When planning a convention, it's important to incorporate elements of the local community into the theme whenever possible. Because the congress was in Las Vegas, organizers behind MPI WEC 2008 had a full range of options.
The opening general session was scheduled for two hours, so to help break up the formality of presentations, local themes and entertainment were incorporated into the agenda.
Las Vegas Magician Nathan Burton entertained attendees and concluded the corporate entertainment by having 2008-2009 chairman Larry Luteran magically appear in front of the audience for his presentation.