31 October 2015

Top 5 posts in October 2015

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED -- Shawn, everyone wants to know your secrets!
4. [Guest post] Remembering Ron Leonard (1923-1998) -- Does anyone else have more memories of Ron they'd like to share with us?
3. The CAMaraderie is Back! C'est le retour de la CAMaraderie! -- Did you receive their e-mail about the official hotel?
2. Thanksgiving sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates! -- There's still time until the end of day today!


and the most viewed post this month  ...







1. Win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" -- Thanks again to the Outerbridges for making this possible!


30 October 2015

iTricks interviews Lee Asher

Listen to Lee Asher talk with iTricks about playing cards, Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Camp (the 20th anniversary, learning from the kids, the B4 class, Keith Brown, and women in magic), Greg Frewin, becoming a Canadian citizen, and Pulp Friction the book.

29 October 2015

Toronto: Keith Brown at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Keith Brown








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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28 October 2015

Welcoming a new Friend: Richard Lyn

Welcoming our newest Friend, Richard Lyn!

I first had the pleasure of watching Richard, aka Tricky Ricky, perform at a Morrissey Magic anniversary party.  It was an impromptu performance for Richard.  He kindly filled in for some of the scheduled performers who were stuck in a massive traffic snarl on the QEW.  Between his Saturday shows, Richard had come by the store to say hi.  Richard brought out his talented rabbit (Lucy at the time) and had the audience, especially the children, rolling in the aisles with laughter.  I also saw Tricky Ricky perform with similar results at Magicana's show Piff Paff Poof in 2011.

Richard certainly knows what makes children laugh!

Thank you Richard, for becoming an official Friend of Canada's Magic!

27 October 2015

Toronto: Scott Hammell in "The Trick With The Gun"

Tickets are now on sale for the Toronto showing of Christopher Gudgeon and Scott Hammell's "The Trick With The Gun."  The trailer for the movie was previously posted.

From the Bloor Cinema:
Director Michael McNamara and subjects Scott Hammel and Christopher Gudgeon will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A. Don’t miss a special live magic act on stage. 
Co-presented by Sorcerer's Safari. [sic]
Visit the Bloor Cinema website to buy your tickets for the Nov 19 showing.

26 October 2015

Review: Chris Westfall's "Porcelain Princess tour"

From XM 105 FM:
Chris Westfall brought his Porcelain Princess tour to Whitecourt last night, at the St. Joseph Community Hall. He definitely delivered! Between over-the-head discreet adult jokes, a flashy & fun persona for the kids to enjoy, diverse stage props, to the actual illusion & fun of a magic show, this was a great night. Chris had 2 personas on-stage. One was a mad scientist trying to capture & outwit a beautiful onstage dancer/magic assistant, to the actual Chris Westfall who left children & adults alike in awe.

Read more.

25 October 2015

Wayne Kawamoto reviews Paul Romhany's "Merge"

From About:
“Merge” offers Paul Romhany’s close-up version of linking finger rings. Until now, the effect has been largely considered for stage and stand-up work. But now, Romhany has re-imagined the stunning effect so it may be performed in close-up and strolling situations. It’s a brilliant adaptation and a powerful routine that allows you to perform magic with borrowed finger rings. 
Read more.

24 October 2015

Sheldon Casavant's "MindTrip"

From Sheldon Casavant's YouTube channel:

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23 October 2015

[Guest post] Vancouver: Heart of the City Festival

The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as The Magic Demon. 

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There's magic at the upcoming 12th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival (Oct 28-Nov 8) in Vancouver, BC.

Website: www.heartofthecityfestival.com

The witty Merlin the Magician will "offer hilarious comedy and amazing magic" at the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre, 920 East Hastings on Friday, October 30th between 4:15pm and 5pm.

This is a free show designed especially for young audiences and families.

According to the festival's program guide, "A magician of many year's standing, Merlin brings fun and fantasy, comedy and delight to his magic".

Also at this year's festival, Downtown Eastside regular Swallow Zhou will "twist wonderful balloon creations" as a special treat new this year at the festival.

