From the March 27th Facebook post by Renee-Claude Auclair:
Congratulations to Dal Sanders the new president of FISM NA!
From the March 27th Facebook post by FISM International:
We would like to inform you that Renée-Claude Auclair has stepped down as FISM North American President, and we like to take the opportunity to thank Renée-Claude for years of dedication on behalf of FISM and everything she has done for the North American Magic community.
From the David Peck interview David Ben in Episode 629 on the April 1st podcast "Curiosity, Magic & Meaning" at Face2Face with David Peck:
In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with magician, historian, and thinker David Ben for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, illusion, and the deeper intellectual life behind magic. At the heart of the discussion is Ben’s extraordinary collection, now housed at The Lilly Library at Indiana University, a vast archive spanning more than a century of magical history. Together, they explore magic as a “prism” for understanding the world, touching on ethics, problem-solving, and the power of wonder. This is more than a conversation about magic, it’s about how we see, ask questions and make meaning.
From James Alan's April 1st post "A Magical Acquisition" at Magicana:
In a landmark moment for the scholarly study of magic, Indiana University’s Lilly Library has announced the acquisition of the David Ben Magic Collection. The Lilly Library is one of the nation’s preeminent rare books, manuscripts, and special collections libraries.
From the April 1st article "Too Good to Be True? IU Acquires Legendary Magic Collection
David Ben's extraordinary collections chronicle the art and history of magic" at Indiana University:
This April Fools’ Day, turn disbelief into discovery as the Lilly Library announces the acquisition of David Ben's very real collection of extraordinary materials chronicling the art and history of magic, illusion, and performance history.
and so do I.
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There were 22 posts at Canada's Magic this month. Here are the top 5 posts in the previous 30 days:
5. St John: Magic by Bernard [Mar 14] - This event was postponed due to weather. We'll provide an update when it becomes available.
4. Toronto: Magic Guys at Work -- After Hours [Mar 11] - Catch The Magic Guys at Work (Ian Batterbury & Rob Fishbaum) in Guelph on May 1st. Details at Ian's March 27th Instagram post.
3. [Guest post] Remembering Ron Leonard (1923-1998) - We miss you Ron.
2. Fredericton: Nigel Harrison -- Unreal [Apr 17] - Coming up fast!
1. Toronto: Details for Jared Kopf's lecture, show, and workshop announced [Mar 18 - 20] - Montreal and Toronto, you were treated to a fantastic lecture, show and workshop! See photos from the Toronto workshop at our Facebook photo album.
Tickets at EldritchTheatre.ca/zombocalypse
From the March 26 Press Release by Eldritch Theatre:
Created by Eric Woolfe, this social satire mixes Romero’s Night of the Living Dead with Hughes’ The Breakfast Club to take aim at societal prejudices, xenophobia, and our horrifying tendency to polarize and turn against those different from us when looming disasters demand we pull together to survive. Don't worry, the play mixes live actors with Eldritch Theatre's iconic puppets and masks, and of course, there will be parlour magic.
PLAY SYNOPSIS
The Dead rise from their graves to feast on the flesh of the living in a suburban high school in 1985. A jock, a brain, a rebel, a preppie and a basket-case barricade themselves in their school cafeteria to fend off the gathering hordes of their hungry, undead friends, only to discover that their real enemies are each other.
It’s totally the Breakfast Club, but like with Zombies.
From the March 25th Facebook post by Ron Pearson at the Edmonton Magic Club Facebook group:
In this lecture, Jeff will be teaching some of his tried-and-true effects that have been performed for his audiences over the past decade. In addition, Jeff will cover performance theory and how to improve your own effects.
Previously shared on Facecbook March 25.
From the March 18th Instagram post by Brandon Love:
On April 23 & 24, magician Brandon Love brings an evening of impossible demonstrations, mind-bending surprises, and audience interaction to Bridgeworks in Hamilton.
