Kevin Lepine, Kyle & Mistie Knight, Andy Martello and more Perform at Opportunity Village in Las Vegas
On Dec. 30, Opportunity Village hosted an exciting variety show that featured a talented and enthusiastic cast of magicians, jugglers, comedians and singers. The performers included some of Las Vegas’ top entertainers and the show was included free with the purchase of admission to the charity organization’s yearly Magical Forest (Pictured: After shredding a borrowed $20 bill, Kyle Night of Knight Magic produced the same bill inside of an orange! – Photo credit: www.khanhx.com).
Mistie Knight
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Former Miss Nevada Mistie Knight performed several amazing illusions with her husband Kyle. The award-winning Knight Magic couple are the headlining act on Disney Magic cruises around the world, but you’ll have a chance to see them at Jeff McBride’s Wonderground in Las Vegas on January 16, 2014, and The Magic Castle in Hollywood on January 20-26, 2014. For more information, visit their web site: KnightMagic.com.
Participating audience member
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Pictured above is the audience member who bravely supplied a $20 to Mistie and Kyle Knight. Although it appeared as though the bill was destroyed in a paper shredder it later appeared inside of an orange, much to the relief of the owner!
Hypnotist Kevin Lepine
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Hosting the show was Hypnotist Kevin Lepine who brought some of his own unique magic to the Magic Forest. Kevin is the star of Hypnosis Unleashed at Hooters Casino in Las Vegas. Called “The Rock Star of Hypnosis” he performs a show that you will laugh about for the rest of your lives!
Comedian/Juggler Andy Mortello
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Andy Mortello has been performing comedy and juggling for nearly 30 years. He has appeared in numerous television and local shows doing everything from eating fire on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” to announcing The Price is Right LIVE at Balley’s in Las Vegas. Andy entertained the crowd with a variety of seemingly impossible juggling effects including the legendary spinning plates. Visit his Facebook page for more information.
Penny Wiggins (left) and Emily Lauren
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Comedians Penny Wiggins and Emily Lauren performed a hilarious sketch about many things including a trumpet (borrowed from a tree in the Magical Forest)! Peggy has worked with the Amazing Johnathan and Criss Angel, and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel and Comedy Central. Read about Penny on her official web site: PennyWiggins.com.
Emily Lauren
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Local actress and comedian Emily Lauren is currently working in Marriage Can Be Murder and Hypnosis Unleashed in Las Vegas. Visit her Facebook page for more information.
Scott Dorman (Doodad!)
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Scott Dorman, also known as Doodad! The Magician, was a big hit with kids and yes, the adults laughed, too, because he performed some fun tricks that fooled and entertained everyone! Scott has been performing magic and comedy for over 20 years and has appeared in major clubs such as the Comedy Store and The Improv. For more information about Doodad! The Magician, including booking him for children’s birthday parties, visit: DoodadMagic.com.
Tawney Bubbles
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According to Tawney Bubbles, she learned to make balloon animals to avoid getting a real job. And so far it’s working! Tawney also makes dresses from balloons and was hired as a consultant for the latest Katy Perry music video. Read the latest news about Tawney on her web site and see what she looks like when she’s not inside a giant balloon!
Joe Lawless
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Singer/songwriter Joe Lawless has been writing and performing music for decades. Check out his music at https://soundcloud.com/joelawless and visit his Facebook page for news and information.
Opportunity Village is a not-for-profit organization that serves people in the Southern Nevada community with intellectual disabilities, to enhance their lives and the lives of the families who love them. Opportunity Village is dedicated to helping people with severe intellectual and related disabilities become the very best they can be. Through vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation, citizens with severe disabilities are able to find new friends, realize future career paths, seek independence and community integration and unleash creative passions. Visit http://www.opportunityvillage.org
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