Canada's Magic: Random thoughts from Sorcerers Safari 2013

18 September 2013

Random thoughts from Sorcerers Safari 2013

Mike and Jen Segal are totally awesome and inspiring people!
It is tremendous that organizations such as Ellusionist support Sorcerers Safari. (Kids, did you remember to send a quick "thank you" e-mail to them for the generous gift you received? Do it now! -- Mom)
Justin Flom is a super nice and super talented young man. (Read about his Toronto lecture at the Browser's Den blog)
I learned of a disconcerting, non-standard use for Mod Podge.
When asked to think of a famous painting, a LOT of people think of "Starry Night"
There's more humidity in Haliburton than in Vegas.
"Overnight successes" take a lot of work and planning.
Lee Asher is such a great teacher even _I_ learned how to produce minor card miracles. #BeginnerCardClass
Sometimes you get lucky and are the ONLY one in an elective. #PrivateClassesAreAwesome
Steven Kline is the guy you want in the booth during your show!
You never know when you might meet a fiction author!
The health and safety of the children is clearly a priority.
Being levitated takes strong neck muscles.
Non-magicians aren't always the best choice for volunteers during a show.
Some Australians have incredible peripheral vision!
Spotted in 24 hours: Mike and Jen Segal, Dan Weibe, Keith Brown, Eric Leclerc, Aaron Fisher, Dave Mitchell, Shawn Farquhar, Carey Lauder, Chad Juros, Lee Asher, Dick Joiner, Justin Flom, Steven Kline, Lisa and Michael Close, Ben Train, Chris Mayhew, Bobby Motta ... I'm sure there were more!
Carey Lauder is an incredible photographer. (See samples of his magic camp from two years back in Vanish magazine.)
Chris Mayhew shot some fabulous footage – I can't wait to see this year's camp video!
Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp gets better every year!
Mike Segal and Mike Toal should be very proud of what they started together over 17 years ago.
Sorcerers Safari is full of genuinely nice, caring, talented individuals!