More Magie Montréal

Evelyn Matlin over at Perfect Magic has a follow-up to her wonderful tribute post, remembering the performers from Magie Montréal.

From Perfect Magic:

Last week my blog was a tribute to performers, now deceased, at Magic Montreal, a two-day Magic Convention  that Phil Matlin of Perfect Magic and Vim Vermeys ran for 19 years. I mentioned that I didn’t find photos of all of them, but I managed to find a few more that graced our stage.

Read more and see photos.

Remembering the stars from Magie Montréal

Evelyn Matlin over at Perfect Magic has a wonderful tribute post, remembering the performers from Magie Montréal that are sadly no longer with us.

From Perfect Magic:

When I started writing this I didn’t realize how many magicians that made Magie Montréal, the great and fun loving convention that it was, had passed away. This blog is a tribute to them, to the performers  who graced our stage and close-up tables that are no longer with us. I don’t have photo’s of them all.

Read more and see photos!

Welcoming a new patron: Perfect Magic!

Welcome to our newest sponsor, Evelyn and Phil Matlin from Perfect Magic!

In Montreal in 1976, Perfect Magic was founded as a mail-order company run out of a basement, selling their own original products.  In short time, they grew out of their basement and into a retail property of their own.  They expanded their catalogue with more original products.  In 1979, they collaborated wtih C.W. Vermeys to launch the very first Magie Montréal convention!  Magie Montréal ran annually until 1998.

In the words of David Acer, "Today, Perfect Magic continues to be a highly respected manufacturer, distributor and retail outlet, supplying tricks and accessories to magicians around the world."

If you haven't already, check out their blog, Perfect Magic Then and Now, where Evelyn shares wonderful stories from her 30+ years of experience in the magic business.  If you keep tabs on their Facebook page or Twitter feed, you will be notified when new blog posts are up.

Did you know that Phil is also a professional ragtime piano player?  Browse through his YouTube channel! I enjoy both of his CD's, Ragtime Daze and Ragtime Magic.

I had the pleasure of meeting both Evelyn and Phil at this year's Spring CAM-JAM.  They are warm, and wonderful people!

Thank you Evelyn and Phil, for your constant support of the Canadian magic scene and your sponsorship of this website!

Random thoughts about CAM-JAM 2013 Spring edition

• Whenever I drive to Greg's theatre, it always rains on at least one leg of the trip.
• I've been a CAM member for a long, long time.
• One-handed cut-a-thons are a young man's game.
• Evelyn and Phil Matlin from Perfect Magic are warm and terrific people!
• I thought that I'd learned my last mind-blowing Linking Ring move from Tina Lenert earlier in the month.  Oscar Muñoz proved me wrong.  Twice.
• Vincent Hedan tells me you can buy strawberry flavoured toothpaste.
• Michael Dardant packs his hat very efficiently.
• Thanks to Shawn Farquhar for coming up with idea and to Greg Frewin who generously offered us a meeting space and discounted tickets to his amazing show!

The CAM website has a nice write-up about this year's Magician of the Year, Mike Segal!  Congratulations Mike!

Go to the Perfect Magic blog to read Evelyn Matlin's thoughts on the weekend.

It was wonderful to meet up with so many of you!  If CAM-JAM Summer is anything like the Spring edition, it's sure to be a fantastic time!

Perfect Magic deal for CAM JAM Spring attendees

From CAM:

Are you going to CamJam 2013 at Niagra Falls on April 28th? If you are, read on.

Perfect Magic is going to have a booth there..

If there is anything you want, we will bring it with us if you order it before 5:00 PM Monday April 22. Pay for it when you order and we will bring it with us to the Convention, Visa or Mastercard and you will get a 10% discount .

Read more.

Perfect Magic's 100th post and Bobo's Canadian connection

Congratulations Evelyn Matlin on her 100th post, over at the Perfect Magic blog.


Did you know Bobo has a Canadian connection?   I didn't.


