| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - Dan Harlan lecture |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - n/a |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - Dan Harlan lecture - A Family Day of Magic |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - n/a |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - n/a |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Annual General Meeting |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Mental magic |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - tba |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Woody Aragon and Juan Rubiales lecture |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Banquet Show Performance Practice |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - n/a |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Tina Lenert – Connecting the Dots |
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Trevor MacDonald - Geek Magic |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - Learn-a-Trick - Performance Time |
A magic library is just what every home needs! So, we have made a donation of nearly 40 magic books to our long-time partner, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The books come courtesy of private individuals who have kindly made donations to Magicana over the years, and we are thrilled that they are now being housed in such a great facility.
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Check out @james_alan on @rogerstvtoronto Monday morning at 10AM
— Abracadabaret (@Abracadabaret) March 29, 2013
@sorcererssafarii think its time for a west coast #fundraiser :D#magiccamp twitter.com/MagicofBilly/s…
— Billy Hsueh (@MagicofBilly) March 28, 2013
“It’s like a performance art camp, except the performance art is the art of illusion,” said Segal, who first discovered Camp White Pine as a boy.
“My whole family went to White Pine,” he said, explaining he’s originally from Montreal but has spent much of his life in Toronto. “We’ve all been a part of White Pine for 40 years.”
What is it about magic that draws people in?
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New lecture debuting at the Browsers Den of Magic in Toronto. Sunday May 5, 2013. twitter.com/billabbottmagi…
— Bill Abbott (@billabbottmagic) March 21, 2013
Don't Miss the Boat in 2014!
Creativity At Sea is a truly unique conference that helps entertainers reach their creative potential while experiencing all the fun & excitement of a 5 day cruise. The cruise is structured so everyone benefits from the conference activities as well as a great cruise vacation. This is the one event that spouses not only enjoy but encourage. For everyone that's been saying, "I'll have to go on that cruise one day," it's your LAST CHANCE!
Featuring Special Guest: Shawn Farquhar
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The Magic Club of Winnipeg presents, "A Family Day of Magic".
In support of Variety, the children's charity.
Manitoba Theatre For Young People
Sunday, April 28, 2013
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To celebrate 28 years of life I am planing THREE amazing evenings of fun.
Friday March 29th I'm going to Dave and Busters to see Bobby Motta perform, and play some games. Details to follow.
Saturday March 30th the Browser's Den is throwing a birthday party for me. The event is free, and it includes performances by Bill Abbott, Chris Mayew, Chris Westfall, James Harrison, James Alan... and free cake! Again, details to come. And, for those who care as much about doing "good" as they do about having "good fun", there will be opportunities to help support and donate to the Toronto Humane Society!
Finally, Sunday March 31st, my actual birthday, I'm going to a fund raiser event to help send an underprivileged child to summer camp.
Read more and find out how you can spend time with spending time with the Sweater-Vest Jeff Pinsky outside of his shop.
March 22 and 23
Considered by many of his peers, World Class Magician and Illusionnist Greg Frewin is considered the greatest magician in the world! Nothing better illustrates this than the fact that he is the reigning “Best Magician in the World” title holder from the WORLD MAGIC AWARDS (since October, 2009). Back by popular demand, Greg’s new Las Vegas Style Magic Revue “IMAGINE”. Greg invites his audience to experience the mystery and art of illusion in this live show, which includes rare and majestic tigers, exotic birds, beautiful showgirls and exciting and dangerous NEW illusions, which have never been seen before!
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2013 AT 1PM
On this day at Browser's:
Mike & Jen Segal, Lee Asher, Ben Train, Chris Mayhew, Rosemary Reid, Chris Westfall and so many others involved in the Sorcerer's Safari Summer Magic Camp will be at the shop from 1pm to about 4pm to answer any of your questions about Canada's number one magic camp!
They will show you photos, video and lots more about past seasons. Plus they will let you know about their exciting plans for this year's camp.
So if you are considering attending the camp or just want to find out more information please feel free to drop by the Open House! It will be a lot of fun!
RECEIVE $100 worth of bonus magic supplies for camp if you register on the day of the Open House. As an incentive, bring a friend who also registers for camp and you BOTH receive 10% off of camp fees, plus the $100 magic supply bonus.
