The VanCity Buzz is having a contest to win two tickets to see Darcy Oake at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Friday, November 27.
Good luck to all who enter!
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24 June 2015
Vancouver: Win tickets to see Darcy Oake
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04 May 2015
New CAM contest
Lire cet article en français.
From the Canadian Association of Magicians:
From the Canadian Association of Magicians:
Who is the Best??
Your chance to be a Winner.
CAM is having a new contest.
It’s easy to enter.
Just send in a short video of your best routine presentation based on the topic of the month.
Read more and enter.
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19 April 2015
Toronto: Best Magician contest 2015
Winners of last night's A1 Radio Best Magician Contest:
- Best Magician: Phil Pivnick
- Viewer's Choice: Ray Xu
Congratulations Phil and Ray!
[With thanks to James Alan.]
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23 March 2015
Toronto: Best Magician Contest 2015
From the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club Facebook group:
For anyone interested in competing, the magic contest hosted by A1 Chinese Radio is coming back this year. http://classicforce.com/Welcome_YLK5.php I've been informed that the deadline mentioned has been extended so you can enter for free until March 29.
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26 February 2015
Festival de magie de Québec 2015
From the Festival de Magie as translated through Google translate:
About the contest:
Watch a documentary about the 2014 experience from the Festival de magie de Québec's YouTube channel:
[via the Canadian Association of Magicians]
From Thursday 3 to Sunday, September 6, 2015, the population of the Quebec City, Quebec tourists and magic lovers everywhere will be invited in the St-Roch Nouvo order to live magic moments. Indeed, several shows and events they will be offered by artists handpicked and only goal is to make them unforgettable and enchanting moments!
For this 5th edition, will focus programming and animation at five locations to make the festival as accessible as possible to all. These will be: the square of the Saint-Roch Church, Benjo store, Theatre Lined, Little Imperial and Gabrielle-Roy Library. We expect more than 20,000 people.
Read more.
About the contest:
The Association du Festival de magie de Québec is very proud to announce the establishment the third edition of an international calibre contest in Quebec for amateur and professional magicians around the world.
We are also very proud that the first prize and the name of this contest bear the name of a legend and extraordinary pioneer of magic in Quebec. Many thanks to the Cailloux family for allowing us to use Michel Cailloux’s name.
Read more.
Watch a documentary about the 2014 experience from the Festival de magie de Québec's YouTube channel:
[via the Canadian Association of Magicians]
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11 February 2015
Win tickets to "Sketchy Magic"
Chris Westfall is having a contest to win one pair of tickets to his upcoming show "Sketchy Magic" on Tuesday April 7th in Toronto, Canada.
To enter:
The fine print:
From Chris Westfall's Facebook page:
Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Sketchy Magic to receive a 50% discount*.
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* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
To enter:
- Follow Sketchy Magic on Twitter (@SketchyMagicTO)
- Tweet to @SketchyMagicTO your sketchiest first date story. (You do not need to be a magican to enter the contest.)
- If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information to share with Chris.
- Chris will be notifying the winner by Twitter on Monday February 16, 2015.
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.
- This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
- You must be able to use the tickets as offered. (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
- Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the show.
- The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
- Contest closes on Sunday February 15th, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.
From Chris Westfall's Facebook page:
Post by Chris Westfall.
Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Sketchy Magic to receive a 50% discount*.
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* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
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09 January 2015
$250 in prizes and a t-shirt
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13 December 2014
Win a pair of tickets to see David Ben in "The Conjuror"
From NOW Promotions Twitter feed:
Win a pair of TIX to @Soulpepper #TheConjuror Jan 2 at Young Centre for the Performing Arts! http://t.co/PMvmtcgQmM pic.twitter.com/nvFpns86OC
— NOW Promotions (@nowtorontopromo) December 12, 2014
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12 December 2014
Did you enter to win a copy of "Forcing the Ace"?
Just over a month ago, I ran a contest to win a copy of "Forcing the Ace," from the Orca Limelights series. I'm excited to let you know that the author, Erin Thomas, has kindly offered me books for everyone who entered! (I'm looking at you Lee, Roger, Robert and Jay!)
Please send me an e-mail (canadasmagic at gmail dot com) so that I can tell you how to claim your prize!
Thank you very much Erin, for making this possible!
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19 November 2014
Winner of Forcing the Ace
The contest to win a copy of "Forcing the Ace" from the Orca Limelights series closed last night at midnight.
We had some great advice for performing youngsters suggested: practice, work on one thing at a time when you are just starting out, be willing to take a risk and try, "Prepare. Practice. Perform. Perfect. Repeat." and READ MORE BOOKS!
Here's the list of entrants:
Random draw results:
We had some great advice for performing youngsters suggested: practice, work on one thing at a time when you are just starting out, be willing to take a risk and try, "Prepare. Practice. Perform. Perfect. Repeat." and READ MORE BOOKS!
Here's the list of entrants:
- Lee Asher
- Roger Boucher
- Tara Hutchinson
- Robert Lamar
- Jay
Random draw results:
Congratulations to Tara Hutchinson!
I'll be contacting you with instructions about how to claim your prize. I hope you (or a young reader) enjoys the book as much as I did. (And don't forget to let me know how you like it.)
Thank you all for playing! A special thanks to Amy Collins from Orca Book Publishers for generously making this book available to you!
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11 November 2014
Win a copy of Forcing the Ace
The contest is now closed. The winner was announced at "Winner of Forcing the Ace."
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that a Canadian book had recently been published with a dedication that read, in part, "To the kids at magic camp".
You may remember that a little over a year ago, writer Erin Thomas visited Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Camp. She was doing research for her recently published novel, "Forcing the Ace."
I was generously provided a copy of the book to read. Read it I did -- all in one night! Although the book is intended for children ages 11 to 14, I really enjoyed it. (Say what you will about my smarts or reading ability!)
Here's the teaser from the back cover:
I am impressed with the ease with which Erin writes about the technical aspects of performing. She mentions Tarbell and Erdnase. There's a nicely placed Vernon quote. References to Copperfield, Blaine and Neil Patrick Harris made me smile. The idea that magic can be used to help with physical rehabilitation (much like Magicana's My Magic Hands program at Holland Bloorview), is a nice addition to the story. Some adult magicians could stand to learn one of the performance lessons realized in the novel.
It's not all hard work and sleights for the characters either. There's plenty of pre-teen and teenage drama to keep readers entertained. The bits that are specific to magic, are fairly accurate.
My favourite line in the book is one in which I'm paraphrased. Five hundred points* to the first person who can identify that line.
If there's a young reader in your life who likes magic, this would make a nice gift. (Or perhaps a giveaway to audience members or birthday children.)
Pick-up a copy to see what magic shop influenced Erin, or to see the fictional novel helped along by so many Canadian magicians. On the Acknowledgments page Erin mentions, among others: Tom Ogden, Dana M, Jeff Pinsky, Jen and "Magic" Mike Segal, Lee Asher, Shawn Farquhar, Aaron Fisher, Justin Flom, Bobby Motta, Dan Wiebe, Ali Shelley, Alex Seaman, Chris Mayhew, Rosemary Reid, Quinton, Phil, C.J., Griffin, Charles, Ben, Tyler, Mike, Johnah and Phil H.
CONTEST:
I have been offered a copy of the book, "Forcing the Ace," from the Orca Limelights series (an ongoing series of performing arts novels), to give away to my readers. The winner will receive a hard copy or an e-version of the book (winner's choice).
I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner. (There will be one winner.) The draw results will be posted Wednesday, November the 19th, 2014.
To enter:
The fine print:
With thanks to Amy Collins from Orca Book Publishers for generously making this book available to you!
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* To borrow a phrase from Drew Carey in "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", the points don't matter.
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that a Canadian book had recently been published with a dedication that read, in part, "To the kids at magic camp".
You may remember that a little over a year ago, writer Erin Thomas visited Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Camp. She was doing research for her recently published novel, "Forcing the Ace."
I was generously provided a copy of the book to read. Read it I did -- all in one night! Although the book is intended for children ages 11 to 14, I really enjoyed it. (Say what you will about my smarts or reading ability!)
Here's the teaser from the back cover:
Sometimes the real magic happens offstage.
Alex wants to enter the Silver Stage magic competition, but he needs a sponsor. Jack, a veteran card wizard, is willing to take on the role, but only if Alex agrees to team up with Zoe, another young magician—and Alex’s rival. Working with Jack and sharing the spotlight with Zoe, Alex comes to see that there are other ways to be a magician besides competing—and that magic is about entertaining people, not fooling them.
I am impressed with the ease with which Erin writes about the technical aspects of performing. She mentions Tarbell and Erdnase. There's a nicely placed Vernon quote. References to Copperfield, Blaine and Neil Patrick Harris made me smile. The idea that magic can be used to help with physical rehabilitation (much like Magicana's My Magic Hands program at Holland Bloorview), is a nice addition to the story. Some adult magicians could stand to learn one of the performance lessons realized in the novel.
It's not all hard work and sleights for the characters either. There's plenty of pre-teen and teenage drama to keep readers entertained. The bits that are specific to magic, are fairly accurate.
My favourite line in the book is one in which I'm paraphrased. Five hundred points* to the first person who can identify that line.
If there's a young reader in your life who likes magic, this would make a nice gift. (Or perhaps a giveaway to audience members or birthday children.)
