Merlin Awards to be Presented at October 21 "McBride's Magic Wonderground"

Online, September 28, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas magician Jeff McBride will receive the prestigious Merlin Award for Most Innovative Magic Show 2010 on October 21, at a special ceremony during Jeff McBride's Wonderground at The Olive on E. Sunset Road in Las Vegas. At the same event, Eugene Burger will be receiving the Merlin Award for Close-Up Magician of The Year 2010.

The Merlin Award to magic is what the Oscar is to the movies. It is the most prestigious award given in the world of magic. Since 1968, the Merlin Award has been presented by the International Magicians Society as a recognition award. The International Magicians Society is listed in the Guinness World Records as the World's Largest Magic Organization with over 37,000 members world wide.

Some of the world's greatest magicians have received the Merlin Award, including Harry Blackstone, Doug Henning, Channing Pollock, David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, Penn & Teller, Criss Angel, Sylvan, Tabary, Paul Daniels, Peter Marvey, Jeff McBride, Max Maven, Luis de Matos, Brett Daniels, Juliana Chen, Shimada, Mahka Tendo, Sorcar, etc. many show producers have also been honored with the Merlin Award, including Kenneth Feld, Elena Palchevski, and Alberto Sperduto. For the complete list, go to www.IMSmagic.com and click on "Merlin Award Recipients."
Jeff McBride has been performing in Las Vegas for over 25 years, headlining shows at the Las Vegas Hilton, Caesars Palace, and many more. He recently performed his Magic at the Edge for a 3 month limited engagement at Palace Station. McBride's current venter, Jeff McBride's Wonderground, had it's first incarnation at his private rehearsal space almost 10 years ago, then joined Magic at the Edge at Palace Station, and then moved into its current home at The Olive just 6 months ago. McBride continues to perform at festivals, casinos and theaters worldwide. He is the founder and leader of the McBride Magic & Mystery School here in Las Vegas, widely known as the worlds most prestigious school for serious magicians.

To learn more about Jeff McBride, visit www.mcbridemagic.com. For further information on Eugene Burger, visit www.magicbeard.com. Jeff McBride's Wonderground can be found on line at www.vegaswonderground.com.