Showing posts with label _Quebec City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label _Quebec City. Show all posts

01 July 2023

Québec City: CAMaraderie 2023 [Sep 22 - 24]

Guest artists are / Les artistes invités sont:

  • Alain Choquette, Canada
  • Jaana, Allemagne
  • Luis Olmedo, Espagne
  • Nicolai Striebel, Allemagne
  • Philippe Beau, France
  • Silly Billy, USA
  • TaNa Manga, Portugal
  • Hector Mancha, Espagne
  • and more to come ...
  • et plus encore ...

 

From the June 29th Facebook post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:

CAMaraderie is back in September in Québec City! Read more here

La CAMaradie est de retour en septembre à Québec! Plus d'infos ici

https://shoutout.wix.com/so/09Oa9SQvq?languageTag=en


 

 

 

 

11 April 2023

Quebec: Fredo [Apr 29]

From the March 14th Facebook post by the Festival de magie de Québec:

Our colleague Fredo will soon be at the Grand Theater of Quebec! Another magic show not to be missed next April 29!

For info: https://grandtheatre.qc.ca/programmation/fredo-magicien/


 

 

 

 

31 July 2022

FISM 2022 in CBC News

From the July 29th upload "World’s best magicians gather in Canada for championship" by CBC News: The National:

 

 

From the July 28th article "The best magicians in the world are gathering in Canada this week" by Joseph Pugh at the CBC:

Two Canadians are competing this year, including Yannick Lacroix from Quebec and Cobalt, who will be competing in the close-up card magic category.

"I'm excitedly terrified," Cobalt told CBC News. He qualified for the championship after competing in an event last fall for the first time.

The Toronto-based magician says there is added stress and excitement when thinking about the audience.

"It's literally every great magician I grew up reading about … or ask[ed] for an autograph who's going to be in there now watching me do this act."

There's a lot on the line for the magicians, according to Canadian illusionist Greg Frewin.

"If you place even in the top three of this competition, your life changes," he says.

Frewin speaks from experience having won first place in the general magic category at the 1994 world championships in Yokohama, Japan. He currently performs shows at the Greg Frewin theatre in Niagara Falls, Ont., and has been training the next generation of magicians. One of his students, Ding Yang of China, is also competing at FISM.

"I can't give away what she does, but I will say this, there is one part of her act that nobody, male or female, has ever done and probably won't do for a long time because of the skill level and the skill set besides magic that it takes."

Read more.

 

 

 

 

25 June 2022

Quebec City: McBride’s Magic & Mystery School [July 25 - 30]

From the June 6th Facebook post by Jeff McBride:

McBride’s Magic & Mystery School will be Featured at this Year’s World Championship of Magic in Quebec

Las Vegas, NV, March 30, 2020 – The 2022 FISM (Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques) World Championships of Magic will takes place in Québec, Canada from the 25th - 30th July 2022 – and will feature the lead faculty of Jeff McBride’s Magic & Mystery School in Las Vegas, set up with its own space next to the dealer’s room.

Founder and master magician Jeff McBride, Dr. Lawrence Hass, who is Dean of the School, and Tobias Beckwith, emeritus faculty, will all deliver lectures featured at the convention.

They are joined by Will Bradshaw, an Instructor at the school, and Scott Steelfyre, Instructor and Media Manager for the school.

Jeff McBride is the founder of the Magic & Mystery School, which began back in 1991 with the first Mystery School retreat in upstate New York. The school added regular Master Classes and live Focus classes in 1999 when McBride relocated to Las Vegas to headline at Caesars Magical Empire.
Today, McBride Magic & Mystery School offers from 5-10 events live in Las Vegas each year, in addition to between 12 and 20 classes online. Jeff McBride, Larry Hass and Tobias Beckwith also offer one-on- one consulting to students of the school. Since 2010, the school also presents a weekly streaming show, Monday Night Mystery School.

McBride has received worldside acclaim as one of the most innovative and riveting magic performers ever since his first international tour at the age of 16, as opening act for the Fania Allstars in Japan. Known for his use of masks, mime, and world-class sleight of hand, McBride has been named Magician of the Year by Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle, among his many other awards. He has appeared on every major television network, most recently fooling Penn & Teller on their popular Fool Us! Show. His full evening shows have graced casino showrooms in Las Vegas, Tahoe & Atlantic City, as well as touring venues and arts festivals around the world.

