WHO: Daryl and YOU!
WHAT: The Daryl 4FXII Lecture
WHERE: Eglinton Public Library // Yonge & Eglinton Public Library (Northern District) 40 Orchard View Blvd Toronto, ON M4R 1B9
WHEN: Saturday August 22nd, 2015 - start time: 1PM
PRICE: Only $20
Daryl comes to Toronto! With the help of Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp, the Browser's Den is proud to offer you the opportunity to spend an afternoon with the world's best Magician's Magician - Daryl.
Even more so than usual, Daryl's sleek special lecture 4FXII (Four F Twelve) contains a wide variety of practical and PERFORMABLE magic for you. If you're into close-up, stage, magic that's impromptu, angle-proof moves, quickly resets, finishes clean, easy to perform, etc. - THIS LECTURE IS FOR YOU!
Unlike other talks, The VAST MAJORITY of the magic performed & explained by Daryl in this lecture uses simple ordinary objects - with no need to buy anything!
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The editor of the Broken Wand in the IBM’s The Linking Ring would like to pay tribute Larry Silverman. If you know any information about him to include in the obituary (occupation, interest in magic, accomplishments, etc.), please send them to Dennis Schick at crylds [at] att [dot] net.
We noted, with sadness, the passing of Larry Silverman on February 12th, 2015. He was 85. Former President of the long defunct Society of Canadian Magicians, Larry encouraged this site by sharing his rare video tape of the CBC TV "Telescope" tribute to Johnny; as well as allowing me to unearth back issues boxed up in his basement of the SCM's "Levitator" with key articles about Johnny. Our condolences to his family.
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Peacefully in his 85th year and in the presence of his family on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at North York General Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Myrna Silverman (Greenberg) and best friend and companion of Betty Shannon. Loving father and father-in-law to Carol and Lori and David. Devoted and much adored grandfather to Jayme, Cory and Jesse. -
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In an attempt to get their new frozen chocolate drink noticed, the fast food company has decided to take part in a new marketing technique—a prank ad campaign. In short, Tim Hortons has implemented the act of levitation in attempt to get consumer’s attention.
The franchise’s new chocolate drink—which has arrived just in time for summer—can be seen alongside Canadian magician Darcy Oake and two local actors.
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Many years ago Santa Claus gave a magic set to a child. That girl learned almost every trick in the set. When spring arrived, she performed a magic show for her friends.
A visit to the Society of Young Magicians stirred those magic memories. Chapter 7 of the Society of Young Magicians meets every second Saturday from mid-October to the end of May at Riverview Community Centre.
Instructor Graham Wiebe teaches a class of seven-to-nine-year-olds and, following a short break, a group of 10-to-16-year-olds.
The day I attended, the classes were performance workshops whereby students performed a trick in front of an audience made up of Wiebe, his father Dan (who became involved with the Society of Young Magicians when he drove his son to meetings), parents, classmates and me.
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A local St. John's magician is testing out his new Las Vegas-style act this week at Prince of Wales Collegiate ahead of his big gig at Holy Heart Theatre next month.
Mike Conway has been a performing magician for years, but this summer he's unveiling some bigger tricks — with bigger props.
However, he said his act isn't about the gadgets, it's about the magic of the show itself.
"People can get into this stuff. It's not about, you don't know how this works, ha-ha. It's like, enjoy this, relax, it's magic, don't take it too seriously, have a great time," he said. "That's what it's all about."
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USED MAGIC DAY at Browser's Den
Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 12noon until 5pm
Admission-Free
Dear Magic Friends,
When the doors open to the shop on Sunday, July 26 there will be all sorts of tricks, books, magazines, props, nostalgic pieces out for your consideration...AT RIDICULOUSLY CRAZY LOW PRICES.
This is not an auction. Rather, all the fantastic deals will be in boxes and tables throughout the shop. Many items priced less than $5.00. Plus 'Bags of Magic' loaded with stuff for less than $10.00 per bag.
The items to be on sale are not from one source. Rather, they are from a bunch of smaller collections that we have received over the past few months.
