Showing posts with label # contests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label # contests. Show all posts

19 May 2017

Shawn Farquhar's "Operation Magic"

Here's an interesting contest, with a twist! Check out Shawn's "Operation Magic."  Be sure to act fast as the deadline for submissions is May 20th.

Read the instructions very carefully!


From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:


12 April 2017

Calgary: Win tickets to see Wes Barker

From Wes Barker's Facebook page:

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04 April 2017

Winners of Browser's Bash Bingo 2017

You'll notice that I didn't mention anything about Magic Convention Bingo in the Browser's Bash recap.  That's because this year, Browser's Bash Bingo was not officially part of The Bash.  It was just a little side entertainment provided by Canada's Magic.

Thank you all for your kind words about the idea.  And for playing along!  And especially for not being rude and shouting "bingo" during a speech, presentation, lecture, or performance!  (I twitched a little when Dick Joiner shouted "bingo" on stage at one point, but it turned out he wasn't playing our little game!)

The eagle-eyed of you may have noticed that I published the winning cards on the evening of The Bash.



Without further ado, the winners of the tickets to the Toronto Magic Company's yet to be announced show are:
  • Jeff Kosciejew,
  • Lee Elliott, and
  • Randy Govang!


I'll be in touch with details about your prize!  Congratulations!

Thanks again to Ben Train for making these prizes possible.   (If you haven't already, go to Toronto Magic Company's website now and sign up for their newsletter!)


If you couldn't find me to drop off your completed card (with a bingo), or you were playing along at home and got a bingo  (5 across, 5 down, 5 diagonally through the centre, or all 4 corners), take a picture of your card and email it to me (canadasmagic at gmail dot com) by Sunday April 9th 2017 for a shout out.  Maybe Ben will have some extra "buy one get one free" coupon codes to share.  You never know!



Did you see the clues I left to help you out?







(Which must have meant he said, "Would you like to change your mind?" just before that.)





(Mother and daughter, anyone?)



Female and male volunteers.





Here are some of the other items the winners have marked off on their cards:
  • False cut
  • Appearing cane
  • Someone mentions "CAM"
  • Someone said "Ordinary deck of playing cards"
  • Used the tag #BrowsersBash2017 on social media (verified to be true!)
  • Jumbo cards
  • Father and daughter
  • Charlier cut
  • Handkerchief
  • False shuffle
  • Visited the USPCC booth
  • Someone said "ordinary piece of rope"
  • Forcing pad
  • Cads from mouth
  • Ambitious card
  • Purchased something
  • Invisible deck
  • Someone wearhing white socks and black pants
  • Said hello to someone from Montreal
  • Top hat
  • Cardistry
  • Visited the Browser's booth
  • Said hello to the Cooper family


29 March 2017

Now with prizes! (Unofficial) Browser's Bash Bingo

This is not officially part of the Browser's Bash!

All questions about the bingo go to Canada's Magic. 
Do NOT ask Jeff P, Lee A, or John T questions about this.

Those of you planning on playing the (unofficial) Browser's Bash edition of Magic Convention Bingo on Saturday may be interested in knowing that Ben Train has generously offered 3 pairs of tickets as prizes for Browser's Bash Bingo 2017!


Three (3) lucky bingo players can each win a pair of early bird tickets to an exciting, brand new magic show in Toronto, opening in May 2017 in the College and Bathurst area.

The show is presented by the Toronto Magic Company.  (If you haven't already, go to their website now and sign up for their newsletter!)

As an added bonus, everyone submitting a card with a "bingo," will receive by email at a later date, a coupon code which can be used to receive a "buy one get one free" discount for the same show.

Thanks Ben, for making these goodies available!




