19 March 2015
18 March 2015
Chris Westfall and Bill Abbott at "Magic Tonight"
Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com
Mississauga (Thurs): ChrisWestfall [sold out]
Pickering (Fri): ChrisWestfall [sold out]
Toronto (Sun): Bill Abbott
James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!" Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.
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Pickering (Fri): ChrisWestfall [sold out]
Toronto (Sun): Bill Abbott
James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!" Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.
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PCAM 2015 in Chilliwack, BC
PCAM 2015 in Chilliwack, BC: Thursday Nov 19 - Sunday Nov 22
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
Visit PCAM2015.ca for more information or to register.
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
Post by Shawn Farquhar.
Visit PCAM2015.ca for more information or to register.
17 March 2015
Our sincere condolences to Tony Nielson and his family
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the recent passing of Montreal magician, Tony Nielson's wife, Lynn. Our sincere condolences go out to Tony and his family at this difficult time.
Thank you to Phil Matlin for letting me know.
Thank you to Phil Matlin for letting me know.
Thirty seconds with Michael Close
This is the ninth in a series of "Thirty
seconds with ..." interviews, so called because I approached the
interviewees at Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp last summer with the idea that I
would interview them for 30 seconds. It didn't always work that way.
I remember sitting at a picnic table outside the Mess Hall. Michael was chatting with a group of campers and showing them some fabulous effects. He then kindly agreed to let me interview him. At the conclusion of the interview he said, "I've given you my time for your interview. In return, you need to give me some of your time so I can show you something." (A price I was only too happy to pay!) Michael illustrated for me the interconnectedness of all things as not one, but two decks of cards mysteriously divined a card I'd previously selected. Our time ended with a delightful discussion of probability and statistics.
Professional magician Michael Close was born in Cleveland, raised in Indiana, lived and worked in Las Vegas for twelve years, and now lives in Toronto. Michael first learned about Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp from his wife, Lisa. He enjoys the location of the camp, the relaxing environment and especially that the instructors are always available to interact with the kids. He likes how the camp setting breaks down barriers and gives kids access to the pros. Teaching at Sorcerers Safari gives instructors a chance to offer to the young magicians, viewpoints grounded in classic principles.
Visit Michael's website at MichaelClose.com .
From Sorcerers Safari's Facebook page:
Previously published "Thirty seconds with ..." interviews:
I remember sitting at a picnic table outside the Mess Hall. Michael was chatting with a group of campers and showing them some fabulous effects. He then kindly agreed to let me interview him. At the conclusion of the interview he said, "I've given you my time for your interview. In return, you need to give me some of your time so I can show you something." (A price I was only too happy to pay!) Michael illustrated for me the interconnectedness of all things as not one, but two decks of cards mysteriously divined a card I'd previously selected. Our time ended with a delightful discussion of probability and statistics.
Professional magician Michael Close was born in Cleveland, raised in Indiana, lived and worked in Las Vegas for twelve years, and now lives in Toronto. Michael first learned about Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp from his wife, Lisa. He enjoys the location of the camp, the relaxing environment and especially that the instructors are always available to interact with the kids. He likes how the camp setting breaks down barriers and gives kids access to the pros. Teaching at Sorcerers Safari gives instructors a chance to offer to the young magicians, viewpoints grounded in classic principles.
FUN FACT:
Michael prefers "The Lord of the Rings" to "Harry Potter" and the original "Star Wars" movies (IV-VI) to "Star Trek."
DID YOU KNOW?
Michael is currently the editor of M-U-M, the magazine of The Society of American Magicians.
His first memory of magic is as a five year old. He still remembers every trick Dick Stoner performed at his school in Fort Wayne Indiana. Michael is concerned that the approaches and principles of magic are being forgotten because the kids today aren't being exposed to them. He hopes the young magicians of today will learn to value secrets, respect history, and to value the experiences of those who came before them. His advice for aspiring magicians: "1) Don't forget that magic performance requires engaging people, it's not just performing for a camera. 2) Be well rounded and interesting to people outside of magic. 3) Learn to be engaging without doing a trick. 4) Read."Michael prefers "The Lord of the Rings" to "Harry Potter" and the original "Star Wars" movies (IV-VI) to "Star Trek."
