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SPRING 1999 ï VOLUME IV ï ISSUE 2
"Let the Gamesters Begin"
Visitors to the decadent hot spots of Atlantic City or Vegas might've caught the stogie chicanery of the Gamesters, a comedic duo who meld vaudeville, magic, slapstick, and exploding cigars into a supercharged, highly entertaining performance.
The zoot-suited Gamesters are Seth Yudof and Douglas Leferovich, both 26-year-old performers based in L.A. "It's 'Guys and Dolls' meets 'Dick Tracy' meets 'Roger Rabbit,'" says Yudof of their unique act. "Like a cartoon brought to life."
The exploding cigar has become a fixture of their on-stage performance, while some more traditional sticks are part of their post-show routine. "Once we've finished the show, after we've packed up all the equipment, we'll sit in the empty theater and spark up a celebratory cigar," relates Leferovich. Arturo Fuentes and El Rey Del Mundos are the performers' preferences in the States, and Cuban Cohibas the choice when they're Gamestering overseas.
Seth and Doug, who've done their act at the Tropicana, Bally's and Harrah's, among other notable venues, are performing at Magicopolis in Santa Monica, preparing to take the act on tour. |