Lawrence Hass, Ph.D., is the Dean of McBride’s Magic & Mystery School in Las Vegas. He is former Professor of Philosophy and Theater Arts at Muhlenberg College and former Professor of Humanities at Austin College. In 2010 he retired from college teaching to pursue magic full-time as a performer, teacher, author, and publisher.

Larry Hass creates magic shows that mix astonishing, artistic magic with ideas that lift the spirit. He performs at theaters, nightclubs, universities, public conferences, and corporate functions, across America and internationally. In 2019, he premiered his acclaimed full-evening theatrical magic show, Magical Life.

Tobias Beckwith was the founding administrator for the school, and among it’s earliest faculty, teaching both business and theater arts for magicians. Beckwith came to the world of magic from the New York theater, where he was part of the management and production teams for such long- running hits as The Fantasticks, Sweeney Todd and Oh! Calcutta!

The Mystery School team will be offering mini-lectures and workshops, as well as magic jam sessions in their space at the convention. Learn more about McBride’s Magic & Mystery School at https://magicalwisdom.com.


 

 

25 May 2022

FISM in le Soleil

From the May 18th article "Quebec will host the World Magic Championships for the first time" by Justin Staircase in le Soliel (translated by Google):

For the very first time, the World Magic Championships will be held in North America, in Quebec City, alongside the 11th Magic Festival, from July 25 to 31.

The championship will be held from July 25 to 30 and will take the form of several galas that will complement the magic festival that will be held in parallel. Ms. Auclair clarified at a press conference on Wednesday that the event was originally scheduled for 2021 before being canceled. One hundred and ten competitors are expected to participate in the competition, which will end with a gala of champions on July 30.

Renée-Claude Auclair believes that hosting such an event within the walls of Quebec could make the city one of “four or five essential destinations in the world of magic”.


THE SUN, PATRICE LAROCHE

Quebec will also host the eleventh edition of the Quebec Magic Festival, in partnership with the International Federation of Magical Societies (FISM). The spokesperson for this edition Luc Langevin detailed the “500 hours of free entertainment in the streets of Quebec, from Sillery to Limoilou” and “the 2500 magicians expected”. The magician also said he was proud to be associated with such an episode because “magic is family, everyone likes it”.

Read more.



 

 

11 March 2022

FISM Quebec 2022: Talent

It was recently announced that Lee Asher, Philippe Beau, David Ben, Max Maven, Lisa Menna, Pierric, Ta Na Manga, Topas will be in Québec City for FISM WCM 2022! They will join Michael Ammar, Mike Caveney, Alexandra Duvivier, Dani DaOrtiz, Shawn Farquhar, Paul Gertner, Luc Langevin, Xavier Mortimer, Walter Rolfo, Jay Sankey, R. Paul Wilson and Zabrecky! 

Even more recently released talent includes Tobias Beckwith, Stéphane Bourgoin, Will Bradshaw, Marc DeSouza, Julie Eng, Larry Hass, Jeff McBride, Miguel Muñoz, Giancarlo Scalia, Bernardo Sedlacek, Scott Steelfyre and Jeki Yoo!  Oh my!















26 February 2022

Quebec City: Jonathan Allen's Magic Banknotes

From Manif d’art:

A hundred “magicians’ bills” are displayed on shelves in a wall showcase in the small Œil de Poisson gallery. These records, now esoteric but once abundant in the pockets of prestidigitators of old, played a double role as magic trick accessories and tools of self-promotion. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the golden age of theatrical illusionism, magicians seeking fame and fortune produced these types of notes adorned with their own images. On one excellent example from 1885, magician Signor Alfred Bosco emblazoned his bills with the grandiose inscription, “Bank of the Great Wizard of the World.”

Read more.

 

From the February 22nd Facebook post by Connie Boyd

The final list of new contributors for The Ancient Order of Illusion comprised of Jeanette Andrews, Marisa Carnesky, Billy Kidd, Anchal Kumawat, Laura London, Inés la Maga, Ursula Martinez, Shreeyash Palshikar, Fay Presto, Carolyn Sadowska and Sylvia Sceptre, Connie Boyd, Arturo Brachetti, Jeff McBride, Mary Ann Campbell, The Centre for Tactical Magic, Ian Saville, and Troy Von Scheibner.


