Winner of tickets to see "Alex McAleer -- Mind Reader"

The contest to win a pair of tickets to see Alex McAleer - Mind Reader in Toronto May 3 - 12th.  Thank you to everyone who played!     

Alex McAleer (right)

Read our interview with
Alex McAleer

where we learn:

• about the differences between the solo show and his appearances in Champions of Magic,
• the structure of his one-man show,
• soundtrack inspirations,
• the advantage to performing in intimate theatres,
• routines that play better small, and
  
• changes to his act in the past 10+ years.
  

 

Favourite mentalism effects included:

1. Phil Smith's Humint or Equifinique
   
2. 21 card trick
   

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

 

 

The winner has been notified and the prize distributed.  Rafflecopter only contains information from the winning entry.

Congratulations to our winner!  We hope you enjoy the show!

With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available!

 

Toronto: Win tickets to see "Alex McAleer -- Mind Reader" [contest closes May 1st]

Great news folks! We have been offered tickets to give away to our readers, for the Canadian premiere of the show Alex McAleer - Mind Reader in Toronto May 3 - 12th.

 

 

Alex McAleer (right)

 

If you don't want to leave your tickets to chance, you can purchase them directly at the Starvox Entertainment.

There will be a random draw for four (4) tickets to the show.  

• There will be one (1) winner.
• The prize consists of four (4) tickets. (Approximate retail value of $160.)  
• The draw results will be posted by end of day on Sunday May 5th, 2024.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget at the bottom of this post, using a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling us your favourite mentalism effect / routine to perform or to watch.
    
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your name, email address, and phone number, so that a representative from Starvox Entertainment can coordinate the prize with the box office.
   
   
4. The winner will be notified by email.  You will have 24 hours to claim your prize.  If we have not heard back from you within 24 hours, your entry will be disqualified and we will draw an additional name.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  
  
• One entry per person.
  
  
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
  
  
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  
  
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
  
  
• Entries may be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
  
  
• You must be able to use the tickets as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
  
  
• Transportation to/from Toronto will not be provided.
  
  
• Accommodations will not be provided.
  
  
• Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the box office prior to the show on your way into the theatre.
  
  
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  
  
• Contest closes on Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.  Entries received after this time will be disqualified. 

 

 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

 

 

With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available to you!

 

Read our interview with
Alex McAleer

where we learn:

• about the differences between the solo show and his appearances in Champions of Magic,
• the structure of his one-man show,
• soundtrack inspirations,
• the advantage to performing in intimate theatres,
• routines that play better small, and
  
• changes to his act in the past 10+ years.
  

 

 

 

 

Winner of tickets to see "Lost in the Shuffle"

The contest to win a pair of tickets to attend the world premiere of Lost in the Shuffle is closed.  Thank you to everyone who played!   

Shawn Farquhar and Michael Vincent at The Magic Circle

Pick a card, any card!  

If you’re looking for magic and mystery, then you’ll love the new documentary LOST IN THE SHUFFLE which will be having its world premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival running from April 25 – May 5.  

World champion magician Shawn Farquhar delves into a medieval murder cold case among Jacks, Queens and Kings as he devises a new trick inspired by the world’s best sleight-of-hand artists.

The film will be playing at the TIFF Lightbox on April 29 and May 1st.  If you love magic, then you’ll love this film!  

Get tickets through the Hot Docs website or visit:
https://bit.ly/HD2024LIS 

Which of the special guests are folks most excited to see on screen?  Not surprisingly, they were all named!  

1. Alexandra Duvivier,
2. Michael Vincent,
3. Richard Turner, and of course,
4. Juan Tamariz!  
   Someone wrote this in their contest entry:  "He is and will always be the great maestro of magic!"
   

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

The winner has been notified and the prize distributed.  Rafflecopter only contains information from the winning entry.

Congratulations to our winners!  We hope you enjoy the show!

With thanks to the Hot Docs Film Festival for generously making these tickets available to you! 

