2016 I.B.M. Officers and new Executive Committee Members inducted into office yesterday at the I.B.M. General Membership...
Posted by IBM - International Brotherhood of Magicians on Friday, 17 July 2015
19 July 2015
Alex Seaman - 2016 IBM Executive Committee Member
From the IBM Facebook page:
18 July 2015
Shin Lim on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us"
From Mothership:
On the July 13, 2015 episode of British-American television programme Fool Us, a Canadian-born, Singapore-raised magician Shin Lim blew the judges and audience away with his sleight-of-hand close-up card tricks and elegant showmanship.
The magic competition show, hosted by Jonathan Ross, sees magicians perform tricks in front of Penn & Teller, the American magician-comedian duo who are also well-loved sceptics.
Read more.
Watch the performance on YouTube:
17 July 2015
Winner of Darcy Oake tickets!
The contest to win tickets to see Darcy Oake's show, "Edge of Reality," in Toronto closed last night at midnight.
A reminder also, that Canada's Magic has been offered a coupon code for you to use to save on tickets for the Toronto show.
Some great illusions were mentioned ranging from the all time classics "sawing a woman into halves," and "Metamorphosis" to more modern pieces like "Teller's Shadows." A lot of you out there seem to like levitations too!
Here's the list of entrants:
Thank you all for playing! A special thanks to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for generously making these tickets available to you!
A reminder also, that Canada's Magic has been offered a coupon code for you to use to save on tickets for the Toronto show.
Some great illusions were mentioned ranging from the all time classics "sawing a woman into halves," and "Metamorphosis" to more modern pieces like "Teller's Shadows." A lot of you out there seem to like levitations too!
Here's the list of entrants:
| # | Date | Name |
| 1 | 2015-06-29 | James Alan |
| 2 | 2015-06-29 | Durgy Spade |
| 3 | 2015-06-29 | Mike D'Urzo |
| 4 | 2015-06-29 | Mike Segal |
| 5 | 2015-06-29 | Phil DC |
| 6 | 2015-06-29 | Willson Wong |
| 7 | 2015-06-29 | Dan McLean Jr |
| 8 | 2015-06-29 | Ken McCreedy |
| 9 | 2015-06-29 | Jason Maiuri |
| 10 | 2015-06-29 | Ray Xu |
| disqualified (no contact info) | 2015-07-09 | derek johnston |
| 11 | 2015-07-09 | Doug C |
| 12 | 2015-07-09 | John Harrison |
| 13 | 2015-07-11 | Jon Paris |
Congratulations to John Harrison!
I'll be contacting you soon with instructions about how to claim your prize.
I hope you have a fabulous time at the show! (And
don't forget to let me all about it.)
Thank you all for playing! A special thanks to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for generously making these tickets available to you!
Las Vegas: The Evasons in "MAGIC Live"
From The Evasons' Facebook page:
Just found out who the stage director will be for our show at MAGIC Live! 2015 in Las Vegas next month. So excited to work to be working together again. Less than 4 weeks to go and we can't wait!
Posted by The Evasons - Mind Readers on Tuesday, 14 July 2015
16 July 2015
Last day to enter!
Today is the last day to enter! The odds are still looking really good for winning a pair of tickets to see Darcy Oake in Toronto!
If your entry was disqualified, you still have time to fix it.
Good luck everyone!
Current contest entries:
If your entry was disqualified, you still have time to fix it.
Good luck everyone!
Current contest entries:
| # | Date | Name |
| 1 | 2015-06-29 | James Alan |
| 2 | 2015-06-29 | Durgy Spade |
| 3 | 2015-06-29 | Mike D'Urzo |
| 4 | 2015-06-29 | Mike Segal |
| 5 | 2015-06-29 | Phil DC |
| 6 | 2015-06-29 | Willson Wong |
| 7 | 2015-06-29 | Dan McLean Jr |
| 8 | 2015-06-29 | Ken McCreedy |
| 9 | 2015-06-29 | Jason Maiuri |
| 10 | 2015-06-29 | Ray Xu |
| disqualified (no contact info) | 2015-07-09 | derek johnston |
| 11 | 2015-07-09 | Doug C |
| 12 | 2015-07-09 | John Harrison |
| 13 | 2015-07-11 | Jon Paris |
15 July 2015
Toronto: Jason Palter at "Magic Tonight"
Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com
Toronto (Sun): Jason Palter
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.
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.
