Stage Magician & Illusionist; Gold Medalist at International Brotherhood of Magicians; Las Vegas Headliner
Lance Burton Biography
Lance Burton is recognized as a leading stage magician, known for his contributions to the field of magic and illusion. Burton's interest in magic began in childhood after witnessing a magician perform, which led to a lifelong dedication to the craft. Under the mentorship of Harry Collins during his teenage years, Burton learned the fundamentals of stage magic, while Channing Pollock influenced his card manipulation techniques and signature use of doves. Dai Vernon, often referred to as the Patriarch of Magic, praised Burton's skill and innovation in the art.
Burton achieved early recognition in competitive magic. He became the first recipient of the Gold Medal for Excellence from the International Brotherhood of Magicians and later won the Grand Prix at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, becoming both the youngest and the first American to win the main event. Burton was named Magician of the Year twice by the Academy of Magical Arts. He was also honored with the Mantle of Magic, passed to him by Master Magician Lee Grabel, placing him in a lineage known as the Royal Dynasty of Magic, which traces its roots back to Kellar, Thurston, Dante, and Grabel.
Burton's television career began with an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," where he performed a 12-minute routine. He made a total of 10 appearances during Carson's tenure and another 10 during Jay Leno's. Burton also appeared on programs including David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, "The View," "The World's Greatest Magic," and "Hollywood Squares," and guest-starred on "Knight Rider" and "Las Vegas." His first television special, "Lance Burton Master Magician: The Legend Begins," aired on NBC and was followed by additional specials. He hosted programs for History Channel, Discovery, Animal Planet, and Family Channel. Burton has performed for audiences worldwide, including President Reagan in Washington, D.C., and Queen Elizabeth II at London's Palladium Theatre.
In Las Vegas entertainment, Burton's achievements are significant. He began as a featured act in "The Folies Bergere" at The Tropicana Hotel, a position he held for nine years before launching his own show, "Lance Burton World Champion Magician," at the Hacienda Hotel. He later signed a long-term contract with Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, where he performed more than 5,000 shows for over 5 million attendees, grossing over $200 million. The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas readers poll named Burton Best Magician for 18 consecutive years.
Following his Las Vegas residency, Burton continued to contribute to the entertainment industry. He served as a judge on "Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars" and made his feature film directorial debut with "Billy Topit Master Magician," which won six awards, including Best Family Film, at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival. Known for his polished dove act and large-scale illusions, Burton is associated with traditional stage magic and has influenced the evolution of live magic performance.
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