Lance Burton

Birth Name:

William Lance Burton

Birth Place:

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Was the first winner of the International Brotherhood of Magicians' Gold Medal of Excellence
Became the first American and the youngest performer to ever be honored as a World Champion Magician at the Fédération International Société de Magie competition in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1982
Master Magician Lee Grabel passed the Mantle of Magic on to him in 1994, inducting him into the Royal Dynasty of Magic
After a neighbor gave him a copy of "Magic Made Easy," he learned the tricks in the book and held magic shows for his friends, charging five cents per ticket
Decided that being a magician would be a good way to make money after magician Harry Collins, his future mentor, pulled a series of silver dollars out of Burton's ear when he was 5 years old
A professional magician, he became known for his excellent mastery of misdirection
Broke records when his eight-week contract at the Folies Bergere in Las Vegas was extended for nine years
In 1994, he entered into the longest legal agreement ever given to an entertainer in Las Vegas, a 13-year contract to perform his magic show in the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in a theater built specifically for his act
Enjoys skiing at Mt․ Charleston during his time off
Likes reading, and Ann Rice is one of his favorite authors

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