31 October 2016

Top 5 posts in October 2016

Out of the 35+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Ty Reveen in the Calgary Herald - Making news, where ever he goes.
4.  Edmonton: Outerbridge lecture - I'm looking forward to seeing them lecture in Toronto later this week.
3.  University of Toronto magic club 2016 - 2017 - Making university more magical.
2.  Vote for Murray SawChuck to co-host "Live with Kelly and You" - Murray is always up to something interesting!

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1.  2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising - Great people raising money for a great cause!

Save the date for ReginAcadabra 2017!

From Roger Boucher's post in the Canadaian Association of Magicans Facebook group:
ReginAcadabra is on July 28 & 29 off 2017!


30 October 2016

Montreal: Steve Beam lecture

A quick reminder that Steve will be lecturing in Toronto on November the 13th.

From the Montreal Magic Jam:
Monday November 14

From Las Vegas to Barcelona and from London to Vienna. Steve Beam has lectured all over North America and Europe. His lectures feature the latest in sleight of hand interwoven with the hottest semi-automatic magic from the guy who coined the term. The magic is designed and presented with the audience in mind – magic that will enthrall and entertain.

You will learn clever principles, witness devious subtleties, and experience eye candy with a purpose. All of this while seeing how these ingredients can form more than just tricks. Beam has created well over a thousand magic effects. In addition to publishing The legendary Trapdoor magazine for 15 years (1983-1998), writing 10 volumes of Semi-Automatic Card Tricks, he has published effects and articles in dozens of other magazines throughout the world. He not only creates and publishes his own magic; he also performs and teaches it. So, pull up a chair, take a card, sit back, and prepare to be amazed.

Read more and buy tickets.

Rounding the Western rings in November 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.



CityClubEvent(s)
Calgary, ABRing 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture
- TBA.
Edmonton, ABEdmonton Magic Club- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture
Winnipeg, MBThe Magic Club of Winnipeg- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture
Fraser Valley, BCIBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture
- Christmas banquet
- Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BCRing 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)- Three of Clubs convention
- Christmas dinner and stage competition.
Vancouver, BCSAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)- TBA
Victoria, BCRing 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)  - Three of Clubs convention
- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture


Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Central rings in November 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.



Montreal, QCRing 62 (20th Century Ring)- Executives meeting.
- Trix R Treats Halloween close-up.
- Public magic auction.
Hamilton, ONRing 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)- Road trip to Buffalo.
London, ONRing 265 (London Magician's Guild)- Walk around, close-up.
Kitchener, ONRing 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)- Round-table discussion.
Ottawa, ONRing 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)- TBA.
Ottawa, ONOttawa / Gatineau magicians- TBA
Toronto, ONRing 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)- Browser's Den 41st anniversary party
- Outerbridge touring secrets lecture


Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions

Rounding the Eastern rings in November 2016

Does anybody have current information to share about the Magic Circle of St. John?

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.



Halifax, NSRing 316 (Conjourer's Court) - Visit their Facebook page
St. John, NBMagic Circle of St. John- TBA

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions

29 October 2016

Shawn Farquhar in Forbes

From Forbes:
“What famous magicians do and what birthday party and local magicians do is, at the heart of it, the same thing,” he says. “The only difference is some have been discovered while the others haven’t.”

Just because these more minor gig mean less elaborate tricks and smaller audiences–whether for children at a school, private parties or corporate events–it can still mean money.

Take Shawn Farquhar, for example, the ex-president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians–a society of about 15,000 magicians, 20% of whom are professionals. He says that a magician’s best-kept secret is usually his unexpectedly high earnings.

“Most can make $100,000, no problem, especially if you’re in New York, Los Angeles or Chicago and doing corporate events” he says of professional magicians. While this six figure salary may be a fraction of the $64 million made by David Copperfield (the world’s highest-paid magician), it is still quite a respectable salary.

In his best years, Farquhar makes about ...

Read more.

28 October 2016

Quantity vs quality

I have to agree with Evelyn Matlin's observation about the sheer volume of magic effects brought to market these days.  The selection is far greater than I when I first dipped my toe in, *mumble mumble* years ago.  I wonder if the quality of the effects, over all, is higher, the same, or lower than back in the day.


From Perfect Magic:
As a magic dealer, I am overwhelmed by the new magic that comes out on a daily basis. Especially because I do the banners on our home page of Perfect Magic and edit the write-ups for our catalog. There seems to be no end to it.

I remember a time when Albert Goshman (think Sponge Balls – Magic by Gosh) came to Montreal to perform at Magie Montreal when we had our Conventions, back in the 80’s. He stayed in our home and we took him to the Brown Derby in the Van Horne Shopping Centre for dinner one evening. Unfortunately, neither Albert nor the Brown Derby are with us any more.