Shawn Farquhar performing an original routine created for the documentary

Toronto: Win tickets to see "Lost in the Shuffle" at the Hot Docs Film Festival

Great news folks! We have been offered tickets to give away to our readers, for the premiere of Shawn Farquhar and Jon Ornoy's Lost in the Shuffle at the Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto, Canada.

Shawn Farquhar and Michael Vincent at The Magic Circle

Pick a card, any card!  

If you’re looking for magic and mystery, then you’ll love the new documentary LOST IN THE SHUFFLE which will be having its world premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival running from April 25 – May 5.  

World champion magician Shawn Farquhar delves into a medieval murder cold case among Jacks, Queens and Kings as he devises a new trick inspired by the world’s best sleight-of-hand artists.

The film will be playing at the TIFF Lightbox on April 29 and May 1st.  If you love magic, then you’ll love this film!  

Get tickets through the Hot Docs website or visit:
https://bit.ly/HD2024LIS 

 

We can’t wait to see you there! 

 

 

Read our 2023 check-in with
Shawn Farquhar

 

 

If you don't want to leave your tickets to chance, you can purchase them directly at the Hot Docs website.


There will be a random draw for two (2) tickets to the film.  

• There will be one (1) winner.
• The prize consists of two (2) tickets. (Approximate retail value of $40.)  
• The draw results will be posted by end of day on Saturday April 27th, 2024.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget at the bottom of this post, using a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling us which of Shawn's special guests you're most excited to see in the movie.
    
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your name, email address, and phone number, so that a representative from the Hot Docs Film Festival can coordinate the prize with the box office.
   
   
4. The winner will be notified by email.  You will have 24 hours to claim your prize.  If we have not heard back from you within 24 hours, your entry will be disqualified and we will draw an additional name.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  
  
• One entry per person.
  
  
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
  
  
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  
  
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
  
  
• Entries may be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
  
  
• You must be able to use the tickets as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
  
  
• Transportation to/from Toronto will not be provided.
  
  
• Accommodations will not be provided.
  
  
• Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the box office prior to the show on your way into the theatre.
  
  
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  
  
• Contest closes on Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.  Entries received after this time will be disqualified.

 

With thanks to the Hot Docs Film Festival for generously making these tickets available to you!

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Shawn Farquhar performing an original routine created for the documentary

ICYMI: The CAM Creators' Contest is back! (and Feb updates from CAM)

From the CAM website:

Here are a few important details.

• The contest is open all of February!
• Open to magicians WORLDWIDE!
• You DON'T need to be a CAM Member.
• Earn industry standard rates!

 

From the February 4th Facebook post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:

CAM Creators Contest is back!  
Calling all innovators of illusion and masters of magic!  Click the link to find out more. 

 

 

 

From the February 5th Facebook post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:

5 updates you’ll want in on!

 

 

 

Winner of tickets to see "Champions of Magic" on December 30th, 2023

The contest to win tickets to attend see Champions of Magic at Meridian Hall is closed.  Thank you to everyone who played! 

Prepare to be enchanted this holiday season with Champions of Magic. Brace yourself, for a heart-pounding escape from Houdini's legendary water torture cell, predictions that will leave you questioning reality itself, and gravity-defying levitation acts that will have you floating high above the stage in pure amazement. And when you think you've seen it all, the grand finale will defy explanation leaving you in sheer disbelief!

Toronto don't miss this chance to witness the extraordinary and become part of the magic phenomenon as of December 27!

Read our 2023 interviews with:

• Alex McAleer
• Michelle Mazzarella
• Hollie England 
• Sam Strange 
  
• Fernando Velasco  
  

 

Their run started on December 27th and is extended to the 31st.  If you didn't win you can purchase tickets at TicketMaster.

There were some fabulous favourite magic effect submitted, including:

• The Asher Twist, performed by its creator for over 30 years!  (Hi Lee!)
• Hopping Half, a favourite for over 35 years
• Card to Wallet, a staple for years
• Twenty-one card trick
• My monopoly bills across routine where at the end i cut their signed bill out of a lemon, for over 5 years
• Three Card Monte, for 15 years
•  News Of The World, over 10 years and
  
• Chicago Opener for 3 years
  

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

The winner has been notified and prize has been distributed.  Rafflecopter only contains information from the winning entry.