Pick-up a copy to see what magic shop influenced Erin, or to see the fictional novel helped along by so many Canadian magicians. On the Acknowledgments page Erin mentions, among others: Tom Ogden, Dana M, Jeff Pinsky, Jen and "Magic" Mike Segal, Lee Asher, Shawn Farquhar, Aaron Fisher, Justin Flom, Bobby Motta, Dan Wiebe, Ali Shelley, Alex Seaman, Chris Mayhew, Rosemary Reid, Quinton, Phil, C.J., Griffin, Charles, Ben, Tyler, Mike, Johnah and Phil H.
CONTEST:
I have been offered a copy of the book, "Forcing the Ace," from the Orca Limelights series (an ongoing series of performing arts novels), to give away to my readers. The winner will receive a hard copy or an e-version of the book (winner's choice).
I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner. (There will be one winner.) The draw results will be posted Wednesday, November the 19th, 2014.
To enter:
- Leave a comment on this post, with a piece of advice you'd give to a a young person starting out in a performance art. (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.)(Your piece of advice could simply be, "don't stop!")
- Leave your name, along with a way that I may contact you (e-mail address, phone number, website, Twitter handle etc.) so that I can notify you if you win.
- If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information for me to share with Orca Book publishers.
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. (This contest adheres to the Quebec Sweepstakes Laws dated Nov-01-2014.)
- This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
- If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting. (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
- You must be able to use the book as offered. (No cash value will be offered.)
- The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
- Contest closes Tuesday, November the 18th at 11:59pm EST.
With thanks to Amy Collins from Orca Book Publishers for generously making this book available to you!
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* To borrow a phrase from Drew Carey in "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", the points don't matter.
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08 August 2014
Winners to see "An honest liar"
A quick reminder that "An honest liar" is playing various times at Toronto's Bloor Cinema until August 21st.
The contest to win tickets to see "An honest liar" in Toronto tonight closed last night at midnight. Here's the official list of entrants:
Congratulations to Mike, Dan, and Mark Campbell! I've sent you an e-mail with the name of the contact person and instructions on how to claim your tickets. Enjoy the show tonight and be sure to tell me all about the Q&A with Randi!
Thank you all for playing! A special thanks to Hannah from Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival for generously making these tickets available to you!
The contest to win tickets to see "An honest liar" in Toronto tonight closed last night at midnight. Here's the official list of entrants:
- Dan McLean Jr
- Mark Campbell
- Magic Mike Segal
- Mark Lewis
- David Olson
I digress for a moment and encourage everyone to read the entry by Mark Lewis. I wish I could offer a prize for best entry!
Random draw results:
Congratulations to Mike, Dan, and Mark Campbell! I've sent you an e-mail with the name of the contact person and instructions on how to claim your tickets. Enjoy the show tonight and be sure to tell me all about the Q&A with Randi!
Thank you all for playing! A special thanks to Hannah from Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival for generously making these tickets available to you!
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07 August 2014
Win tickets to see "An honest liar" in Toronto
Great news! I have been offered three pairs of tickets to give away to my readers, to attend "AN HONEST LIAR" at the Friday, August 8, 6:30pm screening in Toronto, Canada. (I understand that there's a Q&A with Randi at that screening.)
I will be holding a random draw for each pair of tickets. (There will be three winners. Each winner will receive a pair of tickets.) The draw results will be posted on Friday August the 8th.
To enter:
The fine print:
With thanks to Hannah from Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival for generously making these tickets available to you!
I will be holding a random draw for each pair of tickets. (There will be three winners. Each winner will receive a pair of tickets.) The draw results will be posted on Friday August the 8th.
To enter:
- Leave a comment on this post, telling me your favourite Amazing Randi memory (from a personal encounter, an interview, a performance etc). (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.)(Your favourite memory could be entering this contest!)
- Leave your name, along with a way that I may contact you (e-mail address, phone number, website, Twitter handle etc.) so that I can notify you if you win.
- If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information for me to share with Hannah from Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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 e-mail it to me for posting. (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
- You must be able to use the tickets as offered. (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
- Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema box office prior to the show on your way into the screening.
- The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
- Contest closes on Thursday August the 7th, 2014 at 11:59pm EST.
With thanks to Hannah from Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival for generously making these tickets available to you!
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24 July 2014
Win tickets to Greg Frewin's show!
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18 July 2014
Shawn Farquhar wants to give you $200 in magic!
To be more specific, Shawn wants you to promote the IBM. The person who promotes the IBM the most between now and September will be awarded a "box full of magic."
Read all the details on the IBM Facebook page.
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30 May 2014
Winners to see The Uncertainty Project in Toronto
The contest to win tickets to see "The Uncertainty Project" next month closed last night at midnight. Here's the list of entrants:
- Artemus Syman
- Dan McLean Jr
- Derek D
- Magic Mike Segal
There are four pairs of tickets to be won and four entrants, leaving no uncertainty about who won the tickets!
