October 18, 2014
Sheldon Casavant isn’t your everyday magician. He utilizes interactive sleight-of-hand magic to blur the lines between imagination and reality. Recognized as one of Canada’s most sought after performers, Sheldon was nominated as Entertainer of the Year in 2009 and 2010 by the Canadian Events Industry Awards.
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'Brain Games' Trick Will Make You Question Reality http://t.co/aJnahGomUo via @whatstrending
— Eric Leclerc (@LeclericShow) September 5, 2014
DAY 14 IS HERE! THE GRAND FINALE OF #ESCAPINGPARKINSONS https://t.co/YRrhul2Q4n
— Mark Correia (@Mark_Correia) October 7, 2014
(You'll notice that two brick and mortar shops are invested in keeping the community of this site alive. Please remember to thank them, the next time you're there.)
As many of you know, magic shops are closing all over the place. Many shut down in the U.S.A. and some in Canada as well. There were not a whole lot to begin with. It’s so easy to look up what you want on line, find the cheapest price and order. I can’t say that I blame anyone for doing that. But there may be a cost to the saving of money, especially in magic.
Click through to read Evelyn's thoughts on the matter.
Last night I attended my first magic lecture since moving to Montréal. David Kaplan, also known as The Great Kaplan, shared some tips, tricks, and stunts from his professional repertoire.
Since I’m in this city to research the relationship between magic and other circus disciplines, I enjoyed hearing Kaplan’s thoughts on variety material. He performed a version of the torn and restored newspaper for us that ends with a giant, over-sized newspaper that he gets tangled up in. The inspiration for this piece came from a Buster Keaton film
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Have you ever performed magic for a group of people, only to realize the routine isn't going to end as expected? Do you remember the feeling you got when it happened? Terrible! Most magicians can relate, because if you've ever presented magic before, you've probably been in that kind of situation. Maybe even more than once?
As a beginner, for me, it happened a lot. Nonetheless, those initial experiences shaped me into the performer I am today. With time and practice though, I learned to limit my amount of failure.
Currently as a professional, it rarely happens. Though, when stuff goes awry these days, it makes a meaningful, albeit painful, impact on me.
MAGIC GONE WRONG Recently, I was asked to perform at the Atlanta Harvest Magic Convention. It's a wonderful get-together filled with warm & compassionate folk. In one of the rooms, for the formal close-up show with over hundred pairs of eyes watching, I failed miserably with a set I'd been performing for a while.
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THERE was magic in the air at a Bournemouth retirement home as residents marvelled at the antics of a world-renowned magician.
Shawn Farquhar, the international president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, stunned residents at Glenhurst Manor with a series of sleight-of-hand card tricks.
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DAS-September 24th, 2014 Dan Harlan
This week Dan Harlan joins Dave and Angel and talks about his early start on stage, his contribution to the elastic band magic and his latest project, revamping, revising and modernizing the classic Tarbel Course In Magic for the new generation of magicians.
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Believe the impossible! The hit television series, Masters of Illusion, breaks out of the box and into a live theatre near you!
Sat., Nov. 8 Kitchener, ONT
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This Saturday, October 4th is our next FREE Magic Club meeting at the shop.
All are welcome (2:30ish until 5ish).
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Monday October 6th
We’re very excited to have one of magic’s hardest working professionals here with us in Montreal. David Kaplan is a virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician, deadpan physical comedian. Performing since the 1980′s as The Great Kaplan, David’s been featured all over the world including Hollywood’s Magic Castle, ABC television’s The View and Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde.
David’s numerous awards include the first place medal at the Canton Battle of Magicians, the coveted “Peoples Choice” award at the 2006 IBM Convention. In 2010 he was awarded the Mandrake d’Or in Paris.
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| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - Halloween Magic - Special guest Lothar Malmberg |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - n/a |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - n/a |
| Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - Halloween. |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - n/a |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - n/a |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - n/a |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - n/a |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Corporate strolling. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Shane Cobalt lecture |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - David Kaplan lecture |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - Lecture. |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - David Kaplan lecture |
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - n/a - Visit their Facebook page. |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - n/a |
2nd #magician on sat 25th oct is @Billykiddshow host of Breaking Magic on Discovery Channel and Resident Magician of @Krowdkeepers #magic
— Sleight (@SleightBarBath) October 13, 2014
Come see me perform at Drysdale's tree farm every weekend until Halloween. Begins tonight at 7! You know you can make it
— PickpocketJames (@PickpocketJames) October 10, 2014
MAGIC SHOW with Chris Westfall 1-1:30pm at Toast to Autumn Sunday OCTOBER 19...you'll be amazed!! pic.twitter.com/j9ZDQ0Ja4x
— Bloor by the Park (@bloorbythepark) October 10, 2014
You won't believe what's happening here on Sunday Oct. 26th. Literally! Catch @billabbottmagic & more! @canadasmagic http://t.co/a9F23n45RP
— Comedy Nest Montreal (@comedynest) October 7, 2014
Magic and Balloons at #BostonPizza #beddington 5-8 every Monday. pic.twitter.com/heVo4cjVRu
— James Jordan (@JJordanmagic) October 7, 2014
Just added. Family Fright Fiesta, Sat. Oct. 18. Georgina Pioneer Village. One show only at 6:45. Come and say hello.
http://t.co/jS0nAhyT60
— ThePartyMagician (@ron_party_magic) October 6, 2014
Join us this Sunday for Magic@theCage with @westfallmagic and @james_alan. Tickets available online http://t.co/6KKxbvLwDK
— Abracadabaret (@Abracadabaret) October 3, 2014
Come see me perform at Drysdale's tree farm every weekend until Halloween. Begins tonight at 7! You know you can make it
— PickpocketJames (@PickpocketJames) October 10, 2014
MAGIC SHOW with Chris Westfall 1-1:30pm at Toast to Autumn Sunday OCTOBER 19...you'll be amazed!! pic.twitter.com/j9ZDQ0Ja4x
— Bloor by the Park (@bloorbythepark) October 10, 2014
Magic, illusions and humour! Don't miss our new show Oct 24th. Tickets on sale this Monday! pic.twitter.com/sMvqnQ98rT
— WesternFair District (@WesternFair) September 27, 2014
Helping @VarietyYYC raise money on Oct. 23 at a #NightofVariety http://t.co/zICi2nxM20 pic.twitter.com/YIC7btAAPV
— James Jordan (@JJordanmagic) September 24, 2014
Voici une chance d'assister à mon spectacle avant qu'il ne traverse l'Atlantique ! Montréal 18 oct, Québec 14-15 nov
https://t.co/l19kns3qdL
— Luc Langevin (@LucLangevin) September 23, 2014
Don't miss the magic & comedy of @IncrediBrent at Heels for Hope! Experience it at the @banquetcentre on October 17! #magic #comedy
— Heels for Hope (@BellevilleHeels) September 5, 2014
Magic @McSorleysGrill wednesdays 6-9pm. Bring ur friends, kids & wives. Don't get caught bringing ur friends wives! pic.twitter.com/arjxy1SSwx
— Chris Westfall (@westfallmagic) September 24, 2014