Mark your Calendars, April 5, for a night of amazing entertainment by two of Spectrum's world-renowned grads, Michael Harrison and Shawn Farquhar with all proceeds going to the Spectrum Alumni Association Scholarship Fund!
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07 February 2019
Victoria: A Night of Alumni Entertainment
From the Spectrum Alumni Facebook page:
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05 January 2019
MagicTube
Canadians include Shawn Farquhar, Luc Langevin, and Shin Lim.
From MagicTube as translated through Google Translate:
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From MagicTube as translated through Google Translate:
Do you like magic? Looking for the video of a magician ? MagicTube gives you categorized access, by menu and keywords, to the best videos of professional magicians (conjurer, illusionist) published on the web via hosting sites such as YouTube, Dailymotion, etc ...
The site is for magic enthusiasts or anyone who wants to discover through magic videos of the best current or past numbers.
The site references more than 400 magicians' videos from 26 countries.
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Luc Langevin,
Shawn Farquhar,
Shin Lim
07 December 2018
Shawn Farquhar's PB&J European tour
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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Shawn Farquhar
09 November 2018
Bacio Rosso media roundup
From the November 6th article "VETERAN CANADIAN PERFORMERS STAR IN THE FIRST BELGIUM-INSPIRED CIRCUS" by asingh in the Asian Pacific Post:
From the October 9th article "A DAZZLING GOURMET CABARET CIRQUE IN VANCOUVER" by Katie Nanton in Nuvo Magazine:
From the November 7th article "Bacio Rosso brings cabaret, magic, acrobatics, and more to Queen Elizabeth Park" by Gail Johnson in The Georgia Straight:
Cirque du Soleil performer Colin Heath and magician and illusionist Shawn Farquar will be part of Canada’s first European-inspired circuses coming to town, Bacio Rosso Spiegeltent.
Heath has performed in Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach, the Arts Club, Axis Theatre, Leaky Heavy Circus. The award-winning performer is also a veteran of Cirque du Soleil, including Cirque Reinvente, Kooza and Volta. Farquhar has taken stages at the Riveria, Las Vegas, the Opera House, Blackpool and the Orpheum in Vancouver. He also has performed for Queen Elizabeth II while she visited Charlottetown, PEI.
Read more.
From the October 9th article "A DAZZLING GOURMET CABARET CIRQUE IN VANCOUVER" by Katie Nanton in Nuvo Magazine:
The talent roster is a range of eclectic performers from around the globe; together as a cast, they represent a grouping of professionals rarely seen under one roof. There is Lady Rizo, for example, a New York–based cabaret star with a wickedly funny streak; Jimmy Gonzales, a juggler and dancer just coming off a run of Cirque du Soleil; Shawn Farquhar, a multi-award-winning magician from Maple Ridge, B.C.; and Erica Nguyen, an aerial cirque performer from Moncton, N.B. Audience members will get to know them all throughout the eve while sipping fine wines and dining on Italian fare by La Quercia’s executive chef, Adam Pegg (think slow-roasted beef with carrots and jus, or sautéed wild mushrooms served over creamy polenta).
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From the November 7th article "Bacio Rosso brings cabaret, magic, acrobatics, and more to Queen Elizabeth Park" by Gail Johnson in The Georgia Straight:
Bacio Rosso is unlike anything Vancouver has ever seen. Where else do you see a room full of strangers break out into an impromptu dance party while a powerhouse cabaret singer encourages the limbo in an evening where plates fly, a magician reads minds, and a pair of muscular trapeze artists strip down to their sparkling skivvies, all within a few feet of your dinner table?
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08 October 2018
Vancouver: Cabaret of Wonders with Michael Finney
From the Chilliwack Cultural Centre:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
February 15, 2019
Join an extraordinary gathering of magicians as special host, International Brotherhood of Magicians President Michael Finney brings a bit of new flavour to the very popular Cabaret of Wonders!
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From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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Alex Seaman,
Billy Hsueh,
Michael Finney,
Shawn Farquhar
19 September 2018
Vancouver: Shawn Farquhar, resident artist at Bacio Rosso
Catch Shawn Farquhar from the middle of October until the middle of January!
From Bacio Rosso:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
From Bacio Rosso:
Canada’s first Gourmet Cabaret Cirque.
Moulin Rouge meets Cabaret meets Burlesque!
Bacio Rosso is an intimate, fully immersive evening of Cirque, Comedy and Cuisine.