How to play:
  1. Print off a copy of Magic Convention Bingo - Unofficial Browser's Bash edition and bring it with you to the Bash this Saturday.
  2. Print your name, email address, and phone number on the card.
  3. At The Bash, and before dinner is served, bring to Canada's Magic, your printed bingo card with a "bingo" (5 across, 5 down, 5 diagonally through the centre, or all 4 corners) to be entered into a draw for the prizes.
  4. Contest closes Saturday April 1st when dinner is served.
  5. Only one entry per person.
  6. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  7. Winners will be determined by random draw.  
  8. Winners will receive, by email at a later date, a coupon code which will allow you to obtain tickets.
  9. This contest may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
  10. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  11. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the prize.)
  12. You will be disqualified if you interrupt me while speeches, presentations, or performances are happening.
  13. You will be disqualified if you shout "BINGO" during speeches, presentations, or performances!


31 January 2017

5th edition of the Quebec Magic Festival Contest

From Jean-Luc Rivard:
QUEBEC MAGIC FESTIVAL MAGIC CONTEST Registration
MAY 4-5-6-7, 2017 in Quebec City .

Non refundable $45 (plus taxes) registration fee to process your file and have the Selection Committee evaluate your video.

 
Deadline for registration: March 3, 2017, 5 p.m.

Provide a Web address where we can see you perform for the first evaluation by the Selection Committee.

 
First Web Evaluation
  • Between March 3 and March 28, 2017.
  • Four members of the Selection Committee will evaluate the videos.
  • Choice of numbers for the pre-gala.
  • Several finalists will be chosen per category.
  • The Selection Committee may decide that there are not enough contestants and cancel a category.
  • Names of finalists selected by category will be listed on the FMQ website on April 2, 2017.


Presentation of Numbers on Stage during the Pre-gala in Quebec City.
  • Finalists must present their number in Quebec City in front of jury on May 2,  2017.
  • A presentation schedule will be emailed to the finalists April 10, 2017.
  • Finalists can refuse the invitation anytime time. Finalists who refuse the invitation will be disqualified.
  • All winners per category will be invited to participate in the magic contest gala.
  • One winner per category will be chosen by the jury.
  • Winners of each category will be awarded $500.

Festival de magie management’s “Coup de Coeur” award: at its sole discretion, Festival de magie du Québec management reserves the right to admit a contestant to the gala competition. This contestant will not be eligible for the $1 500 award.

 
Choice of the Overall Winner by the Five Members of the Jury
From among the winners of the five categories, the magician who receives the most points from the five members of the jury will win the Michel Cailloux Grand Prize and the award of $1 500.


New for 2017 

    •    The "Kids show" category is back in 2017
    ◦    A $500 prize will be awarded to the « kids show » category winner 


    •    You can buy pictures of your competition act
    ◦    For $50,00 + tx you will have professional pictures of your act.  These pictures will be very useful to promote yourself. 


    •    You can buy the video of your competition act
    ◦    For $150,00 + tx you will receive a video of your competition act.  3 robotic cameras will be used resulting in 4K images.  Imagine having a professional video for your web site promotion and to present your act to other competition registrations. 


    •    One of the participants of the under 18 years old category could win a scholarship to the Jeff McBride magic school in Las Vegas.  Value of $800,00 US.


    •    All under 18 years old competitor will be in the same category which will include stage and close-up magic.




Thank you Jean-Luc for sending this information along!


27 April 2016

Winners of the "Best Magician Contest 2016"

Last Saturday, a number of magicians in the greater Toronto area took part in the 2016 Best Magician Contest hosted by A1 Chinese radio.

From James Harrison's Twitter feed:
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From Keith Brown's Twitter feed:


Congratulations James and Keith!

09 March 2016

Toronto: Best Magician Contest 2016

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
"Best Magician Contest 2016"

Hello all Magic Lovers, the BEST MAGICIAN CONTEST is BACK for you. This is your opportunity to show your skills.

In the evening of April 16th, 2016, A1 Chinese Radio (http://www.ccue.com/a1_radio/web/) is giving out opportunities to the magic lovers! Bringing along with your own incredible skills, the candidates will enter into an exciting competition held on a magical platform in Market Village.

