David Ben on the "Toronto Files"

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Magician and author David Ben appears on #TOfiles! CHECK IT OUT: https://t.co/gD63Jlhd8J #mondaymotivation #mondaymagic pic.twitter.com/SrLBf7iuHZ

— Rogers tv Toronto (@RogersTVToronto) December 5, 2016

Chilliwack: Shawn Farquhar's "Cabaret of Wonders"

From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:

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The Problem With Magic Instructions

Do you agree with Phil's advice below?  It sounds solid to me.  Although it seems that quite a few performers skip the "make it your own" step.  What tips do you have to offer for folks trying to make an effect "their own"?



From Evelyn Matlin's post "The Problem With Magic Instructions" at Perfect Magic:

Phil always said, “When you buy a trick, read the instructions first. See how the trick works and then forget about the instructions and make it your own!” I think that’s pretty good advice!

Read more.

Review of "TP Prediction" in the December issue of Genii

From the Outerbridge Magic Facebook page:

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Chilliwack: PCAM/CAM convention, April 20-23, 2017

The December 9th early bird draw offer is coming up fast!


From the Facebook page of Norden the Magician:

BIG announcement! If you have not heard the 2017 PCAM will be a joint convention with CAM. It will be held in Chilliwack, BC on April 20-23, 2017. We will be announcing the talent every Friday for the next 4 weeks. To help us get the registration up we are having some 'early bird deadlines' to give you an incentive.

You can register and buy preferred seating, dealer tables, and t-shirts - all which are very limited.

What we are talking about here are HUGE prizes you can win - check it out:

1 - Register by Dec 9th and you are entered to win a FULL 2018 PCAM registration. Yep - you read that correct. Value: $200-$300

2 - Register by Dec 16th and you are entered to win a FREE HOTEL STAY at PCAM 2018. What?! Value: $300-$400

3 - Register by Dec 23rd and you are entered to win a FVMC Annual Lecture pass for 2017. We can't say whose coming yet (pssst...Ted Outerbridge, Jon Allen, SiIly Billy, Jorg Alexander, Ice McDonald and one more..) Value: $180

4 - Register by Dec 30th and you are entered to win one of 10 tickets to Ted Outerbridge's lecture hosted by the FVMC on Feb 20th. Value: $30

5 - Register by Jan 6th and you are entered to win a pass to Jon Allen's lecture hosted by the FVMC in May. Value: $30

6 - Register by Jan 13th and you are entered to win a limited edition PCAM/CAM 2017 t-shirt. Value: $25
Why wait? Register today and you are entered to win ALL of them!

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Thank you to our December 2016 Friends!

Thank you to John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, and The Outerbridges, for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

It's good to have friends like you.
    

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Thank you to our December 2016 sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.

This site would not be possible without their backing.

We're grateful to have the support of:

• Clive Court - The Fun-da-Mentalist,
• Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic and
• Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic

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Illusionist Jonathan Scott on the "Today Show"

I had no idea that one of the "Property Brothers" was a professional illusionist from Maple Ridge, BC!  Watch Jonathan do some quick magic on the "Today Show" clip below.  You can also watch Jonathan perform with Murray SawChuck later in the post.


From the IBM Facebook group:

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From Murray SawChuck's YouTube channel:

Fergus: Ryan Joyce

For those of you who like to plan ahead ...

From Ryan's website:

October 14, 2017

This is a happy day for me.  Thanks to my long-time friends, the Fergus Lions Club, I’m thrilled to announce we’ve added a show right here in Fergus (my stomping grounds!)  I’m kinda excited about it tbh.  It’s been many years since I’ve performed in my hometown!  But there is extra level of pride because I’m donating the show and the Lions are hitting the pavement and all the funds raised from the show are being donated to our future new community hospital!!!  (Proceeds donated specifically to The Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation.)

Read more.

From Ryan Joyce's Facebook page:

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Toronto: December 2016 free magic club meeting

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

The good news is that it means it is also our FREE MAGIC CLUB MEETING on Saturday, Dec. 3rd.

All those interested in talking magic are welcome. Club meets at Browser's Den from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

Billy Kidd on ITV’s "The Next Great Magician"

From Vimeo:

Billy Kidd revamps one of her very first magic routines incorporating a Trapeze for ITV's The Next Great Magician hosted by Stephen Mulhern, and Rochelle Humes.

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From Billy Kidd on Vimeo.

Rounding the Western rings in December 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)	- TBA
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)	- TBA
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 December 2016

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Executive meeting. - Christmas party. - Stage workers event.
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)	- Christmas banquet.
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)	- Browser's Den visit

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

Rounding the Eastern rings in December 2016

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

Montreal: Chad Long lecture

From the Montreal Magic Jam:

Tues December 6

Chad’s fast-paced lecture combines a high-energy performance along with humorous explanations to bring an enjoyable experience to all. It’s filled with both close-up and stand-up effects using everyday objects such as cards, coins, dart guns, pens, rubber bands, keys, spray paint, finger rings, lint brushes, matches, spaghetti and more! This material has been honed by years of performance and there is truly something for everyone!

Read more and buy tickets.

Top 5 posts in November 2016

Out of the 30+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Thank you to our November 2016 Friends! - Thank you!

4. Thank you to our November 2016 sponsors! - Thank you, too!

3. Toronto: Jason Palter and Ken Margoe - A fun night, I'm sure!

2. Shriners' Holiday Magic Shows - Interesting that the post about the 2015 tour is attracting so much traffic.  I've added a link to the 2016 tour to this post.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. 2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising - Happy to see there's so much interest in these fundraising shows!

Ted and Marion Outerbridge on the cover of M-U-M Magazine

Congratulations Ted and Marion!

From Ted Outerbridge's Facebook page:

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Derek Selinger's "The Walking Man" wins award

Congratulations to Derek Selinger, Jason Palter, and everyone else involved with short film "The Walking Man."  It recently won an Award of Excellence at the Canada Shorts Film Festival!


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Broken wand: Anatole Corriveau

Phil Matlin, from Perfect Magic, tells me that Judge Anatole Corriveau attended many Magie Montréal conventions.  From Phil:

At one point we asked him to be judge for the contests. He laughed and asked if he had to wear his robe. Of course he accepted and he turned out to be one the best judges we ever had. His approach to judging was so different from what we were used to, but it all made sense. His commentaries about the contests were a joy to read and most of all very informative clear and concise. We learned a lot from him.

Thanks for sharing your memories, Phil.

 


From the Fédération des coopératives funéraires du Québec:

Au CHUL, le 2 juillet 2016, à l’âge de 90 ans, est décédé l’Honorable juge Anatole Corriveau, époux de feu madame Marie-Berthe Rousseau. Il demeurait à Québec.

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With thanks to Dennis Schick from the IBM for sending this information along.

Murray SawChuck in the 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

From a press release sent to me by Dennis Schick (thanks Dennis!):

November 20, 2016

Dear Members of the Magic Press:

Three magicians will appear in this year’s parade:  Tommy Wind, Murray SawChuck and Naathan Phan.

It’s here, the historic 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Featuring Marine Toys For Tots Foundation which will fill the streets of Hollywood with holiday joy on Sunday, November 27, 2016.