Top 5 posts of June 2016

Again with the high number of duplicate-ish entries in this list, so to level out the playing field, here are the 10 most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

10.  Montreal and Toronto: Let’s Make uberMAGIC - Did you participate?  How was the experience? 

9.  Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 10 - The latest instalment of imaginary camper Alex's experiences at Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp. 

8.  Toronto: Fundraising for Fort McMurray - Shout out to all the magicians out there raising money for this good cause. 

7.  Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 9 - In which we see Daryl get up close and personal with pie. 

6.  20 things you need to know about Sorcerers Safari - Who can tell me about the origins of "Farquhar Lake" mentioned in item 6? 

5.  Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 6 - Camp photo! 

4.  Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 7 - “Cheerleader" by Omi and "Love Is An Open Door" from Frozen.  Need I say more? 

3.  20 magical memories from Sorcerers Safari - Have you ever seen Lee Asher in an egg plant costume? 

2.  Chris Funk on America's Got Talent - Go Chris, go!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  20 amazing alumni from Sorcerers Safari - Did you know that Neil Croswell (gold medal ‘Magic of China, International Magic Championships” 2015), Bill Cook (three-time award winner at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas), and Kelvin Kwong (first place Magi-Fest junior close-up, second place IBM junior close-up) have all attended?

Top 5 posts in May 2016

We're doing something a little bit different for May's "top 5" post.  There are a number of duplicate-ish entries in this list, so to level out the playing field, here are the 10 most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

10. Luc Langevin: Paris 2017 - Wishing you continued success in Paris, Luc!

9. Vancouver: Murray SawChuck lecture - It's always great to see Murray come home to Canada!

8. Brantford: Fundraising for Fort McMurray - More magic fundraising for Fort McMurray!

7. Greg Frewin: 2016 winner of the AMA Performing Fellowship - Congratulations Greg, on this fabulous and well deserved achievement!

6. Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 5 - This year is Sorcerers Safari's 20th season!

5. Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 2 - Did you hear that Suzanne is this year's special guest?

4. Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 4 - Donate to help sponsor a child to camp!

3. FREE: Magic Master Summit 2016 - Have you registered yet?  Register today for the FREE Magic Master Summit!

2. May 2016 sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates! - Get this deal before it's gone!  (Or show your support by being a Friend of this site.)

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 3 - Keep an eye out for the next issue of VANISH magazine to learn more about Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp!

Top 5 posts for April 2016

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Houdini and Doyle: World of Wonders - Will you be watching?

4. Greg Frewin in the Norfolk News - Great show for a great cause!

3. Shin Lim in the Huffington Post - Magic in mainstream media.  It's in the most viewed list for the second month running.

2. Browser's Magic Bash 2016 recap - A great time was had by all!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Casting: new show for young magicians with Lance Burton - Did any Canadians apply?

Top 5 posts for March 2016

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Greg Frewin's Imagine Tour - Catch him while you can!

4. Toronto: Zack Mirza's "Immaculate Deceptions" - Did you go? What did you think?

3. Monday musings: Search engine optimization - Nothing attracts comment spam, like ranting about comment spam.

2. Shin Lim in the Huffington Post - An interesting read.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Random thoughts on "Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries" - You can see them at the CAM convention in April!

Top 5 posts in February 2016

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Get your Coop on! - You know you wanna ... get yourself Coop'd!

4. David Ben raised over $220,000 for #nohairselfie ! - Well done David et al!

3. Magicana presents: The oldest trick in the book - A wonderful look at a fabulous classic of magic.

2. April 2nd: A magical day - Did you know that April 2nd was such a meaningful day?

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Toronto: Shane Cobalt Lecture - Who's going?  Sounds like it's going to be a great night!

Top 5 posts in November 2015

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Montreal: Twice-As-Nice Tour Featuring Ben Train and Steve Reynolds -- Don't forget Michael Weber is coming to town soon.

4. Review: Glenn Ottaway benefit -- A night to remember.

3. Owen Wong: Recipient of the 2015 Young Entrepreneurs Award -- Congratulations again Owen!

2. Toronto: Win tickets to see Scott Hammell in "The Trick with the Gun" -- Thanks again to the folks at the Bloor Cinema for making this possible! 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Shriners' Holiday Magic Shows -- Lots of great talent for a great cause.