14 July 2015
Toronto: Séance with Nicholas Wallace
From The Séance:
Everyone loves a good ghost story. This is your chance to be part of one.
In this completely immersive experience, illusionist Nicholas Wallace invites you to join him in exploring the world of the Victorian spirit medium, in what is reliably being called “the first attempt to use an actual séance as part of a theatrical entertainment.”
Presented at Theatre Passe Muraille's Mainspace
16 Ryerson Ave Toronto Ontario
September 25th - October 11th 2015
Read more and buy tickets.
13 July 2015
Congratulations Shin Lim!
Congratulations to Shin Lim, the 2015 World Champion of Card Magic!
Congratulations also to all of the competitors. To be selected to participate is an amazing accomplishment.
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
From Clive Court's Facebook page:
Congratulations also to all of the competitors. To be selected to participate is an amazing accomplishment.
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
... from Canada the new World Champion of Card Magic.. Shin Lim I could not be happier! #fism2015 #ibmprez #canadarules
Posted by Shawn Farquhar on Saturday, 11 July 2015
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
Canada has another World Champion of Magic to add to the list. For a country with a small magic community we sure have...
Posted by Shawn Farquhar on Sunday, 12 July 2015
From Clive Court's Facebook page:
Posted by Clive Court on Saturday, 11 July 2015
12 July 2015
Broken wand: Richard Sequens
From Dennis Schick, of the International Brotherhood of Magician's magazine, The Linking Ring.
From Reynars:
Richard Sequens, a long time resident of Dawson Creek, B.C. passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 in Dawson Creek, at the age of 73 years.
...
Dick was a fabulous entertainer with his magic shows, card tricks, and coin tricks. He entertained children and adults alike. He travelled all over B.C. doing magic shows for ICBC, banks, children's functions and birthday parties. Dick also loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, boating, quading and just being out and about. He was also very active with home renovations and yard projects, until failing health slowed him down in September 2013.
Read more including words from Richards' daughter Deborah.
11 July 2015
Great odds of winning! Less than a week to enter.
At present, the odds are looking really good for winning a pair of tickets to see Darcy Oake in Toronto!
If your entry was disqualified, you still have time to fix it.
Less than one week to enter. Good luck everyone!
Current contest entries:
If your entry was disqualified, you still have time to fix it.
Less than one week to enter. Good luck everyone!
Current contest entries:
| Date | Name | |
| 1 | 2015-06-29 | James Alan |
| 2 | 2015-06-29 | Durgy Spade |
| 3 | 2015-06-29 | Mike D'Urzo |
| 4 | 2015-06-29 | Mike Segal |
| 5 | 2015-06-29 | Phil DC |
| 6 | 2015-06-29 | Willson Wong |
| 7 | 2015-06-29 | Dan McLean Jr |
| 8 | 2015-06-29 | Ken McCreedy |
| 9 | 2015-06-29 | Jason Maiuri |
| 10 | 2015-06-29 | Ray Xu |
| disqualified (no contact info) | 2015-07-09 | derek johnston |
| disqualified (no contact info) | 2015-07-09 | DG |
| 11 | 2015-07-09 | John Harrison |
Mike Segal in Purple Hill
From Purple Hill:
Set unassumingly in a sleepy North Toronto bedroom community is one of Canada’s most extensive collections of vintage and antique magic paraphernalia and posters.
The collection belongs to Mike Segal, a veteran Canadian magician who amassed this rare and unusual trove during his 30 plus year career in magic.
Read more.
10 July 2015
CBC interview with Keith Brown
From Keith Brown's Twitter feed:
My interview in French with @DorisL_RC on @pfumsask talking @reginafringe & swallowing sewing needles #reginafringe https://t.co/gMkEwAjOdz
— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) July 8, 2015
09 July 2015
Toronto: Nicholas Wallace at "Magic Tonight"
Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com
Toronto (Sun): Nicholas Wallace
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.
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.
08 July 2015
Bob Cates nominated for Best Variety Act
From Canadian Comedy:
NOMINEES IN THE 2015 CANADIAN COMEDY AWARDS
Live / Best Variety Act
- Marty Topps
- Mixed Company
- Mump and Smoot
- Shirley Gnome
Read more.
07 July 2015
Chris Funk's "Redefining Wonder"
From the review from Mooney on Theatre:
I still can’t figure out how he did it. I spent my entire 30-minute commute home trying to figure it out. I can’t. Chris Funk‘s phenomenal magic blew my mind in his show Redefining Wonder at the Toronto Fringe Festival.