This is the 5th year magician contest to gather a large amount of Toronto magicians within the magic community and the qualified contestants will be challenge among each other and then finally compete for the fame of Top Magician in Toronto.

This might be the LAST YEAR we are having the contest at MARKET VILLAGE because this famous landmark will be renovating very soon. Hence, this is a historical moment for all magic lover to witness the contest of BEST MAGICIAN one LAST TIME at Market Village.

This Year, we will also have Lee Asher, Jim Tam, Jeff Pinsky and Magic Mike to be our judges.
Performance: Stage Magic or Close-Up Magic.
Contestant: All Ages, All Genders
Event date: Apr 16, 2016 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Venue: Market Village (Steeles & Kennedy) 
(Event will be host in Cantonese and English. Contestants can use any langue for their Magical Routine.)

We are now starting the YOUTUBE audition. From now till 30th of March, all participants only need to submit a roughly 2 - 5 minute video to starz@classicforce.com
- Please submit your video before March 29th, 2015 to waive the $20 entry fee. Any video(s) submitted after March 30th, 2015; a $20 entry fee will be applied.
- When submitting the video, please provide us your name and contact, so we can contact you.

*We will arrange an audition, AFTER we got your videos. Roughly 8 magicians or Magic group/ team will be chosen at the audition by the director of A1 media Toronto. These magicians will be competing on April 16, 2016 for the BEST Magician award 2016 & People choice award. ONE VIDEO entry per contestant only.

The winner of the competition will be receiving the following:
- “Best Magician 2016” trophy, “People Choice Magician 2016”
- Your chance to perform at CNE on with A1 Radio at Canada Day.
- Gift(s) from our main sponsor(s).

Look forward meeting you guys, See you all at there!!


19 December 2015

The Michel Cailloux International Magic Contest for 2016

From le Festival de magie de Québec:
Magic Contest - 4000 $ in prize
Concours de magie - 4000 $ en prix

Contest

The Michel Cailloux International Magic Contest is back for a fourth edition. You have until February 19, 2016 to register.

In addition, you have the chance to win the prestigious title of 2016 Canadian Champion Magician since the contest will take place during the Canadian Convention of magic (CAMaraderie) in Quebec City from April 21 to 24.

You will find all the rules and the registration form on the website of Festival de magie de Québec.

This contest is open to professional and amateur magicians of all ages.


Concours

Le Concours International de magie "Michel Cailloux" est de retour pour une 4e édition.  Vous avez jusqu'au 19 février 2016 pour vous inscrire.

De plus courrez la chance de remporter le titre prestigieux de Champion canadien de la magie 2016 dans le cadre de la Convention canadienne de la magie (CAMaraderie) qui se tiendra à Québec du 21 au 24 avril prochain.
 
Vous trouverez tous les règlements et le formulaire d'inscription sur le site du Festival de magie de Québec.
 
Ce concours s'adresse aux magiciens professionnels et amateurs de tous âges.
 
Read more and enter.



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26 November 2015

PCAM 2015 contest winners

The winners of the 12 contest categories from PCAM 2015 have been posted at PCAM 2015.

Congratulations to the gold medal winners:

  • Hannah & Haley Biane
  • Theo Chattra
  • Elliott Hofferth
  • Ben Eskenazi
  • Jeff Christensen
  • Jim Vines
  • Steve Hamilton
  • Gwyn Auger
  • Christopher Lopez 


Winners of the "Bag O Tricks" competition:

  • Joe Turner and Glen Labarre


Winner of the One Hand Cut-A-Thon

  • Matthew Jones



Visit PCAM 2015 to see the group photos taken by John Smithman Photography.



16 November 2015

Winners of tickets to see Scott Hammell in "The Trick with the Gun"

The contest to win a pair of tickets to see Scott Hammell in "The Trick with the Gun" closed last night at midnight.  Thank you to everyone who played!

