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                         ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATON
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                      MAINSTAGE HEADLINE PERFORMANCES
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1995 ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CLARIDGE


Atlantic City, NJ --- The following is a recap of Claridge's entertainment
schedule. All shows will be held in the Palace Theater of the Claridge Casino
Hotel. Reservation/tickets available through TicketMaster by calling
1-800-736-1420.


   July 1 - August 31   Joseph Gunches Presents BRETT DANIELS MAGIC
                        & BEYOND Shows: Monday & Tuesday 7:30 pm;
                        Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30
                        and 10 pm. Dark Fridays. Tickets are $15 with a
                        one-drink minimum Sunday - Thursday; $19 with a
                        one-drink minimum on Saturday.

   Sept. 1, 2, 3        NANCY WILSON Shows: Friday 10 pm; Saturday 8 and
                        11 pm; Sunday 7 pm. Tickets are $25 with a one- 
                        drink minimum.

   Oct. 6, 7, 8         AL MARTINO Shows: Friday 10 pm; Saturday 8 and
                        11 pm; Sunday 7 pm. Tickets are $25 with a one-
                        drink minimum.

   Nov. 11, 12          JOHNNY MAESTRO & THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE Shows:
                        Saturday 8 & 11 pm; Sunday 6 & 9 pm. Tickets
                        are $20 with a one-drink minimum.


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BRETT DANIELS MAGIC & BEYOND

At The Claridge Casino Hotel


Atlantic City, NJ --- Brett Daniels, the internationally acclaimed young
genius of levitation and other unique feats of magic and illusion, stars in
Brett Daniels Magic & Beyond, presented by Joseph Gunches, in the Palace
Theater of the Claridge Casino Hotel. This amazing show, which already has
audiences raving, opened July 1st and continues through August 31, 1995.

Show times are Monday and Tuesday 7:30 pm; Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday 7:30 & 10 pm (Dark Fridays). Tickets are $15 with a one-drink
minimum Sunday - Thursday; $19 with a one-drink minimum on Saturday. For 
tickets, call TicketMaster at 1-800-736-1420.

In May, 1995, Brett amazed millions of viewers when he defied death in his
appearance on the NBC special "Houdini: Unlocking His Secrets." Brett
recreated Houdnini's final and most dangerous stunt, "The Water Torture
Cell."

Daniels has an enviable record of awards including the coveted grand prize
in the 1994 "World Challenge Invitational" in which magicians from 12
countries competed. The award was presented by Siegfried & Roy at the
Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Brett was the featured attraction in the November, 1994 NBC special "World's
Greatest Magic II," which was the highest rated special at NBC since 1981.
He was also the star performer on TNN's Gatlin Brothers Special variety
show in 1994. Internationally recognized, he has appeared extensively
throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and Japan.

An innovator, Brett Has created more than 75% of his never-before-seen
illusions. As one reviewer noted, "Brett Daniels must be seen to be
believed. He is uncanny." Now known to millions of TV viewers, Brett is
continuing his world tour highlighted by his engagement at the Claridge in
Atlantic City.

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Editors Note:

Monday, July 10th was the Press Opening and Reception for Brett Daniels and
I was glad to be invited by Sid Ascher and take part in this event. My virgin
visit to the Claridge makes me eagerly await the next opportunity, for the
"50-cent tour."

In a nut-shell, there were 3 things that impressed me: (1) His hands. Take 
away all the stage props and gizmos, and you can't help but notice the hands
and what he can do with them. He told the audience that he has been 
practicing day and night for 20 years. Watch his hands and watch very 
closely. Cards, coins, little white balls, and of course, handkerchiefs.
It's the hands, I tell you. (2) The birds. My wife informs me that there were
2 macaws and 1 cockatoo involved with the act. (3) Tradition. While Brett may
be called innovative, he is also dedicated to the tradition set by past-
masters of the art. And you will see him perform many of these wonderful
tricks and illusions many of us saw as kids in our hometown movie theaters,
when they still had live acts on Saturdays afternoons. 

Some people called the show amateurish. You'll probably see reviews that
echo that phrase. However, call it sentimentality or whatever you like, I
know I was impressed enough with what I thought I saw, to join other people
all around me in clapping throughout the show.

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                                SPECIAL EVENTS
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None scheduled at this time.

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                            PRODUCTION REVIEW SHOWS
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None scheduled at this time. See Mainstage Headline Entertainment Section

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                             LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT
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None scheduled at this time.

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