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‘Wheel of Death’ removed from Zarkana show

Cirque du Soleil officials say they’ve temporarily removed the “Wheel of Death” stunt from one of their Las Vegas Strip shows after an acrobat was injured while performing on it over the weekend.

Ovation greets return of ‘Ka’ performers at MGM

Cirque du Soleil reopened its epic “Ka” on Tuesday, drawing a standing ovation even before the show started with a dedication to its fallen performer.

Cirque du Soleil to resume Vegas show after death

Cirque du Soleil will resume performances of its “Ka” show in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, 17 days after an acrobat fell about 90 feet to her death in its closing scene, the company announced Sunday.

OSHA investigating death of ‘Ka’ performer

The Nevada Occupational Safety & Health Administration announced in a press release it is currently investigating Saturday’s fatal Cirque du Soleil performance that claimed the life of a performer, the first in the company’s 29-year history.

Peter Reveen, hypnotist who managed Lance Burton, dies

Peter Reveen, who had a worldwide career as a hypnotist and magician before he settled in Las Vegas as Lance Burton’s manager, died Sunday of complications from diabetes and dementia. He was 77.