Guests are seated in the heat of the action with jugglers, contortionists, trapeze artists, magicians, singers and clowns weaving together an unforgettable evening of magic, love and laughter. All combined with a delicious 4-course gourmet menu designed by local award winning chef Adam Pegg of La Quercia.
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From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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14 September 2018
Vancouver: Cabaret of Wonders
From The Georgia Straight:
Oct 5-6
Two-Time World Champion of Magic and the man who fooled Penn & Teller twice on their hit TV show, Fool Us brings his show, the Cabaret of Wonders, to Vancouver for a two night exclusive engagement. Shawn is presenting an evening that could only happens once in a blue moon. Interestingly enough the unique fact is it will be presented at the Blue Moon Theatre in the elegant five diamond Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver, BC.
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Shawn Farquhar
02 September 2018
W. C. Shelly
John Smithman posted a while back, that "W.C. Shelly was the second president (1944-1945) of the Vancouver Magic Circle. He was a prominent business man and politician in Vancouver who had a park named in his honour."
Not to shabby to have a park named after a magician!
Here's a photo of John at the park:
I think he started a trend, because Shawn Farquhar recently posted a similar photo!
From Shawn Farquhar's Twitter feed:
Not to shabby to have a park named after a magician!
Here's a photo of John at the park:
I think he started a trend, because Shawn Farquhar recently posted a similar photo!
From Shawn Farquhar's Twitter feed:
The VMC annual picnic held at a park named after one of our members! #farquharfun #shawnfarquhar #vmc75 https://t.co/BG7ewp9REj pic.twitter.com/5tm5X7wvXn— Shawn Farquhar (@magiChampion) August 20, 2018
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18 July 2018
TMR studios interviews Shawn Farquhar
From the TMR Productions YouTube channel:
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15 July 2018
News so big, it's worthy of a second post!
Congratulations again to Renee-Claude Auclair and the FISM Quebec team
(Renee-Claude Auclair, Jocelyn Guertin, Pierre Hamon, Joan Caesar, and
Shawn Farquhar) for securing the first North American FISM!!!
Be sure to visit the FISM Quebec 2021 website to take advantage of early bird pricing!
See the official announcement on Shawn Farquhar's Facebook post:
Be sure to visit the FISM Quebec 2021 website to take advantage of early bird pricing!
See the official announcement on Shawn Farquhar's Facebook post:
12 July 2018
Colon: Shawn Farquhar and Carisa Hendrix at Abbott's 81st Get Together
From Magic Get Together:
From Ken Dumm's Facebook page:
The Abbott's Magic Company, the Colon Lions Club and the Colon Chamber of Commerce are proud to celebrate the Annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together. The dates are August 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of 2018. Once again, magicians from all over the world will migrate to Colon, Michigan, the Magic Capital of the World, to be a part of this family oriented event. Tents and campers will magically pop up everywhere to swell this tiny little village until it appears there is no room for even one more person. Everyone scampers to be a part of this fun convention which was named the #1 Unique Convention last year in the Detroit Free Press.
Magicians will be performing in the streets, restaurants and bars. The annual craft fair will take place on Friday and Saturday. The yearly fireworks will go off as in recent years on Friday night after the show at the Colon High School. Visit the Colon Historical Museum for a special Magic adventure or take a cemetery tour where many famous and not so famous magicians have chose to perform their final act and become a permanent part of the magical history of Colon.
Read more and register.
From Ken Dumm's Facebook page:
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10 July 2018
Breaking news: FISM 2021 will be in Quebec City!
Updated July 11th to add:
Congratulations to Renee-Claude Auclair and the FISM Quebec team (Renee-Claude Auclair, Jocelyn Guertin, Pierre Hamon, Joan Caesar, and Shawn Farquhar) for securing the first North American FISM!!!
From the Facebook page of Renee-Claude Auclair:
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With thanks to Lee Asher and Joan Caesar for sharing the news with me as it happened!
- Visit the FISM Quebec 2021 website to take advantage of early bird pricing!
Congratulations to Renee-Claude Auclair and the FISM Quebec team (Renee-Claude Auclair, Jocelyn Guertin, Pierre Hamon, Joan Caesar, and Shawn Farquhar) for securing the first North American FISM!!!
