By Ken Miller Photograph by Christopher DeVargas
Mat Franco reinvents his iconic show on the Strip Before the pandemic shutdown hit, Mat Franco had one of the tightest sets of any magician on the Las Vegas Strip: It was one amazing close-up set piece after another, with lots of humor, wit and family memories thrown in for good measure. And Franco’s post-shutdown show is even better, partly because of the time he had to reimagine it. The first thing fans of the show will notice is a new segment before the show even starts—Franco, in a series of videos posted on social media, performs quick bits of magic, some meant to wow you, some meant to just make you laugh at their silliness. For those who have never experienced a Franco show before, it’s a great introduction to his style, as well as a hint as to what to expect from the show itself. The personality, sense of humor and smile that helped Franco win America’s Got Talent are in full force in his show at the Mat Franco Theater. He’s instantly likable, and spends plenty of time with his
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