CAESARS MAGICAL EMPIRE

On June 18, 1996, Caesars Palace opened Caesars Magical Empire, an elaborately themed, multi-chambered dining and magical wonderland that presents mystery, fine dining, grand-scale illusions and delightful fun in awe-inspiring surroundings reminiscent of Caesar's world 2,000 years ago. The facility features 10 dining chambers of the gods, Catacomb Maze, Sultan's Palace theatre, Secret Pagoda theatre, Grotto Bar, Spirit Bar, Forbidden Crypt, Sanctum Secorum rotunda and Caesars Magical Empire store.

Joining such Caesars Palace entertainment staples as superstar headliners, championship sporting events, Omnimax® movies, and the ornate shopping street The Forum Shops at Caesars, Caesars Magical Empire is designed to be a regal realm for master soothsayers, elaborately themed and expertly executed.

The Caesars Magical Empire adventure begins at the Celestial Court. an ornate box office at the center of a Roman foyer just inside a 32-foot-high gabled pediment located between the resort's Palatium Buffet and Olympiad Race Book. Imported marble flooring, inspired by a pattern in Nero's Palace in Rome, leads to the Celestial Clock, which announces that guests may enter the Chamber of Destiny. There, visitors experience an environmental illusion that transports them into a mysterious catacomb maze.

A Caesars Magical Empire centurion greets guests in the catacombs and guides them to one of 10 dining chambers (each seating 24 people and each named for a Roman god). While enjoying a three-course feast, guests are entertained by a wizard. Nowhere in the Caesars Magical Empire are things always as they seem. During dinner service and throughout the entire facility, mysterious happenings amaze and delight.

After the feasting is completed, visitors are guided through the misty catacombs to the Sanctum Secorum -- a vast, seven-story-high magical realm. Visitors are cautioned to beware the broken bridge and bottomless pits while moving about.

Flanking the Sanctum Secorum are two relaxing, if not always predictable. beverage lounges -- adult retreats for spirited libation. The Grotto Bar nestles in a dragon's mouth cave, where guests are entertained by an invisible pianist, who plays requests. Nearby are a pair of wisecracking skeletons, Habeus and Corpus. Above the Grotto Bar, the casino's central people mover carries unsuspecting Las Vegas Boulevard pedestrians by tile dragon's eyes for a glimpse of the rotunda display. At the opposite side of the Sanctum Secorum is the Spirit Bar. The Spirit Bar is haunted by a mysterious poltergeist, Maximus Maven (looking very much like world renowned mentalist Max Maven) who enjoys spooking unwary guests with interactive magical wonders. Beverages at the bars are sold separately.

Highlighting the experience are two live-entertainment theatres that spotlight the talents of masterful magicians. Shows emphasize audience participation in an opulent, but relatively intimate setting, so that guests may join in the fun.

The Secret Pagoda presents masters of close-up magic in a 72-seat theatre. Each show lasts 18 minutes, with performances every 25 minutes -- 16 shows per day, commencing at 6:15 p.m. The Sultan's Palace theatre seats 144 persons for a 35-minute stage performance, with shows every 50 minutes - 8 shows per day, commencing at 7:10 p.m.

After guests have sampled all the wonders of Caessars Magical Empire, they pas through the Infinity Hallway. where the spirit of Ceronomus bids them farewell, a final phantasm transporting visitors back to reality.

At the exit is Caesars Magical Empire store, a boutique of magical games and treasures that offers the opportunity to purchase a bit of magic to take home.

Caesars Magical Empire is owned and operated by Caesars Palace. Milt Larsen, who founded the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Calif., served as consultant, and the well known, North Hollywood-based entertainment design firm, Landmark Entertainment Group, has designed the Caesars Palace attraction.

Comprised of more than 66,000 square feet, Caesars Magical Empire welcomes visitors age 5 and older. Free tours are available from 10:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday through Tuesday. Open for dinner seatings from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Tuesday, Caesars Magical Empire tickets are priced at $75. A $15 discount is available to tour participants for early (4:30 - 6 p.m.) and late (9 - 10 p.m.) dinner seatings. Tickets include a three-course dinner (salad, choice of four entrees, wine, tea or soft drinks, dessert and coffee), exploration through the facility, live magical entertainment in two theatres, taxes and gratuity.

For Caesars Magical Empire tickets and information, phone 702/731-7333 or 800/445-4544. For group reservations of 24 of more persons, phone 702/731-7770 or 800/CPMAGIC, or fax to 702/731-7769.

TICKET PRICE SCHEDULE

Caesars Magical Empire is a prix-fixe dining/entertainment experience (allow 2 1/2 to 3 hours), including:three-course dinner (salad, choice of entrees with wine, dessert, soft drinks, coffee) exploration live entertainment in two theatres taxes gratuity Ticket price is $75. (A $15 discount is offered to those who participate in free daytime tours. See below.) Cocktails are available for additional purchase in the Grotto Bar and the Spirit Bar.

Hours

Caesars Magical Empire is open Friday through Tuesday with continuous dinner seatings from 4:30 p.m. through 10 p.m.

Free Tours

Guests are guided on a free tour of Caesars Magical Empire Friday through Tuesday from 10:45 to 3:45 p.m. Participants meet at the Caesars Magical Empire box office. Tour participants are offered a $15 discount for early (4:30 - 6 p.m.) and late (9 -10 p.m.) seatings.

Individual Reservations

Phone 702/731-7333, or 800/445-4544. FAX 702/731-7643.

Group Reservations

Phone 702/731-7770 or 800/CP MAGIC (800/276-2444). FAX 702/731-7769.