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BIOGRAPHY
The handsome, charismatic and multi-talented Fercos Brothers, Tony and
Ferdinand descend from a long line of entertainers. Originally from
Czechoslovakia, they are sixth generation performers and have been
part of the family show business tradition since they were both five
years old. Their family's internationally famous juggling and high flying
acrobatic act, "the Flying Fercos," featured Tony and Ferdinand as
well as their mother, father and their three stunning sisters, and won
awards, medals and accolades all over the world and in the United
States.
The Fercos won the coveted Gold Medal wile performing in Russia. There
was also a fantastic high wire act incorporating lions, tigers and
leopards for the first time on stage. Tony Fercos is recorded in the
Guinness Book of World Records for juggling seven (7) ping pong balls
with his mouth, and still performs this incredible feat in the current
show.
The Fercos got their first big break while performing in Switzerland,
where they were noticed by Mr. Frederic Apcar of the famous CASINO de
PARIS at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Mr.. Apcar invited them to Las
Vegas to perform. Since then, for almost 30 years, The Fercos have
been based in Las Vegas performing and assisting one of the best
producers in the business, Frederic Apcar. Together the Fercos and
Frederic Apcar produced the best shows in Las Vegas. Tony and
Ferdinand Fercos were able to experience every show that came to Las
Vegas and enhanced their knowledge of "what works" as such. The Fercos,
in addition to being star performers, have the knowledge of the
"how-to" in show business, and have had the opportunity to work with
other great producers like Don Arden, who produced some of the biggest
shows in the world including: Hello Hollywood, Jubilee, and the famous
Lido Shows at the Stardust Hotel. It is no surprise that Tony and
Ferdinand became the protégés of many of the most successful
producers.
Untamed Illusions is a magic show with big, flashy illusions,
elaborate numbers with exciting dancers, fabulous music, gorgeous
costumes and mind-boggling specialty acts. Choosing talents from
around the world and working with the best and brightest
choreographers, costume designers, set designers and more, the Fercos
produce a phenomenal show in every venue in which they perform.
In recent years, the show has evolved into a major production that has
audiences on their feet in such far-flung destinations as the South
Pacific, the Far East, the Middle East, as well as on many of the
world's most famous European stages, including Lido in Paris and right
here on the East Coast in Madison Square Garden. Las Vegas, Nevada,
has been the Fercos home for nearly 30 years and they have performed
in many of the country's most prestigious West Coast venues. In 2002,
Tony and Ferdinand won the International magicians Society's coveted
Merlin Award for "Most Original magicians of the Year."
And why is this so? As the two brothers would say, "Tam work" is the
key to producing a great show that people of all ages can enjoy and
walk away after the final act thinking, "Unbelievable!" To which they
say.... "Believe!"
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The Fercos in Atlantic City, September 12-November 23, 2003:
"We were honored and happy to receive the Merlin Award," said Tony
Fercos. "New Jersey has special meaning for us since the award
presentation was right here in Atlantic City."
"You could say my brother and I have been working toward this award
our entire careers, constantly striving as a team to perfect and
create new, better and bigger illusions for our audiences," added
Ferdinand Fercos.
When the Fercos are home in Las Vegas, they and their captivating
creatures live together in the family compound where the big cats have
their own built-in swimming pool and special climate controlled
quarters. For the next few months, Atlantic City audiences will have
the chance to watch this spellbinding show and see the animals up
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