Kirby VanBurch Signs for Theater on Branson Strip

Peggy w/ Kirby VanBurch & Bambi VanBurch

(Branson MO ~ Tuesday, February 5, 2013) Kirby VanBurch, internationally renowned entertainer and illusionist, announced today that he has signed for permanent residency at a theater on Branson’s world famous West 76 Highway, fondly known as “the strip”. Kirby VanBurch has played at multiple different theaters throughout his 20 plus year career in Branson.  Kirby says, “I’ve long joked about being one of the only entertainers in Branson actually touring Branson; so to be able to say that I’ve found my permanent home is really exciting; especially as me and the cats are ready to settle down.”  Kirby’s new home at 1835 W 76 Country Boulevard will be renamed the Kirby VanBurch Theatre.

Peggy with Bambi VanBurch and Captain the Kangaroo
“This theater is perfect for my show.  I like to have an intimate setting with my audiences so I can interact with them.” VanBurch adds, “This Theater has the space to allow me to do up close and personal magic and at the same time pull off some big illusions.”  The new Kirby VanBurch Theatre (formerly known as Music City Centre) will also be home to Kirby’s famous Big Cats as well as his other furry (and not so furry) friends. “We’re in the process of doing some remodeling on the stage and should be able to open for shows on March 15 at 8:00pm,” says Kirby. “Along with the remodel we’re adapting the illusions to the new stage.  Luckily, we’re quite familiar with the theater as Bambi was signed to do her own show there for three months in 2009 and we created special illusions for her for that run.  Of course she’ll be featured in my show again this year.”

Bambi at her premiere at Music City in 2009, which we attended
Tickets are on sale now for the 2013 season and may be purchased by calling the theater at 417-544-9075.  For more information about Kirby VanBurch, his show, and the theater go to KirbyVanBurch.com

About Kirby VanBurch: Kirby VanBurch, called the “Prince of Magic” by the Princess of Thailand, voted World’s Best Illusionist by the World Magic Awards, named Entertainer of the Year and Magician of the Year (multiple times) by the International Magicians Society has been called one of “America’s Best Magic Shows” by the Travel Channel. His show in Branson has been a top selling show for over 20 years and features exotic animals including Royal white tigers, mind-reading, assistants cut in half, up close and personal sleight of hand, and much more.  Also starring in the Kirby VanBurch Show is Bambi VanBurch, the Princess of Magic and the most awarded female magician of the decade. To learn more about Kirby’s show go to KirbyVanBurch.com.
  

The Twelve Irish Tenors

There's been enough heavy stuff lately. Here's something lighter. Peggy and I recently saw The Twelve Irish Tenors in Branson. This is a remarkable show, one of the best we've seen. Here's a promo clip to give you a sample.

Highlights of a Branson Trip

We spent 2 nights at Big Cedar Lodge this week, a gift from our adopted kids, Tim and Robin Gardiner. We combined it with a press pass to Silver Dollar City and the Showboat Branson Belle. These last two are owned by the Herschends, some wonderful Christian people about whom I wrote one of my favorite stories. Read the TPE Silver Dollar City article. Here is my first TPE Blog entry about it.

Green-backed heron at Big Cedar. We saw lots of these, more than we've ever seen in close proximity.
The tall guy at Silver Dollar City (he's on the left).
A Big Cedar restaurant at which we ate.
Peg with Todd Oliver, and Irving (right) and Lucy, the talking dogs, aboard the Showboat Branson Belle.

Horns Meet the Beatles

Actually, we have met them once before. They were in the waiting area with us in Memphis as we flew home today. They are obviously not the real Beatles, but the Liverpool Legends, who perform in Branson. They told me they were coming back from a show in Minneapolis. On our small plane, "John" sat in our row and "Paul" and "George" in front of us, while "Ringo" sat next to the Convoy of Hope intern, Samantha, who flew home with us from Indy.

It was 105 degrees when we arrived in Springfield. Terrible heat and drought here, just like in Indianapolis, which was broiling. It was nice that we could do most of our walking between venues in enclosed, air conditioned walkways.