I am typically not a magic show kind of guy. You know they are just optical illusions, and there is some slight of hand going on or planted audience members, so it's more of something I am okay with watching on TV. Anyway, the Mat Franco is was AMAZING!! I remember seeing him on AGT and thought he was absolutely engaging. I completely forgot about him until a coworker mentioned seeing his show, so on a business trip to LV I decided to treat myself and see Mat. I purchased some inexpensive tickets almost at the back of the room aaaaall the way to the side (it's a small venue though so it's not that bad) and ended up having a BLAST. Mat really knows how to tell a story and engage the audience. I was literally smiling from ear to ear throughout the entire show. Did I think he planted some cast in the audience to choose as volunteers? Yes, but oh well.
After my first great experience, I wanted to share the show with my friend, so on my next trip I bought front row tickets to see Mat. I also was prepared with all the props needed to raise my hand to be a volunteer, but would he really choose me over someone he planted? Probably not...until he DID!!! I was brought on for the first act, which was actually a mix of a few mini acts. I still have no idea how he did his tricks, but it was SO FUN. After posting about my experience, a friend said she was also chosen for another act later in the show! I guess that disproves any comments here that say he plants audience members.
GO SEE THE SHOW!!! You won't regret it! My only advice is to purchase directly from the box office in the LINQ hotel instead of online. They are cheaper and you can choose the exact seats you are getting. Guess who is going to see Mat again the next time he is in Vegas? Yep, ME! I'm determined to be chosen for another act so I can get some autographed memorabilia.