Tapping into Absinthe’s Sean and John Scott
Tapping into Absinthe’s Sean and John Scott
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Famous tap-dancing twins, Sean and John Scott, give it their all nightly in Las Vegas’ number one show, Absinthe. From TV appearances to performing with Queen Bey herself, Sean and John have reached the pinnacle of the tap dancing community with their precise technique and incredible energy. In celebration of their new routine, we talked […]
Top 11 Most Absinthe Moments
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Remember the time Gaz sucked a guest’s toes during the show? How about when Channing Tatum hijacked a lap dance-off? Fortunately, we have proof—of Gaz getting his (consensual) pre-Covid groove on with some guy’s foot, Channing’s impromptu appearance and 10 more of the most memorable moments from Absinthe’s first 11 years at Caesars Palace. 1. […]
Right This Sway
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It’s been a minute but #VEGASHITSHOW is back, with a behind the scenes look at what it takes to bring one of Absinthe’s most over-the-top acts—literally and figuratively—to the stage. So, what *does* it take to get a high-flying, crowd-pleasing act like sway poles off the ground? Skill, patience, a hearty helping of good ol’ […]
Absinthe Turns 10
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On April 1, 2011, an unknown entrepreneur with more money than sense erected a shaky spiegeltent on the forecourt of Caesars Palace and presented the first performance of a raunchy acrobatic show he promised would pull Las Vegas out of the gloom of the global financial crisis. “They” said the show wouldn’t last a week. […]
Pop Artist: Julie Atlas Muz
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Absinthe‘s inaugural Green Fairy, neo-burlesque icon Julie Atlas Muz (left) first bounced her infamous, taboo-bursting balloon into Spiegelworld in 2007. In the decade-plus since, the acclaimed actress, director, choreographer and all-around international art star remains a key collaborator, helping subsequent artists like Absinthe’s Gimp and OPIUM‘s LeeLoo, ahem, put their own spin on the crowd-favorite […]
April Fools
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Some said it wouldn’t last six weeks but at last count, Absinthe was closing in on 10 years as one of the hottest tickets in Las Vegas. Here’s a look back at some of the silly, sublime ways we’ve celebrated the show’s April 1st anniversary over the years.
Gaz’s Guide: How to Hang Like a High Roller
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Masked, vaxxed and ready to party at a safe social distance? If so, now is your chance to do Vegas like the ballers do—at a fraction of the cost. From first class flights and accommodations to luxury dining, shopping and other rarified fun, there’s pretty literally never been a better time to enjoy Sin City’s […]
Coffee, Scrotum Tea or Me?
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What happens when you dangle a smokin’ hot, scantily-clad acrobat over a bathtub full of water? Folks get miiiiiighty thirsty, that’s what. A featured member of Absinthe’s 2006 debut cast, David “Bath Boy” O’Mer rejoined the show in Las Vegas in 2016. While we’re prohibited from serving David’s actual bathwater (no matter how nicely you […]
2021 Holiday Show Schedule
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It happens to the best of us. One day you’re making your list, checking it twice, swearing things will be different. That this year, you’re going to have all your gifts bought, wrapped and ready by Hallow-f’ing-ween. Then you blink, the holidays are here, and your gifts… aren’t. Take heart, procrastinators. It may be too […]
