Top 5 posts in October 2019

There were 35+ posts at Canada's Magic last month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Toronto: Asi Wind Jam Session and Hangout! - Sounds like a great time was had by all.

4. Ontario Week of Wonder recap - By all accounts it was definitely a wonderful week!

3. Toronto: Win tickets to see "The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy" - Thanks again to the Eldritch Theatre for offering this wonderful prize!

2. October 2019 sale: 30% off yearly sponsorship rates! - Today's the last day folks.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.Win tickets to see "The Art of Magic with Asi Wind" - Thanks again to the Toronto Magic Company for offering this wonderful prize!

Winner of tickets to see "The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy"

The contest to win a family prize pack of tickets to attend the the 20th abominaversary edition of "The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy" at the Red Sandcastle Theatre is closed. Thank you to everyone who played!

If you didn't win, you can purchase tickets at EldritchTheatre.ca/Tickets


My favourite answers to the question "what do you think is the scariest magical effect (either to perform or to watch)?"

1. The only thing scarier than someone pulling a coin out of your nose is someone pulling a coin out of your little brother's nose.
2. I'm always intimidated by coin magic, especially when watching. I'm paranoid the slippery coins will go flying and ruin everything.
3. Any fire related effects, as those can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
4. I go to magic shows to escape from the unpleasantness of real life. Tricks like smash and stab, that involve a real risk that someone is harmed during the show, terrifies me (and not in a good way)!  If I had to pick a FUN scary magic trick... hard to beat "the web"!

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With thanks to the Eldritch Theatre for generously making these tickets available to you!

Vancouver and Victoria: Jason Verner in "Millennial" and "Senses"

From Eventbrite:

Sunday, November 10, 2019

A special "one-night only" performance of "Millennial." As part of the 3 of Clubs Convention, hosted by The Vancouver Magic Circle.

About this Event
Technology. Magic. Millennial. 21 year-old magician Jason Verners is proud to present his newest touring production: "Millennial." With performances across North America, multiple international awards, and regular network television appearances, Jason is thrilled to return to Vancouver, BC for a special "one-night only" performance of "Millennial." as part of the 3 of Clubs Convention, hosted by The Vancouver Magic Circle. Jason has created a show with a unique combination of close up magic, audience participation and countless surprises. This experience will shatter your expectations of what a magic show can be. Jason Verners has been called "The next David Blaine" by celebrities and press across the nation, and we invite you to come witness why. This production features brand-new illusions from Jason Verners. JasonVerners.com @JasonVerners -- “ONE of the Best Young Magicians in Canada” -Vic42 "Full of humour, wonder, and the best kind of magic: genuine magic." -happydesigns -- *Tickets will be available at the door depending on availability, but we strongly recommend buying them in advance as this performance is expected to sell-out in advance. *Although there are no official age restrictions, the show is NOT geared towards young children and is typically recommended for ages 13 and up.

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From Eventbrite:

Friday November 22

"Senses" has been built within the award-winning House of Boateng Cafe in Langford, BC. The evening is split into six parts, each dinner course from Chef Castro Boateng is paired with a moment of mystery by magician Jason Verners that will unlock and reveal one of your five senses. The question is: What is the 6th?

Sight. Sound. Smell. Taste. Touch. ........

Join us for the most immersive dinner-theatre the nation has to offer. The experience is strictly limited to forty people.

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Super excited to announce Chef Castro Boateng & I’s new dinner theatre, Senses! This experience of built into the award-winning House of Boateng Cafe in Langford, BC and features six courses, and six magical moments- each revealing and delighting one of your five senses. The question is, what is the sixth sense? Check out my bio for tickets! xo . . . #magician #illusionist #dinnertheatre #senses #houseofboateng #langford #langfordbc #victoriabc #britishcolombia #explorebc #tourismbc #sixcourses #sixsenses

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Dean Gunnarson recreated Houdini's 1915 suspended straitjacket escape

From the August 18th post "Dean Gunnarson recreates Houdini's L.A. escape in 1987" by John Cox at Wild About Harry:

On October 29, 1987, escape artist Dean Gunnarson recreated Houdini's 1915 suspended straitjacket escape in Los Angeles to promote the live Halloween television special, The Search for Houdini. Dean was introduced as James Randi's protege, and Randi was on hand to assist in the stunt.