Go read about it in her post, "What does the name J.B. Bobo mean to you?"

Montréal: Camirand Magic Stage Course

From Camirand Magic:

Starts Wedneday March 14th 2012
 
This 30 hour course is open to students from the Basic Course Level One. This is magic on stage using dexterity with day to day objects. Each course as a theme and the full three hours are dedicated to a complete stage routine. Some of the themes included Card Productions, Balls Productions, Basic Mental Routines, Egg Bag, Floathing Ball, and other classics.
 
Read more. | En français suivez ce lien.

[h/t: magicinfo.ca]

Montréal: Camirand Basic Course, Level 1

From Camirand Magic:

Starts Tuesday March 13th 2012
 
Camirand Academy of Magic level 1 course is designed for those interested in magic and want to learn the methods of the professional even if this is not their goal to make a living in magic.
 
You will learn the basics of close-up magic using small object such as Balls, Coins, Cards, rope, etc.
 
Read more. | En français suivez ce lien.

[h/t: magicinfo.ca]

David Acer book launch

Read about November's combined David Acer book launch and shop auction over at Perfect Magic.

Links for 1-July-2011

• From Aaron Jones:
  - Stupid Magic Stories #1: You cut my THUMB!
  - Stupid Magic Stories #2:  What language is this supposed to be in?
   
• From Browser's Den of Magic:
  - Magic Show at Magic Club:  Saturday-July 2  including four customers, including Ariel Frailich!
   
• From the Magic Newswire:
  - Vernon fools Houdini - The Daily (The Daily article is Hand of Fate - Card trick that stumped the great harry Houdini)
  - Natural Magick photo essay
  - Vodavil photo essay
   
• From Evelyn Matlin at Perfect Magic:
  - This is just a regular deck of cards!
  - Magic for beginners and children's magic
   
• From Ryan Pilling at Playing Big:
  - The sum total of your choices
  - Define yourself
  - Walking a mile in his shoes
  - 5 rules for choosing music for your magic show
  - Royalties and legally using music in your show 
   
• From Sharing Wonder:
  - Luminato and My Magic Hands
  - Natural Magick
  - Vodavil
  - Magical Medicine
   
• From Shawn Farquhar:
  - June 7 Vlog on YouTube
   
• From Andrew Musgrave at Ye Olde Magick Blogge:
  - in June, Andrew spent time talking about character.  Here's the post that started it.
  - Andrew's starting on a Pet Peeves month for July -- can't wait!
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last month's videos):
  151. The Shout Out Video - Day 151 of 365
  152. Amazing Telekinesis! - Day 152 of 365
  153. Bending the Real - Day 153 of 365
  154. Crazy Spray Paint Magic Trick - Day 154
  155. Magical Perrier Bottle - Day 155 of 365
  156. The Floating DVD - Day 156 of 365
  157. Rubber Band Finds Card - DAY 157 of 365
  158. Impossible Card Trick on live TV - DAY 158
  159. CHEO Telethon Magic - DAY 159 of 365
  160. Balls from Mouth - Day 160 of 365
  161. Ekaterina - Day 161 of 365
  162. Vincent C: The Badboy of Magic - Day 162 of 365
  163. Magic in your hand! - Day 163 of 365
  164. Easy and Amazing Card trick Explained! - Day 164 of 365
  165. Controlling a girl's thoughts - Day 165 of 365 
  166. Vanishing Cards - Day 166 of 365
  167. Mr. Prege - Day 167 of 365
  168. Disappearing Water - Day 168 of 365
  169. Cwiss Angel - Day 169 of 365
  170. Rocky Raccoon: Freaking people out on the streets! - Day 170 of 365
  171. NEW: SCR Magic Trick!!
  172. The Acrobatic Matchbox - DAY 172
  173. David Stone 'THE TOOL' Revealed!
  174. iPhone Memory Lane - Day 174 of 365
  175. Funky Floating Furniture - Day 175
  176. Coin Penetration - Day 176 of 365
  177. June Day Off - Day 177 of 365
  178. Kid Assaults Magician - DAY 178 of 365
  179. Insane Mental Calculations!
  180. Shoe Drinking - Day 180 of 365
  181. Floating Light - Day 181 of 365

