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31 March 2020
Top 5 posts in March 2020
There were 30+ posts at Canada's Magic last month. Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:
and the most viewed post this month ...
5. Tennessee: 5th Annual Conjuror Community Summit - Keep an eye on their website for changes and additions!
4. David Ben, Julie Eng, and James Alan promoting #IllusionsAGO - Maybe they'll extend the dates for this fabulous exhibition?
3. Darcy Oake in The Sunday Post - Check Darcy's website for his revised UK tour dates.
2. Apply now for the 2020 CNE Rising Star competition - Are you looking forward to the summer?
and the most viewed post this month ...
1. Breaking news: Allan Slaight Relief Fund for Professional Magicians - With tremendous thanks to the Slaight Family Foundation for their generosity!
30 March 2020
Our sponsors' shops are open online!
It is a challenging time for the entertainment industry. No doubt about it. This is a reminder that our sponsors also have bills to pay and mouths to feed.
Three of our generous sponsors are brick and mortar shop owners (Perfect Magic, The Browser's Den of Magic, and The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop). One of our generous sponsors, Michael Close, has been offering daily magic jams for free.
If you have the means, please support them by placing an online order.
Three of our generous sponsors are brick and mortar shop owners (Perfect Magic, The Browser's Den of Magic, and The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop). One of our generous sponsors, Michael Close, has been offering daily magic jams for free.
If you have the means, please support them by placing an online order.
28 March 2020
Broken wand: Steve Dickson
Updated March 30th to add a link to Steve's obituary:
Steve Dickson passed away on Wednesday March 25th. Our sincere condolences to his friends and family.
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook March 26th post:
- From the Vancouver Sun:
It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Steve Dickson. Steve was an amazing man, husband, father, friend and magician who enriched the lives of all who had the opportunity to meet him. Friends and family will celebrate Steve's life at a later date.
Read more.
Steve Dickson passed away on Wednesday March 25th. Our sincere condolences to his friends and family.
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook March 26th post:
Yesterday, a friend I have known for nearly three decades, had a sudden heart attack and passed. Steve Dickson was a pillar of the magic community, a brilliant teacher, mentor and performer of magic. At one time he owned a magic shop in New Westminster where everyone went to hang, learn and tell stories. So many of our community started their magic lessons with Steve and he was always the guy to help the young magician as well. For years we worked together at the Old Country Inn doing close up, later he helped me create what has become the Cabaret of Wonders. He was a wickedly great at Photoshop and a wiz with computers and never hesitated to help anyone who needed promotional material. He and I didn't agree on everything, which is a good thing, as many times he changed my mind or attitude. He will be truly missed in our community and my heart goes out to Paddy, his wife, who suffers the greatest loss of us all... the love of her life as I know she was his greatest joy.
As we face the coming days, tell those you love how you feel because you truly never know when your time will end.
27 March 2020
Greg Frewin: Magicians helping animals
From the Greg Frewin Theatre Facebook post:
Join us next Wednesday for a live youtube magic show..FREE. Some of my good friends are going to help me entertain you and your family. Any donations to the SPCA will be great in helping animals in these tough times.
@jondorenbos @kevinjamesmagic @imagicianlive @charles.bach @ryanjoycemagic @spcaniagara @rickwilcox @chrisstolz @leonardobruno #magic #freeliveshow #spca ~ Greg Frewin
26 March 2020
Women seen as worse magicians
From the March 7th article "Women seen as worse magicians despite identical skills" from Neuroscience News:
Study participants were shown close-up videos of 14 magic tricks. Only the hands and arms of the magician presenting the tricks were visible. The figure wore white gloves and long sleeves which prevented participants identifying cues about whether they were male or female.
The performer was introduced to half the participants as ‘Nathalie’ and to half the participants as a ‘Nicolas’. Those who believed they were seeing tricks performed by ‘Nathalie’ rated them more negatively, and less impressive, than those who believed they were watching tricks performed by ‘Nicolas’.
Read more.
25 March 2020
Breaking news: Allan Slaight Relief Fund for Professional Magicians
With tremendous thanks to the Slaight Family Foundation for their generosity!
From Magicana:
From Magicana:
And just like that, the Canadian magic industry has vanished.
In response to difficult and devastating times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for magicians who work in the gig economy, the Slaight Family Foundation has pledged to help.
Allan Slaight Relief Fund
To contribute during these trying times, the Foundation has established the Allan Slaight Relief Fund of $150,000 to help defray cost-of-living expenses incurred by professional Canadian magicians. The Slaight Family Foundation has partnered with Magicana to administer the payment of funds to applicants who meet eligibility.
The relief fund was initiated to help with monthly costs, such as groceries, utilities, phone and Internet bills, up to a maximum of $500 per application. Because of the uncertainty of how long we must maintain strict social distancing, applicants can reapply for assistance thirty days after receiving a prior payment, until the fund is depleted.
If you are a Canadian citizen, living in Canada, working as a full-time professional in magic with at least three years of experience, you are eligible for funding assistance. We understand that many magicians are semi-professionals. We would, however, ask that applications at this time be reserved for those who rely on magic as their sole source of income.
Read more to learn about the application process.
24 March 2020
Walter Blaney documentary series
Visit WalterZaneyBlaney.com to learn more about the Walter Blaney documentary series. The site is curated by Timothy Drake.
21 March 2020
Sleightly Sketchy: Ghost light
To keep you safe upon your return.
Text from day_leno_'s Instagram:
Text from day_leno_'s Instagram:
In theatre we have a tradition- whenever the theatre is empty we are always sure to leave one light on. Typically on a stand in the center of the stage, this light is known as the ghost light. There are many stories about its origin- but it’s meaning is unmistakable.
It means though the theatre is empty, WE WILL RETURN. So here’s to us. The actors, the technicians, the directors, the carpenters, the designers, the dancers, the teachers, the students, the freelancers, those on tour, those at sea, the electricians, the stitchers, the makers, the stage managers.... THE ARTISTS. Many of us have taken big hits during this virus. Financial and emotional weights have come crashing down as our entire industry is reduced to nothing but a bunch of ghost lights. But those ghost lights are temporary place holders. They are a sign. We might be down now- but our passion, our creativity, our drive is still center stage. We’ll be unplugging those ghost lights in no time. Until then- here’s a ghost light- to let the world know we will be back.
20 March 2020
A letter from Alex Zander, IBM International President
From the IBM Facebook page:
*** Letter from the International President ***
I am reaching out to all members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians with important news as we talk #coronavirus, #conventions, and how to #KeepCalmAndPerformMagic
As the worldwide organization of magicians, we have been closely following the coronavirus outbreak, and want to assure that your health and the health of our communities come first.
The IBM Convention is still months away, not until July 8-11th, 2020, and planning is in full swing. We are continuing to work hard to provide another exceptional gathering of talent and an unforgettable opportunity to learn from the true greats. If the virus continues to present issues in the months ahead, we will surely keep you informed of any changes, as we monitor the medical response in the United States, and will do our part keeping communities safe by respecting official event restrictions.
We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh, PA July 8-11, 2020 for the magic convention of the year. For details, visit IBMConvention.com
With regards to Ring meetings, we cannot offer specific guidance about whether you should or should not meet because our Rings are located in diverse countries, states, provinces, regions, and communities. Rather, we urge you to follow the recommendations of your local/state or federal medical authorities and governments. Obviously, everyone’s safety is paramount and we are confident that you will do what is best for all concerned.
We are here to support you however we can and will help you through this challenging time. We have been hard at work and ramped up our release date to proudly announce three exciting new projects this month:
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- I.B.M. JAM Live- a Two-Week Facebook Live streaming event with new performers daily, featuring lectures/talks/JustAboutMagic sessions with Q&A from world renowned stars, experts, and creative forces in the world of magic like Jessica Jane Peterson,Harrison Greenbaum, Shawn Farquhar, Ryan Pilling, David Kaye, and many MANY more with over 14 world-class acts - all rallying together to spread joy in the face of adversity. See the full talent list, watch the Facebook Live stream and comment on IBM - International Brotherhood of Magicians @ 8:00pm Central Time. EVERYDAY March 22-April 4 2020. Then rewatch in the members-only area at magician.org!
- Free Landing Pages for Rings- this incredible offer is ready to be seized by your Ring to reach magic lovers in your area through local search results. Includes magic keywords and your customized Ring meeting location, contact info, and URL by city!Take a look at the live example sites at MagicInVancouver.now.site, MagicInToronto.now.site, MagicInNYC.now.site and soon to in your city too! Just email royaltie@magician.org for your free Ring landing page, or visit MarketingMagic.now.site for one of the best offers in web design with an I.B.M.-exclusive.
- MyMagicMeeting.com - Free videoconference Ring meetings around the world and across your phone, tablet, or computer. We now provide free access to Rings and magic communities internationally to meet across distance. This can include an I.B.M. Host to facilitate the entire hosting process (no need to learn videoconferencing software!), introduce new performance ideas, workshops, creativity challenges, and bring in special guests and international stars of magic from our worldwide JAM Live sessions right to your local group! Visit today and register your next ring at MyMagicMeeting.com
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We continue to work around the clock to provide world-class benefits to our members and magic community, all at no extra cost, and hope you can join us for these exciting new projects to keep our communities strong at the world’s premier magic organization.
- Alex Zander
International President,
International Brotherhood of Magicians
19 March 2020
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Details available at Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses.
From the Canadian Actors' Equity:
From the Canadian Actors' Equity:
Self-employed workers not eligible for EI, aka most Equity members ARE COVERED under Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan! Some excellent news we all needed to hear.
Self-employed workers not eligible for EI, aka most Equity members ARE COVERED under— Canadian Actors' Equity (@CdnActorsEquity) March 18, 2020
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan! Some excellent news we all needed to hear.
https://t.co/6IeJRl8RY7
18 March 2020
Online meetings and shows
Updated at 15:31 EST to add:
Are you itching to make it to a magic meeting from the comfort of your own home?
Interested in catching a show? Peter Mennie and Carisa Hendrix have you covered!
An upcoming lecture series on April 5th:
There's also consumable content from R. Paul Wilson and Mark Clearview:
From Mark Clearview:
Put the things we're missing in the comments!
- Jeff & Tessa Evason have opened up their vault to share this TV special featuring Thomas Baxter, James Cielen, Carl Cloutier, Dean Gunnarson, Gary Kurtz, Richard Sanders and Jay Sankey, with a special appearance by magician David Peck. Watch on YouTube.
Are you itching to make it to a magic meeting from the comfort of your own home?
- Ryan Pilling has set up www.MyMagicMeeting.com
I can't stand cancelled magic club meetings! So I made this...
www.MyMagicMeeting.com
Join me Thursday night for a live, interactive video magic club meeting. You can participate, and even become a part of the scheduled program by proposing a talk.
Magicians: Please share this with your local clubs that are currently on hiatus.
- You could join Aaron Matthews Magic live:
Why not have some fun and share some magic and thoughts with all of you while we’re all home for a few weeks! I hope to hear from all of you in the chat this week.
- Free admission to McBride Magic and Mystery School
MYSTERY SCHOOL MONDAY is held every Monday night at 7:00-8:00pm pacific time. The following link will take you into our classroom as early as 6:45pm: https://zoom.us/j/562254051
Please note: we use the Zoom platform. (Download Zoom for free at www.zoom.us.)
If this is your first time, you will find a welcoming community of like-minded magicians discussing a significant topic every week! Please note: our classroom only holds 100 people, so be sure to get to class early!
Interested in catching a show? Peter Mennie and Carisa Hendrix have you covered!
Full 1 Hour Lucy Darling show available to stream for free here at 7am PST https://t.co/5QfwWAPAuS— Carisa Hendrix (@CarisaHendrix) March 16, 2020
Grab a drink and pretend you are here in this beautiful theatre. Happy to be able to make this available to you while we wait for things to return to normal.
Please stay safe.
