Edmonton: Magic Mania -- Puttin' On The Hits! [Jun 12]

Tickets and more information at ShowPass.com 

 

From the May 6th Facebook post by Jordan Sabo: 

Magic Mania returns on Friday, June 12th 

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Updated Facebook post from May 12. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 7. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shawn Farquhar and Friends at TED2026 in Conjurly

From the May 6th article "Shawn Farquhar and Friends Bring Wonder to TED2026" by James Lauffer at Conjurly: 

Attendees at the TED2026 conference had a unique opportunity beyond the signature talks that share paradigm-shifting ideas and the chance to interact with some of the world’s brightest and most influential thinkers. Thanks to Shawn Farquhar and a select group of five additional magicians, they were able to experience wonder even beyond the typical awe-inspiring experience TED is known for. 

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Found at the May 6th Facebook post by Alyx Hilshey.

Previously shared on Facebook May 6. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our personal sponsors for May 2026!

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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UPDATE about season 12 Fool Us applications

From Michael Close's May 6th Facebook post:

The cutoff date for submissions has been moved to June 30, 2026 

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Previously shared on Facebook May 6. 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the Milbourne Christopher Award!

We're excited to see the names Paul Romhany (VANISH Magic Magazine) and Juliana Chen on the list!   Congratulations to all of the winners!

 

From the TheChristopherFoundation.com: 

2026 Foundation Award Winners

• Literary Award - Paul Romhany
• Rising Star Award - TJ Salta
• Close-up Award - Jim Sisti
• Ambassador of Magic - Scott Wells
• Masters Award - Peter Samelson
• Award of Excellence - Juliana Chen
• Lifetime Achievement Award - Paul Fidler
• Magic History Preservationist - Dr. Bruce Averbook

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Previously shared on Facebook May 8. 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto and Montreal: Gianarlo Scalia shows, lectures, and workshops [TO: May 18 - 20; Mtl: May 27 - 30]

Toronto (hosted by the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, IBM Ring 17):

• workshop May 18 - details and tickets 
• show:  Chaos  - May 19  - details and tickets  
• lecture May 20 - details and tickets  

 

Montreal (hosted by the Montreal Magic Jam):

• show:  Strange Things Happen  - May 27 - details and tickets
• lecture May 28  [details TBA]
• workshop May 29 /30  [tentative, details TBA] 

 

 For tickets and more information visit MontrealMagicJam.com

 

 

Woonsocket: Vitaly -- An Evening of Wonders [May 16]

From the April 23rd Facebook post by the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre: 

After stumping Penn & Teller THREE times on their hit TV show Fool Us, VITALY brings his latest and most ambitious production to the stage with An Evening of Wonders.
Combining breathtaking visuals with Vitaly’s captivating style, An Evening of Wonders is an interactive theatrical experience that takes the audience on a magical journey. 

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook April 23.