Read more.


27 October 2016

Dean Gunnarson in the Westman Journal

From the Westman Journal:
Imagine being shackled and chained inside a glass box filled with water. It’s a stunt few people can pull off. Escape Artist Dean Gunnarson is going to attempt just that at this year’s Toastmaster’s Conference.

While being on stage and performing in front of people seems to come natural to Gunnarson, the performer has had to overcome fears of his own.

“He has quite an inspirational story. He’s faced a lot of his fears,” said Ryan Sturgeon.

Gunnarson’s attempt to escape the Russian Death Tank will cap off the conference being held Nov. 11-12 at the Victoria Inn.

Read more.

26 October 2016

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James Alan: Face2Face, Mystic Hallowe'en, and Hillsburgh

From Reality Based Magic:
I sat down recently to have a chat with David Peck, the host of the Face2Face Podcast. As far as I can tell, David is a man who never sleeps. In addition to putting out a prodigious number of podcast interviews (mine is number 222) he also teaches in the International Development Program at Humber College, practices magic and has a family.


Read more and listen to podcast.


Also from Reality Based Magic:

Join the live studio audience at the upcoming “Mystic Halloween” Connected Circle Live Show and Dance Party! as mystic guest mediums, tarot card readers and magicians share insights to help you discover your mystical self. Meet the mystics and dance the night away with other audience members.

Halloween costumes optional but encouraged.

The show’s live filming will take place on Friday, October 28th from 5:30pm onwards at Maezo Restaurant + Bar (formerly The Rum Exchange) in downtown Toronto.

Read more and buy tickets.


From Magic and Martini:
Saturday, November 19 & 26
 
Come enjoy the magic of James Alan at the NEW restaurant of Chopped Canada winner Chef Pam Fanjoy in the Village of Hillsburgh.
 
Read more and buy tickets.




25 October 2016

Luc Langevin in a show benefiting la Fondation Leuco dystrophie

Get your tickets for the November 3rd benefit show here.

From Luc Langevin's Twitter feed:

24 October 2016

Names announced for Browser's Bash 2017

Browser's Bash logo  
From the Facebook group for the Browser's Den of Magic:
What do Michael Ammar, David Kaye, Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay all have in common?

All of them will be at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash on Saturday, April 1st, 2017!

Plus, card guys, mentalists, stand-up magicians, children's entertainers, jam sessions, close-up, stage performers, great stuff for sale, and everything in-between! If you love magic, the Browser's Magic

Bash 2017 is designed for you!

We hope you will join us for all the fun. Book your ticket today!

Browser's Magic Bash 2017
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

See you at the Bash!

23 October 2016

Magicana invites you to enter the Lyons Den

From Magicana:
Mr. Swiss will now be providing online content on a regular basis for Magicana which can be found here www.magicana.com/lyonsden. His first review will be released this Friday, October 21, featuring the new book The Performance Pieces & Divertissements of the Famous Handsome Jack etc. by Handsome Jack and annotated by John Lovick.

Funding for this project is provided by an endowment to Magicana by the late Pat Lyons. Pat was an accomplished commercial artist, pulled into the world of magic by her husband, P. Howard Lyons. Together they created Ibidem, combining Pat’s individually silkscreened covers and interior illustrations with Howard’s curatorial eye for creative approaches to magic. The Lyons Den, named in honour of Pat and Howard, is just the first of a variety of initiatives being developed by Magicana thanks to the generosity and vision of Pat Lyons.

Read more.

22 October 2016

The Outerbridges in PEI (and Toronto)

Check out the newspaper article, front page photo and two part radio segment with Marion and Ted Outerbridge!

(And if you're in Toronto on November 3rd be sure to to catch the Outerbridges' lecture.)


From the Journal Pioneer:
When Ted Outerbridge was seven years old, a man walked up to him as he was eating in a restaurant and pulled an egg out from behind his ear.

“He blew my mind,” laughed Ted, a native of Montreal.

That slight of hand had a profound impact on Ted’s life, eventually becoming his career as he invented himself as a magician and illusionist.

Joined by his co-star and wife Marion Outerbridge, Ted has been touring North America and Europe for nearly two decades.

The couple’s latest show, “Outerbridge: Clockwork Mysteries” is coming to Summerside’s Harbourfront Theatre on Oct. 22. Tickets are available at the box office and at www.harbourfronttheatre.com.

Read more.


From the Facebook page of Ted and Marion Outerbridge:

Listen to part one of the interview on the Facebook page of Ocean 100:





Listen to part two of the interview on the Facebook page of Ocean 100:

21 October 2016

Vaughan: David Merry at Dave and Busters

From David Merry's Twitter feed:
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20 October 2016

Ray Anderson and Richard Forget in the Northumberland News

From the Northumberland News:
PORT HOPE -- Ray Anderson’s eyes were covered with half-dollar coins and duct tape when he positioned himself behind the wheel of new 2016 Hyundai Tucson.

