19 January 2013

Mike D'Urzo in The Aurora

From The Aurora:
The main event of the evening was some amazing magical entertainment by the very talented Mike D'urzo. He wowed the crowd with some incredible tricks on stage, making tables float and turning fruit into money. He continued the show all night, long moving through the crowd with some great tricks up his sleeve.

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18 January 2013

I.B.M. EDF to sponsor a youth to attend Sorcerers Safari

From the IBM Convention Facebook Page:
The I.B.M. Endowment and Development Fund (EDF) has agreed to sponsor one lucky I.B.M. youth to attend the Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp in Canada this year (the end of August). Stay tuned for more information on this event and how you can enter to qualify.

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From Shawn Farquhar on the Sorcerers Safari Facebook Page:
IBM just voted to sponsor a scholarship to Camp, more news to follow on how to apply. SAM assembly #95 just voted to partially sponsor a kid to camp too. Oh this years going to be the best year EVER...

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17 January 2013

Toronto: Art Fusion open space for collectives to jam

From the Art Fusion Facebook page:
 Saturday January 19th
www.artfusioncollectives.com **if you want to perform, please communicate with Lisa https://www.facebook.com/lisa.chessari - The event will be broadcasted live by WHERE IT'S AT! TV www.whereitsattv.com - DRESS CODE: you are encouraged to show off your **ART FUSION RADICAL OUTFIT** - All performers must be at the venue by 7pm – 5 stages are set up to accommodate all performances. -


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[via: James Alan]

16 January 2013

Canadian premiere of Magic Camp (the movie)



For more information, visit the Magic Camp Movie website.

15 January 2013

Sorcerers Safari 2013 dates announced

From the Sorcerers Safari website:
We are accepting Camper/CIT registration forms for Magic Camp 2013. Sorcerers Safari will run for a week from Tuesday August 27th through Sunday September 1st, 2013.

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Remember the fun of 2011's first ever Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp lip dub?  Check out this past season's YouTube video, Magic Camp Card Trick:



14 January 2013

Vancouver: David Merry with Derek Sweet and Darcy Michael

From Tickets Tonight:
January 17 - January 19
Yuk Yuk's Vancouver
David Merry's background in entertainment started as the lead role in a grade four production of "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" at Bedford Park School in Toronto. His next step was behind the scenes as stagehand in a grade eight play at Crescent School. He developed a great interest in magic at the age of thirteen and performed his first magic show at a family friend's birthday on April fools day 1976

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Toronto: Anastasia Synn

From Morrissey Magic's Facebook page:
Anastasia Synn in the house this Tuesday 11am to 2pm.
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Williamsburg: Circus Magic Convention

From Ron Guttman on the Ring 17 Facebook page:
Steve Kissell sent this invitation to the Circus Magic Convention coming up in February.

We are extending a complimentary registration of $100 US to our Canadian friends if they can attend www.CircusMagicConvention.com in Williamsburg, VA February 22-24, 2013. Our theme this year is All The World Loves A Puppet. Hope you can attend!

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13 January 2013

Calgary: David Ben at The Walrus Talks

From Sharing Wonder:
We are delighted to announce that David Ben is presenting a unique speech for the The Walrus Talks Performance on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 7:30 PM, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary, Alberta.

The Walrus Talks Performance at High Performance Rodeo promises eighty minutes of lively, thought-provoking presentations from eight diverse individuals including our Artistic Director, David Ben.

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12 January 2013

Rob Testa reviews Ninety Nine Fabrications

From iTunes:
Powerful stuff man.

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Don't believe him? Read "Ninety-Nine Fabrications Vol. I The Collected Reports of the P. Howard Lyons Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians" for yourself.



10 January 2013

Edmonton: Richard Osterlind lecture

From Magic Information Canada:
Edmonton, AB: Saturday, February 2

Richard Osterlind. Magic lecture.

