CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND LUXOR PARTNER TO PRESENT A NEW LIVE EXPERIE

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OPENS SUMMER 2008

Cirque du Soleil and Luxor today announced a new show
featuring Criss Angel, directed by Cirque du Soleil, set to open Summer 2008 at Luxor Resort and Casino.

Always on the lookout for the next artistic challenge, Cirquedu Soleil is working with Criss to fuse his revolutionaryillusions and mind-blowing artistry with acrobatics, dance,puppetry, music and poetry to tell a story, taking audiences on a bizarre and fascinating journey.

Reinventing the traditional magic show has been a longstanding desire of Guy Laliberte, Guide and Founder of Cirquedu Soleil. Five years of extensive research and developmentwere spent exploring the world of magic and how to redefine the experience.

The crucial element, a young, edgy and talented artist andmystifier, was found in Criss Angel. With his incrediblyunique creativity, Criss is now working with the experiencedteam of Cirque du Soleil creators led by Director Serge Denoncourt to bring this dream to life.

Since he was six years old, Criss Angel has immersed himselfin a multitude of art forms, from performance artist tomystifier and provocateur. Since then, a relentless work ethiccombined with talent, skill and vision has made Criss one ofthe most provocative artists of our day. From creator,producer and performer in his television series, specials andlive shows, Criss has redefined the term artist for the 21st Century.

Ive spent 15 years creating and evolving a concept that theworld of entertainment has never seen, said Criss Angel. Now,I'm thrilled to be working with Cirque du Soleil and FelixRappaport and his amazing team here at the Luxor to create anexperience that goes beyond even my wildest expectations. I amconfident that this collaboration will culminate in what isdestined to become one of the most exciting shows Las Vegashas ever seen and redefine magic in the same way Cirque du Soleil has redefined the circus.

Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, said,This production represents a new, distinctive type of creationfor Cirque du Soleil. We believe there is a market for anunconventional magic show with production values audiences have come to expect from Cirque du Soleil.

Gilles Ste Croix, Senior Vice President of Creative Content atCirque du Soleil said Cirque du Soleil has always worked withan acrobatic foundation for each of our shows; with TheBeatles LOVE we were privileged enough to have The Beatlesmusic as our center; with this project magic will be at thecore. We are excited to combine our years of research andcreative expertise in the areas of staging, lighting, sounddesign, projections, costume and make p design with CrissAngels one of a kind experience as a creator and performer of illusion, special effects and magic.

Felix Rappaport, President and COO of Luxor Resort and Casino,said, This partnership represents a new era for Luxor. Cirquedu Soleil and Criss Angel will bring a distinctive element tothe property. We are thrilled Luxor is the place their creativity will come together.

Cirque du Soleil is world renowned for its distinct brand oftheatrical entertainment. Since its founding in 1984, Cirquedu Soleil has thrilled over 50 million spectators in more than130 cities on five continents. In Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleilhas a privileged partnership with MGM MIRAGE to create andpresent unique and innovative productions. The production atLuxor will be the sixth Cirque du Soleil show at an MGM MIRAGEproperty, joining Mystee, O, ZUMANITY, KAand The Beatles LOVE.For more information, visit the Cirque du Soleil website at www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Criss Angel is one of the most remarkable talents of our timeand his fan base continues to grow. He had the highest advancetickets sales during his fourteen month 600 performance offbroadway run of Criss Angel MINDFREAK which he created,produced, directed and starred in. Criss Angel MINDFREAK thetelevision show is currently on schedule to film its 70thepisode in its unprecedented third season shot exclusively atThe Luxor Hotel and Casino. Prominent publishing house, HarperCollins will be releasing Criss highly anticipated first book,Criss Angel MINDFREAK: Secret Revelations in April 2007. Crisshas been named 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 Magician of theYear, making him the first five time and back to backrecipient ever to be awarded these most prestigious accolades.Criss was also unanimously selected as the recipient of the22nd Louie Award for outstanding achievement in the art ofmagic. Recently, Criss has added acting to his long anddistinguished resume, guest starring in an episode of thecritically acclaimed CSI:NY. More information on Criss can be found at www.crissangel.com.

Providing a striking visual on the Las Vegas Strip, the 30story Luxor Resort & Casino is an architectural wonderboasting the world's largest atrium, measuring 29 millioncubic feet. This 4,408 room resort features a wide variety ofentertainment, award winning restaurants and state-of-the-artgaming. Luxor offers the provocative adult revue, FANTASY, andthe hilarious comedy of Carrot Top. The property also includes20,000 square feet of convention space, a spa and weddingchapel and is connected to Mandalay Bay through Mandalay Placea collection of 41 unique boutiques and restaurants. Luxor isa wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE. For more informationand reservations, visit the web site at www.luxor.com, or call toll free at (800) 288-1000.

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