Oral history interview with Juliana Chen conducted by Cecilia Winchell and Stefani Evans on March 21, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Juliana Chen shares her upbringing in Hunan, China and her experiences as a teenager training to become a professional ballet dancer. She discusses her rigorous training and troupe career that ended when Chen sustained a knee injury. With a desire to try something new while still being able to perform, Chen immigrated to Vancouver, Canada and began practicing magic. Chen shares that although she didn't know anyone or speak English, she practiced her craft and broadened her knowledge by joining professional organizations including the International Brotherhood of Magicians. After winning several magic competitions, Chen performed on the Las Vegas Strip at Caesar's Palace and the Riviera Hotel and Casino. She shares her current professional pursuits, her connection to the Las Vegas magician community, and her thoughts on Chinese culture and cuisine.
From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Hoover Dam Powerplant by the States switchyard area. Blasting for removal of overburden. Stamp on the back reads, "Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation BCP # 8155 Boulder Canyon Project Boulder City, Nevada."
White rocks spell out "Pahrump" on the desert floor near the Lazy 88 Ranch, a project of the 99's flying organization. See Image 0131 127, pho023503 and 0131 131, pho023505. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch