5. Toronto: Free magic club - Something to look forward to every month.
4. Bobby Motta on CBC's "The Goods" - Bobby looking good on The Goods!
3. Browser's Magic Bash 2017 recap - Hope you had as much fun as I did!
2. Calgary: Win tickets to see Wes Barker - Let us know what you thought of the show.
1. Canadians on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" season 4 - Looking forward to seeing four Canadian magicians on the upcoming season!
| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - Jon Allen lecture. |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - Jon Allen lecture. |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - Jon Allen lecture. |
| Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - General meeting. - Third Monday Magic. |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - TBA. |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - At Henry Tom's. |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - TBA. |
| Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - Free Form First Fridaze. - Sunday SpRing Brunch. - Second Saturday Night Special. - Mid-Month Meetup. - Spring Thing. - Magic Collectors Weekend. - IBM Magic Jam. - Illusions - Instagram Tuesday |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Daryl tribute. |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - TBA. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Bill Abbott lecture. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - TBA. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - TBA |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Seol Park lecture. (NOTE: special date) |
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Visit their Facebook page. |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - TBA |
Saturday, May 20, 2017
With sleight of hand and mind-captivating illusions, Sheldon Casavant shares his own story of discovering magic in an awe-inspiring performance. Sheldon rolls fast-paced magic, audience participation, and a brief history of the most famous magician of all time – Harry Houdini – into one exciting and theatrical magic show.
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This week, April 24-30, I will be performing at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California! I will be in the early parlor for those interested.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017
At ‘Browser’s Den of Magic’
Cost to Attend: Free!
Dear Magic Friends,
It is time for another fun-filled and bargain-filled magic auction!
This is the time of the year when you our dear customers get to bid on magic equipment, tricks, books and dvd’s at fantastically low prices.
For those who would like to bring in 'magic' to be auctioned off the deadline to bring your used magic to Browser's is Wednesday, May 24.
Please note that you may bring in no more than 3 LOTS. However, a LOT may consist of more than one item. Please try to make sure that everything has directions and is in good working order.
Also, please make sure to include a list of the items you are bringing in to be auctioned off along with your name, phone number and email address.Magic Auction Bunny
We have been doing these auctions for 41 years. Auctions are a lot of fun!
For those who have never attended one of our auctions, you are missing out on tremendous bargains as most of the magic sells for at least half their regular prices.
Thank you for your continued support - Jeff Pinsky, Jeff Hinchliffe & The Browser's Den Team
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call and discuss with Jeff Pinsky.
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Monday, May 1
FISM winner Seol Park will be lecturing for the club on a special date, Monday, May 1 at the regular location. More information coming soon.
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Full of confusion and illusion, Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders is back for its last installment of the season — and with an international roster of magicians, it might be the most phenomenal performance yet! On Apr. 21 Shawn Farquhar will once again be perplexing audiences at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, this time with a little help from England and Germany.
Described by Farquhar as “one of the finest magicians in the world,” Axel Hecklau is making the trek from Berlin, Germany to Chilliwack, and he’s bringing his magic along with him. With over 30 years of experience perfecting his skills and performances in nearly 50 cities across the globe, Hecklau has built a reputation as one of the top magicians, not only in Germany but world-wide.
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Sunday, May 21
Karl Hein is known all over the world for his amazing ability.
The routines that he will perform and teach at the lecture are audience tested in front of laymen.
Karl will use many of his routines to teach basic and advanced moves and principles of magic and misdirection.
And most importantly you will learn his 'Go with the Flow' approach as Karl provides alternate handlings to meet varying skill levels and explains how to change routines depending on your audience conditions.
You will be presented with routines with cards, coins, bills, ropes and cream filled goodies.
You will learn: Heinsight (Open Prediction); Square Deal (Magic Square); False Shuffles & Cuts; Heiny 500; Just Say Twinkie; Rainmaker; Cube FX (Rubik's Cube Routine); Three Degrees of Separation; Hein's Catch Up (Updated Copper, Brassk, Silver routine) and if time permitting...even more!
