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RAY WILCOX SPECIAL AWARD Congratulations to Ray Wilcox for this incredible achievemt as he begins his 19th season. ​ warded the "Best Family Travel A Destination" in the state of Wisconsin. Reader's Digest annual awards - one per state. Who doesn't love a magic show? At the Rick Wilcox Magic Theater you can see one of the highest-rated magic shows in the country. It's an ideal event for all ages, and it's a much cheaper ticket that you'll find in Vegas. This show will undoubtedly leave you wondering how they do it! http://www.rd.com/advice/travel/best- family-travel-destinations-by-state/49 CRISS ANGEL HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME Criss receives a STAR on the Hollywood Walk of Fame “And it really had a profound effect on me and I’m sure it has a profound effect on so many people that come here, to this famous street, with a dream,” he said. “A dream that seems impossible, but a dream that comes a little closer when you see these stars and you realize that all of these people that are on this street are just like you and me, except they worked their ass off, persevered, didn’t listen to negativity and made something of their dream.” Born Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos on Dec. 19, 1967, in Hempstead, New York, Angel developed an interest in magic when he was 7 years old and performed his first show when he was 12, receiving $10. He b egan touring with other traveling performance acts after graduating from high school. Lance Burton at the presentation of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Illusionist Criss Angel was honored with the 2,615th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, July 20, 2017. The star is located at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard next to the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and across the street from the star of Houdini! On hand to speak were Randy Couture, Lance Burton and Gary Oldman. See the Criss Angel VANISH MAGIC SPECIAL Edition which is still available FREE from www.vanishmagazine.com “I remember coming here in the 90s and walking across that street there and I came across Houdini’s star,” Angel told the crowd. “And I thought to myself, as somebody who’s a starving artist with just a big dream, it’s unbelievable. Houdini died in 1926 and his star will remain here for as long as this planet is here. VANISH MAGAZINE www.VanishMagazine.com 9