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It's a Vegas-Themed Showdown! Behind the Scenes at the BVB Promo

By: Liz Gray
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For this season's million-dollar challenge, the stakes are higher than ever for Jonathan and Drew's latest Vegas battle. That's why this year's promo shoot was modeled after a Vegas show with magic, glitter, glitz and yes, even a few explosions. Go behind the scenes.

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Season 4: Bigger and Better, Vegas-Style

With the show set in the brothers' Vegas hometown for a second year, the stakes are higher and that means this year's promo shoot is bigger, glitzier and more magical than ever before. 

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A Grand Entrance

Jonathan enters the Vegas spectacular ready for victory, with an historic theater as a backdrop.  

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Press Tour

A TV reporter (played by this real-life HGTV.com reporter!) interviews the brothers as they head backstage. There's no shortage of fans ready for a selfie, either! 

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Red-Carpet Ready

The brothers pause for a photo shoot in their matching tuxedos. 

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The Master of Ceremonies

Big brother (and digital host) JD joins the fun as the master of ceremonies for the brothers' Vegas showdown. 

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Project, Project, Project

JD practices his stage voice. Send it to the back of the theater! 

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Sparks Will Fly

With a little help from his pal Elvis, Drew grinds the corner of a metal post. 

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Lots and Lots of Sparks

With a little help from the crew's pyrotechnics team, Drew's welding fix gets a lot more dramatic. 

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The Vanishing Man

A trained illusionist, Jonathan's next trick is disappear inside this curtained booth. The secret? I'll never tell. 

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A Magical Makeover

Talk about a dramatic transformation! Here, Drew starts with a dated living room...

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A Magical Makeover

...and a fat Elvis...

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A Magical Makeover

...and finishes with a modern space and a shiny new Elvis, too! 

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Million-Dollar Drop

For their final trick, the brothers take their marks on stage...

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Million-Dollar Drop

...and watch as a million dollars falls before their eyes. 

Sadly, the benjamins weren't the real thing, but the brothers are! Catch their almost-magical renovations Wednesdays at 9p | 8c for all-new episodes of Brother Vs. Brother.