Swallow will twice bring her "joyful enthusiasm" and awesome balloon creations to the festival on Friday, October 30th. First, at 3:30pm at the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre (920 East Hastings) and then at 4:30pm at the EWMA Studios, 800 East Hastings.



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Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!

22 October 2015

Mike D'Urzo in Durham Region

From Durham Region:
Award-winning Mike D’Urzo’s Mega Magic is coming to the St. Francis Centre on Saturday, Oct. 24 and D’Urzo says he has a few tricks up his sleeve.

“My big thing is putting a twist on the classics of magic,” says D’Urzo. “A lot of my stuff has the wow factor.”

The Vaughan native performs hundreds of shows annually and recently won the Canadian Entertainer of the Year Award at the Canadian Special Events Industry Awards.

D’Urzo is well known for his mentalist skills and he says his show Mind Kontrol will be interactive and involve the Ajax audience.

He says to expect a good variety of magic mentalism, flying tables and the odd disappearing act.

Read more.


[via Dennis Schick]

21 October 2015

Scott Hammell in "The Trick With The Gun"

Watch the trailer for Christopher Gudgeon and Scott Hammell's "The Trick With The Gun."  [Warning: strong language.]

Some of it was shot during Sorcerers Safari at Camp White Pine!

From Markham Street Films YouTube channel:




20 October 2015

Toronto: Ben Train at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Ben Train








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19 October 2015

Perfect Magic interviews Spidey

Spidey must have been around 17 years old when he first came to Perfect Magic. His striking feature was his passion for magic. His enthusiasm was contagious and refreshing. He had plans for himself. Did I think he would succeed? It doesn’t matter much what I thought. He thought he would succeed. That, I believe, has a great deal to do with his success as a magician today. He didn’t just sit back and wait to succeed. He worked at it. Spidey was here the other day and I asked him If he would write a post for my blog.  And he did. I was most impressed with it. I asked him 3 questions to base his post on. How old he was when he started, what was his first trick, and if he had any tips for young magicians starting out. Here is his reply.

“Hey Evelyn,

so here are the answers :)

Read more.

18 October 2015

Winner of Darcy Oake tickets and book

The contest to win a pair Darcy Oake tickets and his book "Behind the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic," closed last night at midnight.  Thank you to everyone who played!

If you didn't win, don't forget there's another raffle for Darcy Oake tickets going on at The Browser's Den anniversary party!  Canada's Magic readers can also take advantage of a coupon code for Darcy Oake's, "Edge of Reality" in Toronto.

There were some fabulous books mentioned that I'll have to add to my reading list. 

Here's the list of eligible entries:

1
Alec C 13 Steps to Mentalism - Corinder
2
Doug C Magic for Dummies
3
Doug C https://twitter.com/magicinfo_ca/status/652855232305741824
4
Taras D Tarbell Course
5
Taras D https://twitter.com/TarasDemerson/status/652911044751310848 
6
Jeph S Greater Magic
7
Jeph S https://twitter.com/BoardGameBrewer/status/653190992909107200
8
Ashley Hiding The Elephant 
9
Daniel L At The Card Table
10
Neil Conjuring Anthology
11
Ron M Mark Wilson's course on magic
12
Jenny  P Taschen's "Magic 1400s-1950s"
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Jenny P https://twitter.com/westgreyjenny/status/653265088409960448?refsrc=email&s=11
14
Mike D Maximum Entertainment by Ken Weber
15
Mike D https://twitter.com/MikeDurzo/status/653963167966568448
16
Clive C The Magic of Robert Harbin
17
Shamus  The burglas effects




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Congratulations to Jeph who won with his optional Twitter entry!

Thank you again to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for generously making these tickets and book available to you!

California: David Ben at A "Day of Lectures 2015"

The Magic Apple is proud to present the 8th annual A Day of Lectures, back at the beautiful Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City, CA! 
NOVEMBER 8TH 2015    
This year's A Day of Lecture is one of the most diverse ones we have ever produced!  Three COMPLETELY different styles of magic and teaching!  All 4 of the guests have perfected their own style of magic and you will learn magic and routines no matter who you perform for!  If you are a full time pro and are looking for new routines, if you simply perform for friends and families, or just kids or are a fan of flourishes and unique card magic this is the event for you!    
Read more and register.