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Ontario Week of Wonder recap

With thanks to Joan Caesar for sending us updates and photos from the first Ontario Week of Wonder!

Congratulations to everyone involved.  It looked like a fabulous event.

Special congratulations to Joan, who received a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the Saturday night gala show.

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From @joan.caesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks for sending Joan!): The OWOW Festival got off to a great start with sessions by @carisahendrix (Lucy Darling), @nickwallacelive and @therealjaysankey . At the end they gave Paul Romhany a birthday cake which we all shared. Tonight’s Gala show will be an outstanding all Canadian show with Lucy Darling, (winner of the comedy award in Melbourne Australia two years running), Jay Sankey, Nick Wallace and @gregfrewin .

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More from @JoanCaesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!): The Gala Show and close up were wonderful, both full of excellent magic and humour. Quite the night! @carisahendrix @nickwallacelive @therealjaysankey @gregfrewin @promhany @mikeclosemagic @ryanjoycemagic @owowmagicfest #OWOWfestival #owow

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Saturday afternoon from @joan.caesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!): Lecture by @promhany , session with Renee-Claude Auclair, Joan Caesar, and @mikeclosemagic , public children’s show staring @petermennie and Owen Anderson, with stilt walker Doug Hunt. Afternoon lecture by Michael Close. @OWOWMagicFest #OWOWfestival #owow

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Saturday gala photos from @joan.caesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!): [1/2] @ryanjoycemagic also presented Joan with an award last night. Congratulations Joan! @OWOWMagicFest #OWOWfestival #owow

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[2/2] Saturday gala photos from @joan.caesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!): @OWOWMagicFest #OWOWfestival #owow

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[2/2] At the end they gave @paulromhany a birthday cake which we shared. Tonight’s Gala show will be an outstanding all Canadian show w/ Lucy Darling, (@CarisaHendrix is winner of comedy award in Melbourne Australia 2 yrs running) @jay_sankey @nickwallacelive & @GregFrewinMagic pic.twitter.com/kBY14CRIHf

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 25, 2019

[2/3] More from @JoanCaesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!):

The Gala Show and close up were wonderful, both full of excellent magic and humour. Quite the night!@jay_sankey@GregFrewinMagic@OWOWMagicFest#OWOWfestival #owow pic.twitter.com/JP1j10BaGq

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 26, 2019

[3/3] More from @JoanCaesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!):

The Gala Show and close up were wonderful, both full of excellent magic and humour. Quite the night!@CarisaHendrix@paulromhany@MikeCloseMagic@OWOWMagicFest#OWOWfestival #owow pic.twitter.com/9oMyXvUn8X

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 26, 2019

[2/3] Saturday afternoon from @JoanCaesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!):

... public children’s show staring Peter Mennie and Owen Anderson, @petermennie@OwenTAnderson@OWOWMagicFest#OWOWfestival #owow pic.twitter.com/GJIuEKyhwU

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 27, 2019

[3/3] Saturday afternoon from @JoanCaesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!):

... with stilt walker Doug Hunt. Afternoon lecture by Michael Close.@OWOWMagicFest#OWOWfestival #owow pic.twitter.com/tMgBJyRMsc

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 27, 2019

[2/4] Saturday gala photos from @JoanCaesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!):@OWOWMagicFest#OWOWfestival #owow pic.twitter.com/o4hNoVdHCY

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 27, 2019

[4/4] Saturday gala photos from @JoanCaesar at the Ontario Week of Wonder (thanks Joan!):@paulromhany@OWOWMagicFest#OWOWfestival #owow pic.twitter.com/jBZz2GSVN3

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 27, 2019