DID YOU KNOW?
Michael is currently the editor of M-U-M, the magazine of The Society of American Magicians.
What is Michael's favourite non-magic activity? Being an awesome dad, of course!
Visit Michael's website at MichaelClose.com .
From Sorcerers Safari's Facebook page:
Previously published "Thirty seconds with ..." interviews:
Dan Wiebe | Eric Leclerc | Lisa Close | Alex Seaman | Ben Train
Lorena and Trevor Watters | Mark Correia | Carey Lauder
Lorena and Trevor Watters | Mark Correia | Carey Lauder
From the Sorcerers Safari Twitter feed:
Guarantee your spot at #MagicCamp Aug.15-19 2015. Tell your parents registration is on your wish list - it's now open at sorcererssafari.ca
— Sorcerers Safari (@SorcerersSafari) December 22, 2014
16 March 2015
Luc Langevin on CBC radio
Listen to La magie qui enchante avec Luc Langevin at http://ici.radio-canada.ca
15 March 2015
Leonora Husveti-Frenette in the Bradford Times
From the Bradford Times:
Leonora Husveti-Frenette comes from a family of artists.
Her mother was a noted tapestry artist; her father is Dr. Alex Husveti – not only a surgeon and general practitioner, but an internationally-acclaimed artist, and founder of the Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada association.
But she never thought of herself in terms of the visual arts. She was involved in dance, poetry, assisted her husband in his magic illusions, designed her own home - “and then boom – the visual, it suddenly grabbed me.”
A few years ago, Leonora Husveti-Frenette suddenly found herself drawn to collage, as a result of an emotional time her life. She discovered, “I’m able to express emotion through this medium!”, and immediately began to create collages that were unique, and transformative.
Read more.
14 March 2015
Dave Attwood interviews The Great Zucchini
From Dave Attwood's Twitter feed:
This week's episode of TDAS featuring The Great Zucchini is now available at http://t.co/qJf08oO8dq or through iTunes pic.twitter.com/gmLLdidBau
— Dave Attwood Show (@DaveAttwoodShow) February 28, 2015
13 March 2015
Steve Harmer in the Innisfail Province
From the Innisfail Province:
Now you see them, now you don’t. Like magic, the bullies will all go away.
It’s no hocus-pocus. It’s the Steve Harmer way. And the magician, a former Calgary Board of Education school teacher, counsellor and principal, has been having fun teaching wholesome messages to children for more than 30 years.
On March 5, Harmer, who operates under the company name of Motivational Magic, gave a 55-minute performance to students, from kindergarten through Grade 5, at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School.
It was Day 4 of the school’s first-ever Safe and Caring Week and the magician, who has performed at more than 3,000 schools throughout Western Canada, presented The Friendship Factor.
“Friendship is the antidote to bullying. If we can teach kids to be a friend the bullies will disappear,” said Harmer. “I give the kids seven strategies to make and teach friends. The more strategies we can give them the more successful they are going to be and they are going to be happier.
Read more.
12 March 2015
Joe Culpepper in Montreal and Toronto
Joe Culpepper will be:
- At McGill giving a Visiting Scholar Lecture, Friday, March 13 at 2PM, Redpath Museum (auditorium) at McGill, 859 Sherbrooke West
- In Toronto on Sunday, March 22nd giving a workshop with fellow Ars Mechanica members called "Adapting Magic Effects for Contemporary Performance."
11 March 2015
Paul Pacific and Bobby Motta at "Magic Tonight"
Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com
Mississauga (Thurs): Paul Pacific
Pickering (Fri): [dark]
Toronto (Sun): Bobby Motta
James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!" Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.
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Pickering (Fri): [dark]
Toronto (Sun): Bobby Motta
James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!" Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.