17 October 2015

Toronto: Richard Osterlind lecture and workshop

Lecture at the Ring 17 meeting (Nov 5), workshop the following Saturday (Nov 7).

From Eventbrite:
Lecture Thursday, November 5

Workshop Saturday, November 7

Read more and buy tickets.


16 October 2015

Luc Langevin in Paris

Watch Luc give the people in Paris a taste his upcoming show!

From Luc Langevin's Twitter feed:

15 October 2015

Toronto: Browser's 40th Anniversary Party

'BROWSER'S DEN OF MAGIC'
40th STORE ANNIVERSARY PARTY
DATE: Sunday, Nov 8, 2015. 
* BIG DISCOUNTS ON ALL MAGIC ALL DAY LONG * MINI MAGIC AUCTION *
* COFFEE & SNACKS * PARTY SANDWICHES * MAGIC TRIVIA QUIZ WITH BIG PRIZES * 
* LEN COOPER MEMORIAL AWARD * BIRTHDAY CAKE *
Auction Begins at 11am 
Dear Magic Friends, 
All of us here at Browser's Den would like to personally invite you to attend our 40th store anniversary party. 
Many of you have been customers of ours since the beginning back in 1975. We could not have done it without all of our dedicated customers both old and new. And in appreciation of this special relationship we have a full day of fun events planned for you. 
This is also the day that we remember our founders Len and Bernice Cooper. 
Jeff Pinsky purchased Browser's Den from Len and Bernice in 1995. Len passed away in 2003. And since then at each anniversary party we hand out in Len's memory a full set of eight Tarbell Course in Magic books to someone under 26 years of age who has shown a dedication to the art of magic. 
We are so pleased that Bernice Cooper will be at the party to witness this year's worthy recipient. 
PLUS- In appreciation of your devotion to our shop this is the only day of the year where EVERYTHING in the shop is on sale all day long! 
Read more.

14 October 2015

Darcy Oake on CBC's "Q"

A reminder to enter by October 17th, our contest to win Darcy Oake's book and tickets to his show, "Edge of Reality," in Toronto.  Our readers also have access to a coupon code for Darcy Oake's, "Edge of Reality" in Toronto.

From CBC Radio:
As children, many of us fall in love with magic — but growing up often means giving up on the illusion.

Not so for Darcy Oake, who quietly trained for years before getting his big break on Britain's Got Talent. After wowing the talent show audience, Oake's life changed in a matter of days, and hasn't stopped since.

Today he joins Shad to discuss the dimly-understood craft of magic as well as his new book, Beyond the Illusion. He also opens up about how his brother's death affected him as both an artist and a person.
Read more and listen to the interview.

13 October 2015

Winner of an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle"

The contest to win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" closed last night at midnight.


Here's the list of entrants:


1
Artemus S One of the things that impresses me most is their costuming. The theatricallity of there performances is top shelf.
2
Mike F Time of day
3
Jeph S My daughters excitedly told me about meeting them at sorcerers safari 2015
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Jeph S https://twitter.com/BoardGameBrewer/status/652461331837263872?s=09
5
Farley C I really like Time of Day. It is a great twist on an old effect.
6
Farley C https://twitter.com/fbcarter4/status/652462480782946304
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Ryan P TP Prediction
8
Alex S Meeting Ted at the 2015 International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Jacksonville, Florida! Ted is very personable and a real worker!
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Alex S https://twitter.com/AlexSeaman/status/652566310782537728
10
William S Purple Card
11
William S https://twitter.com/cpt_silverfox/status/652570199821058048
12
Jenny P the snowstorm!
13
Jenny P https://twitter.com/WestGreyJenny/status/653263696844689408





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Congratulations Jenny!  I'll be in touch with you shortly to arrange for your prize.

Thank you again to Marion and Ted Outerbridge for making this possible!