The Toronto-based magician -- accompanied by Lauria Hyundai’s leasing and sales manager Les Grimshaw in the passenger seat -- buckled his seat belt and sent a prayer to the magic gods that he didn’t destroy any precious merchandise on Saturday, Oct. 15.

“I had Les pretty quiet on the second lap,” Anderson laughed after he successfully drove the SUV blindfolded around the dealership.

“We thought it would be a good way to do something unique and promote our upcoming show.”

On Friday, Oct. 21, Anderson can be seen on stage at the Capitol Theatre battling for the title of best magician during Anderson’s two-man family comedy magic show, ‘The Battle of Magicians: New Show, New Foe Tour’.

The show pits Anderson against world-renown illusionist and winner of Canadian Magician of the Year, Richard Forget, in a performance brawl for your entertainment.

Read more.

19 October 2016

Vote for your favourite ReginAcadabra logo

From the ReginAcadabra Twitter feed:
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17 October 2016

Toronto: Steve Beam lecture

A quick note that Jeff is now accepting 'used magic tricks, books, dvd's, etc' for his upcoming November 6 Anniversary Party AUCTION

From the Browser's Den of Magic:
Sunday, November 13, 2016

Dear Magic Friends,

You are in for a real treat!

Internationally acclaimed creator, lecturer, two-time Lou Gallo award winner, 2014 Literary Fellowship from the Academy of  Magical Arts, author of the best-selling 'Semi-Automatic Card Tricks' book MR. STEVE BEAM will be giving a lecture at Browser's Den.

From Las Vegas to Barcelona and from London to Vienna Beam has lectured all over the world.

His lectures feature the latest in sleight of hand interwoven with the hottest semi-automatic magic from the guy who coined the term.

Attendees learn clever principles, witness devious subtleties and experience eye candy with a purpose!

So we hope that you will support this lecture by buying a ticket, pulling up a chair sitting back and preparing to be amazed... all while learning some cool new material.

And I, Jeff, have seen Mr. Beam before. I can tell you that nobody in attendance will be disappointed.  He is not only hilarious fun but is a wonderful teacher of magic.

BONUS: AND FOR THE FIRST 30 PEOPLE WHO PURCHASE A TICKET TO THIS LECTURE YOUR NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE TO WIN ONE OF 5 PRIZES TO BE DRAWN AT THE LECTURE. EACH PRIZE IS WORTH NO LESS THAN $40.00!

Read more and buy tickets.

16 October 2016

Chris Funk at the 2016 Best Banting Masquerade Gala

From Chris Funk's Twitter feed:
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15 October 2016

Peter Mennie's October 2016 appearance on Daytime London

From Rogers TV:

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14 October 2016

2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising

Updated November 1, 2018 to add:



Updated October 6, 2017 to add:


Dick Joiner is once again presenting the "Holiday Magic Show" with performances in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Ontario.  This is a family style variety show raising much needed funds for the Shriners and their work for children's charities.

If you would like to attend one of the shows, please call 1-877-948-6626 for ticket availability and information.

The East Coast Tour features:


The Ontario Tour features:

 The Firefighters' Fundraiser shows (December 1st and 17th) feature:


Scroll down to see the show dates:


  • October 30th. Cobequid Education Centre, Truro, NS
  • November 1st. Horton High, Wolfville, NS
  • November 2nd. Y'Arc, Yarmouth, NS
  • November 3rd. Bella Rose Theatre, Halifax, NS
  • November 4th. Savoy Theatre Glace Bay, NS
  • November 5th. Theatre in the Square, New Glasgow., NS
  • November 6th. Le Carrefour Theatre, Charlottetown, PEI
  • November 7th. Bathurst High School Theatre, Bathurst, NB
  • November 8th. Capital Theatre, Moncton, NB
  • November 9th.  Saint John High School, Saint John, NB
  • November 10th. Bernard-Poirier Theatre, Fredericton, NB
  • November 18th. Forest City Community Church, London, ON
  • November 19th.  Kiwanis Centre, Chatham, ON
  • November 21st.  Capital Theatre, Windsor, ON
  • November 22nd.  Sarnia Library Theatre, Sarnia, ON
  • November 26th.  Waterloo Humanities Theatre, Waterloo, ON
  • December 2nd.  Sanderson Centre Theatre, Brantford, ON


Firefighters' Shows:
  • December 1st. St. Catharines, ON
  • December 17th. Mississauga, ON




[with thanks to Dick Joiner for sending this information along]


13 October 2016

Ottawa: Ben Train, Buzz Collins, and Gabriel Le Marquand

From Ben Train's Instagram feed:

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12 October 2016

Neil Croswell's 2016 Fall tour

From the Facebook page of James Carey Lauder:

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11 October 2016

Camilo Dominguez in The Chilliwack Progress

From The Chilliwack Progress:
Something supernatural is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Magician Camilo Dominguez will take the stage for three top-notch shows on Oct. 15, 16 and 22 with his latest spectacle, Supernatural.

