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This Issue: David Copperfield - Portal

Also In This Issue - October 16, 2002: Newkirk's Notes, Hard Rock Football, Las Vegas News, Royal Links Golf Club, and Red Rock Canyon Tour

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Newkirk's Notes - comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello from Las Vegas! It has been a busy week, seeing David Copperfield, Frank Sinatra, Jr., a Sunday trip out to Hoover Dam and Monday Night Football at the Hard Rock. Sinatra was fantastic, our Copperfield and Hard Rock football reviews are in this issue.

The weather has been stunning with highs in the mid-80's and cool evenings that don't get cold. I put the Rams/Raiders game on the car radio (my Raiders finally suffered a loss), put on the sun glasses, put down the car windows, and headed out to Hoover Dam on Sunday. Although a security checkpoint for cars, they wave most people through and the lack of truck traffic has made it easier and quicker to get to the dam. We'll have that story soon.

We'll be mentioning the Las Vegas Calendars for charity every couple of weeks until the end of the year. No excuses -- these quality big photo calendars are only $5 including shipping with proceeds going to a great cause. We will not rest until every reader gets one!

Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Hard Rock Football - The Joint at the Hard Rock was truly rocking this past Monday night for the Seahawks/49'ers game! Outside of the various parties held at local strip clubs, this is possibly the sexiest Monday Night Football (MNF) party in town. This is probably also your cheapest chance to check out the venue that has hosted The Stones, The Who, The Eagles and a laundry list of classic and modern rock shows.

Admission is free, and three huge screens show the game with the Michaels/Madden commentary and sound played over the concert quality sound system. Music is played during the commercials with scantily clad go-go girls dancing throughout the venue. Appetizers are available ($3-6) along with $1.50 Bud or Bud Light drafts to wash them down.

The event is always sponsored by a local radio station and not only draws plenty of locals, but a surprising number of women for a MNF event. While the Hard Rock is the place to see and be seen, this is serious football with plenty of loud cheering for both sides. Remember that MNF starts at 6 PM Pacific Time.

Club Rubber Halloween Costume Ball - Club Rubber and the N9NE Group presents a wicked party for the over 21 crowd. Costumes are mandatory.

• Where: Rain in the Desert at the Palms
• When: Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.
• How Much: $25 (Women) $30 (Men)

Halloween Bingo Bash - Palms Casino Resort will host a special Halloween Bingo Bash on October 31 including cash giveaways.

Calendar For Charity - Now is the time to get a 2003 Las Vegas calendar and help a good cause. These are the same high quality Las Vegas calendars you find in hotels and gift shops at or below the gift shop price with all proceeds going to charity. See the beautiful photos and purchase info at  2003 Las Vegas Calendar.

Screamers Haunted House - is in the fourth year in operation. Designed and built by some of Las Vegas' top scenic designers and illusion builders for the big shows here in town. Click for details on this fun magic-based fright experience!

Best Magic Show - You still have time to vote for your favorite Las Vegas magician in our "Best Of' poll. Simply head to the main page of AccessVegas.Com and vote. For those wondering the ommission of a deserving David Copperfield (who spends about half the year playing Las Vegas), this time around we only included magicians who regularly headline their own show here year around.

Sexiest Ladies Night - in Las Vegas is advertised at Wednesday nights at Venus at The Venetian. Ladies drink from 11 PM -1 AM. Click for more details.

Showroom Cancer Survivor - Our friend Larry G. Jones with the great free show at Fitzgerald's recently got a nice write-up in the local paper regarding his show and earlier battle with cancer.

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Show Review: David Copperfield - Portal

Note: David Copperfield just finished a brief run at the MGM but returns at the end of the month to play Oct 31. - Nov. 6 and again Dec. 24 - Jan. 1. Due to the popularity of this show and high ticket demand, you may wish to reserve your seats as far in advance as possible.

I'd like to call David Copperfield a living legend. If you are old enough to gamble you have seen him do everything from walk through the Great Wall of China to make the Statue of Liberty vanish on his famous television specials. However, I won't. "Living Legend" sometimes connotes a a respected performer, past their prime, churning it out for the buck. Mr. Copperfield is still very much at the top of his game.

He's either a great actor or still loves what he is doing (probably a bit of both) because from the minute he hits the stage, he's having fun and that makes you want to like him. He could be a nobody just starting out and you would like him. But he gets right into it with an illusion that has him floating upwards through a plate of steel.

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Show Review Criteria: We understand that Las Vegas attracts visitors of varied budgets and interests. Shows are reviewed on the basis of value for dollar spent as well as to present the reader enough knowledge of the content to make an informed decision.

Featured Tour: Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon Tour by Bus - Just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip lies Red Rock Canyon - one of the Mojave Desert's most beautiful outdoor areas. The tour takes visitors into Spring Mountain State Park, a working ranch nestled at the base of the dramatic Wilson Cliffs that was once owned by eccentric millionaire Howard Hughes. The trip continues to the Red Rock Canyon National Recreation area with a stop at the visitor center followed by a leisurely lap around the 13-mile scenic loop. Additional Tours Including Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, City, Scenic, National Parks, and Adventure

Featured Golf Course: Royal Links

Royal Links Golf Club - Royal Links Golf Club was built to honor the rich history and tradition of the game of golf. This links style course features holes inspired by the British Open rotation courses such as the “Road Hole” from St. Andrews and the “Postage Stamp” from Royal Troon. Carnoustie, Turnberry, Royal Liverpool, Prestwick, Royal Lytham, Muirfield and Royal Birkdale also provided inspiration for this unique golf course. Additional Las Vegas Golf Courses and Golf Vacations

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October 16, 2002 ISSN: 1529-2770

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