Links for 31-May-2011

• From Jay Sankey:
  - Differences between bending and performing magic 
• From Magicana:
  - A quick overview of the MCW, "whew!"
  - Rememberi ng Challenge Week Magic Camp at The York School in "Magic + Film = Challenge Week"
    
• From Perfect Magic:
  - Evelyn shares wonderful observations of her grandchildren's relationship to magic in "When is the best age for starting magic?"
   
• From Andrew Musgrave at Ye Olde Magick Blogge:
  - Andrew's focus for May was "specific magicians who’ve inspired me" and added Richard Sanders to his list (which also includes Dai Vernon and Jay Sankey).
          
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last two week's videos):
  134. The Lecleric Show Official Trailer 135. Interactive Card Trick! TRY IT!! IT WORKS!! - Day 135 of 365 136. Blister Card Trick- DAY 136 of 365
  137. SICK Colour Change- DAY 137 of 365
  138. Self-finding Aces - Day 138 of 365
  139. Spankalicious Card Trick Tutorial - Day 139 of 365
  140. Lego Jail Cell Trick - Day 140 of 365
  141. The Accident - Day 141 of 365
  142. Making Playing Cards - Day 142 of 365
  143. Ripping Other People's Money - DAY 143 of 365 144. The Switch - DAY 144 of 365
  145. My Magic Room - Day 145 of 365
  146. EPIC Royal Flush Card Trick - Day 146
  147. Quickie with Rubbers - Day 147 of 365
  148. The Pom Pom Trick - Day 148 of 365
  149. World's Messiest Coin Trick - Day 149 of 365
  150. Anakin's Video DAY 150 of 365

Links for 14-May-2011

• From the Browser's Den:
  - Chris Mayhew, one of the artists at Theory 11, special guest at June 11 club meeting
    
• From Perfect Magic:
  - Magicians Peforming For Magicians: memories from “A Little Nite Magic," the Sheraton Centre and a great quote by Frank Garcia
  - Things that go wrong in the night!:  memories of Phil Matlin and Romaine
   
• From Andrew Musgrave at Ye Olde Magick Blogge:
  - Andrew's focus for May is "specific magicians who’ve inspired me" and has already included entries on Dai Vernon and Jay Sankey.  Keep up the great work on your Project 365 Andrew!
    
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last two week's videos):
  121. Static Rising Card Trick - DAY 121 of 365
  122. Levitating Voodoo Doll - DAY 122 of 365
  123. Mystery Box - DAY 123 of 365
  124. Illusion de la Spirale Hallucinante - Jour 124 de 365
  125. Balloon Playing - Day 125 of 365
  126. CD Manipulation - Day 126 of 365
  127. World's Most Popular Magic Trick - Day 127
  128. The Teleporting Ring Live! - Day 128 of 365
  129. Wicked Thunderbird Card Trick! - Day 129
  130. Changing Card Trick @ De La Salle - DAY 130 of 365
  131. Retro Eric Leclerc - Day 131 of 365
  132. Magician Penetrates Playboy Bunny...With His Mind. Day 132 of 365
  133. Cigarette Through Card Trick - Day 133

David Acer: "Never iron flash paper."

"A Superb Tip from David Acer. Comedian, Magician, TV Star, Author…." was posted by Perfect Magic today.  Along with some remembrances and photos of times gone by, David responds to the questions:

"Q: What was the first trick that made you think this is what you want to do?"

and

"Q: What advice would you give aspiring magicians?"

Go read David's answers now!

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Editor's note:

My most indelible memory of David has to at CAMaraderie in 2001, where he performed the Cups and Balls with garbage bins and soccer balls as depicted below: