Toronto: Steve Beam lecture

A quick note that Jeff is now accepting 'used magic tricks, books, dvd's, etc' for his upcoming November 6 Anniversary Party AUCTION. 

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Dear Magic Friends,

You are in for a real treat!

Internationally acclaimed creator, lecturer, two-time Lou Gallo award winner, 2014 Literary Fellowship from the Academy of  Magical Arts, author of the best-selling 'Semi-Automatic Card Tricks' book MR. STEVE BEAM will be giving a lecture at Browser's Den.

From Las Vegas to Barcelona and from London to Vienna Beam has lectured all over the world.

His lectures feature the latest in sleight of hand interwoven with the hottest semi-automatic magic from the guy who coined the term.

Attendees learn clever principles, witness devious subtleties and experience eye candy with a purpose!

So we hope that you will support this lecture by buying a ticket, pulling up a chair sitting back and preparing to be amazed... all while learning some cool new material.

And I, Jeff, have seen Mr. Beam before. I can tell you that nobody in attendance will be disappointed.  He is not only hilarious fun but is a wonderful teacher of magic.

BONUS: AND FOR THE FIRST 30 PEOPLE WHO PURCHASE A TICKET TO THIS LECTURE YOUR NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE TO WIN ONE OF 5 PRIZES TO BE DRAWN AT THE LECTURE. EACH PRIZE IS WORTH NO LESS THAN $40.00!

Read more and buy tickets.

Chris Funk at the 2016 Best Banting Masquerade Gala

From Chris Funk's Twitter feed:
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See me Live November 5th at the Club Regent Event Centre in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Tickets at https://t.co/95wbfPe1by pic.twitter.com/OLCM93gq5P

— Chris Funk (@chrisfunkmagic) October 9, 2016

Peter Mennie's October 2016 appearance on Daytime London

From Rogers TV:

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2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising

Updated November 1, 2018 to add:

• Information about the 2018 tour can be found at the post "2018 "Holiday Magic"

Updated October 6, 2017 to add:

• Information about the 2017 tour can be found at the post "2017 "Holiday Magic"

Dick Joiner is once again presenting the "Holiday Magic Show" with performances in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Ontario.  This is a family style variety show raising much needed funds for the Shriners and their work for children's charities.

If you would like to attend one of the shows, please call 1-877-948-6626 for ticket availability and information.

The East Coast Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• Nathaniel Rankin, international juggler.
• John Park, novelty act and plate spinner.

The Ontario Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• The Amazing Aristov's quick change act.  
• Nathaniel Rankin, international juggler. [December 2nd show will have Craig Douglas in place of Nathaniel] 

 The Firefighters' Fundraiser shows (December 1st and 17th) feature:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• The Amazing Aristov's quick change act.  
• Greg Tarlin, juggler

Scroll down to see the show dates:

• October 30th. Cobequid Education Centre, Truro, NS
• November 1st. Horton High, Wolfville, NS
• November 2nd. Y'Arc, Yarmouth, NS
• November 3rd. Bella Rose Theatre, Halifax, NS
• November 4th. Savoy Theatre Glace Bay, NS
• November 5th. Theatre in the Square, New Glasgow., NS
• November 6th. Le Carrefour Theatre, Charlottetown, PEI
• November 7th. Bathurst High School Theatre, Bathurst, NB
• November 8th. Capital Theatre, Moncton, NB
• November 9th.  Saint John High School, Saint John, NB
• November 10th. Bernard-Poirier Theatre, Fredericton, NB
• November 18th. Forest City Community Church, London, ON
• November 19th.  Kiwanis Centre, Chatham, ON
• November 21st.  Capital Theatre, Windsor, ON
• November 22nd.  Sarnia Library Theatre, Sarnia, ON
• November 26th.  Waterloo Humanities Theatre, Waterloo, ON
• December 2nd.  Sanderson Centre Theatre, Brantford, ON

Firefighters' Shows:

• December 1st. St. Catharines, ON
• December 17th. Mississauga, ON

[with thanks to Dick Joiner for sending this information along]

Ottawa: Ben Train, Buzz Collins, and Gabriel Le Marquand

From Ben Train's Instagram feed:

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I'm so excited to be performing alongside my buddy @hypnobuzz in Ottawa October 24th! #torontomagic meets #ottawamagic

A photo posted by Ben Train (@train.ben) on Oct 5, 2016 at 3:45pm PDT

Neil Croswell's 2016 Fall tour

From the Facebook page of James Carey Lauder:

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Camilo Dominguez in The Chilliwack Progress

From The Chilliwack Progress:

Something supernatural is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Magician Camilo Dominguez will take the stage for three top-notch shows on Oct. 15, 16 and 22 with his latest spectacle, Supernatural.

With his sleek sleight-of-hand style, he will amaze audiences and leave them wondering just how he did it.

Originally from Bogota, Columbia, Dominguez has been performing magic since the age of four years old. Moving to Canada when he was 15, he pursued his career in magic performance and acting.


Read more.

Canadian magic school colours

Chris Randall put up a great post about The Canadian School of Magic Graduates (and the school colours:  blue and purple).

From Chris Randall's Facebook page:

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A smattering of magic from Darcy Oake

From the Facebook page of  WowFest - Magic Arts Festival:

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Vitaly Beckman on "Penn and Teller Fool Us" Season 3

Go Canada, go!  Well done Vitaly!

From Frieda Devin's YouTube channel:

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University of Toronto magic club 2016 - 2017

First class starts Friday Oct.7th.

From Will Zhang's Facebook page:

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Vote for Murray SawChuck to co-host "Live with Kelly and You"

Did you hear?  Murray's in the top 20 contenders!

Visit the Live with Kelly Facebook page and vote for Murray SawChuck to co-host "Live with Kelly and You."

You can vote until Sunday October 9th.  Vote early, vote often!

Edmonton: Outerbridge lecture

From Kent Wong's Facebook page:

On February 12, 2017, I will be hosting an incredible lecture here in Edmonton. Just before the lecture, I will be pulling an up-to-date list of all fully paid up IBM members in the Alberta/Saskatchewan region. If you are on that list, you will get into the lecture ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

So, who am I bringing in for this unprecedented event? None other than ... Ted and Marion Outerbridge! Ted and Marion have been filling theatres throughout the World for years and have a ton of magic and advice to share with us. To find out more about the lecture, check out their website at: http://www.outerbridgemagic.com/outerbridge-lecture/

Here are the details for the lecture:

Date: February 12, 2017
Place: The Magic Emporium (8840 - 60 Avenue)
Cost: $30.00/person - Fully paid up IBM members from Edmonton or Saskatchewan get in ABSOLUTELY FREE!

So what are you waiting for? Become a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians NOW! Joining is simple. Just click on the link below, fill out the form, and pay the fee.
LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!!
https://www.magician.org/join-the-ibm/join

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Ty Reveen in the Calgary Herald

From the Calgary Herald:

Ty Reveen was five years old when he first learned his destiny.

It came directly from his father, at the time becoming a star in Canadian theatre as Reveen the Impossibilist. He told his son that he too would one day wear the rhinestone tuxedo and wow crowds with his hypnotism and high-speed memory demonstrations. At the time, Ty remembers he was helping his dad make posters with a pair of scissors, a fairly menial task but one that made the five-year-old boy feel part of the show. While his dad was the ultimate showman, there was no grandeur or gravitas to his pronouncement. It was just a tender moment between father and son.

Read more.

Rounding the Western rings in October 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Halloween themed meeting.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Jeff Prace lecture.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Central rings in October 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Free form Fridays. - Public open house. - Stage workers. - Trix R Treats. - Houdini Halloween supper.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- TBA.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- TBA.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- David Ben lecture.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Lawrence Hass lecture and workshop.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions

Rounding the Eastern rings in October 2016

I've heard that Eric Leclerc is going to be out this way early in the month.

Does anybody have current information to share about the Magic Circle of St. John?

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Halifax, NS	Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court)	- Visit their Facebook page.
St. John, NB	Magic Circle of St. John	- TBA

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions

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