If you didn't win, you can still purchases tickets at the cinema box office,

There were some fabulous books mentioned that I'll have to add to my reading list.

Here's the list of eligible entries:

1
James A Chatting with him at a black & white party that no one told me was a black and white party.
2
James A https://twitter.com/james_alan/status/663566744917815297
3
Derek D Scott Hammel based contests
4
Sammy J Well, there was this one time when I got a personal message from Canada's Magic to enter a contest...
5
Sammy J https://twitter.com/Doc_Sammy/status/665332672206647296



Congratulations to James, Derek and Sammy!

Thank you again to to Alex from the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema for generously making these tickets available to you!

08 November 2015

Toronto: Win tickets to see Scott Hammell in "The Trick with the Gun"

This contest is now closed.  The winners have been announced at "Winners of tickets to see Scott Hammel in "The Trick with the Gun."

Updated November 15 at 11:20am to add:

  • We're experiencing technical difficulties with the Rafflecopter widget.
  • The contest remains open until Sunday November 15 at 11:59pm ET.
  • If the widget won't let you enter, leave your entry in the comment form below.  You MUST include your e-mail address for your entry to be valid.
  • Optional Twitter entries may also be included in the comment form below.  The URL to the required Tweet must be included for your entry to be valid.
  • Apologies for the inconvenience.



I have been offered eight pairs of tickets to give away to my readers, to attend "The Trick with the Gun" at the Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. screening in Toronto, Canada.  (I understand that there's also a Q&A with director Michael McNamara and subjects Scott Hammell and Christopher Gudgeon.)

Did you know that Scott is a four-time Guinness World Record holder?  I know he's got the record for "Highest Suspension Straight Jacket Escape."  Can anyone let me know what the other three are for?

Watch the trailer at  Markham Street Films YouTube channel.

If you don't want to leave tickets to chance, you can either purchase them at the cinema box office, or have a look at this post in the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Markham Street Films is looking for three young magicians to perform close up magic on November 19, 2015 from 6:00pm-6:30pm, at the premiere of their film The Trick with The Gun.If interested please contact Hilary at 416-536-1390 ext 222 or email hmuth@markhamstreet.com for more information. 
(This is a volunteer thing. In exchange for some walkaround, you will get a ticket to the screening.)

I will be holding a random draw for each pair of general admission tickets.  (There will be eight winners. Each winner will receive a pair of tickets.)  The draw results will be posted on Monday November the 16th.


To enter:
  1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
      
  2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling me your favourite Scott Hammell memory (from a personal encounter, an interview, a performance etc).  (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.)(Your favourite memory could be entering this contest!)
      
  3. Optional: For an additional entry:
    a) Sign in to your Twitter account
    b) Use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
    "Enter by Nov 15 to win 2 tix to see @scotthammell in "The Trick with the Gun" at @TheBloorCinema via @canadasmagic
    http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/11/toronto-win-tickets-to-see-scott.html"

    c) Enter the URL of your Tweet into the RaffleCopter widget to validate your entry.
     
       (The optional entry is only valid if the Tweet URL is included.)
      
  4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information for me to share with Alex from the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema.

The fine print:
  • To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  • One entry per person.
  • This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
  • This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  • If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
  • This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
  • You must be able to use the tickets as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
  • Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema box office prior to the show on your way into the screening.
  • The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  • Contest closes on Sunday November the 15th, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.


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With thanks to Alex from the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema for generously making these tickets available to you!


18 October 2015

Winner of Darcy Oake tickets and book

The contest to win a pair Darcy Oake tickets and his book "Behind the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic," closed last night at midnight.  Thank you to everyone who played!

If you didn't win, don't forget there's another raffle for Darcy Oake tickets going on at The Browser's Den anniversary party!  Canada's Magic readers can also take advantage of a coupon code for Darcy Oake's, "Edge of Reality" in Toronto.

