H A Distributors presents a magical Tahoe Comedy North dinner cruise, August 3rd 2009 on the Tahoe Gal. Featured is the Magic of Larry Wilson. Don’t miss this great combination of scenic Lake Tahoe dinner cruise and an evening of magical entertainment. Call us for ticket information at (530) 583-0141 or (800) 218-2464. The Tahoe Gal is located at 850 N. Lake Blvd., (behind Safeway) in Tahoe City, CA. Boarding begins at 6:20 pm and the ship leaves at 6:30 pm. For a complete Tahoe Comedy North schedule, go to www.tahoecomedynorth.com.

Larry Wilson doesn't take magic seriously. The debate over whether he is a comedian or magician leaves him unconcerned.  Audiences are laughing so hard they don't even seem to realize that the astounding and freaky visuals taking place all around them are actually magic.  “I don’t want to fool you,” Wilson candidly admits, “I just want to blow your mind a little.” 

He began his performing career at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, a private club for magicians.  He was somewhat apprehensive about presenting his mix of comedy and magic because of the Castle's reputation as a reserved and dignified forum for magicians.  Fortunately, his satirical advertising pitch for the "Famous Magicians School" was an immediate success and even the most diehard magicians were delighted with his spoofing of the art.

In no time at all Larry found himself in places like Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Lake Tahoe performing with the likes of Sammy Davis, Jr., Ann-Margret, and The Pointer Sisters.  This, in turn, led to a long string of television appearances with his zany assistants, the Flying Cavettis, and it was an appearance with this stage troupe which garnered Larry his first Emmy nomination as a performer.

Larry is very pleased about the public's acceptance of his peculiar mix of magic, comedy and theatricality.  "Nowadays audiences crave a more intense theatrical experience.  When they go out to see a show, they want to be immersed in something, they want to feel something.”   “Magic isn’t about the tricks; it’s supposed to be about going on a little trip to an alternative reality.”  Does that make Larry Wilson the next Houdini?  "Oh, no," he's quick to say.  "That stuff with the handcuffs I leave to the pros... like Paris Hilton."