Kirby Van Burch
| Kirby VanBurch | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kirby VanBurch Houston, TX |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Spouse(s) | Ashley Botkin VanBurch 2014(Divorced) Bambi VanBurch 2000-2011 (Divorced) |
| Website | kirbyvanburch.com |
Notable awards
Van Burch was named "The Prince of Magic" by the Princess of Thailand and "Worlds Best Illusionist" at the 2008 World Magic Awards. He began his magic career at age 7 in Houston, Texas after seeing a magic show. He later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and became the youngest performer in the casino area of Fremont Street. He celebrated the opening of a twenty-story tower by being hoisted twenty stories in the air and attempting to escape a straight jacket and foot shackles suspended by a flaming rope.
Performing history
Van Burch spent many years working in Branson, Missouri as a stage performer, during which time he collaborated with many other performers. [1]For some time, Van Burch performed at his own theater in Branson with 12 animals, including white tigers and panthers. His show also featured several large-scale illusions, including an appearing helicopter. Kirby performed in Branson for 20 years. He performed at his most recent theater for 6 years, and has headlined at 9 different theaters in Branson, Missouri.
Current performing status
Van Burch was in negotiations in early 2014 to begin performing at the Lodge of the Ozarks in Branson, but that arrangement is still pending.[2]
References
- ↑ Burlingame, Linda (28 February 2013). "Tribute to Philip Wellford". The Shepherd of the Hills Gazette. The Shepherd of the Hills Gazette. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ↑ Sloan, Grant (June 30, 2014). "Magician's tigers moved to sanctuary". ozarksfirst.com. Retrieved 28 May 2015.