Congratulations to our winners!  We hope you enjoy the show!

With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available to you!

Winners of tickets to see "Potted Potter"

The contest to win a pair of tickets to attend Potted Potter at The Bluma Appel Theatre is closed.  Thank you to everyone who played! 

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff is flying back to Toronto!

Seen by over a million muggles around the world Potted Potter has fans flying off their seats (or broomsticks) with laughter and for the first time in North America the Toronto production will feature an all-female cast. Lottie Bell and Josephine Starte will lead the run with Hanna Berrigan swooping in as Associate Director. The cleverly curated show features perfect Potter props complete with wand and sorting hat, appearances from your favourite characters, and a live Quidditch match!

The show runs from December 21, 2023 - January 14, 2024.  If you didn't win, you can purchase tickets directly at Live Nation.

There were some fabulous Harry Potter spells mentioned that you wished were real.  Many of you picked Accio.  Others mentioned included Wingardium Leviosa, Expecto Patronum, Reparo, and "I wish I could make food appear like they have at all the Hogwart banquets."

 

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

 

Winners have been notified and prizes have been distributed.  Rafflecopter only contains information from the winning entries.

Congratulations to our winners!  We hope you enjoy the show!

With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available to you!  

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Win tickets to see "Champions of Magic" on December 30th, 2023

Great news folks! We have been offered tickets to give away to our readers, for Champions of Magic in Toronto, Canada.

Prepare to be enchanted this holiday season with Champions of Magic. Brace yourself, for a heart-pounding escape from Houdini's legendary water torture cell, predictions that will leave you questioning reality itself, and gravity-defying levitation acts that will have you floating high above the stage in pure amazement. And when you think you've seen it all, the grand finale will defy explanation leaving you in sheer disbelief!

Toronto don't miss this chance to witness the extraordinary and become part of the magic phenomenon as of December 27!

Read our 2023 interviews with:

• Alex McAleer
• Michelle Mazzarella
• Hollie England 
• Sam Strange 
  
• Fernando Velasco  
  

 

Their run starts on December 27th and has just been extended to the 31st.  If you don't want to leave your tickets to chance, you can purchase them directly at TicketMaster.


There will be a random draw for one (1) family pack of tickets for the show on December 30th at noon, 2023.  

• There will be one (1) winner.
• The prize consists of a family pack of four (4) tickets. (Approximate retail value of $250.)  
• The draw results will be posted by Saturday, December 23rd.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget at the bottom of this post, using a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling us:
   a) what trick or illusion you enjoy doing so much you'd be happy to perform it every day for a year, and
   b) for how many years you've been performing it.
    
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your name, email address, and phone number, so that a representative from Champions of Magic can coordinate the prize with Lighthouse Immersive box office.
   
   
4. Winners will be notified by email.  You will have 24 hours to claim your prize.  If we have not heard back from you within 24 hours, your entry will be disqualified and we will draw an additional name.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  
  
• One entry per person.
  
  
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
  
  
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  
  
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
  
  
• Entries may be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
  
  
• You must be able to use the tickets as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
  
  
• Transportation to/from Toronto will not be provided.
  
  
• Accommodations will not be provided.
  
  
• Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the the Meridian Hall box office prior to the show on your way into the theatre.
  
  
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  
  
• Contest closes on Wednesday December the 20th, 2023 at 11:59pm ET.  Entries received after this time will be disqualified.

 

With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available to you!

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Toronto: Win tickets to see "Potted Potter" [Dec 21 - Jan 14]

Great news folks! We have been offered tickets to give away to our readers, for Potted Potter in Toronto, Canada.

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff is flying back to Toronto!

Seen by over a million muggles around the world Potted Potter has fans flying off their seats (or broomsticks) with laughter and for the first time in North America the Toronto production will feature an all-female cast. Lottie Bell and Josephine Starte will lead the run with Hanna Berrigan swooping in as Associate Director. The cleverly curated show features perfect Potter props complete with wand and sorting hat, appearances from your favourite characters, and a live Quidditch match!