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Friday, March 22nd, 2013[via Lots of fun, respect in Penn and Teller’s magic moments in The Province]
Penn & Teller have performed together for over thirty years combining the art of magic with comedy. And along the way, they have made the hardest trick of all – a remarkable career that ranges from stage to television to three best-selling books – look easy. Since first teaming up in 1975 when they combined Teller’s silent, occasionally creepy magic with Penn Jillette’s clown college education and juggling expertise, the duo have created an entertainment success story that went from the streets to small clubs to national theatre tours. Their live show has been a hit on Broadway and throughout North America and now has a permanent home at the Rio in Las Vegas. Penn & Teller’s understanding of magic and their ability to relate to audiences with their comedic approach has also garnered serious academic attention … they serve as Visiting Scholars at MIT which is the highest honour bestowed by the school.
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... David Ben, artistic director of Magicana, has penned a review, “The Handcuff King” for the Literary Review of Canada which has just been released (March 2012: Vol. 21, No. 2, p. 27). According to Ben: “Part biography, part travelogue, part magic book, Bruce MacNab’s The Metamorphosis: The Apprenticeship of Harry Houdini follows the exploits of Houdini as he laid the groundwork for becoming a 20th-century icon.”
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Below, in alphabetical order, are the four official candidates for the 2013 Canadian Magician of the Year. Each of the candidates were asked to submit a short biography outlining their accomplishments. Voting comences today and will continue until April 23rd, 2013. The results will be revealed at the CAM JAM Spring edition on April 28th at the Greg Frewin Theatre. In your eMail inbox will be a communication from the CAM offices via BallotBin.com In this eMail will be a unique link created just for you to use to select your choice for the award. Once you have voted it can not be changed.
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Show Producer Mike Miller announced a new idea not offered before at a convention, as an added bonus to those attending the SAM Convention in Washington DC, July 3-6, 2013:
After the Dealer Room closes each night, some of the best close-up performers (some you know and all you should know) will session with the conventioneers till early morning!
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Harper, Blain
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Blain, on March 15, 2013 at St. Michael’s Hospital in his 41st year. Blain brought humour and magic into the lives of everyone he met and will be sadly missed. Cherished husband to Sophie for 13 years. Adoring father to Kara. Loving son to the late Marilyn (1991) and Robert and his wife Susan. Loving and supportive brother to Jennifer. Devoted uncle “Goofball” to Willow. He will also be missed by his step siblings Alison and Warren Lawtey as well as by his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was revered by his multitude of friends, neighbours, and colleagues at Yonge & Rubicam where he worked as an Associate Creative Director. Family and Friends may call at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm for visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11am in the chapel at Pine Hills.
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Listen as Jay covers a whole lot of ground talking philosophy, creativity and how magicians have lost their way. Find out why he believes sleight of hand magic is about Bending The Real.
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23rd when two nationally-acclaimed entertainers in hypnosis and illusion come together to share a night of upbeat entertainment at the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre. Hypnotist Wayne Lee and Magician Sheldon Casavant will mesmerize audiences with their interactive mix of humour, mystery and intrigue, all while helping raise funds for the children and youth of Edmonton-based charity Abbottsfield Youth Project.
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Gaffed Coin Seminar with Luiz Castro
March 23
This is a free event.
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The Vancouver Magic Circle is proud to host the annual Tri-City 3 of Clubs Magic Convention for 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia and welcomes you to come and join in the fun!
Here's a sneak peek at some of the talent:
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The S.A.M. is seeking to hire talented young magicians ages 7 through 17 as Stars of Tomorrow at the 2013 S.A.M. National Convention, July 3-6, at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. Membership in the S.A.M. or S.Y.M. is not mandatory.
The S.A.M. will hire 6 young magicians to perform as Close-up Stars of Tomorrow and 7 young magicians to appear in the Stars of Tomorrow Stage Show. Those selected will receive a stipend, full convention registrations for the act plus one guardian, and one year free membership in the Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.).
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FELDMAN, StuartRead condolence messages, including one by Richard Sanders, at Paperman and Sons.
