August 21-27, 2019 / TRIBUNE / Page 19 Hans Klok Amazes Audiences meet and greet with Hans Klok, souvenir lanyard and photo op- portunity using your own personal camera. At his tenth birthday, after he This Week received a magic box as a present, the young Hans Klok soon started performing for his friends. He was in Las Vegas a born performer who won various prizes for his performance at a very young age. Thanks to various By Mike Kermani important gigs in the Netherlands in the 90’s, his career got an extra boost. After these shows, and other big performances, international television followed. One of his most spectacular international TV performances was in “The World’s Hans Klok: The World’s Fastest Magician (Excalibur) continues to Greatest Magic show”, in which he attract the city’s best magicians and entertainers. Following last night’s brought the spectacle to people’s performance at the new Thunderland Showroom inside Excalibur homes. In the meantime Hans Klok Hotel & Casino, Klok was joined backstage by fellow Las Vegas Strip performed around the globe, known headliners, Murray SawChuck, Douglas “Lefty” Leferovich and Niels as one of the world’s best and most Sayers from Murray The Magician (Tropicana). popular illusionists and called the By Mike Kermani “Hans Klok: The World’s Fastest “fastest magician in the world”. Las Vegas Tribune Magician.” In a brand-new state- Wouter Klok, Hans’ brother, Hans Klok features his Divas of of-the-art, immersive showroom, helped him continue on an already Magic with a show that defies the Klok will suspend your belief of successful path. In the summer laws of physics and will astound, reality as he navigates through other of 2002, Hans Klok performed in Hans Klok set off for Las Vegas for Hans and Pamela win the Magician shock and confound audiences. worldly realms of good and evil. the Efteling Theater, followed by the very first time with his “The of the Year award. With over 50 mind-blowing Prepare to be mesmerized in this a European tour with the exciting Beauty of Magic” show, in which With the new show like never illusions packed into a 70-minute family-friendly, fun-for-all-ages, “History of Magic” show. world-famous icon Pamela Ander- before he will be performing at the Vegas extravaganza, international- magical adventure. During the draw of the World son assisted him on stage. The show Excalibur Hotel, in a new show- ly renowned magician Hans Klok Shows: Mon - Thu, 7:30 p.m., Cup football in 2005, Hans magi- had a grand premiere, and the new room, on the Las Vegas Strip. Once brings his award-winning, world- Sat and Sun 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. cally conjured up the world cup for sensation on the Las Vegas Strip again, Hans Klok amazes everyone class magic to Excalibur Hotel & For information, call 702.597.7600. the eyes of millions of astonished attracted many celebrities. With this with unique tricks in which imagi- Casino with his new production, Meet and Greet includes personal spectators across the globe. In 2007, exclusive and phenomenal show, nation becomes reality! Rick Allen, The “Thunder God” of , Showcases His Art In Planet Hollywood Top collectors of Rick Allen’s the painted drum series, mixed musical career. While he was al- initial offering to the public and showcased in Wentworth Gallery artwork will be offered a once in media originals and the Legends ready a hero to millions of young boasted a sold out exhibition. A locations throughout the country. a lifetime opportunity to join Rick series, featuring new portraits of people, he soon added millions second collection, released in 2013, This extraordinary collection hous- for dinner in Las Vegas. This special Janis Joplin and Tom Petty. Portion of new admirers. Since then Rick and titled “Rock-On-Canvas” met es originals, limited editions, the and rare experience provides collec- of each sale benefits his Founda- has been reaching out and giving with a similar exceptional reception painted drum series, mixed media tors with the chance to connect with tion, Project Resiliency. http:// support to others all over the globe and brought forward a relationship originals, and sculptures. the legendary artist and rock icon project-resiliency.org/ Over the past by sharing his personal experiences with America’s leading fine art Mike Kermani is an entertain- in an intimate and unforgettable 12 years, he and his wife Lauren and his love of drumming. retailer Wentworth Galleries. The ment writer for the Las Vegas way. Interested fans and collectors Monroe have worked passionately Over the past 13 years Rick has Artist is pleased to present this new Tribune newspaper. He writes a may learn more about this unique with veterans from , Desert