With his sleek sleight-of-hand style, he will amaze audiences and leave them wondering just how he did it.

Originally from Bogota, Columbia, Dominguez has been performing magic since the age of four years old. Moving to Canada when he was 15, he pursued his career in magic performance and acting.


Read more.

09 October 2016

Canadian magic school colours

Chris Randall put up a great post about The Canadian School of Magic Graduates (and the school colours:  blue and purple).

From Chris Randall's Facebook page:

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08 October 2016

A smattering of magic from Darcy Oake

From the Facebook page of  WowFest - Magic Arts Festival:

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07 October 2016

Vitaly Beckman on "Penn and Teller Fool Us" Season 3

Go Canada, go!  Well done Vitaly!

From Frieda Devin's YouTube channel:

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06 October 2016

University of Toronto magic club 2016 - 2017

First class starts Friday Oct.7th.

From Will Zhang's Facebook page:

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05 October 2016

Vote for Murray SawChuck to co-host "Live with Kelly and You"

Did you hear?  Murray's in the top 20 contenders!

Visit the Live with Kelly Facebook page and vote for Murray SawChuck to co-host "Live with Kelly and You."

You can vote until Sunday October 9th.  Vote early, vote often!

Edmonton: Outerbridge lecture

From Kent Wong's Facebook page:
On February 12, 2017, I will be hosting an incredible lecture here in Edmonton. Just before the lecture, I will be pulling an up-to-date list of all fully paid up IBM members in the Alberta/Saskatchewan region. If you are on that list, you will get into the lecture ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

So, who am I bringing in for this unprecedented event? None other than ... Ted and Marion Outerbridge! Ted and Marion have been filling theatres throughout the World for years and have a ton of magic and advice to share with us. To find out more about the lecture, check out their website at: http://www.outerbridgemagic.com/outerbridge-lecture/

Here are the details for the lecture:

Date: February 12, 2017
Place: The Magic Emporium (8840 - 60 Avenue)
Cost: $30.00/person - Fully paid up IBM members from Edmonton or Saskatchewan get in ABSOLUTELY FREE!

So what are you waiting for? Become a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians NOW! Joining is simple. Just click on the link below, fill out the form, and pay the fee.
LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!!
https://www.magician.org/join-the-ibm/join



04 October 2016

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03 October 2016

Ty Reveen in the Calgary Herald

From the Calgary Herald:
Ty Reveen was five years old when he first learned his destiny.

It came directly from his father, at the time becoming a star in Canadian theatre as Reveen the Impossibilist. He told his son that he too would one day wear the rhinestone tuxedo and wow crowds with his hypnotism and high-speed memory demonstrations. At the time, Ty remembers he was helping his dad make posters with a pair of scissors, a fairly menial task but one that made the five-year-old boy feel part of the show. While his dad was the ultimate showman, there was no grandeur or gravitas to his pronouncement. It was just a tender moment between father and son.

Read more.

02 October 2016

Rounding the Western rings in October 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.



CityClubEvent(s)
Calgary, ABRing 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)- Halloween themed meeting.
Edmonton, ABEdmonton Magic Club- TBA.
Winnipeg, MBThe Magic Club of Winnipeg- TBA.
Fraser Valley, BCIBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)- Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BCRing 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)- Jeff Prace lecture.
Vancouver, BCSAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)- TBA
Victoria, BCRing 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)  - TBA.


Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Central rings in October 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.



Montreal, QCRing 62 (20th Century Ring)- Free form Fridays.
- Public open house.
- Stage workers.
- Trix R Treats.
- Houdini Halloween supper.
Hamilton, ONRing 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)- TBA.
London, ONRing 265 (London Magician's Guild)- TBA.
Kitchener, ONRing 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)- David Ben lecture.
Ottawa, ONRing 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)- TBA.
Ottawa, ONOttawa / Gatineau magicians- TBA
Toronto, ONRing 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)- Lawrence Hass lecture and workshop.


Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions

Rounding the Eastern rings in October 2016

I've heard that Eric Leclerc is going to be out this way early in the month.

Does anybody have current information to share about the Magic Circle of St. John?

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.



Halifax, NSRing 316 (Conjourer's Court) - Visit their Facebook page
St. John, NBMagic Circle of St. John- TBA

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions

01 October 2016

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