Suddenly, on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Rhoda and Leon Grinberg, Judy and Allan Klein of Houston, Texas. Son of the late Rosaline and the late Abbey Feldman. Stuart will be sadly mourned by his nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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Apr 18I had the pleasure of seeing Dan lecture a number of years ago, in the basement of a North York deli. I still remember the moment he had me make the final tear in his demonstration of Starcle. Very magical! And despite the "inscription" on the cover of his lecture notes, I have referred to them often!
Dan Harlan Lecture
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From the second the show starts, right through to the very end, the children will be laughing with delight! The show is 60 minutes of sheer mayhem, madness, and magic! Through his decades of experience, Mark Lewis has achieved a rapport with his young audiences that is unequalled in this area of entertainment!For a limited time, ticket discounts can be found at Parents Canada.
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Hello all Magic Lovers, the BEST Magician is BACK for you. This is your opportunity to show your skills.Thanks for sending Arthur!
In the evening of April 13th, 2013, A1 Chinese Radio is giving out opportunities to the magic lovers! Bringing along with your own incredible skills, the candidates will enter into an exciting competition held on a magical platform in Market Village.
This is the 2nd year magician contest to gather a large amount of Toronto professionals within the magic community and the qualified contestants will be challenge among each other and then finally compete for the fame of Top Magician in Toronto.
Performance: Stage Magic or Close-Up Magic.
Contestant: All Ages, All Genders
Event date: Apr 13, 2013 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Venue: Market Village (Steeles & Kennedy) (Event will be host in Cantonese. Contestants can use any langue for their Magical Routine.)
We are now starting the YOUTUBE audition. From now till 30th of March, all participants only need to submit a roughly 2 - 5 minute video to starz@classicforce.com
*We will arrange an audition, AFTER March 21, 2013. Roughly 8 magicians or Magic group/ team will be chosen at the audition by the director of A1 media Toronto. These magicians will be competing on April 13, 2013 for the BEST Magician award 2013.
- Please submit your video before March 16th, 2013 to waive the $20 entry fee. Any video(s) submitted after March 21th, 2013; a $20 entry fee will be applied.
- When submitting the video, please provide us your name and contact, so we can contact you. ONE video entry per contestant.
The winner of the competition will be receiving the following:Last year, we had given out a brand new smart phone, which included free cell phone plan; the feedback was excellent. For this year, the gift(s) will surely bring you to a new level!!
- “Best Magician 2013” trophy,
- “My favourite Magician”: this will be voted directly by all of the audiences who attend in the competition.
- Your chance to perform live at CNE on with A1 Radio at Canada Day.
- Gift(s) from our main sponsor(s).
Look forward meeting you guys, See you all at there!!
March 23, 2013
George Graham March Hare Ball
Knights of Columbus Fr Justin Council
Headliner: Bill Abbott & Suprises
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It’s a show that promises plenty of magic, a fair bit of mystery and, in a new twist, a moose serving as the evening’s distinguished MC.
Dubbed Moose in a Top Hat, the show plays on cheeky Canadiana themes between acts by award-winning magicians Matthew Johnson, Christopher Taylor and the husband-and-wife team Trevor and Lorena Watters.
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We PROMISE you that this unique lecture will be one of the most interesting lectures you may ever experience at Browser’s Den!
SCOTT McCLELLAND - SUNDAY, MARCH 24 from 4pm until 6pm. Tickets - Only $10.00 (Please call for tickets, 416-783-7022)
Scott McClelland is the producer of the most extravagant and decadently strange stage shows in Canada, including Carnival Diablo, The Paranormal Show and The NECROMANCER. He has had his own TV Specials on A&E, TLC and The National Geographic Network.
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I’m glad I went. I got to feel like a little kid again. I guess I only covered a small portion of the festival since looking at their website now (http://wowfest.ca) the whole event ran for several more hours after I had left. The portion that I had covered was the Family Fun Magic Show. This was the part where families can spend a day together watching some neat magic! Sounds like a good time, right? Bring the kids, the grandparents, even the in-laws! There was a face painting station, The Garden Variety Show booth was making balloon animals for their willing recipients, and The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop was performing slight of hand trickery for those who dared near it!
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Today on CBC I'll be chatting about magic and the wonderful Skirtsafire festival. 5:40pm on Radioactive foshizzles.
