1963 – From Europe to America
In August 1963, Las Vegas show producer Frederic Apcar was in Milan, Italy, recruiting talent for the new Casino de Paris show that would open at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas.
An acquaintance of Tony, an Italian impresario, asked Tony if he would be interested in performing in Las Vegas for three months, and if so, would he meet with Frederic Apcar in Milan. Tony agreed, and the meeting was arranged. Apcar was thoroughly familiar with Tony’s work in Europe, and the interview was brief. He made an offer, and Tony accepted. After all, it was just a three-month commitment, and his European contracts could be rescheduled. Tony was eager to see what American showbiz was all about.