The show runs from December 21, 2023 - January 14, 2024.  If you don't want to leave your tickets to chance, you can purchase them directly at Live Nation.


There will be a random draw for 5 pairs of tickets for a date of your choice.  

• There will be five (5) winners.  
• Each winner receives two (2) tickets.  (Approximate retail value is $100 for the pair.)  
• The draw results will be posted by Wednesday, December 20th.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget at the bottom of this post, using a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget telling us what spell from the Harry Potter books you wish was real.
    
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your name, email address, and phone number, to a representative from Potted Potter so they can coordinate the prize with the Bluma Appel Theatre box office.
    
   
4. Winners will be notified by email.  You will have 24 hours to claim your prize.  If we have not heard back from you within 24 hours, your entry will be disqualified and we will draw an additional name.
   

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  
  
• One entry per person.
  
  
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
  
  
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  
  
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
  
  
• Entries may be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
  
  
• You must be able to use the tickets as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
  
  
• Transportation to/from Toronto will not be provided.
  
  
• Accommodations will not be provided.
  
  
• Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the the Bluma Appel Theatre box office prior to the show on your way into the theatre.
  
  
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  
  
• Contest closes on Sunday December the 17th, 2023 at 11:59pm ET. Entries received after this time will be disqualified.
  

 

With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available to you!

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Tarbell Challenge v2

From the July 30th Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

 

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Take the Tarbell Challenge

From the March 15th Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

We're throwing out a challenge to all the magicians out there!

The Tarbell Course in Magic is widely considered one of the most important collections of magic secrets ever published. Most magicians have copies on their shelf, but few have actually gone THROUGH them. Time to change that.

For the next 8 months Jonah and Ben will be going through the Tarbell course, one book per month, competing to see who can find the coolest trick. The winner each month gets fame and fortune. The loser? A horrible punishment.

Here's how YOU can participate! First, grab book one of the Tarbell course (available from any good magic dealer as well as online as a free resource). Then, read the book. Find a cool trick.

Next, send us a video of your performance (either by emailing it to us or posting it online and tagging us). EVERYONE gets a shout out when our video comes out... but if our judges like your trick better than either of Ben's or Jonah's, YOU win the prize and the boys get punished!

Get in on the fun. Take the Tarbell challenge today!

 

 

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Win a 10% discount from The Browser's Den of Magic

Updated November 27th to add:
- The contest is now closed and the winners have been notified.

Continuing with our 10th anniversary celebrations, The Browser's Den of Magic is offering TEN (10) of our readers coupons for 10% (ten percent) off a single purchase (up to a maximum of $200 per coupon) at The Browser's Den of Magic.  

The coupon is valid for a single use per winner.  It cannot be used for gift certificates.  It cannot be combined with any other promotions at the The Browser's Den of Magic.  The coupon will expire on December 31, 2020.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling me what you think is the most significant thing to happen in the Canadian magic scene in the past 10 years (name the "thing" and the magician).
    
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and email address so that we can coordinate your prize with Jeff Pinsky at The Browser's Den of Magic.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
   
• One entry per person.
   
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (The sweepstakes laws are complicated. Je m'excuse!)
   
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
   
• If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may email it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your email is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
   
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
   
• Entries may be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
   
• You must be able to use the discount as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the discount.)
   
• Transportation to/from Toronto and accommodations will not be provided.
   
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
   
• Contest closes on Thursday November the 26th at 11:59pm ET.

With thanks to Jeff Pinsky at The Browser's Den of Magic for generously making these prizes available to you!

 

Enter via the Win a 10% discount from The Browser's Den of Magic entry form or use the widget below: 

 

 

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Winner of a Skype session with Michael Close

 
 

The contest to win a 1 hour Skype session with Michael Close closed last night at midnight.  

 

 

There were some terrific answers to the request to:

Tell us your favourite move, effect, technique, or magic product attributed to a Canadian magician.  

