Many
mobsters have written books or been the subject of TV shows or movies, but how
often does the general public have the opportunity to meet the real deals and
the lawmen who chased them face-to-face and hear stories that might not have
been documented?
Mob-Con
2014 is a presentation of Las Vegas entertainer and businessman Robert George
Allen and former mobster Frank Cullotta of the Chicago Outfit and infamous Hole
in the Wall Gang of Las Vegas. Cullotta and Allen also produce Frank Cullotta’s
“Casino” Tour—The Real Story Behind the Movie.
Mob-Con
launched in 2013 and was filled to capacity with fans of true crime and Mob
history. Las Vegas is famous for its glitz, entertainment and gambling, but
also just as famous for its past ties to the Mob, as depicted in books, movies
and TV. Sin City, renowned to be like no other, has added its own Mob
Convention, Mob-Con, to the unique attractions.
Robert
George Allen has spent more than 30 years in show business. He’s been featured
on the famous Vegas Strip as a guitarist/vocalist, comedian and hypnotist and
appeared as an actor in numerous theater productions, films and on television.
For several years he has owned a tour company conducting Mob tours and Haunted
Vegas tours.
When
asked how this conference came about, Allen said, “I’ve been a part of Las
Vegas for many years and Las Vegas is the ideal city to host something like
Mob-Con. People are fascinated with the Mob and, without the Mob Las Vegas
would not be what it is today.”
Featured
speakers include former mobsters, lawmen, true crime writers and historians as
well as and people from the entertainment industry. Mob-Con 2014 sets up shop
at Palace Station Hotel & Casino on September 27 and 28. Many of the
speakers have written at least one book, and they will all be together in the
same place at the same time to talk about "the day." Attendees will
have the opportunity to hear what these speakers have to say and meet the very
people in person they used to read about in the papers or see portrayed on the
big screen. It is also an opportunity to acquire signed books and add a piece
of Mob history to your personal library.
“Anyone
who has an interest in the Mob will not want to miss this event,” Allen added
“Mob-Con gives the general public unprecedented access to the individuals who
were a part of this history.”
Frank
Cullotta, has two books to his name as well as consultant and acting credits
for the iconic film “Casino.” When he teamed up with Allen the idea of hosting
a Mob conference became a reality.
The
lineup of speakers includes: Frank Cullotta (Chicago Outfit associate &
author), Tony Montana (Chicago Outfit associate & author), Dennis Arnoldy
(retired FBI), Denny Griffin (Mob historian & Author), Gary Jenkins (Law
Enforcement), Ronald Fino (former FBI & CIA), Jon D’Amore (author &
screenwriter), Stan Hunterton (attorney and former DOJ Organized Crime Strike
Force lawyer), Larry Leavitt (retired federal judge and former DOJ Organized
Crime Strike Force attorney), John L. Smith (columnist & author) and a
special Mob Women panel comprised of Susan Ferritto (Mafia widow and author),
Lisa Caserta (fiancé of the late Henry Hill), Denyce Franzese (former wife of
John Franzese, Jr.) and Georgia Durante (former Mafia wife, stunt driver and
author).
