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Thunder From Down Under cast members arrive on the black carpet during the grand opening of Kiss by Monster Mini Golf at 4503 Paradise Road Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 | 5:57 p.m.
The Amazing Kreskin
The bondage and lust of the sizzling E.L. James bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey” dominated by Mr. Dangerous will be sent up in the parody “Spank” starting tonight at the Rio.
Producer Michael Mills describes the handcuffs, chains, whips and leather outfits as “a laugh-filled evening that captures all the escapist fun and absurdity of the novel. The ‘Fifty Shades’ characters are brought to life with sexy and fun musical numbers.”
Holy whiplash! The summer blockbuster novel has even surpassed “Harry Potter” as the fastest-selling paperback of all time. Human Nature and Thunder From Down Under producer Adam Steck’s SPI Entertainment presents the show, which runs until Saturday.
Expectations are that the part Thunder, part Second City spoof will return as a longer residency later. It’s written and directed by Jim Milan (“Kids in the Hall,” “Larry King Standing Up”).
Just don’t forget where you put the keys to the cuffs.
PRESIDENTIAL PREDICTION: Did mentalist the Amazing Kreskin correctly predict the outcome of today’s presidential election when he appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s show 16 months ago on July 25, 2011? We’ll find out Wednesday when the Riviera entertainer returns to the NBC show and Jimmy opens the safe.
I was one of four people given a similar lockbox at the same time, and when they go on air, I have to see if the coded prediction is the same. I then call Kreskin to notify him of what’s in my safe.
On Monday, Kreskin told me, “I am absolutely certain I correctly predicted the result. But the only contingency in a prediction of this kind over such a long range is the one factor that could alter my success, and that is the impact of the Hurricane Sandy disaster.”
Just so you realize his amazing powers, here’s a YouTube video of Kreskin on Mike Huckabee’s talk show.
Incidentally, whatever the outcome tonight, Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly and his social comedic pal Dennis Miller have a show Dec. 7 at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace to make merry of the results. It will be Shania Twain’s first night off of her residency starting Dec. 1.
MAGIC MASTER: Who ever knew superstar singer Barbra Streisand was so into magic? Backstage at MGM Grand Garden Arena after her concert Friday night, she was watching Teller from Penn & Teller at the Rio with Las Vegas’ own Johnny Thompson, aka the Great Tomsoni. Johnny, who is a consultant to many magicians -- Siegfried & Roy, Criss Angel, Lance Burton -- was doing his amazing tricks with everybody including Barbra spellbound.
The Great Tomsoni
Johnny and Penn & Teller appear in the new music video and single “This Time I’ve Got It” written and produced by songwriter artists Denny Randell and Biddy Schippers. Denny has three songs in “Jersey Boys” at the Paris. Performers from that show also are featured in the video where Johnny plays a mad scientist out to woo Las Vegas actress Joelle Righetti as the girl of his desires.
None of the magicians revealed any of their secrets, though, as usual.
WICKED WHISPERS & RACY RUMORS
Just asking if Venetian head honcho Sheldon Adelson flew his private jet from Las Vegas to Boston to spend Election Night with Mitt Romney watching as the results are revealed.
Is gorgeous 2012 Miss Nevada Jade Kelsall such a kitchen ace that she’s getting ready to appear on a network cable cooking contest show? The knockout beauty ends her reign in January and turns over her crown to the new Silver State winner.
STAR SURVEILLANCE
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil and makeup princess girlfriend Rain Andreani were on a foursome date with Luxor comedy headliner Carrot Top and girlfriend chef Amanda Hogan at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.
TONIGHT’S TIPS
Pure in Caesars hosts Decision 2012 and celebrates this year’s presidential election. Guests wearing the “I Voted” sticker or pin receive complimentary admission and a drink.
Mary Ellen Hooper and Adam London headline at Harrah’s Improv through Sunday.
Dance Gavin Dance is at House of Blues in Mandalay Bay.
“Clifford the Big Red Dog” is at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
And 50 lashes for the “Spank” opening at the Rio.
TOMORROW’S TEASE
A fiery interview with chef Carla Pellegrino as she starts her “Top Chef” Season 10 run and reveals that because of a lost and unread e-mail, she barely made it to the first taping. Plus, our advance look on Broadway of “Rock of Ages” headed to the Venetian next month.
Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.
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Carnival lasts all year at the Rio. With a float occasionally passing overhead and dropping beads while feathered dancers fire up the gamblers below, the Rio tries to keep its 120,000-square foot casino jumping with excitement. Special Brazilian mixed-drinks are also served throughout the casino. The hotel suites tend to be larger than similar priced rooms on the Strip and many offer excellent views with floor to ceiling windows.
The Rio offers some quality shows like "Penn & Teller" and "Chippendales." Many come to the Rio for the nightlife at the VooDoo Lounge, located on the 51st floor, or McFadden's Irish Pub on the casino level.
Others come for a bit relaxation at the Rio Spa or pool area and still others come to shop at the hotel's 60,000 square feet of shops. In each of these endeavors, the Rio attempts to make the experience a bit more fun and spontaneous.
The Rio also offers guests a variety of dining choices from all-American food at the All-American Bar & Grille to Gaylord India Restaurant for something a little spicier and even Carnival World Buffet for the indecisive.
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