17 December 2021

Quebec: Luc Langevin's Truths [Q3 2022]

From the December 1st Tweet by Luc Langevin:

Today, tickets for my brand new stage show, "Truths," go on sale! I will walk on the fine line between truth and falsehood... I can't wait to see you again in person! 😁 



 

 

03 September 2021

2021 FISM NACM competitors

Félicitations à tous!  Congratulations to all! 

 

From festivaldemagie.ca/fism-nacm-2021:

FISM NACM 2021 - Close-up magic

  • Kenshin Amagi
  • Shane Cobalt
  • Simon Coronel
  • Chris Herren
  • Yannick Lacroix
  • Shoot Ogawa
  • Ryan Pilling
  • Sean Ridgeway
  • Ed Ripley
  • Chris Stolz
  • Erik Tait
  • Henry Tom

FISM NACM 2021 - Stage magic

  • Ryan Brown
  • Nicky Circelli
  • Rod Chow
  • Carl Christman
  • Nicolas Dutel
  • Elliot Hunter
  • James Irwin
  • Joe Marchese
  • Stuart MacDonald
  • Gary Sparks
  • Phillippe Theriault

Canadian Championship 2021 - Close-up

  • Shane Cobalt
  • Yannick Lacroix
  • Ryan Pilling
  • Chris Stolz
  • Henry Tom

Canadian Championship 2021 - Stage

  • Ryan Brown
  • Nicky Circelli
  • Rod Chow
  • Nicolas Dutel
  • Phillippe Theriault 

 

From the August 29th Facebook post by FISM NACM

 

 

 

16 August 2021

Carisa Hendrix: Texas, Ohio, California, Quebec, and more!

From the July 24th Facebook post by Carisa Hendrix:

It's so nice to be getting back to my life again. Come visit me on the road!!

TAOM - Austin, TX
September 3-6

Magi Fest - Columbus, OH
September 16-18

Magic Castle - Hollywood, CA
September 20-26

CAM / Association du Festival de magie de Québec
September 30-October 3rd

House of Cards - Nashville, TN
October 11 - 24

Chicago Magic Lounge (full show!)
November 4-7

A Magical Cirque Christmas
November 16th - December 20th

 

26 March 2021

FISM / NACM Quebec 2021

From FISM/NACM Quebec 2021:

September 30 to October 3, 2021
2021 North American FISM Magic Championship
and CAMaraderie 2021

The largest magic convention ever held in Canada and three important magic competitions!

  • The 2021 Canadian CAM Magic Championships
  • 2021 North American FISM Magic Championship
  • The "Michel Cailloux" International Magic Contest for those 17 and under.


Goals:

  • Identify up to 15 magicians who can represent North America at the FISM World Championship of Magic in 2022
  • Crown the next 2021 Canadian Champion of Magic
  • Crown the next champion, aged 17 and under, in the "Michel Cailloux" International Magic Competition.

Read more and register.


03 August 2020

New dates for FISM NACM in 2021

From the July 27th FISM NACM 2021 Facebook post:
We are pleased to announce the new dates for FISM NACM in 2021. The Canadian Championship of Magic 2021 and a 3rd contest for junior international and Canadian magicians will also take place. More information to come in September 2020!




21 June 2020

FISM World Championship postponed until July 2022

From the June 12th post on the FISM Quebec Facebook page:
Important message about FISM in Québec postponed to July 2022! Please note that your registration will automatically be transferred if already bought.

Due to the various events that affected our lives in relation to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) including the fact that several of the continental qualifications could not take place in 2020, the organizers of the FISM WCM in Quebec along with FISM International, have made the decision to DELAY THE FISM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNTIL JULY 25 - 30, 2022.

Read more.











13 February 2020

Shawn Farquhar and Matt Johnson at FISM NACM 2020

A quick reminder that the deadline to register to compete is rapidly approaching!


Shawn Farquhar and Matt Johnson will be there.  Check out the bottom of the post to see more names!