reached out to teenage cancer pa- Collection: “Legends & Dreams” weekly column in this newspaper. opportunity by contacting the gal- Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. tients, children with special needs, in 2019. To contact Mike Kermani, email lery directly. He is the recipient of the Hu- at risk youth in crisis, families of Rick’s art is currently being mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com Collectors of Rick Allen’s art manitarian Award by Maria Shriv- domestic violence and veterans will ALSO receive a special lim- er’s Best Buddies Foundation. For who have served in Vietnam, Des- ited edition print commemorating each and every art presentation, ert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. Rick’s 2019 induction into the Rock he honors his country and his ex- He was awarded the Humanitarian and Roll Hall of Fame. traordinary efforts by exhibiting Award by Maria Shriver’s Best Rick Allen feels, “Music, Art his artworks of which a portion of Buddies of CA in 2002 and in 2012, and Photography have been pas- each and every acquisition benefit was also awarded the prestigious sions of mine since I was a boy and his Foundation. Wounded Warrior Project’s Carry now I am bringing these artistic Wentworth Gallery is honored to It Forward Award. Rick continues expressions to life with paint and present Rick Allen’s works from his his work helping wounded warriors canvas. My life has been a journey latest collection entitled “Rick Al- through Project Resiliency’s War- of transformation and my art is a len: Legends & Dreams 2019” The rior Resiliency Program sponsored reflection of the many facets of Rock Star and Artist will accompa- by his charity foundation the Raven dreams and perceptions that have ny the new Collection to Las Vegas Drum Foundation. shaped me to be the person I am for the full run of the Def Leppard An integral part of Rick’s cre- today. Each piece has a story and Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency ative life went public in 2012. After a connection to my life from my at Planet Hollywood August 14th years of personal photographic roots in England, my life changing through September 7th, 2019. Rick work, Allen ventured into the fine car accident, journey to America, Allen’s Artwork will be showcased art world with a blockbuster debut travels around the globe and to on the balcony inside the venue on collection of abstract artwork built my deep connection to Wounded all concert nights. All purchasers of from rhythm. Allen has become a Warriors and their struggle to heal.” Rick’s art will have the opportuni- pioneer in the new medium, uti- Def Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency at Zappos Theater: “The collection of the Legend ty to spend time one on one with lizing drumsticks and rhythm to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino August 14th through September Series, Union Jacks, Angels, Hearts The Thunder God himself. Rick’s dictate abstract visuals on canvas. 7th, 2019. Rick Allen- An amazing humanitarian…fine artist…veterans and Flags express messages of art is currently being showcased The debut collection, featuring affairs advocate… and rock star… also just inducted into the Rock and hope, transcendence and the human exclusively in Wentworth Gallery 300 pieces, quickly sold out in its Roll Hall of Fame last month! condition. The colorful pop art ren- locations throughout the United ditions of Victorian Phone Booths States. www.wentworthgallery.com in London are created as metaphors “We are honored to present this of human communication and our extraordinary Collection in our need for soulful connection.” ~Rick galleries throughout the country, Allen and to continue our efforts and our A portion of the proceeds from tradition of giving back to the men each and every sale during this and women who serve our nation so extraordinary event will be donated selflessly. Our goal is to bring expo- back to Project Resiliency’s Warrior sure to Project Resiliency through Resiliency Program, sponsored artistry.” — Christian O’Mahony, by his charity foundation the Ra- Principal Wentworth Gallery. ven Drum Foundation, and each Rick Allen became the drummer purchaser will receive a limited for Def Leppard at age 15. At the edition hand-signed Commemo- height of worldwide fame in 1984, rative Purple Heart piece. http:// he had a car accident that changed project-resiliency.org/ his life. Rick lost an arm, but turned The extraordinary collection personal tragedy into spiritual houses originals, limited editions, transformation and continued his

Rick Allen Will Meet With Collectors of His Fine Art: Legends & Dreams,” a Collection of Mixed-Media Originals and Painted Drums.