FILE - In this July 9, 1996 file photo, master magician Lance Burton makes a bird appear, during his act at the Lance Burton Theater in Las Vegas' new Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. With an unprecedented 13-year contract that could reach nine figures, Lance Burton is a big believer in magic. Hotel officials said Monday April 5, 2010, the illusionist's show will end Sept. 4, well short of a six-year contract extension he and the resort signed last year. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)