There were some fabulous books mentioned that I'll have to add to my reading list. 

Here's the list of eligible entries:

1
Alec C 13 Steps to Mentalism - Corinder
2
Doug C Magic for Dummies
3
Doug C https://twitter.com/magicinfo_ca/status/652855232305741824
4
Taras D Tarbell Course
5
Taras D https://twitter.com/TarasDemerson/status/652911044751310848 
6
Jeph S Greater Magic
7
Jeph S https://twitter.com/BoardGameBrewer/status/653190992909107200
8
Ashley Hiding The Elephant 
9
Daniel L At The Card Table
10
Neil Conjuring Anthology
11
Ron M Mark Wilson's course on magic
12
Jenny  P Taschen's "Magic 1400s-1950s"
13
Jenny P https://twitter.com/westgreyjenny/status/653265088409960448?refsrc=email&s=11
14
Mike D Maximum Entertainment by Ken Weber
15
Mike D https://twitter.com/MikeDurzo/status/653963167966568448
16
Clive C The Magic of Robert Harbin
17
Shamus  The burglas effects




Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

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Congratulations to Jeph who won with his optional Twitter entry!

Thank you again to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for generously making these tickets and book available to you!

13 October 2015

Winner of an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle"

The contest to win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" closed last night at midnight.


Here's the list of entrants:


1
Artemus S One of the things that impresses me most is their costuming. The theatricallity of there performances is top shelf.
2
Mike F Time of day
3
Jeph S My daughters excitedly told me about meeting them at sorcerers safari 2015
4
Jeph S https://twitter.com/BoardGameBrewer/status/652461331837263872?s=09
5
Farley C I really like Time of Day. It is a great twist on an old effect.
6
Farley C https://twitter.com/fbcarter4/status/652462480782946304
7
Ryan P TP Prediction
8
Alex S Meeting Ted at the 2015 International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Jacksonville, Florida! Ted is very personable and a real worker!
9
Alex S https://twitter.com/AlexSeaman/status/652566310782537728
10
William S Purple Card
11
William S https://twitter.com/cpt_silverfox/status/652570199821058048
12
Jenny P the snowstorm!
13
Jenny P https://twitter.com/WestGreyJenny/status/653263696844689408





Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

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Congratulations Jenny!  I'll be in touch with you shortly to arrange for your prize.

Thank you again to Marion and Ted Outerbridge for making this possible!


11 October 2015

Philippe Thériault winner of the Michel Cailloux award for 2015

From the festival de magic website:
Le grand gagnant du Concours International de magie "Michel Cailloux" de cette année est le jeune Philippe Thériault de Laval. Toutes nos félicitations à Philippe. Sur la photo, nous il est accompagné du magien Michael Dardant de la Nouvelle-Orléans, récipiendaire du prix 2014, Le prix était aussi accompagné d'une bourse de 2500 $. De plus, Philippe a remporté le prix coup de coeur de la Famille Cailloux avec une bourse de 250 $. Les autres finalistes étaient :  Neil Crosweil de l'Ontario dans magie de scène - adulteSteven Brundage de New York dans la micromagie - adulteAntoine Côté de Blainvile dans la micromagie - moins de 18 ansEt Philippe Thériault de Laval dans la magie de scène - moins de 18 ans. 

Read more.

10 October 2015

Toronto: Win Darcy Oake's book and tickets to his show, "Edge of Reality," in Toronto

This contest is now closed.  The winner is announced at "Winner of Darcy Oake tickets and book."

Four contests in four weeks! We are on a roll!

I am excited to announce that I have one more pair of tickets to give away to my readers, to attend Darcy Oake's show, "Edge of Reality" at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, November 14, 2015.  If that wasn't fabulous enough, I have also been offered a copy of Darcy's new book, "Behind the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic," to give to the lucky ticket winner!