Here's a FREE full length show in case you can't get out. #covid19 #magicshow #magician #marchbreak— Peter Mennie (@petermennie) March 16, 2020
A FREE Video for you just because you can't see it live for the next little while. - https://t.co/b56S0OHfNR
All of us are affected by the events and postponments happening...
An upcoming lecture series on April 5th:
There's also consumable content from R. Paul Wilson and Mark Clearview:
From Mark Clearview:
We're all going to die and I'm going to document it. Listen to what I'm doing with all my free time. Follow my adventures through headlines and misinformation as I contribute a heaping helping of my own. Exclusively on my website until we're up and running on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
Put the things we're missing in the comments!
17 March 2020
Broken wand: Tom Baxter
Our sincere condolences to Tom's family and friends.
From the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club Facebook page:
From the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club Facebook page:
Hello Dear Friends:
It is with a sad heart that I write to you to say that Tom passed away last night at the Vancouver General Hospital surrounded and supported my his brother, Bill; sisters, Brenda and Patrice; brother-in-law George; and myself.
Tom was a gentle soul with a wondrous interest in life. He quietly and stoically faced the challenges of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia over the past six years.
He touched the hearts and minds of many. May you cherish the special moments that he had with you.
Tom did not wish to have a funeral. His wish was to be cremated, and some of his ashes sprinkled on Lake Ontario where he spend many hours sailing.
He had many future ideas planned with regard to his writings, music, and travel.
One of the first (of many) sayings he said to me was … “act little braver than you may feel”.
We cherish all your kind words, cards, messages, phone calls, and thoughts.
Please keep in touch when you can.
A hug to you all,
Wenda
16 March 2020
Perfect Magic in the Montreal Gazette
A wonderful piece by Julie Matlin about her parents!
From the March 13th article "The magic of pursuing your dreams: father's bravery had a ripple effect" by Julie Matlin in the Montreal Gazette:
From the March 13th article "The magic of pursuing your dreams: father's bravery had a ripple effect" by Julie Matlin in the Montreal Gazette:
Phil and Evelyn Matlin, my parents, own a beloved Montreal institution called Perfect Magic. It is, fittingly, a magic shop that’s been serving the community for more than 43 years. Walk in and you’re likely to find amateur hobbyists alongside pros chatting about technique. Or a seasoned performer giving some tips to a kid just starting out. It’s a unique experience.
My dad is 83 now, and my mom is 79 and undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer, yet they still go to work every day. Whenever I ask them about retiring, my dad shakes his head. “What would I do?” he asks. They’re happy. And I’m happy for them. My dad followed a dream and it led them to not only run a business that supported a family with four children, but also left a lasting mark on the magic community at large.
It’s funny how we got here.
Read more.
15 March 2020
Peter Mennie's list of 5
5 low or no cost things to do if you can't perform over the next few weeks:
1. Go for a walk.
2. Write new material.
3. Clean/repair/upgrade your props.
4. Do your taxes (and invest your refund).
5. Don't worry. The work will come back in greater abundance.
#inspiration
5 low or no cost things to do if you can't perform over the next few weeks:— Peter Mennie (@petermennie) March 13, 2020
1. Go for a walk.
2. Write new material.
3. Clean/repair/upgrade your props.
4. Do your taxes (and invest your refund).
5. Don't worry. The work will come back in greater abundance. #inspiration
Magicians talking magic podcast livestream
Magician's Masterclass:
Livestream Monday 730pm EST with SPECIAL GUESTS talking about impacts of coronavirus.
Stay tuned for more information and sign up for live stream notification here: https://magicianmasterclass.com/live
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
The Social Distancing Festival
From The Social Distancing Festival:
The Social Distancing Festival is an online artist’s community made to celebrate and showcase the work of the many artists around the world who have been affected by the need for social distancing that has come about due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Personally, a production of a new musical of mine was cancelled on March 13, 2020. Yeah, Friday the 13th. Like, come on right? It’s such a weird mix of feelings. Yes it was absolutely the right decision. 100%. But so, so, SO disappointing. That production was years in the making, and my co-creator and artistic team had a lot invested. We didn’t just lose a chance to develop the work, but also to share it, celebrate it, and potentially connect with further opportunities. Instead, I went home, where I was alone, disappointed, and facing a whole lot of free time.
