The Amazing Johnathan Gives Us the Finger
It wasn't the most complicated magic trick around, but comedian/magician The Amazing Johnathan still left our photog pretty damn amazed with this little illusion last night at LAX.
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Magician Busted for Disappearing from Court Date
World famous magician Jonathan Pendragon probably really wanted to be at his arraignment in Ventura County on Thursday -- but considering he was in a medical facility on a mandatory hold, he had to miss it.
Pendragon was arrested last month for allegedly firing a bullet into the floor during a dispute with his wife. Fast-forward to last Sunday -- cops picked up Pendragon again, this time for trying to break into the family home, violating his wife's restraining order against him.
Law enforcement tells us when they showed up, Pendragon was in his full performance costume, threatening to kill himself. He was placed on a 5150 hold at a medical facility in Ventura County.
And he wasn't there when his arraignment came up, so he was arrested by Ventura County police for failure to appear.
Pendragon's next magic show might be the fellas down in cellblock B.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Criss Angel: Now Even Greasier
There is actually someone with more ridiculous hair, a faker tan and tackier man-jewelery than magician Criss Angel ... his wax sculpture.
The 41-year-old flat-ironed his weave and put on his best velveteen blazer for the unveiling of his Madame Tussauds mannequin in Vegas.
When does he make himself disappear?
Filed under: Beauty
Criss Angel -- The Tail of the Missing Cat
Criss Angel is in the middle of a serious hostage situation -- and the hostage is a cute little kitty cat.
The Vegas magician is accused of taking a fluffy lil' feline belonging to fellow Vegas showman Jeff Beacher -- and now Beacher is getting his lawyers involved in an attempt to get his pet back.
In a strongly-worded letter fired off to Angel, Beacher accuses Angel of jacking the animal from a friend who was supposed to be watching the cat while Beacher mourned the death of his father.
Beacher claims Angel not only refuses to give it back -- but worse yet, he says the "Mindfreak" taunted him about the cat on the phone with comments like, "I took your cat ... he lives with me now ... the cat no longer likes you ... the cat and I have become close friends."
Now Beacher demands the safe return of the cat -- plus "the value of the use of his cat during the period of detention."
Calls to the cat have not yet been returned.
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds, Critters
Danny Gans Dies
Danny Gans died early this morning, after a family member called 911 to say Danny was having trouble breathing. By the time paramedics arrived, he was dead.
A ticket rep at Steve Wynn's Encore hotel tells us they just got the call and the entire staff is "shocked and upset."
Gans is a legend in Las Vegas -- the self described "musical impressionist" signed a $150 million contract in 2000.
We're told Gans died at 3:00 AM at his home in Vegas. There are reports his wife discovered his body and called for help.
Gans was named "Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year" a record 11 times in a row. He did not perform last night.
Besides being a gifted entertainer, Gans was a pretty good athlete -- in fact, he was drafted by the KC Royals out of high school and played minor league ball.
UPDATE: TMZ has learned a 911 call was made by a family member at 3:44 AM for a 52-year-old man who was "having trouble breathing." By the time medics arrived, Gans had already passed away.
UPDATE: TMZ received the following statement from The Mirage, where Gans performed for years: "All of us in The Mirage family are deeply saddened to learn of Danny's passing. We all knew of his devotion to his family and our hearts and prayers are with his wife and children."
UPDATE: Sources tell TMZ an autopsy will be performed by tomorrow. Results will be given when toxicology reports come back.
Story developing ...
Filed under: R.I.P., Danny Gans
Little Person Turns Tricks on Street Corner
There are a lot of people who can do a little magic -- but how about a little guy who can do a lot of it?
It may not take much to hold the attention of some drunks and a few security guards outside Les Deux, but this love child of David Copperfield and Verne Troyer captivated with a few tricks up his sleeve ... and one rubber band up his nose.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
Just Another Hollywood Trick
TMZ has found the worst magician ever ... no, it's not Criss Angel.
The wannabe Houdini was outside Goa Thursday night, hamming it up as he unbelievably (and not in the good way) pounded a nail into his nose. He then pulled a balloon through his nostril, down his nasopharynx and out of his mouth -- which was astoundingly gross ... but not magical.
Our apologies to the poor Goa doorman ... who had to sit through this shtick four times.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
Copperfield Uses His Powers for Good, Blaine Uses His for Ratings
While David Blaine seems to seek out danger, fellow magician David Copperfield uses everything in his bag of tricks to ward it off.
Blaine is set to undergo another death-defying feat. Beginning May 1, he will live seven days under water, trapped inside a human aquarium. At the end of the week, he will cut off his air supply and try and hold his breath underwater for nine minutes -- which would be a world record. He will re-emerge from the water May 8 in a televised ABC special.
"I'm willing to put my life into it," Blaine told 'EXTRA.' "I don't mind taking a risk."
Over the weekend, Copperfield was able to use his skills -- not to make an airplane disapper, but to avoid being robbed.
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Filed under: TV, The Biz, Life Style, Celebrity Feuds