 

• Bammo Monte Monster (by Bob Farmer) 
• Fiber Optics (by Richard Sanders)
• Farquhar's deck switch 
• Miraskill (by Stewart James)
• Juggling to doves (by Greg Frewin)
  
• Flushtration Count (by Norm Houghton)
• Chico the Mind Reader (Bill Abbott)
  

 

And to the person who entered the contest and willfully ignored the intent of the qualifying question, while at the same time answering it with 100% accuracy, I applaud you.   Their answer:

• The move of the Browser's Den from the previous location to the current location, a move attributed to Jeff Pinsky.

Be sure to take advantage of 10% (ten percent) off any Michael Close downloadable ebook products (up to a maximum of $200 per person).  Use "CANADASMAGIC" (without the quotes) at checkout over at MichaelClose.com

 

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

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Congratulations Doug H.! We'll be in touch to let you know how to claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone for playing and a special thanks to Michael Close for making the prize available to you! 

Win a 1 hour Skype session with Michael Close

The contest is now closed. The winner was announced at "Winner of a Skype session with Michael Close."
 
Continuing with our 10th anniversary celebrations, here's your chance to win a 1 (one) hour private Skype session with Michael Close (approximate retail value of $100).  I think it would be fabulous to win this prize; you’ll have the opportunity to get feedback on a routine you’re working on, get technical advice on sleights, or ask questions about any subject that’s on your mind. Michael is the magic consultant on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and in that capacity he has provided valuable help to hundreds of magicians.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling us your favourite move, effect, technique, or magic product attributed to a Canadian magician.   (And also the name of the magician.)
    
   
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and email address so that we can coordinate your prize with Michael Close Magic.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
   
• One entry per person.
   
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Sweepstakes laws are complicated. Je m'excuse!)
   
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
   
• If you experience difficulties submitting a Rafflecopter entry, you may email it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your email is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
   
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
   
• Entries may be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
   
• You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the prize.)
   
• Transportation to/from Toronto and accommodations will not be provided.
   
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
   
• Contest closes on Thursday November 12th at 11:59pm ET.

 

With thanks to Michael Close for generously making this prizes available to you! 

 

 

Enter via the Skype session with Michael Close Rafflecopter entry form or use the widget below:

 

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The Browser's Den of Magic online magic competition

Updated at 9am to add:

•  Judges announced: LISA CLOSE * LUIZ CASTRO * GERRY FRENETTE * JOHN TALBOT * JEFF HINCHLIFFE!

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Dear Denizens,

A Fun Online Browser's Den of Magic COMPETITION!

YOU GET TO VOTE FOR THE WINNER! THE PEOPLE VOTE!

LET'S ALL TRY TO HAVE A BIT OF FUN UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES:

Browser's Den will be hosting an online competition where we need YOU TO VOTE for the winner!

Here are the Highlights:

• Two competition levels based on age. One for those 15 years old & younger. The other for 16 years old and up.
• Anyone can compete.
• All contestants need to submit a 7 minute (or less) video no later than April 30, 2020. These videos will be posted for your viewing at www.browsersden.com.
• You will cast your vote by email no later than Monday, May 19 by 6pm.
• On Tuesday, May 20 the winner from each group will be announced.  Each winner will win a $100 gift certificate to Browser's Den & be offered to perform their winning routine on the Bash 2020 Stage!

Read more and enter.

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Dear Denizens, A Fun Online Browser's Den of Magic COMPETITION! YOU GET TO VOTE FOR THE WINNER! THE PEOPLE VOTE! LET'S ALL TRY TO HAVE A BIT OF FUN UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES: Browser's Den will be hosting an online competition where we need YOU TO VOTE for the winner! Click on the link in our profile to get more information. #magicstore #torontocity #torontomagicstore #magicians #cardtricks #cointricks #sleightofhand

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Apply now for the 2020 CNE Rising Star competition

From The Ex:

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]

Shawn Farquhar and Matt Johnson at FISM NACM 2020

A quick reminder that the deadline to register to compete is rapidly approaching!


Shawn Farquhar and Matt Johnson will be there.  Check out the bottom of the post to see more names!


