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John Katsilometes’ column runs daily on Page 3A. Email jkatsilometes@reviewjournal.com. Follow him at @johnnykats on Twitter and @JohnnyKats1 on Instagram. Listen to the latest episodes of his PodKats! podcast here.

How the Scintas are beating the odds in downtown Vegas

Embracing vintage shtick and enduring stage skills, the Scintas drew 700 fans to the Plaza Showroom this weekend. Their success is no fluke.

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An ‘Epic’ test ends with ambitious show closing at the Plaza

It was something of a test, loading “One Epic Night” into the Plaza Showroom. Anyone observing this show knew the pass-fail grade would be rendered quickly. Well, “One Epic Night” opened Sept. 29. It closed and loaded out this afternoon.

Terry Fator survives by using more than his puppets

Terry Fator has watched a pair of puppet productions close this year, but still stays afloat after seven-plus years at the Mirage.

Not yet dead: The Amazing Johnathan turns 58

The Amazing Johnathan’s heart condition is no illusion, but he has survived long past a diagnosis of 2013.