Is thing on? Is anyone there? Hey everyone, it’s your old buddy Neil. Yes, it has been some time for sure. A little thing called life, and other professional pursuits have been taking precedent. But, Doug is never very far from my mind, and I thought I’d start to return at least a couple times…
Tag: Las Vegas
Lance Rich “Neon Dreams” Interview: Part 3
Can you talk about Doug’s moral issues with performing in Vegas? Sure! By 1982 – Doug was frustrated with Vegas. He didn’t like the smoking, drinking, and gambling of the town. He felt like he had to work extra hard to overcome the energy of the city to stay spiritually pure. And he basically said,…
Lance Rich “Neon Dreams” Interview: Part 2
What were the things you found out that you didn’t know before you started? During the course of my research, there were several new and exciting discoveries. But there was one big one! And it’s that discovery that has drawn the most attention… Very early in my research people started asking me, ‘Who was the…
Lanch Rich “Neon Dreams” Interview: Part One
For all those looking for the perfect holiday gift, look no further than Lance Rich’s recent book “Neon Dreams: The Story of Las Vegas Magic.” I was delighted that Lance was more than happy to answer some questions regarding it, as well as Doug’s time in Las Vegas. Enjoy…I know I did. What inspired you…
Doug and the Mystery Woman
The above photo came to me via magician Ken McCreedy, and is a bit of a mystery. As Ken himself explained to me: “I am also attaching a photo of a lady that came to my girlfriend’s house in Oakville. Her and her husband came by to fix a washer for us. She noticed a…
Entertainment Tonight Candid Interview Shot
The above photo comes from the “Mr. Camera” Instagram page, and is from an unknown date and venue. According to the page, the man doing the interviewing is “Mr. Camera” himself, Don Jacobs. Don Jacobs is the founder of, you guessed it, “Mr. Camera.” By Doug’s look, and the “Entertainment Tonight” microphone it is definitely…
Siegfried Fischbacher (1939-2021)
I’d be very remiss in not mentioning the death yesterday of Siegfried Fischbacher at age 81. It goes without saying that Siegfried & Roy ushered in a new era of magic in Las Vegas and the world. The two played a definitive part in making Vegas the entertainment Mecca it has since become, and will…
“Bill in Lemon” illusion from “World of Magic” ’79!
In this vintage moment from 1979’s “World of Magic” Doug gives new definition to the idea that money burns a hole in your pocket. Recorded at the Hilton Las Vegas, this deceptively simple illusion is having a bit of a revival this week courtesy of our friends at “Magic Week.”
Vintage Las Vegas Hilton Doug Marquee
What you see above is the fabulous Las Vegas Hilton, and if you look to the bottom left “The Magical World of Doug Henning” shines bright. Well, it shines bright below Liberace, Steve Lawrence, and Eydie Gorme! The Las Vegas Hilton, now the Westgate Las Vegas, is probably most well known for the multitude of …
Las Vegas Hilton Showroom Card
Sorry for the long gap in between posts folks. As I mentioned, I’ve been recovering from a pinched nerve in my neck, and today’s been the first day I can sort of type. So, what delights do we have today? Oh, how about this gem of a postcard from the Las Vegas Hilton Showroom? Is…
1970s Hilton Marquee Photo Slide
The above image is from the collection of Michael Whitecar, and shows the famous Las Vegas Hilton and its marquee in its 1970s former glory. What’s that in the second billing? Oh yeah, some guy named Doug Henning. Anyway, the Hilton is legendary in terms of its stature in old Vegas and the level of…
Las Vegas Hilton Table Cards
In his career, Doug didn’t really like playing Vegas for moral and ethical reasons and eventually stopped altogether. So, that fact alone makes these Las Vegas Hilton promotional table cards all the more rarer. From their design to their color palette, you can’t argue with the fact that they are a snapshot into the glitter…
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 