of magician championships as a young man, including the European Youth Magician Champion Trophy, the Tommy Cooper Trophy and first prize at the Grand Prix of The Netherlands. He soon began to appear on television specials in both Europe and the United States, including "The World's Greatest Magic" on NBC and "The Masters of Magic" on ABC. Now hailed as the fastest magician in the world and "The Dutch Copperfield," Klok's live stage shows have been selling out large arenas throughout Europe and Asia for the past decade.

With an impressive body of work that encompasses television, film, comedy and theatre, Carmen Electra has quickly emerged as one of Hollywood's most versatile personalities. Most recently seen in the film "Epic Movie," Electra is also the new face of Max Factor, as well as the NV Weight Loss Beauty Pill. She has also released a DVD series about the new fitness craze, "Aerobic Striptease" and formed her own dance troupe ensemble, the "Bombshells," a contemporary, burlesque cabaret act. In addition, in May 2007 Electra will release her first book, "How to be Sexy," where, along with veteran Hollywood writer Sheryl Berk, she teaches women that a solid understanding of one's inner self is the core behind feeling sexy.

"Faster Than Magic" is being created a top team of international entertainment professionals, including Creative Director Anthony van Laast, who choreographed the musical Mamma Mia! and helped Siegfried & Roy create their show at The Mirage, and Executive Producer Jan Verveer, who has been responsible for several productions in Europe, including Mamma Mia!, Miss Saigon, Cats, Phantom and 42nd Street.

"Faster Than Magic" with Hans Klok and special guest star Carmen Electra is produced by Stage Entertainment, an international group specialized in the production and marketing of live entertainment. Stage Entertainment was founded by prolific theater and televisions producer Joop van den Ende, who now serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Present in nine countries, its development strategy is based on a mix of three complementary activities: a network of 29 theaters in the main European cities, as well as in the United States (New-York), an international marketing and ticketing structure, and a broad range of successful shows such as The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Blue Man Group and Holiday on Ice as well as original productions such as Hans Klok – Faster Than Magic, 3 Musketeers and Wind of Change. These shows attract over 14 million people per year, with yearly sales at more than $724 million.

 

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