--
* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
David Merry at Caesars Windsor
From David Merry's Twitter feed:
At @CaesarsWindsor this Thurs. Mar.12 at 8 with @TenorsMusic. PBS live taping at Colosseum with 4000 of their fans! pic.twitter.com/lgf5nlxasE
— David Merry (@davidmerry) March 8, 2015
10 March 2015
Thirty seconds with Carey Lauder
This is the eighth in a series of "Thirty
seconds with ..." interviews, so called because I approached the
interviewees at Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp last summer with the idea that I
would interview them for 30 seconds. It didn't always work that way.
Carey Lauder, is a magician from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He likes that Canadians, in general, are nice and willing to share. Carey is an executive member of the Winnipeg Society of Young Magicians (SYM) which is the youth program (7-16yo) for the Society of American Magicians. He's been involved with the SYM for 20 years.
Carey's first memory of magic is as a pre-teen (10-12 years of age) seeing Martin Nash at the Edmonton Klondike games. He hopes that in spite of the volume of magic out there, people still remember that the magician needs to be part of the magic. Carey recommends aspiring magicians read as much as they can and they find themselves a mentor. He has one more piece of advice, "Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things."
Carey teaches photography at the high school level and is delighted that his photography is able to both benefit the camp and help to showcase kids to promote themselves.
Previously published "Thirty seconds with ..." interviews:
Carey Lauder, is a magician from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He likes that Canadians, in general, are nice and willing to share. Carey is an executive member of the Winnipeg Society of Young Magicians (SYM) which is the youth program (7-16yo) for the Society of American Magicians. He's been involved with the SYM for 20 years.
FUN FACT:
Carey prefers Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter.
DID YOU KNOW?
Carey's favourite non-magic activity is photography. You can see his photos over at MyToba.ca .
He first learned about Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp from reading an article about it in IBM's Linking Ring magazine. Carey is a talented photographer, and a natural fit to be the official camp photographer when he's not teaching magic. He's spent 16 years at camp as a magic camp instructor. When asked his thoughts on Sorcerers Safari, Carey highlights the niceness of the participants, and thinks all of the sharing, jamming, and supporting is fabulous! I asked what brings him back to camp year after year, and without hesitation he replied, "How can't you come back?"Carey prefers Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter.
DID YOU KNOW?
Carey's favourite non-magic activity is photography. You can see his photos over at MyToba.ca .
Carey's first memory of magic is as a pre-teen (10-12 years of age) seeing Martin Nash at the Edmonton Klondike games. He hopes that in spite of the volume of magic out there, people still remember that the magician needs to be part of the magic. Carey recommends aspiring magicians read as much as they can and they find themselves a mentor. He has one more piece of advice, "Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things."
Carey teaches photography at the high school level and is delighted that his photography is able to both benefit the camp and help to showcase kids to promote themselves.
From the FiresideProductions Facebook page:
Previously published "Thirty seconds with ..." interviews:
Dan Wiebe | Eric Leclerc | Lisa Close | Alex Seaman | Ben Train
Lorena and Trevor Watters | Mark Correia
Lorena and Trevor Watters | Mark Correia
From the Sorcerers Safari Twitter feed:
Guarantee your spot at #MagicCamp Aug.15-19 2015. Tell your parents registration is on your wish list - it's now open at sorcererssafari.ca
— Sorcerers Safari (@SorcerersSafari) December 22, 2014
09 March 2015
08 March 2015
07 March 2015
Festival de magie de Québec: The magic poster
Another amazingly creative advertising campaign for the Festival de magie de Québec.
The message only appears when you take a flash photo!
From lg2's YouTube channel:
The message only appears when you take a flash photo!
From lg2's YouTube channel:
06 March 2015
Toronto: Free magic club meeting
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
This Saturday, March 7th is our next FREE Magic Club.
Club meets at Browser's Den from 2:30pm until about 5:30pm.
All welcome!
Read more.
05 March 2015
04 March 2015
Nicholas Wallace, Jason Palter, Lukas Stark and Matt DiSero at Magic Tonight
Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com
Mississauga (Thurs): Nicholas Wallace and Jason Palter
Pickering (Fri): Lukas Stark
Toronto (Sun): Matt DiSero
James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!" Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.
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* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
Pickering (Fri): Lukas Stark
Toronto (Sun): Matt DiSero
James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!" Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.
--
* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
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