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xinit
10th June 2010, 08:18 PM
I'm thinking about picking up tickets up front for Penn & Teller - being my first trip to Vegas at all, may as get that out of the way right away, even though the discounted tickets aren't going to be available this year.

Anyone else up for sharing a cab ride over to the Rio?
Chris H
10th June 2010, 08:37 PM
They're off to the UK for the duration of TAM, so the last show before the conference is on July 7th (which I've already got my ticket to). I'll be up for cab sharing, but will probably want to stay back after the show to say hi to the boys as long as my fellow cab occupants don't mind. :)
xinit
10th June 2010, 08:41 PM
Definitely alright in my books to stick around and see the guys after the show.

I need to be nice to my VISA card until next week... then I'll book my tickets.
Mattfn
12th June 2010, 05:55 AM
Just to note, the Rio and other outlets don't know P&T are going away, and are still listing tickets for the time they are gone, so be careful when you book. The Rio called a friend of mine to inform them the July 7th show was cancelled and would they like tickets to July 10th.....when they are long gone!

So, the last show is July 6th before they go to London July 9th. I haven't heard when they are supposed to be back and resuming shows at the Rio.
Chris H
12th June 2010, 06:34 AM
So, the last show is July 6th before they go to London July 9th. I haven't heard when they are supposed to be back and resuming shows at the Rio.


Are you sure? Because I've got a ticket for July 7th.
Chris H
12th June 2010, 06:42 AM
Penn & Teller/Rio website lists last show as the 7th of July. If this is canceled, I'll be super pissed. I've been waiting for years to go to Vegas to see their show. :(

http://www.harrahs.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=RLV&detailName=penn-and-teller-b-detail&eventTitle=Penn%20&%20Teller#upcoming
Chris H
12th June 2010, 07:14 AM
Once you click from the link above, it take you to a page that shows conflicting dates (no show on the 7th). I've e-mailed Rio and lasvegas.com (which is where I purchased my ticket) and will let you know what they say. Also sent a tweet to Teller, on the off chance that he might reply.
Chris H
12th June 2010, 08:04 AM
Just got this e-mail back from Las Vegas.com


Dear Chris,

You've reached Vegas.com the official travel site for Las Vegas. Thank you for writing.

You are correct, the Penn and Teller show is Dark starting 7/7 and ending 7/20/10.

If you would like to apply these funds to a different show or if you would prefer a full refund, please call and speak to one of our Customer Service Specialists at 1-800-431-2140.

Thank You
Vegas.com



I cannot begin to describe how disappointed I am. I've been interested in magic for nearly a decade, and Penn & Teller are the one act I have always wanted to see more than any other. Have been excited about this for 6 months, and now I won't get to see them. :(
SkepticScott
12th June 2010, 08:19 AM
May I suggest Lance Burton's or Mac King's shows? Lance Burton's show at the Monte Carlo is ending in September (source: links from his Wikipedia entry). Don't bother seeing Steve Wyrick though, he's not good IMHO.

P&T will be at the reception on the 8th, so be sure to talk with them then.
xinit
12th June 2010, 03:51 PM
Shoot - when I looked the Rio had the 7th as the last show, not the 6th. Ah well, I might get a ticket for Lance Burton yet.

Criss Angel does a show with Cirque de Soleil? How to combine two annoying things into one big annoying thing that I don't want to see. It's dark from the 7th as well, in case anyone wanted to see it.

Does Banachek do a show for TAM? see it listed on his website...
SkepticScott
12th June 2010, 04:09 PM
Does Banachek do a show for TAM? see it listed on his website...Banachek isn't scheduled to do a show at TAM AFAIK.
nowoo
12th June 2010, 06:59 PM
I went to Penn & Teller's show here in Vancouver last night (very entertaining), and after the show Penn told me that they won't even be able to attend the TAM reception this year. I told Jeff in the chat room, and a while later he said there will be an official announcement about this on Monday.
Chris H
12th June 2010, 07:44 PM
I went to Penn & Teller's show here in Vancouver last night (very entertaining), and after the show Penn told me that they won't even be able to attend the TAM reception this year. I told Jeff in the chat room, and a while later he said there will be an official announcement about this on Monday.


Are you trying to make me cry? Because it's working! :wackycry:
SkepticScott
12th June 2010, 08:00 PM
after the show Penn told me that they won't even be able to attend the TAM reception this year.Drat! :(
xinit
12th June 2010, 09:57 PM
I went to Penn & Teller's show here in Vancouver last night (very entertaining), and after the show Penn told me that they won't even be able to attend the TAM reception this year. I told Jeff in the chat room, and a while later he said there will be an official announcement about this on Monday.

Okay, that's it. Let's just cancel TAM now.
Sc00ter
13th June 2010, 08:31 AM
Okay, that's it. Let's just cancel TAM now.

Wow.. When I went to TAM7 I thought meeting P&T was going to be a huge highlight. While I enjoyed meeting them, it ended up being way down on the list of great things at TAM.
Chris H
14th June 2010, 06:09 PM
Confirmation from The Rio:



Dear Chris,

Thank you for contacting the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino!

We are delighted to learn of your upcoming visit. In regard to your inquiry about your show tickets to see Penn and Teller, I've checked with the Rio Box Office and I regret to inform you that Penn and Teller is not scheduled to perform on Wednesday, July 7th. They suggest contacting the outlet (LasVegas.com) to inquire about receiving a refund or exchange of tickets for another show or show date.

I hope this is helpful, Chris, and feel free to write back if you have any other questions. We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy your trip!

Thank you for choosing an exotic escape at the Rio!

Mary Grace Mendoza
Total Service Representative
Harrah's Entertainment, Western Region
zooterkin
18th June 2010, 05:02 AM
Just got this e-mail back from Las Vegas.com




I cannot begin to describe how disappointed I am. I've been interested in magic for nearly a decade, and Penn & Teller are the one act I have always wanted to see more than any other. Have been excited about this for 6 months, and now I won't get to see them. :(

Same here, I just saw this mentioned on another thread. Is anyone going on 6th (not sure I'll be up to it, though, having just arrived) or shall I just cancel? I'm also disappointed that lasvegas.com didn't think to inform me that the show they'd sold me a ticket for had been cancelled.
Chris H
19th June 2010, 04:57 PM
Same here, I just saw this mentioned on another thread. Is anyone going on 6th (not sure I'll be up to it, though, having just arrived) or shall I just cancel? I'm also disappointed that lasvegas.com didn't think to inform me that the show they'd sold me a ticket for had been cancelled.


Yeah, me too. I arrive on the 6th at around 9:30pm, so won't have time to get to P&T gig on that night. :(