Watch a message from Joan Caesar about the competition:



From the FISM NACM 2020 Facebook page:

We are so proud to announce that Shawn Farquhar will be with us from May 6 to 10, 2020! Nous sommes très fiers d'annoncer que le magicien Shawn Farquhar sera des nôtres du 6 au 10 mai prochain!

I am thrilled to announce that I will be 1 of the headliners at this years FISM/NACM convention in Quebec May 6th to May 10th.https://t.co/io1ZtAd8lc
Come see me do my crazy stuff!!! pic.twitter.com/acKGZLB6T4

— Matt Johnson - Escape Artist & Master Magician (@likemattjohnson) January 3, 2020

Kingston: Win tickets to Sleightly Off the Wall

From the Kingston Magic Theatre's December 17th Facebook post:

We are so excited and honoured to be able to have David Johnson come back with his newest show "SLEIGHTLY OFF THE WALL!" that we're going to foot the bill for YOU AND A GUEST to be upfront and center at the January 19th premiere! (and we're going to take the shirt off our back to do it!)

👀Up for grabs is a Prize Package valued at well over $100, including... “2” VIP tickets to the premiere engagement of David Johnson “SLEIGHTLY OFF THE WALL!" playing Friday, January 17th at 7:30PM, a meet and greet photo opportunity with David, an autographed show poster and a limited edition Kingston Magic Theatre tee shirt! 😲

This is your chance to experience the Magic of David Johnson live at the absolutely most amazing show in the area …

⚠️BUT there are some hoops... to WIN You *MUST* ...

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Winner of tickets to see "The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy"

The contest to win a family prize pack of tickets to attend the the 20th abominaversary edition of "The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy" at the Red Sandcastle Theatre is closed. Thank you to everyone who played!

If you didn't win, you can purchase tickets at EldritchTheatre.ca/Tickets


My favourite answers to the question "what do you think is the scariest magical effect (either to perform or to watch)?"

1. The only thing scarier than someone pulling a coin out of your nose is someone pulling a coin out of your little brother's nose.
2. I'm always intimidated by coin magic, especially when watching. I'm paranoid the slippery coins will go flying and ruin everything.
3. Any fire related effects, as those can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
4. I go to magic shows to escape from the unpleasantness of real life. Tricks like smash and stab, that involve a real risk that someone is harmed during the show, terrifies me (and not in a good way)!  If I had to pick a FUN scary magic trick... hard to beat "the web"!

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Congratulations Amanda!  You'll be contacted by someone from the Eldritch Theatre shortly.



With thanks to the Eldritch Theatre for generously making these tickets available to you!

Toronto: Win tickets to see "The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy"

Great news folks! I have been offered two (2) tickets to give away to my readers, to attend the 20th abominaversary edition of "The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy" at the Red Sandcastle Theatre November 15, 2019 at 8:00 pm, Toronto, Canada.

The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy is a play by Eric Woolfe (House at Poe Corner, Doc Wuthergloom’s Haunted Medicine Show) who uses puppets and close-up magic based on the Faust Legend. An eerie tale of unholy larceny and Klondike gold. Based on the sworn testimony of the miserable souls who survived this terrifying ordeal. Strange things loom in the midday moon, where lost men moil for gold.

The show runs from November 13 - November 24th 3019.  If you don't want to leave your tickets to chance, you can purchase them directly at EldritchTheatre.ca/Tickets


I will be holding a random draw for the pair of tickets.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted by Thursday October 31st.


To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling me what you think is the scariest magical effect (either to perform or to watch).
    
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information so that we can coordinate your prize with the Eldritch Theatre box office.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
   
• One entry per person.
   
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
   
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
   
• If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may email it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your email is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
   
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
   
• Entries my be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
   
• You must be able to use the tickets as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
   
• Transportation to/from Toronto and accommodations will not be provided.
   
• Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the the Eldritch Theatre box office prior to the show on your way into the theatre.
   
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
   
• Contest closes on Tuesday October the 29th, 2019 at 11:59pm ET.

With thanks to the Eldritch Theatre for generously making these tickets available to you!

Photo By: Lyon Smith

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