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By Sam Morris · March 15, 2009 · 9:37 p.m.

Terry Fator celebrates his 10th anniversary at the Mirage on March 15.
Terry Fator celebrates 10 years at the Mirage with an all-new show
Monday, March 25, 2019
By Brock Radke
The Strip's favorite ventriloquist, singer and comedian is constantly challenging himself and his upping his game.
Officials: Group that hit Brussels planned second France attack
Sunday, April 10, 2016
By Raphael Satter, Associated Press
The extremists who struck Brussels last month and killed 32 people initially planned to launch a second assault on France in the wake of the November attacks in Paris …
One Question: Terry Fator
One Question: Terry Fator
Friday, February 12, 2016
By Steve Bornfeld
Las Vegas ventriloquist gives his list of ‘nots’ for the hereafter.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, left, stands with the world’s first Mike Tyson wax figure during the figure’s unveiling Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. The figure is modeled after Tyson’s appearance as himself in “The Hangover.” The figure will be permanently displayed inside the attraction’s “The Hangover Experience” exhibit.
Tyson revisits Lewis dustup in new podcast; Fator had a hand in ‘Puppet Up!’
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
By John Katsilometes
Always expanding his business horizons, Mike Tyson is about to launch a podcast with co-host Peter Rosenberg of the Hot 97 Morning Show in New York. One of the early guests, already recorded, is Lennox Lewis. ...
Terry Fator's "A Very Terry Christmas" on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at the Mirage.
Terry Fator’s life keeps moving, even if his lips don’t
Thursday, December 3, 2015
By John Katsilometes
We kind of take Terry Fator for granted around here, sometimes forgetting that he is one of the most successful performers in his craft of all time. That craft, of ...
The 2013 Miss America Pageant contestants attend Terry Fator's headliner show at The Mirage on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013.
At five years, Terry Fator’s act is smokin’; Frankie Moreno makes tough call in band shakeup
Sunday, March 9, 2014
By John Katsilometes
Comedy-impressionist Terry Fator’s headliner show at the Mirage has a family look and is loaded with puppets, but he also tosses out some pot humor. On Friday night, he toasted to five years on the Strip with a star-studded celebration.
Criss Angel’s "Magic Jam" at Luxor.
Surgery doesn’t put Criss Angel in straitjacket; Terry Fator returns to Letterman in media blitz
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
By John Katsilometes
Criss Angel’s shoulder surgery has shelved “Believe” at the Luxor, but a clip of the operation is now in “Magic Jam” in the same theater. After undergoing the major procedure Jan. 9, Angel was told to take it easy for six months.
We know you're dying to know what Terry Fator's new puppet is.
20 questions with a ... puppet!?
Friday, March 12, 2010
By Sarah Feldberg
In honor of his first anniversary at the Mirage, Terry Fator will unveil a new “cast” puppet at his show Saturday. We couldn’t wait, so we tried to pry it out of him. The puppet, that is.
Terry Fator performs during his opening night in March at The Mirage.
Terry Fator accuses ex manager of breach of contract, fraud
courts:
Thursday, December 17, 2009
By Steve Green
Mirage hotel-casino entertainer Terry Fator is engaged in litigation with his former manager -- apparently after their business and personal relationships soured. Fator is an impressionist and singer who performs with puppets and a band in "Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands."
20 years later, Madame puppet hasn’t lost her outrageous edge
20 years later, Madame puppet hasn’t lost her outrageous edge
VENTRILOQUISM:
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
By Jerry Fink
Sex-crazed puppet Madame returns to Las Vegas for a one-night stand.
Terry Fator performs during his opening night in March at The Mirage.
Ventriloquist Terry Fator to appear on 'America's Got Talent'
Las Vegas headliner makes return to TV show that gave him his breakthrough
Monday, August 3, 2009
By Melissa Arseniuk
Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator will return to his small-screen alma mater this week.
The Commodores make a surprise guest appearance as puppeteer-impressionist Terry Fator performs during his opening night Saturday at The Mirage.
Terry Fator leaves mixed impressions on opening night
REVIEW: Amid the puppets and takeoffs on famous singers, some humor falls
Monday, March 16, 2009
By Joe Brown
Newton’s third law of motion can be applied to entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip: While some venues seem to be veering toward boardwalk-style sideshow shockeroos — soon to open are “Freaks” at O’Sheas, “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood and “Monster Circus” at the Hilton — there’s an equal and opposite reaction favoring the family-friendly and familiar.
Among the many puppet personalities who accompany Mirage headliner Terry Fator, ventriloquist and winner of "America's Got Talent," is Winston the Impersonating Turtle.
Terry Fator: Fans keep ventriloquist focused
Q+A::
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
By Jerry Fink
Terry Fator’s dressing room still has the scent of newness -- freshly cut wooden shelves, fresh paint and new furniture, carpeting and big screen TV.
‘Mutant’ bluegrass set to reappear on Vegas scene
Band will have new faces, same sound at House of Blues
Friday, April 4, 2008
By Jerry Fink
The Pickadillos are a local “newgrass” group that calls its music “mutant bluegrass that rocks.” Almost everyone who heard the group was impressed with the vitality of the music, whether a bluegrass fan or not. Ventriloquist, singer, comedian and impressionist Terry Fator bucks the trend of adult entertainment in Las Vegas with his family-friendly show.
From state fairs to stardom
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
By Jerry Fink
Terry Fator swelters in the midsummer sun, nothing more than a novelty act at a state fair, part of the entertainment and the rides on the midway - the two-headed snakes, the award-winning recipes for apple pie, and Future Farmers of America exhibits. He's a ventriloquist who not only seems to throw his voice but does it while singing impressions.