PHOTO: David Copperfield is good friends with world-class chef Joel Robuchon (Courtesy MGM Resorts International)
You've seen their shows in Las Vegas.
You've seen them on TV.
But what do top celebrities do in their down time while in Sin City, and what are some of their favorite hotspots?
Fortunately for you, TravelPulse presents to you a list of several well-known celebrities in Vegas, complete with their favorite places to hang out.
It may be difficult to get too close to a magician like David Copperfield, but if you dine at one Michelin-starred chef's restaurant, you may just catch a glimpse of the illusionist.
That goes for another world-renowned illusionist, as well as some TV stars, models and comedians.
Here's a look at the favorite hangout spots of some premier celebrities while they entertain in Vegas.
David Copperfield
Where does world-famous magician David Copperfield hang out when he's not performing at the MGM Grand?
Well, when he's not magically pulling food out of a hat, he dines at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, the creation of one of his good friends.
The restaurant includes counter service where guests can watch their meal cooked up right before their eyes. Some of Robuchon's signature dishes include Pommes Puree and La Caille au Foie Gras.
Now you can impress David Copperfield himself with your own magic trick.
"Look, David, I can make food magically disappear!"
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon is just steps away from the Hollywood Theatre. The restaurant's a AAA Four Diamond award winner and it's been rated the top restaurant in Las Vegas in a Zagat survey.
Terry Fator
Terry Fator is a jack of all trades. He's a ventriloquist, an impressionist, a comedian and a singer.
He also has good taste.
When Fator has some time to breathe (he does four shows a week and tours around the country), he likes to unwind at The Mirage, which is home to his comedy show.
After a performance, sometimes he'll swing by the RHUMBAR cocktail lounge, where he can hang out on a tropical patio overlooking The Strip.
For dinner, he'll sometimes take his wife Taylor to Tom Colicchio's Heritage Steak.
Tom Colicchio's Heritage Steak seats 220 people and has been named among Vegas' "25 Most Important Restaurants" on Zagat. The New York chef only uses purveyors committed to time-honored farming practices, delivering antibiotic-free meats to guests.
Holly Madison
When "The Girls Next Door" star and model Holly Madison isn't performing at 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque at Mandalay Bay, she likes to spend time with her family.
And the Tournament of Kings show at Excalibur is certainly fun for the whole family.
"As a new mom, I have to include some family stuff on my list and Tournament of Kings is one of my favorites," Madison said, via a press release. "Kids of all ages love it!"
Tournament of Kings tells the tale of King Arthur, complete with knights, maidens, horses, dragons and fireworks. All of this, while you are having a proper dinner suited for a king or queen.
It's a trip back in time, all in the heart of bustling Las Vegas. And don't be surprised if you start acting like a knight or a princess after the show. Or find yourself in that scene from "The Cable Guy." One of the two.
Brad Garrett
Brad Garrett not only starred in "Everybody Loves Raymond," he also has his own stand-up show at MGM Grand, as his longtime fans know.
But did you know that he's a foodie, too?
When not making people laugh, Garrett likes to dine and hang out on The Strip, whether it's engulfing ribs at Sage at ARIA, kicking back at Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York, or enjoying the cosmopolitan-style menu at CRUSH at MGM Grand.
And, make no mistake about it, Garrett loves all three hotspots.
He said of Sage, "The 36-Hour Braised Wagyu Short Ribs will bring tears to your eyes."
At Nine Fine Irishmen, "You would swear you're in a pub in Ireland."
And at Crush, "every single item on the menu is a home run."
Take it from a foodie like Garrett.
Criss Angel
What's Criss Angel's secret?
Well, before pulling illusions out of thin air during his show Believe by Cirque du Soleil, Criss Angel likes to sometimes grab a bite to eat at TENDER Steak & Seafood at Luxor.
TENDER offers contemporary cuisine infused with a touch of Western flair (and we all know Angel has some flair).
Whether Angel's enjoying steakhouse favorites such as Kobe Beef, Wagyu Beef and Black Angus Steak, exotic meats such as Nilgai Antelope and Rocky Mountain Elk Chops, or Organic Free-Range Jidori Half Chicken (his favorite), TENDER gives him all the energy he needs to put on a show at Luxor.
Note: I could not provide a photo of Criss Angel levitating above his chair while eating…because he vanished before I could take the picture.
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