Lance Burton Master Magician
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FISM Grand Prix & AMA Magician of the Year
Las Vegas, Nevada

Lance Burton

Master Magician

Lance Burton is a close-up magic and stage illusion artist based in Las Vegas. A FISM World Championship medalist, Lance Burton earned Grand Prix in 1982 (Lausanne)—widely celebrated as the Olympic gold of the competitive magic world. Deeply revered across the craft, further industry distinctions include the Milbourne Christopher Award, Academy of Magical Arts honors at The Magic Castle, honors from The Magic Circle in London, induction into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame, and the International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Award. Regularly featured on the bill at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

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Career overview

Lance Burton at a glance

Lance Burton is an illusionist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lance Burton's career includes a FISM World Championship Grand Prix, Academy of Magical Arts Magician of the Year honors, The Magic Circle awards recognition, Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards, Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame induction, and International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Award honors. Lance Burton has upcoming performances in Appleton.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Stage Illusion
Based in
Las Vegas, Nevada
Next public show
Oct 30, 2026
Public dates
1
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Oct 13, 2026
The performer

About Lance Burton

In 1996 “Lance Burton Master Magician” opened at the brand-new Monte Carlo Hotel in the Lance Burton Theater. This was the first time any entertainer in the history of Las Vegas had a theater built and named for him. The contract at the Monte Carlo was for an unprecedented 13 years, the longest contract ever given to a live performer. Lance stayed at the Monte Carlo for a total of 14 years, performing over Five Thousand shows for over Five Million fans.

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Signature disciplines
Honors & Recognition

Awards and Competition Results

Winner of magic’s highest competitive honour, the FISM World Championship Grand Prix. Official contest roll published by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.

  • 1982 · Lausanne, Switzerland · Representing USA

    Grand Prix

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

  • 1982 · Lausanne, Switzerland · Representing USA

    Fred Kaps Place, Special Awards

    Official award as recorded in the FISM World Championships roll.

FISM World Championship Official Roll

Named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts, the highest annual performance accolade awarded at The Magic Castle. Official honors roll published by the Academy of Magical Arts.

  • 2010

    Masters Fellowship

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1991

    Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1985

    Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

  • 1983

    Stage Magician of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Academy of Magical Arts Hall of Fame.

Academy of Magical Arts Official Hall of Fame

Honoured with The David Devant Award, celebrating international achievement and dedication to magic. Official honours roll published by The Magic Circle.

  • 2016 · London

    The David Devant Award

    Official honour recorded in The Magic Circle roll.

The Magic Circle Official Awards Roll

Honored by The Milbourne Christopher Foundation, celebrating excellence in the art of magic, illusion, and lifetime contribution to the performing arts. Official honors roll published by The Milbourne Christopher Foundation.

  • 2006

    Milbourne Christopher Award — Lifetime Achievement

    Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.

  • 1995

    Milbourne Christopher Award — Illusionist of the Year

    Official honor recorded in the Milbourne Christopher Foundation awards roll.

The Milbourne Christopher Foundation Official Roll

Inducted into the prestigious Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame, honouring historic luminaries and master contributors to conjuring. Official honours roll published by the Society of American Magicians.

  • 1993 · Society of American Magicians

    Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame

    Official induction as recorded in the S.A.M. Hall of Fame.

Society of American Magicians Official Hall of Fame

Honoured with the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ highest competitive distinction. Official honours roll published by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

  • 1980 · I.B.M.

    International Brotherhood of Magicians — Gold Medal of Excellence

    Prestigious Gold Award distinction conferred by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

International Brotherhood of Magicians Official Awards

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 14 individually dated public performances across 7 venues in 6 cities from 1982 to 2026. This active touring footprint brings live wonder directly to major theatrical hubs, with Los Angeles serving as a frequent anchor on the performance calendar.

14 Performances
7 Venues
6 Cities

Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.

Archive Methodology & Provenance: FindMagic’s performance archive is compiled from confirmed box office inventories, venue calendars, and historic festival programs. It documents verified public appearances and is not intended to represent an exhaustive lifetime career log.
Where to find Lance

Venues

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Appleton, WI · next on Oct 30

River Rock Casino Resort

Richmond, British Columbia · previously

Beau Rivage Theatre

Biloxi, Mississippi · previously

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Event Center

Niagara Falls, New York · previously

Lance Burton Theatre at Monte Carlo

Las Vegas, Nevada · previously

Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Los Angeles, CA · previously

The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.

Stage Illusion

Grand theatrical illusion crafted for proscenium stages.

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Live at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Fri OCT 30 · 7:30 PM · Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
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LANCE BURTON is widely considered by his peers to be the greatest stage Magician of the past century. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Lance Burton burst onto the national stage on October 28, 1981, by making his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Over the years he racked up appearances on David Letterman, Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson, The View, Hollywood Squares, and even acted in guest starring roles on Knight Rider, and Las Vegas. In 1996 his first TV special, LANCE BURTON MASTER MAGICIAN; THE LEGEND BEGINS, aired on NBC. This was quickly followed by a series o

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Appleton, WI next on Oct 30

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