Excalibur Hotel and Casino

'Tournament of Kings' rules arena at Excalibur

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May 21, 2009

With its medieval flair, a genuine jousting tournament, great special effects including dragons and fire wizards, and a finger-licking good meal, Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino provides a royal treat for the entire family. Taking place in King Arthur’s Arena at the hotel, it's a fantasy excursion into the intrigue and excitement of medieval Europe. 

But the pageantry isn't everything. Audiences enjoy a feast fit for a king — and eaten as it would have been in the Middle Ages. Diners eat with their fingers and spar with the saucy serving maids and pages.

The Tournament of Kings' story begins when, amid the backdrop of a fanciful feast, King Arthur gathers his fellow kings of Europe to his kingdom of Avalon for a no-holds-barred jousting competition to honor his son, Christopher. The rival kings begin the games, riding their faithful steeds through rounds and rounds of medieval sport, testing their skills, agility, strength and endurance.

But as the event winds down and the victorious king takes his celebration lap, the evil fire wizard Mordred attacks, dampening the festivities and threatening to throw the land of Avalon into an age of fire and shadows.

Kingdoms clash, beasts attack, and fire burns bright in a story of battle and heroism.

The 26 beautiful horses in Tournament of Kings are rotated so that about 17 are in the show at one time. Stunning costumes by Emmy-nominated French director Michael Fresnay drape each cast member.

Fire-blazing pyrotechnics by Anthony Restive light up the arena as his character, Mordred, tries to stake his claim to Avalon. All the while, an exciting score takes you on a musical journey.

Excitement is king in this thrilling spectacle.  

You can book online or by calling (702) 597-7600. Group rates available for parties of 15 or more.

- by Bobbie Katz, Las Vegas Reporter for HelloMetro  (Click to leave a message)