Eight days ago I boarded Liberty of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's wonderful ship, on the beautiful island of Madeira, off the coast of Portugal. We're about halfway across the Atlantic now, sailing slowly west toward Galveston, Texas. Eleven days in all.
This is my fourth time crossing the Atlantic on a cruise ship. Plenty of time to get over jet lag.
I'm performing several different shows on the way. The one I'm happiest about is my "Card Shark" show. I put a card table on stage and do close-up sleight of hand for 1,500 people. Close-up magic isn't supposed to work in a theater that size. But with a video camera and a giant movie screen, it can be done.
Cruise ship entertainment has changed a lot over the years. The theaters are beautiful, and the cruise lines do a fantastic job. It's the new vaudeville. I get to work alongside jugglers, singers, ventriloquists, comedians and so many other talented artists.
I'll be performing on a lot of different ships throughout 2027. The variety arts are alive and well on the high seas.