I have three main goals with this project:
1) It helps to get some of the great work that you’ve done out to the world, and projects that were cancelled get the word of mouth that they missed out on;
2) We are able to keep feeling a sense of artistic community, even from our living rooms, and;
3) Artists are able to continue to engage with their projects by making videos, sharing work, and celebrating the work of others.
Read more and submit your work.
— Adrianna Pebbles Prosser (@adriannap) March 14, 2020
14 March 2020
Darcy Oake in The Sunday Post
From the March 8th article "VIDEO: Illusionist Darcy Oake on how Britain’s Got Talent changed his life and his upcoming Edinburgh and Glasgow shows" by Ross Crae in The Sunday Post:
I started performing magic when I was really young, probably about seven or eight years old. It was actually completely by accident, I was at home and my dad was playing with a deck of cards. He knows zero magic, no tricks or anything. He told me to pick a card, so I picked one, looked at it, put it back in the pack and he was playing it off like he was a pro magician and said he was going to find my card. He did it and I was absolutely blown away, I had no idea how to explain how he did it.
He tortured me, wouldn’t tell me the secret for months and then finally I learned it was a complete accident! That month where I didn’t know how it worked played with my head and I was just so fascinated and adamant on learning how to do it. It’s crazy to look back on, if that trick hadn’t turned out like that…
Read more.
13 March 2020
Shawn Farquhar in the Vancouver Sun
From the March 4th article "No saws, but lots of sleight-of-hand in 'hidden' speakeasy magic show" by Shawn Conner in the Vancouver Sun:
There’s magic happening in Vancouver’s Chinatown, but you wouldn’t know it from a cursory stroll. Shawn Farquhar’s Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance located behind a fake business facade.
A two-time world champion of magic, Farquhar in this show focuses less on grand-scale illusions and more on intimate experiences. The 75-minute magic experience features effects that the homegrown talent has exclusively designed for the venue as well as effects he created to impress talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and to fool Penn & Teller twice on their hit TV show Fool Us.
We talked to the Maple Ridge-based Farquhar about Hidden Wonders:
Q: What’s the strangest place you’ve performed?
Read more.
12 March 2020
On the cover
Congratulations to Gerry Frenette who is featured on the cover of the most recent edition of Northern Peeks, Murray Sawchuck who is featured on the cover of the February edition of Genii, and Sawyer Bullock who is featured on the cover of the March edition of Faith and Friends!
[With thanks to The Magic Demon and Ryan Pilling for letting me know!]
[With thanks to The Magic Demon and Ryan Pilling for letting me know!]
Did you see Gerry Frenette on the cover of the most recent edition of Northern Peeks? pic.twitter.com/JPJcXgAILj— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) March 11, 2020
Did you see @SawyerBullock1 on the cover of this month's Faith and Friends?— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) March 11, 2020
With thanks to @WowRyan for the tip and the photo. pic.twitter.com/sJqLOKwhXy
11 March 2020
Congratulations to Carisa Hendrix for her nomination!
Congratulations to Carisa Hendrix for her nomination (second year in a row) for "Stage Magician of the Year" at the Magic Castle!
Thank you to our March 2020 Friends!
Thank you to John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, Ian Crawford, Matt DiSero, James Renoire, Gwyn Auger, Jason Maiuri, Doug Hunt, David Johnson, John Smithman, and Richard Hough for being Friends of Canada's Magic!
It's good to have friends like you.
You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
It's good to have friends like you.
You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
Thank you to our March 2020 sponsors!
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.
This site would not be possible without their backing.
We're grateful to have the support of:
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Donations of any size are always welcome.
This site would not be possible without their backing.
We're grateful to have the support of:
- Clive Court - Get PR help from a Life Membership Award winner of the Canadian Public Relations Society,
- Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic,
- Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic,
- Michael Close, author of the new Paradigm Shift ebooks, the Workers series and others,
- Ty Reveen - catch him on his Fall tour, and
- Brent Smith, owner of The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop!
