On September 4, 2012, Tony Hassini, president of the International Magicians Society, will present the Merlin Award 2012 the Italian illusionist Cripton
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The award ceremony will take place in the Stardust theater on NCL Cruise Ship Norwegian Sun at the end of Cripton magic show.
The IMS (International Magicians Society) is the largest organization in the world for illusionists. The Merlin Award for illusionists is what the Oscars are for the movie stars, what the Emmy is for television, and what the Tony is for theater.
In the past this prestigious award was presented to world famous illusionists such as David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, Penn & Teller, Criss Angel and also the great Silvan.
This international award adds to the already large collection of awards won by Cripton, among which was the First Prize of Magic and the Grand Prix of the CMI in 1998, the Third Prize "Magic Hands" won in Germany in 1999 and was nominated as a representative in the European "Magic Desert Seminary" at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas.
Krypton on stage alongside his assistant Renata Malvezzi. She will receive the award for "Best Magical Assistant 2012" always at the hands of Mister Hassini.

Cripton name is synonymous with quality and creativity. He’s notoriety from his many appearances on television and as a headliner at showrooms, festivals and cruise ships around the world.