Nathan Burton was presented with the 2008 Merlin Award as "Best Comedy Magician" during a 4 PM performance of his show on Wednesday. According to the
Vegas Eye and
Vegas Confidential, "Tony Hassini, founder of the International Magicians Society (IMS), along with Flamingo President, Don Marrandino, made the presentation. Past winners of the Merlin include Harry Blackstone, Doug Henning, Siegfried & Roy and David Copperfield.
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