Creating a face as startling as the title character in “Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular” takes expert makeup skills. That’s where two-time Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Ron Wild comes in. Wild spends an hour each night working his magic on Anthony Crivello, who plays the Phantom in the show at the Venetian hotel.

“My head is a canvas,” said Crivello. “I literally watch myself being transformed.” … (Read full story).

Photos by Aleza Freeman