The Unbelievables Christmas Extravaganza Opens Nov. 21

A world premiere theatrical blockbuster set to dazzle audiences at The Eldorado!

RENO, Nev. (Nov. 3, 2017) – Eldorado Resort Casino has partnered with the producers of the Broadway smash hit "The Illusionists" to bring a multi-million dollar Christmas Extravaganza to Reno this holiday season. This amazing family spectacle features spellbinding illusionists, breathtaking cirque artists, and world-class singers, dancers and variety performers from around the globe. The show opens Nov. 21 and runs through Dec. 31, with a matinee and evening performance on Saturdays and Sundays.  

Featuring live music, and the world’s most spectacular ballroom dancers, “The Unbelievables” is a jam packed, side-splitting, jaw-dropping Christmas Extravaganza not to be missed.  For the very first time at The Eldorado, be captivated by this thrilling production from exclusive on-stage seating – a truly mesmerizing experience.  

Meet the Cast!

The Eldorado is delighted to announce that this holiday production will also be starring Sara and Hero, finalists of this year’s “America’s Got Talent.” As a finalist in the 2017 season and known for her appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” Sara and Hero have captivated audiences all over the world. With appearances at multiple live shows such as The Canadian Pet Expo, Purina National Dog Show and the All About Pets Show, Carson has skillfully trained her beloved Hero to embrace his well-deserved spotlight. Sara has earned several agility titles and also enjoys competing in Dock Diving, Frisbee, and Canine Freestyle.  

Host Paul Debak will leave you in hysterics as he weaves and guides you through the unimaginable to the unbelievable. While introducing each act with spell-binding, magical flair, the host and comic serves as the “voice” of The Unbelievables, and ultimate master of ceremonies. Debak is one of the UK's top entertainers. He has performed across six continents, on the stages of London’s West End, and headlined his own show in Las Vegas. An accomplished magician, comedian and actor, Debak’s skills have won him critical acclaim, and Time Out magazine named him 'a superb showman!’ Both the Magic Circle and the International Brotherhood of Magicians have recognized Paul's talent naming him Young Magician of the Year and awarding him the British Shield. Join Paul as he reveals exactly what’s up his sleeve and delves into his box of tricks while cheekily enchanting the audience with jaw-dropping hilarity.  

Contortionist Jordan McKnight started performing as a rhythmic gymnast in New York City, and became a member of the U.S. Youth National Team. With a consuming passion for contortion, McKnight began training with renowned Cirque Du Soleil performers and choreographers. She has the amazing and unique ability to perform all five contortion disciplines: back-bending, front-bending, hand-balancing, twisting, and dislocation which has won her awards around the globe. At International Circus Festivals, she’s won silver in France, and 4 bronze awards in Spain, Russia, China and at the prestigious Monte Carlo Circus Festival in Monaco. As the world’s leading contortionist, she has performed around the world in many circuses and variety shows such as Circus Roncalli, Circus Krone, The Ultimate V Variety Show and Absinthe in Las Vegas.

Magician Sebastian Nicolas’ first love has remained the same throughout his young life - magic achieved through deftness and sleight of hand. After receiving the title of World Vice Champion and the award of the renowned “Mandrake d‘Or” of the French Academy of Illusionists, a prize won earlier by such famous magicians as David Copperfield and Siegfried and Roy, did Nicolas’ lasting impact touch audiences across the globe. Enthusiastic fans throughout the world revel in his surrealistic, classic artistry. Nicolas’s specialty is manipulation. He has submerged himself in classical magic, bringing about miracles solely by the mastery of his hands. Combining dexterity, precision and grace, Nicolas has distilled a lifetime of training into a devious display of dancing digits. His mind-boggling finger moves are so masterful that the audience is left to wonder if what their eyes have seen is truly possible.  

Multi-award-winning dancers, Deng Lin & Miao Changwei perform with precision and ultimate elegance as the Swan Prince and his Princess. Originating in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, Lin and Changwei modernize the art of ballet, turning it on its head… literally. With the additional use of acrobatic skills, including somersaults, inverted and jujitsu, the Swan Princess dances on her Prince’s body, shoulders and head.  

“The Unbelievables Christmas Extravaganza” will perform in the round, in the newly refurbished Eldorado Theatre with up close VIP champagne seating. A once in a lifetime experience has been created by putting the audience in the center of the action, with heart-pounding acts only inches away.  This 360-degree, all-encompassing, and cutting-edge production will open with new, daring and holiday-themed performances.

Tickets are on sale now and are available starting at $29.95 and can be purchased at EldoradoReno.com. Enjoy half-off an entrée at any Eldorado restaurant with the purchase of a full-price ticket.  

THE WORKS ENTERTAINMENT, established and led by Creative Producer Simon Painter and Executive Producer Tim Lawson, is one of the most successful live entertainment companies in the world, creating, presenting and producing first class entertainment throughout over 300 cities and 30 countries.  Their award-winning shows including The Illusionists, Le Noir and Circus 1903 have smashed box office records multiple times around the world from Sydney to Mexico to London and Broadway.