Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Chris Stapleton at Dolby Live, and UFC Fight Night headline this week in Las Vegas. Plus, Adam Torres sits down with mentalist Colin Cloud to talk Vegas shows, live performance, and what makes a great audience experience.

Las Vegas Live is your weekly guide to what’s actually worth your time in Las Vegas. Whether you live here, you’re visiting for the week, or you’re planning a future trip, this episode breaks down the biggest shows, concerts, sports, and experiences happening right now — with context, insight, and real-world planning tips.

In this episode, Adam Torres is joined by Colin Cloud, the “Sherlock Holmes of Mentalism” and star of Colin Cloud: Mastermind at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Colin shares what goes into creating a live Vegas show, how audience psychology plays into performance, and why Las Vegas remains one of the most unique entertainment cities in the world.

After the interview, Adam walks through this week’s must-see events, including:

• Backstreet Boys live at Sphere
• Chris Stapleton at Dolby Live
• Def Leppard at The Colosseum
• UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX
• Vegas Golden Knights home games
• BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon
• The Wizard of Oz immersive experience at Sphere
• And more headline events shaping the week in Las Vegas

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• What’s happening this week in Las Vegas
• Interviews with performers, creators, and Vegas insiders
• Shows, concerts, sports, and major events
• Planning tips for locals and visitors alike

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00:00 Welcome to Las Vegas Live with Adam Torres

00:08 Meet Colin Cloud: The Mastermind

01:01 Colin Cloud's Journey to Show Business

03:30 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence

05:20 From Scotland to the Vegas Strip

07:54 Colin Cloud Mastermind: The Show

12:47 A Mind-Blowing Trick by Colin Cloud

16:20 Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas This Week