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Join Shawn Farquhar and his incredible lineup of magicians: Axel Hecklau and Keith Fields, as he hosts Cabaret of Wonders VIII on April 21, at 7:30pm! The intimate performance will be an evening of incredible fantastic illusions that are complimented by the cabaret-style setting where drinks can be brought into the theatre.
Illusionist Darcy Oake will wow fans at two shows in Winnipeg in June, and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go toward the construction of a new addiction treatment centre he says his hometown sorely needs.
Oake skyrocketed to fame three years ago after appearing on Britain's Got Talent, and now he's turning his attention toward an issue that is close to his heart.
Oake's brother Bruce Oake died after an overdose six years ago. The family started the Bruce Oake Foundation to raises awareness of addiction issues and fundraise for a long-term treatment centre like the one Bruce attended in Alberta.
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As Toronto's only magic open-mic, we get a lot of messages from people wanting to be on the lineup. Well, we'd love to have you!
The process is REALLY simple. Attend ONE show (it's free!) so you can see the space and show some support to your fellow performers. Then speak to either Benzi Train or Jonah Babins to sign up for a spot. That's it! Told you it was simple!
But act fast- all the April spots are booked up and there's only 4 more spots left for May (with some June spots gone already as well).
Our next show is Tuesday April 11th, at 8:30pm. Only at See-Scape.
April 24
Magic Monday returns with three outstanding performers!
This month we welcome special guest host, Mr. Brian Robert Wilson!
And joining him on stage are Buzz Collins - Comedy Hypno-Mentalist and the amazing Danger Boy (Aka Nicolas Belzile)!
Recently the I.B.M. Headquarters was notified that Charles Edwin Millard, 68, of Edgetts Landing, New Brunswick, Canada, died July 25, 2016. His I.B.M. membership number was 61351, and he had been a member since 2000 (sixteen years). Born in Kingston, Ontario, he worked in the service industry for over thirty years, with Xerox. Following retirement, he continued to work, both as a church custodian, and for a printing firm. He loved entertaining people as “Choctaw the Clown,” and was involved in clowning for almost four decades. In addition to clowning and magic, he loved the outdoors and nature, including all water sports, roller skating, cross country skiing and bird watching. He also was a photographer. Survivors include his wife, Paula; sons Robert (Cathy) and Andrew (Amanda); grandchildren Julia, Katie, Savanah, Liam and Ella; step-children Tanya Minter, and Steven Lawson; step-grandchildren, Marina, Ryan, Danny, and Samantha; step-great-granddaughter, Brookelynn; and brother, David. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Baptist Church, 3039 Main Street, Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Canada EOA 1XO
Charles Edwin Millard aka "Choctaw the Clown", 68, of Edgett's Landing passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2016 at the Moncton Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born in Kingston, Ontario on October 1st, 1947, the son of the late Dr. William Edwin "Eddy" and Annie "Isabel" (Miller) Millard. He was a faithful member of the Valley Baptist Church. He worked in the service industry for over 30 years with Xerox. Following an early retirement from Xerox, Charles moved to Edgett's Landing, NB where he spent many years as a custodian at the Valley Baptist Church. He was last working with Andrez Printing in Riverview. Charles was a professional clown and loved entertaining people. He was "Choctaw the Clown" and involved in clowning for 37 years. He was the Eastern Ambassador for clowns of America International and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
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Hi Denizens-This Saturday, April 8 is the next free Magic Club at Browser's Den.
The meeting will take place from 2:30pm until 5:30pm. All interested in talking magic are welcome.
Thank you-Old Jeff, Young Jeff & The Browser's Den Team.
Pangburn Philosophy ALL ACCESS presents "The Amazing James Randi TRICKS Matt Dillahunty." This moment occurred in a hotel, prior to the CONJURE THE NIGHT event which took place on April 2nd 2017 at the UBC Chan Centre in Vancouver BC Canada. James and Matt spoke together about conjuring, skepticism and the life of James Randi. James and Matt later performed some conjurations followed by illusionist Murray Hatfield and 2 time world champion of magic, Shawn Farquhar.
Jeff Pinsky is the guy who makes it all happen. For the third year in a row, he has rounded up the sprawling community that's grown around his four-decade-old specialty store, Browser's Den of Magic, on Dufferin St. north of Lawrence Ave. W.