Watch a message from Joan Caesar about the competition:



From the FISM NACM 2020 Facebook page:
We are so proud to announce that Shawn Farquhar will be with us from May 6 to 10, 2020! Nous sommes très fiers d'annoncer que le magicien Shawn Farquhar sera des nôtres du 6 au 10 mai prochain!















09 January 2020

St. John: Matt Johnson

You can also catch Matt at the upcoming FISM/NACM convention in Quebec.  Details at the bottom of the post.



From the Imperial Theatre:
May 6, 2020

Over the past 20 years Matt Johnson has literally traveled the globe performing in exotic locations such as Japan, Dubai, Argentina, Australia and throughout Europe.

Matt began his career in England as a young boy where he started to learn his craft as a traditional magician and illusionist. Since then he has traveled all over the world. On his travels around the world his knowledge in both magic and the mystic arts has grown. He has picked up secrets and techniques along the way from the countries he has visited and the people he has met. It’s this worldly perspective and his life stories that make Matt Johnson’s act truly unique and utterly captivating!

Read more and buy tickets.






22 November 2019

Montreal and Quebec: Loran

From Loran's Facebook post:
- Je suis heureux d’annoncer que j’ai été choisi par le chanteur Allan Rayman, prix Juno du meilleur nouvel artiste 2018, pour ouvrir son spectacle à L’ANTI Bar-Spectacle (27 nov.) à Québec, ainsi qu’au centre MTELUS (29 nov.) à Montréal. Une soirée qui sera feutré en musique et magie!

- I am very pleased to announce that I was selected by singer Allan Rayman (he received a Juno Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2018) to open his show in Quebec at L'ANTI Bar-Spectacle (Nov 27) and at the MTELUS Center (Nov 29) in Montreal. An evening that will be felted with music and magic!


26 June 2019

Register to compete at the FISM 2020 North American Championships of Magic!

The FISM 2020 website is up and running!  Register now to attend or compete at the FISM 2020 North American Championships of Magic!


From the FISM 2020 North American Championships of Magic website:
May 6 to 10, 2020.

Together with the 2020 Canadian Championships of Magie and the 8th Concours International de magie Michel Cailloux.

During the 2020 FISM-North American Convention (held in conjunction with the Club de Magie de Québec and the Canadian Association of Magicians) in Québec City, May 6-10, there will be a triple magic championship competition. The combination of the Canadian Championships of Magic and the 8th Concours International de magie Michel Cailloux  along with the 2020 FISM-North American Championships of Magic will offer the greatest magic competition ever held in Canada

A potential of fifteen competitors will have the opportunity to advance to the FISM 2021 World Championship of Magic also held in Québec City. Also, the North Americans with the highest marks will be crowned 2020 North American Champions in each of stage and close-up event.

In addition, contestants who are members of the host organizations will have the opportunity to compete for their respective awards and performing contracts.

Read more and register.

18 June 2019

Catching up with Luc Langevin

Catch Luc Langevin in Montreal and Quebec City in November and December respectively.  Or watch him record the show "The Children of the TV."  Or watch the show once it airs!  Or watch the Geminis and see if he takes his category "Best Variety Special."

Congratulations Luc!


From the June 12 article "Luc Langevin de retour au Québec" in La Press:
L'illusionniste présentera ainsi son spectacle Maintenant demain sur plusieurs scènes québécoises dans les prochains mois.

Il sera notamment à la salle Maisonneuve de la Place des Arts le 9 novembre et à la salle Albert-Rousseau de Québec les 22 et 23 décembre.

Read more.



From Luc Langevin's Twitter feed:







30 April 2019

Programmation du 9e Festival de magie de Québec

Scroll to the bottom of the post for  a pro-tip from Loran, regarding the conference of Eberhard Riese, author of the book “Foundations - The Art of Stage Magic."

A great video to get you in the spirit of the 9th edition of the Festival de magie de Québec coming up May 2nd to 5th!  It is full of reminders of some of the extraordinary promotions from previous years.  (I don't remember seeing the gag at 1:06 before.  What fun!)

If you're attending, please share the event's social media hashtag so that we can all follow along!


From the YouTube channel of Le Soleil, le quotidien de Quebec: