Magician tries to stop Darren Romeo from performing

NASCAR Illusion is a go in Branson

Attempts to stop Darren Romeo from performing a new illusion featuring one of the best known NASCAR drivers and his famous "fire and flames" No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet have failed, clearing the way for the premiere of, "Two Men Living Their Dream," on Friday evening, March 10 at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson.

A temporary restraining order obtained by magician Kirby VanBurch to prevent performance of the new, original illusion by Darren Romeo expired on Tuesday, March 7 and was not extended. Siegfried & Roy present Darren Romeo, The Voice of Magic, will premiere the new illusion on March 10 as planned. -Joe Sullivan Executive Producer Welk-Sullivan Productions

Darren Romeo, Branson In National Spotlight Tonight
New Illusion Featuring Jeff Gordon’s #24 Car to Premiere Friday
 

(Branson, MO) - On the eve of his 2006 opening night performance, producers of “Entertainment Tonight” (ET) plan to air a segment on Darren Romeo and his innovative magical-musical production in Branson. The ET segment will air locally on Thursday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. on CBS affiliate KOLR 10.

Excitement has been building since the November 2005 announcement that a new alliance between Jeff Gordon, Darren Romeo and Welk-Sullivan Productions would result in an all-new, original illusion featuring one of the best known NASCAR drivers and his famous “fire and flames” No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet.

“Entertainment Tonight” interviewed Romeo during a photo shoot with Jeff Gordon in New York. Romeo’s mentor, Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy, also attended the photo shoot. The ET segment scheduled to air on March 9 will focus on Romeo, his show and new illusions in the 2006 show. Romeo will unveil the “Two Men Living Their Dream” illusion on Friday evening, March 10 at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson.

“A key element of Darren Romeo’s show to date has been his inspiring testimonial about fate, destiny and following your dreams,” said Joe Sullivan, executive producer of Welk-Sullivan Productions. “This exciting new illusion will bring together Darren Romeo and Jeff Gordon – two young men who are living their dreams. We think this will be entertaining and inspiring to the young and the young-at-heart who visit Branson and appealing to NASCAR fans.”

“Being in the national media spotlight again benefits not just Darren Romeo and The Welk Resort Theatre, it also benefits Branson as a community and major tourist destination,” said Sullivan. “Presenting positive messages and images about what’s happening in Branson today to large national audiences is priceless.”

“Entertainment Tonight,” “Access Hollywood,” “EXTRA” and The Associated Press (AP) reported to their national audiences in November on Darren Romeo’s mentors, Siegfried & Roy, visiting Branson for the first time ever and attending Romeo’s performance at the Welk Resort Theatre.

Romeo’s one-of-a-kind musical, magical production features classic and contemporary music punctuated by dramatic illusions, including Romeo’s original magic/music combination tribute to his namesake, Bobby Darin, and Blackstone’s famous Floating Light Bulb illusion. The critically acclaimed show received BransonCritic Awards’ “Best Show” designation in 2004 and 2005. Romeo was named 2004 "Magician of the Year" at the Magic Castle Awards in Hollywood by the International Magicians Society.

Romeo’s 2006 schedule runs from March 10 through Labor Day at the Welk Resort Theatre. For tickets or more information call 417-337-7469 or go online to www.sullivanshows.com.