Everyone deserves a good laugh—the kid who’s a fan of magic, the teenager who likes his prop comedy and the adult who prefers racy jokes can all find the perfect show to tickle their funny bone. Here, a look at 10 shows in Las Vegas that deliver the guffaws.
All ages
Terry Fator The $1 million winner of season two of America’s Got Talent marries his singing skills with ventriloquism and impersonations. Terry Fator does it all with a little help from his puppet friends, namely Winston the Impersonating Turtle, his trustiest sidekick. Of course, comedy, songs from Cher to Elvis and more are all part of his all-ages show. (The Mirage, 702.792.7777)
The Mac King Comedy Magic Show Kids of all ages won’t be able to figure out how Southern charmer Mac King turns coins into goldfish or cuts ropes into pieces and then puts them back together in one long piece. King, who always wears an oversized plaid suit, blends comedic timing with sleight of hand in perhaps the most endearing afternoon show on the Strip. (Harrah’s, 702.777.2782)
Laughternoon starring Adam London Mac King protégé Adam London spent six years opening for the magician before heading off on his own with afternoon sleight-of-hand magic that gets the audience laughing. Note, London has a love of ducks, namely rubber ducks, in this quacktacular show meant for the entire family. (The D, 702.388.2111)
For 16 and up
Carrot Top Photo by: Denise Truscello
Carrot TopYou just never know what prop comedian Carrot Top will pull out of the 30-plus trunks he lugs onstage. It’s a madcap caper replete with a mop of curly red hair. There might be a game of Operation former Vice President Dick Cheney played. Pulled out in rapid form, every crazy gadget leads to laughs. (Luxor, 702.262.4400)
Gordie Brown This Canadian does more than just impersonate celebrities. He sings their biggest hits and makes up some of his own lyrics in this entertaining show. Big names such as Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson all make an appearance with their own set of rephrased tunes. (Golden Nugget, 866.946.5336)
For 18 and up
Anthony Cools Cools offers anything but a sleepy hypnosis show. Guests volunteer to get up onstage and let go of their inhibitions as they become the stars of this show that Cools calls “good, clean, dirty fun.” You just never know how hypnotized audience members will react to Cools’ naughty suggestions.(Paris, 877.374.7469)
Piff the Magic Dragon Solo Show Bring a dry sense of humor to Piff The Magic Dragon’s show. The magician, who appeared on America’s Got Talent, performs with what may be the world’s only magician chihuahua. And, yes, Piff wears a full dragon costume during the entire performance that includes sleight of hand—and cannons. (Flamingo, 702.733.3333)
Eddie Griffin Comedian Eddie Griffin unleashes his R-rated “Comedy Without a Condom” resident show to the Rio. The star of films such as Norbit, Armageddon, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and Scary Movie 3 takes no prisoners with his views on politics, religion and race, all with a lot of naughty for good measure. (Rio, 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster)
For 21 and up
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Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club The star may not always perform at this comedy club at MGM Grand, but he does pull in star comedians and newcomers alike and sometimes makes a surprise appearance at the shows. Mark this down, though: Brad Garrett officially does take the stage this week. (MGM Grand, Jan. 17-23, 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster)
Andrew Dice Clay Hickory dickory dock … every fan of the Diceman knows exactly where that rowdy rendition of the rhyme goes. Clay tends to pick on his audience, especially bald men, and takes shots as just about everything, women and kids included. Just hold on for the end of the show when he zips through his re-imaginations of children’s tales. (Tropicana, Jan. 21-23, 800.829.9034)