From the Facebook page of Renee-Claude Auclair:
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Just announced at #Fism2018 -- Congratulations to #Quebec #Canada for being chosen as the next city to hold #Fism2021!— Lee Asher (@LeeAsherMagic) July 10, 2018
We won! Thanks to the Presidents of world! #fism2021 #canada #farquharfun #shawnfarquhar https://t.co/PJDrBqdj0j pic.twitter.com/ViMLDg3QVW— Shawn Farquhar (@magiChampion) July 10, 2018
FISM 2021 in Canada! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦— The Evasons (@TheEvasons) July 10, 2018
With thanks to Lee Asher and Joan Caesar for sharing the news with me as it happened!
08 July 2018
Ben Train and Shawn Farquhar remember June Horowitz
From Ben Train's Facebook page:
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From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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17 May 2018
Calgary: Mega Magic Saturday
Save the date! July 28. With Shawn Farquhar and Ryan Michaels.
From the MEGA Magic Saturday with Shawn Farquhar Facebook event:
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22 April 2018
Remembering Harry Anderson
By now you have likely heard the news that Harry Anderson passed away last Monday at the age of 65.
Mr. Anderson was kind to me. Back in 2003 he gave me permission to market an effect of mine that is based on one of his better known routines. I'm grateful that I was able to thank him in person and see him perform live and lecture, when he came to Ontario in 2012.
Little known fact: David Merry and Harry Anderson are tangentially responsible for the start of this blog!
Our condolences to his family and friends.
Here's what others have to say...
From Matt DiSero's Facebook post:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook post:
Some thoughts from John Larroquette on Twitter:
And from his son, Dash's Facebook post:
Mr. Anderson was kind to me. Back in 2003 he gave me permission to market an effect of mine that is based on one of his better known routines. I'm grateful that I was able to thank him in person and see him perform live and lecture, when he came to Ontario in 2012.
Little known fact: David Merry and Harry Anderson are tangentially responsible for the start of this blog!
Our condolences to his family and friends.
Here's what others have to say...
From Matt DiSero's Facebook post:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook post:
Some thoughts from John Larroquette on Twitter:
Harry Anderson. He was wicked smart. He was wicked funny. He had a big laugh. He had a big heart. He delighted in legerdemain especially when he caused someone to scratch their head and proclaim; How the hell did you do that? And he could eat a hamster like no one I ever knew.— John B. Larroquette (@johnlarroquette) April 17, 2018
Markie, Charlie, Marsha, Richard, me and the N.C.gang were on a carnival fun ride with Harry. It was a blast. Out in the cosmos tonight, with his fedora at a rakish angle and a 'Watch this' wink to us, he’s coaxing whoever might be out there with him; Pick a card. Any card.— John B. Larroquette (@johnlarroquette) April 17, 2018
And from his son, Dash's Facebook post:
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13 April 2018
Maple Ridge: Shawn Farquhar
From the April 11th article "Two-time world champion of magic to perform in Maple Ridge" by Colleen Flanagan in the Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadow News:
All money from the show is going to the dry grad which will have a Roaring 20’s theme with video games, a dance and other activities being organized by Laurel Ross, head of the dry grad committee.
“They have a hypnotist coming in, which is even funnier because the hypnotist used to be my high school teacher from Victoria,” said Farquhar who is doing another show that night.
There are only 210 tickets available for the nights performance and 100 tickets have already been sold. Farquhar also donated 200 of his DVDs that will be for sale the night of.
The show is suitable to people of all ages which Farquhar says is great because, “parents can bring younger kids so they can demystify the high school in advance.”
Secrets the Magic Show takes place at 7 p.m. on Apr. 21 at Westview secondary, 20905 Wicklund Ave. in Maple Ridge.
Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at eventbrite.ca. For more information, go to secretstheshow.com.
Read more.
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01 April 2018
I'll just leave this here
First, some backstory from Shawn Farquhar's December 9th Facebook post (emphasis mine):
And here's a not so subtle reminder that my original effect "The Fools' Monte," was well received by (and dare I say fooled) Jeff McBride at the workshop he held at CAM in 2003.
With that, I'll just leave you this Tweet from Teller:
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All kidding aside, April 2nd at 9pm PST the first annual April Fool Us Day Special will premiere!
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
A Letter to the Magic Community...
As Producers of Penn & Teller : Fool Us, our guiding principle is that the show is made "by magicians, for magicians." We have tried to provide a positive Prime Time outlet for magicians everywhere over the course of our 4 seasons on the air - and we've been lucky and successful enough to get an order for Season Five on the CW Network.