Darcy Oake has become a global sensation since his 2014 appearances on UK’s hugely successful television competition Britain’s Got Talent where he surpassed thousands of contestants to land among the show’s top ten finalists and win over 200 million viewers of the program worldwide. Check out his amazing audition video here.



CONTEST:

I have been offered one pair of tickets to see Darcy Oake's show, "Edge of Reality" at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, November 14, 2015.  The seats are Orchestra Level (ground floor), Row M, valued at $55 per ticket.  The prize also includes a copy of Darcy's new book, "Behind the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic." The draw results will be posted on Sunday October the 18th.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.) 

To enter:
  1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
      
  2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling me your favourite magic book.  (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.  Your favourite magic book could be "Harry Potter.")
      
  3. Optional: For an additional entry, use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
    "Enter by Oct 17 to win "Behind the Illusion" by @DarcyOake & 2 tix to his TO show at SonyCentreTO via @canadasmagic.
    http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/10/toronto-win-darcy-oakes-book-and.html"
      
  4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information for me to share with the Sony Centre, so that the Sony Centre can arrange for ticket pick up.

The fine print:
  • To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  • One entry per person.
  • This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
  • This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  • If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
  • You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
  • Transportation to/from Toronto and accommodations will not be provided.
  • Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets.
  • The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  • Contest closes on Saturday October the 17th, 2015 at 11:59pm EDT.

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With thanks to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for generously making these tickets available to you! 


05 October 2015

Win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle"

This contest is now closed.  The winner has been announced at "Winner of an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle."

Updated on October 8th to add items in this prize package include:

Three contests in three weeks!  I'm starting to wish someone else was running the site so I could get a chance at winning some of these fabulous prizes!  (Between you and me, there's very good chance there will be another giveaway before the month is out.)

I had the pleasure of meeting Marion and Ted Outerbridge while they were volunteer instructing at Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp this past summer.  They are fabulous people with a fantastic show!  (I'm not the only one who thinks so.  They received a standing ovation when they performed at this summer's IBM convention!)

They are generously providing, for your winning pleasure, an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" with a retail value of $135!  (Currently available on their site for $100).  From their site:
"Included are lecture notes and props for three of Outerbridge’s original, audience-tested routines that have been refined over 25 years in theatres, cruise ships, casinos, and television, as well as comedy clubs, schools and birthday parties."


If you're not familiar with their work, have a look at their Clockwork Mysteries Trailer video on YouTube:





CONTEST:

I have been offered an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" from Marion and Ted Outerbridge to give away to my readers.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted Tuesday, October the 13th.

To enter:
  1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
  2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, letting us know your favourite Outerbridge effect or memory.  (Your favourite memory could be of them offering this prize up!)
  3. Optional: For an additional entry, use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
    "Enter by Oct 12 to win an "Outerbridge lecture Bundle" from @OuterbridgMagic via @canadasmagic
    http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/10/win-outbridge-lecture-bundle.html"
  4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and shipping information for me to share with the Outerbridges.

The fine print:
  1. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  2. Limit of one mandatory entry and one optional entry per person.
  3. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents excluding residents of Quebec.
  4. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  5. If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
  6. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered.)
  7. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  8. The contest closes Monday, October the 12th at 11:59pm ET.


With thanks to Marion and Ted Outerbridge for generously making this prize available to you!



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03 October 2015

Winner of a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show"

The contest to win a copy of the book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show" closed last night at midnight.

There were some great first magic books listed.  Glad to see that one brave soul doubled their chances of winning by trying out the Twitter entry feature!

