January 5, 2007 | 11:17
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Las Vegas is gearing up for the Consumer Electronics Show (January 8-11) with Keynote-Speaker-For -Life Bill Gates, which is expected to draw 150,000 people. But I am writing the Sunday Calendar column on a much tinier convention at the Riviera,
The Amazing Meeting 5 (TAM 5), that will break its attendance record if it hits 1,000 people. Earlier this morning I interviewed James "The Amazing" Randi for that column. Randi is a retired magician whose foundation is behind TAM 5; he is famous for
offering a million dollar challenge to anyone who can prove supernatural power. Randi was upset when we spoke with CNN's Glenn Beck for an interview with John Edward. Apparently, though Beck asked Edward why the psychic hasn't taken Randi's million dollars the host allowed Edward to sidestep answering the question. Interestingly, I have heard rumors that Edward is sniffing around for a showroom in Vegas. Anyone else thinking let's do this on pay-per-view?
September 22, 2006 | 11:46
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It's official: cheesy show revue "Splash," which has been at the Riviera since 1985, is closing. The press release is stunningly succinct, with no backslapping or hubbub for a show that has lasted two decades on the Strip:
"'Splash' will officially close on Oct. 1, 2006. The last performance will be Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006."
Last year "Splash" celebrated its 20th anniversary by having its creator revamp the show.