As always, our goal is to feature the best and brightest in the magic world, and as such, we'd like to respectfully invite you to submit a recording of a trick you perform that you believe would be good for our show. Highly original presentations and original tricks of all kinds are appreciated.
And here's a not so subtle reminder that my original effect "The Fools' Monte," was well received by (and dare I say fooled) Jeff McBride at the workshop he held at CAM in 2003.
With that, I'll just leave you this Tweet from Teller:
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The quality of the magic we're seeing on "Fool Us" is simply breathtaking. With more original effects, more methods we're never seen the like of (ut-oh), and more brilliant female magicians who are coming from all over the world..— Teller (@MrTeller) March 10, 2018
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All kidding aside, April 2nd at 9pm PST the first annual April Fool Us Day Special will premiere!
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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27 February 2018
Chilliwack: Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders XI
From the Chilliwack Cultural Centre:
March 16, 2018
Settle in for a night of wonder and delight as Shawn Farquhar, the only magician to fool Penn and Teller twice, hosts his eleventh Cabaret of Wonders. This intimate show brings a brilliant collection of magicians to the stage, from world-renowned performers to local talent. This casual cabaret setting is perfect way to experience innovative acts, illusions, and more in a fantastical display of never-before-seen works and magical standards! Whether you’re a magic enthusiast or have dreams of bringing your own illusions to stage, the Cabaret of Wonders is a chance to see magic behind the scenes – and get up close and personal with the most talented performers from British Columbia and beyond.
Shawn Farquhar won’t be the only one demonstrating his unbelievable skills, as The Cabaret of Wonders will also be welcoming the charming James Alan, the delightful John Kaplan, and the enigmatic Henry Tom to share the stage.
Master of sleight of hand and illusions, Toronto’s James Alan will prove that the experience of magic is ideal for creating memories which last a lifetime. His goal is to prove that magic isn’t just for kids, and has created performances that are “thought-provoking, funny, astonishing and thoroughly entertaining.” He has been featured on Summerworks Performance Festival and The Hamilton Fringe Festival, and for the last two years, he has been hosting Magic Tonight.
John Kaplan, also known as the fundraising magician, has been touring Canada for three decades, performing his unique brand of family-friendly magic. His focus on fundraising through his magic shows has led to international recognition. He has shared the stage as an opening act for Jay Leno, the Boomtown Rats, and starred in the Opening Ceremonies for the Labatt National Men’s Curling Briar.
Also joining them is international award-winning Henry Tom, who is a Canadian Association of Magicians’ Close Up Magic Champion and a Vancouver Magic Circle’s Stage Magic Champion. Running a dental practice, Tom has incorporated magic into his dentistry, but has also brought his dentistry into his magic, making for a uniquely charming act!
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12 February 2018
Sleightly Sketchy: Steal*
Updated at 2:30pm to add a link to a post Shawn Farquhar made on Facebook today.
We're not even halfway through the second month of 2018 and already two significant conflicts regarding intellectual property (IP) rights have surfaced. At the end of January, Shawn Farquhar posted his most recent encounter with IP theft. A short seven days later, Michael Close posted this about his new Paradigm Shift ebooks. (And six days after that, another incident identified in a FB post from Shawn.) And that's just Canadian magicians.
Scroll down to the end of this post to see how you can get involved in combating this type of piracy.
* With thanks to Kidlet for providing the inspiration for the last panel.
From Michael Close's Facebook page:
We're not even halfway through the second month of 2018 and already two significant conflicts regarding intellectual property (IP) rights have surfaced. At the end of January, Shawn Farquhar posted his most recent encounter with IP theft. A short seven days later, Michael Close posted this about his new Paradigm Shift ebooks. (And six days after that, another incident identified in a FB post from Shawn.) And that's just Canadian magicians.
Scroll down to the end of this post to see how you can get involved in combating this type of piracy.
* With thanks to Kidlet for providing the inspiration for the last panel.
From Michael Close's Facebook page:
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~Sleightly Sketchy,
Michael Close,
Shawn Farquhar
17 January 2018
Chilliwack: Shawn Farquhar's Cabaret of Wonders IX, X, and XI
From the Chilliwack Cultural Centre:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
SHAWN FARQUHAR'S CABARET OF WONDERS IX - January 19, 2018
SHAWN FARQUHAR'S CABARET OF WONDERS X - February 16, 2018
SHAWN FARQUHAR’S CABARET OF WONDERS XI - March 16, 2018
All shows are at the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre.
Read more and buy tickets.
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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