Congratulations Artemus, Dan, Derek and Mike! I'll be e-mailing you with instructions about how to claim your prize. Enjoy the show! (And don't forget to let me know how you like it.)
Congratulations Artemus, Dan, Derek and Mike! I'll be e-mailing you with instructions about how to claim your prize. Enjoy the show! (And don't forget to let me know how you like it.)
Thank you all for playing! A special thanks to James from Abracadabaret for generously making these tickets available to you!
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19 May 2014
Win tickets to see The Uncertainty Project in Toronto
Updated May 30th: The contest is now closed and the winners have been announced!
I have been offered four pairs of tickets to give away to my readers, to attend "The Uncertainty Project" in Toronto, Canada.
I will be holding a random draw for each pair of general admission tickets. (There will be four winners. Each winner will receive a pair of tickets.) The draw results will be posted on Friday, May 30th.
To enter:
The fine print:
With thanks to James from Abracadabaret for generously making these tickets available to you!
I have been offered four pairs of tickets to give away to my readers, to attend "The Uncertainty Project" in Toronto, Canada.
I will be holding a random draw for each pair of general admission tickets. (There will be four winners. Each winner will receive a pair of tickets.) The draw results will be posted on Friday, May 30th.
To enter:
- Leave a comment on this post, telling me your favourite thing about James Alan. (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.)(Your favourite thing could be that he offered tickets for this contest!)
- Leave your name, along with a way that I may contact you (e-mail address, phone number, website, Twitter handle etc.) so that I can notify you if you win.
- If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information for me to share with Abracadabaret.
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 e-mail it to me for posting. (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
- You must be able to use the tickets as offered. (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
- The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
- Contest closes on Thursday May the 29th at 11:59pm EST.
With thanks to James from Abracadabaret for generously making these tickets available to you!
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07 May 2014
Winners of the Best Magician Contest 2014
The results from the Best Magician Contest 2014!
From Popular Magic News:
Congratulations to Luiz and Scott!
[via Arthur Poon]
From Popular Magic News:
“Best Magician Contest 2014” was successfully completed on April 26, 2014. Comparing with the past years, there were new talented magicians who came from different parts of Toronto to participate the contest; some of them even came from Ottawa just for showing off their talents and made our audience left with so much wonders and joy.
Here is the result of the contest:
Champion Award: Luiz CastroRead more and click through to see photos.
My Favourite Magician Award: Scott Hood
Congratulations to Luiz and Scott!
[via Arthur Poon]
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11 March 2014
Toronto: Best Magician Contest 2014
From Arthur Poon:
Hello to all Magic Lovers, the moment is finally here.
In the evening of April 26th , 2014, “[A1] Chinese Radio” is giving out opportunities to the magic lovers in Toronto! Bringing along with own incredible skills, the candidates will enter into an exciting competition held on a magical platform in Market Village.
Same as the previous years, this magic contest will gather all of professionals and entertainers within the magic scope and the qualified contestants will compete among themselves. After all, they are going to the same stage to compete for the fame of Top Magician in Toronto. It is absolutely an extraordinary experience to give yourself a chance to present your talent.
Date: April 26, 2014 (Saturday)
Time: TBA
Contestant: All Ages, All Genders (The show will be hosted in Cantonese. However, English and other language speakers are welcomed.)
Performance: Stage Magic or Close-Up Magic. For stage magic, it does not have to be “big stage illusion; any magic that can be performed on stage is fine, such as producing a rabbit from an empty hat etc.)
Venue: Market Village (Steeles & Kennedy)
Audition: We will start with YOUTUBE audition right away. From now till March 22nd, all participants only need to submit a roughly 2-minute video to: starz@classicforce.com. All videos should be titled as “Best Magician Contest 2014 1st Audition: XXXXXX (the title of your performance)”. (P.S. Video editing is permitted; HOWEVER, no editing on the MAGIC PERFORMANCE. Two minutes are including the effect AND all of the editing.)
• By submitting your video before March 16th, 2014, the entry fee will be automatically waived. Any video(s) submitted after March 16th, 2014, 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:
a. “Best Magician 2014” trophy,
b. Your chance to perform live at CNE on July 1st, 2014 Canada Day.
c. Gift(s) from our main sponsor(s).
Look forward meeting you guys, See you all at there!!
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30 July 2013
Toronto: Chair Suspension raffle at Browser's
From the Browser's Den Facebook group:
This Saturday, August 3rd from 2:30pm to 5:00pm is our next Free Magic Club. All interested in talking magic with others are welcome.
And as a special bonus for all those who attend the club a raffle ticket will be given and at 5pm one lucky winner will receive for free a Chair Suspension Illusion. You read that right!
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