Here's the list of entrants:



1
HT
Blackstone's Modern Card Tricks and Secrets of Magic.
Disqualified: failure to prove Canadian residency.
2
Kelly D
I've never read a magic book !
3
Kelly D
Twitter entry - https://mobile.twitter.com/KellyLee905/status/648631849816850432
4
Derek D
"Black and Blue Magic"
5
L Lewis
houdini
6
Marc G
The Illustrated History of Magic by M. Christopher
7
Keith B
_The Great Houdini_, by Beryl Williams and Samuel Epstein
8
Lee
Now You See It, Now You Don't!: Lessons in Sleight of Hand by William Tar




Random draw results from Rafflecopter:



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Congratulations Lee!  I'll be in touch with you shortly to arrange for your prize.

Thank you again to Sheldon Casavant for making this possible!


27 September 2015

Winner of an Instant Magician hoodie

The contest to win an Instant Magician hoodie from Gwyn Auger closed last night at midnight. 

We had some great mentions of awesome magic assistants.  Some of you even went for bonus points, picking Gwyn as your favourite assistant!

Here's the list of entrants:



1
Mike S.
Gwyn...of course!
2
Daniel L.
Paul Daniels assistant is Debbie McGee
3
Lee
Sandra Szeles (Amazing Johnathan)
4
Thanh
Penn & Teller, because I don't know which one is the assistant :D
5
John H.
Nani Darnell
6
Dan M.
Mr Piffles (Piff the Magic Dragon)
7
Debbie L.
Of course it's Gwyn!
8
Tyra B.
Gwyn, of course!
9
Doug C.
A lady whose name I forget who took a large cloth from Murray Hatfield and walked gracefully offstage with. Because no one noticed the thing that it was crucial they not notice.


Random draw results from Rafflecopter:
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Congratulations Thanh! We'll be in touch to let you know how to claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone for playing and a special thanks to Gwyn for making the prize available to you!

26 September 2015

Win a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show"

Earlier today you read a guest post reporting on Sheldon Casavant's book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show."  Now you can win a copy for yourself!

Sheldon is generously offering our readers a chance to win a copy of his wonderful book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show."  Read below for details.

Watch Behind the Scenes of "Morton the Magician" on Sheldon's YouTube channel:




CONTEST:

I have been offered a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show" by Sheldon Casavant to give away to my readers.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted Saturday, October the 3rd.

To enter:
  1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
  2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, letting us know the name the first magic book you remember reading.  (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.  The book could be Harry Potter.)
  3. Optional: For an additional entry, use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
    "Enter by Oct 2 to win a copy of "Morton the Magician" by @SheldonCasavant via @canadasmagic
    http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/09/win-copy-of-morton-magician-and-his.html"
  4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and shipping information for me to share with Sheldon.

The fine print:
  1. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  2. Limit of one mandatory entry and one optional entry per person.
  3. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents excluding residents of Quebec.
  4. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  5. If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
  6. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered.)
  7. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  8. The contest closes Friday, October the 2nd at 11:59pm ET.


With thanks to Sheldon for generously making this prize available to you!


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22 September 2015

Win an "Instant Magician" hoodie

The contest is now closed. The winner was announced at "Winner of an Instant Magician hoodie."

Gwyn Auger is generously offering our readers a chance to win one of her creative designs!
Be an Instant Magician!  "Saw the lady in half, again and again with the ease of the zipper... Bring out your inner magician!"

From Gwyn's Twitter feed:
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Additionally, Gwyn's created the coupon code "CANADA" for you to use to receive 10% off your purchase, should you want to be an Instant Magician!



CONTEST:

I have been offered an "Instant Magician" hoodie from Gwyn Auger to give away to my readers.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted Sunday, September the 27th.

To enter:
  1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
  2. Leave a comment in the widget, letting us know the name of your favourite magician's assistant.  (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.)
  3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name, hoodie size, and shipping information for me to share with Gwyn.


The fine print:
  1. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  2. One entry per person.
  3. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents excluding residents of Quebec.
  4. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  5. If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
  6. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered.)
  7. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  8. The contest closes Saturday, September the 26th at 11:59pm ET.


With thanks to Gwyn for generously making this prize available to you!


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