Halifax: Actual Wizard for all seasons [Nov 21]

Tickets at ActualWizard.ca. 

 

From the November 2nd Instagram post by Vincenzo Ravina: 

Actual Wizard returns to the odd little room with two grand pianos in it at the haunted Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts on Saturday November 21! 

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Montreal: Sanjeev & Alex show and lecture [Nov 26]

From the Montreal Magic Jam: 

Our first headliner is a an up and coming magic sensation from San Francisco, Sanjeev Vinodh. Though you likely don't know his name yet, he's quickly making a name for himself. On his first of two appearances on Fool Us back in 2021, he was the youngest magician to fool them. In February, he'll be performing at the prestigious Liberty Magic in Pittsburgh, where past resident magicians include Jared Kopf, Paul Vigil and Guy Hollingworth.

Joining him will be our very own Alexandre Moreaux. Though hailing from France, if you've been hanging around Montreal for the past year or so, you've likely run into him already. And if so, I'm sure you've walked away very impressed. Alex and Sanjeev have been long time collaborators (including on Sanjeev's Fool Us work). Alex is also releasing his first big book to the magic community and you'll be the first to get a preview of some of that material. 

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ICYMI: Dean Gunnarson presented with FISM Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations Dean! 

 

From the November 7th Facebook post by Dean Gunnarson:

Last night at the opening Gala of the Magic Festival I am performing at in China , I was presented with a life time achievement Award , “The World’s Greatest Living Escape Artist “. It was presented by the President of FISM Domenico Dante .  

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Toronto: Savio Joseph in residency at Room 56 [Nov 20 - 21]

ICYMI, Lawrence Badanai interviewed Savio in this October 15th article "In a world of instant answers, Savio Joseph makes room for wonder" at YourThunderbay.ca.  From the article: 

Joseph is now thinking about another change in how people encounter magic: the growing ability to ask AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools for explanations.

He expects AI systems could make methods more accessible by drawing on information already available online. But he also believes that pressure could encourage performers to innovate, much as televised exposure of illusions has challenged magicians in the past.

Some creators, he suggested, may respond by sharing new material through private groups or in-person teaching, keeping it out of widely accessible digital collections.

That possibility echoes an older way of passing on the craft. 

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From the November 4th Instagram post by Savio Joseph: 

Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at Hotel X Toronto. Two shows a night, 7:00 and 9:30.

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For more information and tickets, visit TheRoom56.com.

Broken wand: Clive Court

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Clive Court earlier this year.  

Clive's impressive career took him from England to Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and lucky for us, Canada!  Some notable professional highlights include:

• Performed in London's West End as a teenager.
• "One of the best known magicians on Australian television." -- TV Week
• Wrote and cast "A History of Mystery," the first hour-long TV magic special produced in Australasia.
• Produced the TV magic special, "The Vanishing Art," shown on PBS.
• Approached by Gene Gordon, to give his first lecture in Buffalo.
• Developed the concept of the Canadian Telefilm Broadcast Fund.
• Helped to develop Canada's first degree program in Public Relations.  In 2014 he was inducted as a Life Member of the Canadian Public Relations Society.

Clive was a strong supporter of magic in Canada.  Back in 2007, Clive acted as a media liaison to help get the news out about the Vancouver Magic Circle's Nicholas Chow.  You may remember seeing his full page ads in "Northern Peeks," the publication by our friends at the Canadian Association of Magicians.  Clive was also one of the earliest sponsors of this blog.

Read more about Clive's fascinating history at The Way Back Machine's archives of his "Funslinger" website.  It covers his time in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada.

Our sincere condolences to Clive's family and friends.

 

Scanterbury: Magician & the Muse [Nov 6]

From Eventbrite: 

Get ready for an unforgettable night at South Beach Casino with the amazing duo, Sean Watson and Chanelle Munroe! Experience the magic and mystery live as these two amazing performers bring their unique blend of illusion and charm to the stage.  

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Found at the October 30th Instagram post by Magician and the Muse.