"The magic shop, and in extension the bash itself, is a separate little world," he said. "It's a wonderful escape for some people."
Guests at his bash said that Pinsky's event is really the only one out there of its kind and scale. Some flew in from across the country, or even as far as Japan, to be there for the 12 hour "full day of magical fun!"
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Winning #BrowsersBash2017 bingo cards! pic.twitter.com/jDmzIC7Za9— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 2, 2017
If you couldn't find me to drop off your completed card (with a bingo), or you were playing along at home and got a bingo (5 across, 5 down, 5 diagonally through the centre, or all 4 corners), take a picture of your card and email it to me (canadasmagic at gmail dot com) by Sunday April 9th 2017 for a shout out. Maybe Ben will have some extra "buy one get one free" coupon codes to share. You never know!
Eye spy a handlebar mustache, for those of you playing Magic Convention Bingo (Bash Edition) at home. #BrowsersBash2017— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 1, 2017
Bingo players, did you catch the sweater vest? #BrowsersBash2017 pic.twitter.com/fQj7nfgmKU— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 1, 2017
Bingo players, Glenn just said ACAAN! #BrowsersBash2017— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 1, 2017
Bingo players, did @aaronfishercard just say, "or are you happy with the mind you've got?" #BrowsersBash2017— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 1, 2017
Dick just mentioned @SorcerersSafari , for those of you playing Magic Convention Bingo (Bash Edition) at home. #BrowsersBash2017— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 1, 2017
Jeff and the Coopers. #BrowsersBash2017 pic.twitter.com/erg7T1UHdk— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 1, 2017
Roxanne and John helping out. #BrowsersBash2017 pic.twitter.com/mn0RPBHr6a— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 1, 2017
Next up, four-time Guinness World Record holder, @Scotthammell ! #BrowsersBash2017 pic.twitter.com/GfAHp9kuQI— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 1, 2017
Sat, 29 April 2017
JOIN US & MAGICIAN BILL ABBOTT for an enchanting night of magic! Come and experience five-star close-up magic in an intimate setting.
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Bill Abbott is an internationally acclaimed entertainer with 20+ years experience and over 5000 performances in over 11 countries. To learn more about the man of the evening, check out www.billabbottexperience.ca.
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Monday April 3rd
Axel Hecklau is one of the most creative magic minds of Germany. He has lectured more than 200 times in more than 15 countries worldwide (including at FFFF, the Magic Castle and at FISM) and now he’s coming to Montreal. Axel will be presenting his latest creations and improved effects for stage, parlour and close-up situations, including:
So please come join us on Monday April 3rd at the Mainline Gallery (just a block south of the Mainline Theatre) to watch one of Germany’s finest magicians and you’ll quickly see why Axel is FISM Europe’s 2017 Champion of Parlour Magic.
- Newsflash 2.0: This is the newspaper tear on steroids. He’s taken an old chestnut and taken it to a whole other level. Gene Anderson calls this “Absolutely brilliant”
- Just a Cup: A chop cup routine that isn’t. Axel’s diabolical chop cup routine doesn’t even use a chop cup! So no banging necessary, it can be done completely surrounded, is completely examinable and many phases can be performed right in the spectator’s hand.
- Destiny – it´s your choice: A stand-up piece that starts off as prediction and ends up as something far more magical. Packs small but plays very big. Very visual, perfect for parlour or stage.
- Two-Fusion : Axel Hecklau has taken the T & R card to a new practical, visual and emotional level. If you like Anniversary Waltz, you’ll LOVE this.
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| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - TBA. |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - TBA. |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - TBA. |
| Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - Third Monday magic. - Jon Allen lecture. |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - TBA. |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - At Jens Henriksen's. |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Jon Allen lecture. |
| Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - Executive meeting. - Free form first Fridaze. - Second Saturday night special. - 1st annual Easter Show. - Instagram Tuesday. |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Auction items. - Daryl tribute. |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - TBA. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Auction. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - TBA. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - TBA |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Axel Hecklau lecture. |
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Visit their Facebook page. |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - TBA |