— Billy Kidd (@Billykiddshow) March 8, 2013
In five days Ben Train will be doing a LIVE Q and A with Full Circle Magic! If you ever wanted to know about who does his hair, what books he likes to reading on the toilet, or wanted more info about the movie, this is your chance! See you there!
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Many of the festival’s headliners have already been discovered. They include Edmonton singer-songwriter Colleen Brown, and Billy Kidd, a born-in-Edmonton magician who has performed across Canada, Japan, the U.K. and Portugal. The four-day festival kicks off Thursday, March 7, with a live performance by singer-songwriter Maria Dunn, who weaves songs and video into a ballad that tells the story of the immigrant women who worked at the GWG factory over its 93-year history.
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Tuesday March 19th
Chris Westfall with Bobby Motta and Shawnathan at Boston pizza.
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Hello again! It's now March 2013. This is the fifth anniversary of our informal tribute to Canada's most beloved children's magician, Johnny Giordmaine (1898-1974). Many thanks to the hundreds and hundreds of you who have have already visited us in the past. Here's news about our eleven new pages of updates that might bring you back for another visit this month. "Reprints" and items of special interest include:The pleasure is ours! Thank you for continuing to keep us updated with your progress.
* Johnny featured in "M-U-M" (official publication of the SAM);
* Johnny featured in "The Linking Ring" (official publication of the IBM);
* Rarely seen home movie footage of Johnny at the 1930 IBM Convention;
* Feature cover stories on Johnny in "The Magic Magazine" and "The Gen" from the UK;
* Heartfelt obituary notices from "The Linking Ring" written by Sid Lorraine and Elizabeth Warlock;
* And more!
All copyrighted material as always used with permission.
If you remember Johnny at all you will most certainly want to rekindle your happy memories with a visit to this site. If you never met him, or if you have no idea who he was, please come and discover all about one of Canada's most memorable figures in 20th century magic. Perhaps you will even find inspiration for your own 21st century magic?
Personal memories about Johnny are always very welcome too. Contact information is on the site... http://www.johngiordmaine.com
A special thank you, Canada's Magic, for your ongoing support and greatly appreciated encouragement!
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When adding the votes we ended up with a three way tie for fourth place. Because we used an option 1 and 2 it was easier to determine a winner based on which of those three magicians had the most option 1 votes. Below I have listed the top nine magicians. It is in fact a very impressive list which includes three previous winners of the award. In the next few days I will contact each of these nominees and ask them to submit a brief 500 words or less description of themselves and their accomplishments. Once I have these biographies I will post them here so you can all read and make an informed decision. I truly believe that all the nominees are fitting of this, our most prestigious award and wish to congratulate them on being recognized by their peers for their contribution to magic in Canada and around the world.Congratulations to everyone on the nomination list, and best of luck to the finalists!
Read more and learn the names of all the nominees as well as the list of official nominees.
Here is an amazing opportunity for any young magician that I had the honor of doing myself when i was younger. I highly recommend it.....
MAGIC Live Intern Program
We are looking for young magicians, age 15–19, to participate in our intern program during MAGIC Live, August 11–14. This is a unique opportunity to work with the MAGIC Magazine team in all areas of the convention: registration, set-up, hosting, backstage, and more. You will also join in teen lunches with special magic guests, giving you an opportunity to mingle with, and learn from, some of the best.
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| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - n/a |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - n/a |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - n/a |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Comedy Night - competitions for the Rick Honey and Cecil Ackery trophies for Junior and Adult ComedyMagician of the Year |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - n/a |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Norman Beck Lecture - Tony Competition - Reilly Round Table |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Pocket Miracles |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - tba |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - n/a |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Stand-up Magic - Charity Show |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - n/a |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Members’ Night |
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Annual Club Auction |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - n/a |
Late Vernon interview (1987) includes a couple of good anecdotes: youtube.com/watch?v=KLy2H2…... fb.me/19zapnoxx
— Richard Hatch (@RichardHatch) February 25, 2013
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— Lee Asher (@LeeAsherMagic) February 26, 2013
canadasmagic.blogspot.ca from @canadasmagic has been nominated in the 2013 Canadian Weblog Awards!
— Can Weblog Awards (@CanWeblogAwards) February 21, 2013
