PR.com: (Allison Kugel): Congratulations on the success of the show (The Beauty of Magic, featuring Pamela Anderson). How did this particular show and the Planet Hollywood Theatre come together and how did you wind up collaborating with Pamela Anderson?

Hans Klok: The show existed in Holland and in Europe. We made it in Holland for a European tour, but the show became a little bit too big. It was too expensive to travel with. And then Robert Earl, the owner from Planet Hollywood, he came to Europe to see the show and he loved it. He said, “You could be the new magician on the [Las Vegas] strip.” And then it all went very fast. And then we added Pamela Anderson.

PR.com: Was the show called The Beauty of Magic beforehand, or was that title added afterwards?

Hans Klok: Afterwards. In Europe the show was called Faster Than Magic, because I’m known for doing tricks very fast. Even my colleagues don’t get it… how fast I can disappear or change places. We call this [show] The Beauty of Magic because magic is beautiful, but of course, also as a link to Pamela Anderson.

PR.com: Weren’t you working with Carmen Electra at one point? Was that a different show?

Hans Klok: Yes. It was actually the same show but she never made it on stage actually. She signed her contract and she came to Vegas to rehearse, but it wasn’t a success because, she’s a sweetheart, but for magician’s assistant you shouldn’t be afraid of the tricks and she was. She was also a little stage frightened. So we broke up before we did any show. Then she decided, “Ok I’m stepping out of this whole project,” and the same day Pamela signed up to do it.

PR.com: I’ve watched many of the illusions and many of them seem risky. Are they as dangerous as they look?

Hans Klok: Yeah, they are. You can very easily hurt yourself. Once in Europe I hurt my feet and I couldn’t perform anymore. It’s a problem, you know? You can replace a dancer but not the magician. It’s hard to do the show when you’re not totally fit.

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