The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!
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Or you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
10 March 2020
David Regal, Jay Sankey, Dan Harlan, and Shawn Farquhar to the MAXX
I've had the good fortune of seeing all four lecture and they were all fabulous. It'd be awesome to see them all again in one place!
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook post:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook post:
Imagine if David Regal, Jay Sankey, Dan Harlan, and Shawn Farquhar hosted a magic party. Four of the world's most brilliant magicians, teaching tricks, hanging out, performing shows, being hilarious. It'd be epic, right? Well, they are! And 300 of you will get to experience it.
Registration is now open for MAXX 2020, an exclusive 2-day magic convention strictly limited to 300 attendees.
"Had one of the best experiences of my life here" -Samuel Moore, MAXX Atlanta 2019
WHERE? WHEN?
Dallas, TX: April 3-4
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12249
Atlanta, GA: May 1-2
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12250
Baltimore, MD: Sept 11-12
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12525
Los Angeles, CA: Oct 9-10
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13024
Chicago, IL: Nov 13-14
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13121
09 March 2020
Tennessee: 5th Annual Conjuror Community Summit
This year's Conjuror Community Summit will include:
- Scott Alexander
- Lee Asher
- Nathan Kranzo
- Aaron Fisher
- Adam Grace
- Jason Dean
- Alexander Slemmer
- Steve Barcellona
- with more names to be announced!
08 March 2020
David Ben, Julie Eng, and James Alan promoting #IllusionsAGO
Merci beaucoup à @HDPTORONTO pour l'invitationhttps://t.co/CLQymWqdkr@AGOtoronto @TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/IWnNfqeDJ6— James Alan (@james_alan) March 5, 2020
From the @agotoronto INSIDER team “We are often curious about the career paths of unique and extraordinary professions. For Julie Eng life as a professional magician has taken shape through rich life experience, adversity and family support.” READ & WATCH: https://t.co/3x3n4zB26H pic.twitter.com/nW1O3ZDMge— Magicana (@sharingwonder) March 3, 2020
Via TORONTO SUN @LizBraunSun "Dazzling new magic exhibit casts a spell at the AGO. The touring superstars of 100 years ago were magicians.The Art Gallery of Ontario celebrates the Golden Age of Magic" READ: https://t.co/Oe8DpMh4NM pic.twitter.com/qrtjrIDYXB— Magicana (@sharingwonder) March 2, 2020
Great to speak with the Smithsonian to talk about #illusionsAGO "The show explores the fantastic feats and sensational showmanship of performers during magic’s “Golden Age”... magicians soared to unprecedented heights of international celebrity." READ: https://t.co/soAVtI0VSF pic.twitter.com/Iax3ACWrIF— David Ben (@theconjuror) March 4, 2020
Rounding the Western rings in March 2020
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.
| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - Club meeting. |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - Thread and levitation. |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - N/A |
| Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - Third Monday Magic with Ray Roch, Chris Yuill and Mike Likey. |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Workshop. - Learn-a-trick tables. - Annual Comedy Magic competition. (Rick Honey Trophy for juniors and the Cecil Ackery Trophy for adults.) |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - N/A |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Tricky Tuesday at The Mint with Dave Attwood, Jason Verners, Shayne King, Iain Duncan, Justin Louie, and Craig McKee. |
Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.
Rounding the Central rings in March 2020
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.
| Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - N/A. |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Auction night. |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Coin magic. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (KW Magic Society) | - Show and tell. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Sneaky moves. - Initiation show. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - N/A |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese lecture. |
Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.
Rounding the Eastern rings in March 2020
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Visit their Facebook page. |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - Sucker tricks. |
Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.
07 March 2020
Apply now for the 2020 CNE Rising Star competition
From The Ex:
[with thanks to David Acer for sending this information along]
We are now accepting applications for the 2020 CNE Rising Star competition. Please fill out the form below to get started.
Division
There are two age divisions in the competition.
Junior Rising Star - 6 to 12 years
Youth Rising Star - 13 to 21 years
Deadline for applying is May 22, 2020.