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He's alive! Morton the Magician made his performance debut yesterday at the Northern Alberta International... http://t.co/kq9D0tYlQB
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) May 27, 2015
Check out this clip of a production of Alice in Wonderland that our camper-turned-staff Mark Correia was a part of and...
Posted by Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp on Saturday, 30 May 2015
Meanwhile, Merry is also a regular on Too Much Information, and has toured with Wing and Collins several times.
“They are two of my oldest friends,” said Merry, who started his career as a magician.
“I discovered very early in my career that people won’t walk across the street for magic, but they will for comedy. So, I perform a bit of a hybrid. I’ll open with some stand-up, the do a blend of comedy with magic.”
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Magicana is pleased to present a new, interactive exhibition on the story of the cups and balls. It features the trick's history, timelines, video performances, commentary - and much more!
If you have ever wondered what made this famous trick so memorable, or how it came to be, or who has performed it, come and visit our latest digital offering at:
www.magicana.com/cups
Hi Denizens,
Short and friendly reminder that this Saturday, June 6 at Browser's Den is our next (Free) Magic Club Meeting.
All those interested are welcome; the meeting takes place from about 2:30pm until 5:30pm.
Yours very truly-Jeff, Shawna, Lisa & Eric.
Serving Magicians Since 1975
WHAT: Nathan Kranzo's ALL-NEW-STUFF Lecture
WHERE: Browser's Den of Magic
WHEN: Sunday July 19th, 2015
PRICE: $15 per seat
The Browser's Den is proud to offer you the opportunity to spend an early evening with one of America's hippest Magician's - Nathan Kranzo. Space is limited.
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When: Sunday June 14, 1pm Where: The Comedy Nest
While Ray is known mainly for his amazing contributions to the field of card magic (including the legendary “Ray’s Rise”), he is also one of the most creative close-up magicians you will ever see. He comes up with original and often offbeat effects and his methods are just as wild. The strength behind his magic is that his routines will fool you. Audiences gasp at his effects — when they are not speechless all they can say is, WOW! When watching Ray’s magic, he will absolutely fool you — you will have no clue as to how he accomplishes these impossibilities. From cards to coins to fruit and pretzels, and from nearly self-working to incredible technique, Ray’s magic runs the gamut. This is your opportunity to meet and learn from a modern master of close-up in his first ever Montreal lecture.
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Mike and Jen Segal have donated a registration to the Sorcerer’s Safari Magic Camp as a prize for the first place youth close-up winner! THANKS MIKE AND JEN!!!!
The camp will be held Friday, August 14th through Wednesday, August 19th at Camp White Pine located in the Haliburton Highlands about 2 ½ hours north of Toronto, Canada. The camp registration includes transportation between the airport and the camp, sleeping quarters, all meals, classes, workshops, fun and LOTS of MAGIC! The winner will be responsible for his/her own transportation between home and Toronto.
Sorcerer’s Safari is now in its 19th year of operation. At the Sorcerer’s Safari Magic Camp, campers learn magic while having fun. Campers will learn new magic skills while polishing old ones. Although all required materials are provided for planned workshops, campers are encouraged to bring magic items if they have a special interest they are working on.
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Catch Every Trick in the Book starring @billabbottlive and Gray Matter starring @bobbymotta every Fri. & Sat. night! pic.twitter.com/xSH1GfrQqJ
— Dave & Buster's T.O. (@DnB_Toronto) May 15, 2015
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| 4 | Michael Close and Matt DiSero at Magic Tonight (50% discount with coupon code cmagic Sheldon Casavant at Marty Chan's book launch ("Infinity Coil," part of the Ehrich Weisz chronicles)
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| 6 | Peter Mennie's "Abra Kid Abra" at the London Fringe David Acer at the Comedy Nest in Montreal, QC Daniel Steep at the Manitoba Summer Fair |
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| 17 | Le Lab Magique presents: Eric Girard, Krin Haglung, Gabriel Boileau et Fredo. |
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