Michael Jackson’s Rehearsals Still On—And Getting Magical
Despite the current legal threat to Michael Jackson’s ballyhooed comeback, the King of Pop is pressing on with his $20 million production.
With Billboard estimating that Jackson’s 50 shows this summer at London’s O2 Arena could end up taking in more than $100 million—plus another $15 million in merchandise sales.
Jacko is in the process of adding even more bells and whistles to what promises to be one heck of a spectacle, whichever way the ball bounces.
E! News has confirmed that magician Ed Alonzo, who most recently helped trick out Britney Spears‘ Circus tour, has come aboard to fashion some magical moments for Jackson’s shows.
“I met with Michael Jackson a couple of days ago and am now officially creating magic and illusions for his concert,” Alonzo said Friday. “I will not be performing in the show as I do with Britney. I’m just creating the magic that Michael has requested in his vision.”