Read more and register.
[with thanks to David Acer for sending this information along]
06 March 2020
Peterborough: Curiosities of the Mind
Friday March 27th with Ian Crawford and John Roldan in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
05 March 2020
Toronto: Jay Sankey at the Ontario Science Centre
From the Ontario Science Centre:
March 14–22
Mind-bending Magic: The Science of Perception
World-renowned magician Jay Sankey makes the impossible possible by playing with perception, blurring the line of what is and what seems to be. As Jay mesmerizes, astounds and delights with his mind-bending routine, discover the connections between magic and the mind. You’ll even learn a quick magic trick that you can do at home to wow your family and friends.
From Vegas to Paris to Tokyo, Jay has captivated audiences with close-up magic—and comedy—for more than 25 years. He holds the world record for creating more original illusions than any other human being alive.
We’re dealing in magic this #MarchBreak! Don’t miss Mind-bending Magic: The #Science of Perception with master magician @jay_sankey. ♣️ ♠️ ♥️ ♦️ https://t.co/c6JgOAZdPq pic.twitter.com/ApOiffMskT— Ontario Science Centre 🔬 (@OntScienceCtr) February 27, 2020
04 March 2020
Mission: Third Monday Magic
MARCH 16 Third Monday Magic!
Opening Nite Theatre 33223- 33227 North Railway Avenue, Mission, British Columbia
Opening Nite Theatre 33223- 33227 North Railway Avenue, Mission, British Columbia
MARCH 16 Third Monday Magic! Hosted by @ChrisYuill1 and @IBMRing387. Monday, March 16, 2020 at 7 PM – 10 PM Opening Nite Theatre 33223- 33227 North Railway Avenue, Mission, British Columbia Featuring @MagicMikeLikey, @rochmagic, and your host @ChrisYuill1 pic.twitter.com/gipWFRUDW2— Magic Mike Likey (@MagicMikeLikey) February 28, 2020
03 March 2020
Toronto: Playing Card Pop-Up Store!
From Lee Asher:
Toronto's First Playing Card Pop-Up Store! -- SEVEN HOURS ONLY
Saturday, March 14th, 2020 -- 5pm until Midnight.
ATTENTION: Cardists, magicians, playing card collectors and enthusiasts. You're invited to take part in Toronto's first ever playing card pop-up store.
Decks priced from $5 all the way to $555! Discover a playing card selection unlike anywhere else in Canada. Choose from over HUNDREDS of different packs of cards for sale.
We're showcasing a limited supply of the hard-to-find decks during this event. First come, first serve. Plan to arrive early. There might be a line.
Plus, outrageous surprises around every corner. Feel like you'vetransported yourself to playing card heaven.
WHAT DO YOU COLLECT? We got you!
- Modern
- Vintage
- Antique
- And accessories
Pics or it didn't happen! Bring your phone for lots of fun photo ops.
Tag us @LeeAsherMagic @KevinYu97 @ThatTorontoStudio #PlayingCardPopUp
Popping Up At:
THAT Toronto Studio
260 Carlaw Ave
Unit #202A
Toronto, ON M4M 3L1
Canada
Save the date:— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) March 1, 2020
Saturday, March 14th
Toronto's First Playing Card Pop-Up Store! -- SEVEN HOURS ONLY@LeeAsherMagic pic.twitter.com/dz1h6G29gr
02 March 2020
Guelph: Masters of Illusion
From the February 25th post 'Masters of Illusion coming to River Run Centre" at Guelph Today:
Experience sheer spectacle and non-stop wonderment when the internationally renowned Masters of Illusion arrives at the River Run Centre on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. The Main Stage performance is presented as part of the Park Grocery Family Series.
Masters of Illusion features top illusionists in an edge-of-your-seat performance. Ground-breaking artists perform sleight of hand, interactive mind magic, hilarious comedy, dangerous escapes and large-scale illusions in an unforgettable show combining fantasy, fervour and flair.
“If you're not a fan of magic, you will become a fan after you see Masters of Illusion!” says New Jersey.com.
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