Where: Best Western Cedar Park Inn, 5116 Gateway Boulevard (at Calgary Trail NW), Edmonton.

Contact: Kent Wong

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09 January 2013

08 January 2013

Kickstarter: Where the magic happens

Updated February 1st to let you know that the project has passed its funding goal!

Jon Paris thought our readers might like to get involved in supporting the post-production costs of "Where the magic happens: A new documentary by Subjective Films."

From iTricks:
A new look into some of the most interesting magic stories on the planet might never reach a screen near you unless they get a little help. Subjective Films is asking for $30,000 in post-production costs so they can edit together footage of Jon Armstrong, Lance Burton, Mac King, Max Maven and Jan Rouven as well as many other boldface names around The Magic Castle and Las Vegas.

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Pledge gifts include Magic Castle playing cards, a pre-release DVD, a limited number of tickets for a tour of the Magic Castle with Max Maven and a one-on-one magic lesson with Jon Armstrong!

For more information, or to donate, please visit the Subjective Films Kickstarter page.

Thanks for sending this along, Jon!

Toronto: Shane Cobalt lecture

From The Browser's Den:
Shane Cobalt Lecture at the Browser's Den of Magic

Sunday February 17th, 2013

Folks…This is going to be good! Shane is one of the premiere close-up magicians in Canada.

Shane will take you into the inner-workings of tricks that only a serious student of magic such as he is can discover.  Lots of tricks with superb explanations.

Read more and buy tickets.

07 January 2013

Show your support for WowFest

Back in October we first heard the news about Ryan Pilling's idea for Wowfest -- a Magic Arts Festival that he'd like to launch in Calgary.  In November he shared the exciting news that he received funding for the project!  (Listen to Ryan interviewed on CBC's The Homestretch, talking about WowFest.)

Like all grassroots projects, they are happy to receive any support you can offer!  Want to help, but don't know how?  Consider these options:
  • Do you live in or near Calgary, be sure to buy tickets and attend the shows!
  • If you haven't already, go and "like" the WowFest Facebook page and then go to the WowFest website to subscribe to the project's newsletter.
  • Consider being a programme sponsor.
  • Donate via IndieGoGo (Ryan's offering up a wonderful assortment of magical goodies in exchange for your financial support!)

Ryan is a strong supporter of the Canadian magic community.  (He's also a sponsor of this website!)  Let's all show him some generosity back!


Rounding the Western rings in January

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


CityClubEvent(s)
Calgary, ABRing 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)- n/a
- Garden Variety Show
Edmonton, ABEdmonton Magic Club- n/a
Winnipeg, MBThe Magic Club of Winnipeg- n/a
Vancouver, BCRing 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)- David Merry lecture (warning: sound)
 
Vancouver, BCSAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)- David Merry lecture (warning: sound)
- Magic dinner show live
 
Victoria, BCRing 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)   - n/a
 
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Ontario rings in January

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



Hamilton, ONRing 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) - Magic by Pavel
London, ONRing 265 (London Magician's Guild)- New trick night
Kitchener, ONRing 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)- n/a
Ottawa, ONRing 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) - Business meeting
- Magic flea market
- Something new
Ottawa, ONOttawa / Gatineau magicians- TBA
Toronto, ONRing 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) - Used magic auction
Woodstock, ONCAM 1 (Friendly City Mystics)   -  n/a
 

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

Rounding the Eastern rings in January

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

Halifax, NSRing 316 (Conjourer's Court) - TBA
St. John, NBMagic Circle of St. John- n/a

06 January 2013

Toronto: Bobby Motta Free Show and Dealer Demo

From The Browser's Den:
Bobby Motta Free Show and Dealer Demo

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd
Where:  Browser's Den of Magic

You and any friends are invited to attend at no charge a FREE performance by magician BOBBY MOTTA at our shop on the date above.

Toronto Illusionist, Toronto Street Magician, or just simply “Magician” are some of the names that people have used to describe him.

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