I saw Lance Burton in Las Vegas and David Copperfield when he last came to Toronto. The twelve-year-old magician in me was looking forward to seeing this. I was expecting something good. I was not expecting that it would be that good.
Read more.
From James Alan's Reality Based Magic:
Last night I went to the Toronto Fringe and Chris Funk’s Redefining Wonder. I felt some sympathy because I’ve had my own Thursday 10PM opening night at a theatre festival, but the show came recommended to me so I went to go see.
Read more.
Watch Chris chat on Breakfast Television.
06 July 2015
Shawn Farquhar awarded the SAM Patriot and Heroism medal and plaque
Congratulations Shawn!
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
Honoured, proud and humbled to be awarded the SAM Patriot and Heroism medal and plaque. #ibmprez #keepcalmandperformmagic #sharingmymagic #shawnfarquhar
Posted by Shawn Farquhar on Friday, 3 July 2015
05 July 2015
Phil Matlin with Jazz Legend Oliver Jones
From Perfect Magic:
From Perfect Magic's Facebook page:
Speaking of jazz, an event took place in our city of Côte Saint Luc on Monday, June 29, at the park, Rembrandt Park, across the street from our condo. A Piano in the Park was inaugurated by non other than Oliver Jones, the legendary Oliver Jones. There was much excitement afoot. The press was there, including Global TV and CTV, the Gazette, the Suburban; the Mayor of our city, Anthony Housefather; and our City Councillor, Mike Cohen as well as other city councillors from Côte Saint Luc; the Lady who donated the piano, Louise Silverman; and the person who got the ball rolling in the first place, our own Phil Matlin!
Read more.
From Perfect Magic's Facebook page:
Posted by Canada's Magic on Tuesday, 30 June 2015
04 July 2015
Greg Frewin on Masters of Illusion
It's worth noting that Murray SawChuck is listed too! Does anyone out there know how we can get this channel in Canada?
From Dennis Schick, of the International Brotherhood of Magician's magazine, The Linking Ring:
From Dennis Schick, of the International Brotherhood of Magician's magazine, The Linking Ring:
Canada’s own Greg Frewin, who has his own theater and show in Niagara Falls, will headline the second season of “Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible.” The series will begin Friday, July 10, 2015, on the CW Network. It will air at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times, and 7 p.m. Central.
Frewin is one of forty magicians who will perform during the thirteen-week series of thirty-minute shows. He will appear on six of the shows, along with Tommy Wind, more than any of the other magicians. He will lead off the first show, performing “Sphere.” On the third show, July 24, he will perform “Suspended Animation,” followed by a tiger production and “Shroud” in Episode Five, August 7.
Then in Episode Eight Frewin will do “Glass Sawing Origami,” followed by “Big Yellow Thing” on Episode Ten, September 11. Finally, he will present “Squisher” on Edisode Twelve, September 25. The series will conclude the following week, October 2.
Among the other magicians appearing during the thirteen weeks will be Rick Thomas, Jeff McBride, Murray SawChuck, Ed Alonzo, Chipper Lowell, Nathan Burton, Jonathan Pendragon, Fielding West, John Gabriel, and YouTube sensation Piff the Magic Dragon.
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The series is again produced by Associated Television International (ATI), which also produces a live touring version of Masters of Illusion. Co-producers include Gay Blackstone, the widow of the late Harry Blackstone, Jr., who died in 1997. Host for the series is popular television actor, Dean Cain, best known for “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.”
To find the CW channel in your area, go to www.cwtv.com.
03 July 2015
Toronto: Free magic club and Chris Philpott visit
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Short Message...(Free) Magic Club meeting tomorrow/Saturday July 4 at Browser's Den from 2:00pm until about 5:00pm. All welcome to attend.
And please do not forget...
CHRIS PHILPOTT **FREE VISIT** TO BROWSER'S DEN- Inventor of the fabulously popular and ingenious '100th Monkey' as performed on 'America's Got Talent' for Howie Mandel; also recently lectured on Penguin Magic...Will be visiting our shop to perform some of his new tricks (French Postcards), Talk about how he invented 100th Monkey, Answer your questions...and more. Plus he will be raffling off (for free) a couple of the 100th Monkey...an $85.00 value for those in attendance.
CHRIS PHILPOTT will be here at Browser's Den on TUESDAY, JULY 7 from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. We know this is short notice but we hope many of you will be able to squeeze this into your schedules.
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