Top 5 posts in October 2015

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED -- Shawn, everyone wants to know your secrets!

4. [Guest post] Remembering Ron Leonard (1923-1998) -- Does anyone else have more memories of Ron they'd like to share with us?

3. The CAMaraderie is Back! C'est le retour de la CAMaraderie! -- Did you receive their e-mail about the official hotel?

2. Thanksgiving sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates! -- There's still time until the end of day today!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" -- Thanks again to the Outerbridges for making this possible!

Top 5 posts in September 2015

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Top 5 posts in August 2015 -- Well this is #meta, even for me.

4. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED -- Popular as ever!

3. Sorcerers Safari alumnus and counsellor honoured on Good Morning America -- I love it when great things happen to great people.

2. Shriners' Holiday Magic Shows -- Wow, posts 2 through 4 all involve Sorcerers Safari staff and instructors.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Win an "Instant Magician" hoodie -- Thanks again to Gwyn Auger for making this possible!

Top 5 posts in August 2015

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Darcy Oake on BBC's "The One" -- Catch him in Canada soon!

4. Download your free copy of "Card Culture" -- A wonderful treat!

3.  Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED -- Popular as ever!

2. Greg Frewin on the Aug 10 Today Show  -- Well done Greg!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Random thoughts from Sorcerers Safari 2015 -- It is a privilege to be associated with this organization.

Top 5 posts in July 2015

It's been another busy month for news with 40 posts!  Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Wanted: Counselors in Training (CIT) for Sorcerers Safari -- I've heard it's going to be the "Best Year Ever!"

4. Who's where July 2015  -- It was a busy month for many of you.

3.  Win tickets to see Darcy Oake's show,"Edge of Reality," in Toronto  -- The contest is closed.  Congratulations again John!

2. Casting call: The Thrillusionists  -- Did you audition?  Tell us about it!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED  -- People really want to know how Shawn did it!

Top 5 posts in June 2015

It's been another busy month for news!  Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5.  David Merry in the The London Free Press - A very funny performer!

4. Clive Court, Life Member of the Canadian Public Relations Society - Congratulations Clive!

3. Spidey and his team The Surrealists on "Fake Off" - Cheer Spidey on!

2. Who's where June 2015 - Add yourself to next month's.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED  - an interesting demonstration of the power of The Long Tail

Top 5 posts in May 2015

It's been another busy month for news with over 40 posts!  Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. May sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates! - Be a sponsor or be a friend!

4. Montreal: Le Lab Magique - Their shows look like a lot of fun!

3. Keith Brown's 2015 Fringe tour - One down, how many more Fringes to go, Keith?

2. Review: "A Series of Unfortunate Effects" - I need to make a point of watching this soon.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Thirty seconds with Chris Pilsworth - summer's here!  It's Sorcerers Safari time again!

Top 5 posts in April 2015

It's been another busy month for news with over 70 posts! (Live-blogging will do that to one's stats.)  Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Looking for Hosts for REALITY - MAGIC SERIES - Did you apply?

4.  Under new management - Deceptively deceptive. 

3.  Who's where April 2015 - Don't forget to add yourself next month!

2. Thirty seconds with Chris Mayhew - The videographer speaks.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Browser's Magic Bash 2015 recap - What a great day! Can't wait for next year's!

Top 5 posts in March 2015

It's been another busy month for news with close to 45 posts! Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Festival de magie de Québec: The magic poster - I'm looking forward to seeing their advertising for this year!

4. Thirty seconds with Carey Lauder - Photographer extraordinaire!

3. Thirty seconds with Michael Close - A fabulous interviewee. 

2. Thirty seconds with Mark Correia - Book coming soon.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Who's where March 2015 - Don't forget to add yourself to next month's list!

Top 5 posts in February 2015

It's been another busy month for news with over 45posts! Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Montreal: The McCord Museum magic acquisition - A very big deal! 

4. Thirty seconds with Alex Seaman - Such an accomplished young man. 

3. Thirty seconds with Ben Train - A very good sport. 

2. Thirty seconds with Lisa Close - I could chat with Lisa all day.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Who's where February 2015 - Don't forget to add yourself to next month's list!

Top 5 posts in January 2015

It's been another busy month for news close to 50 posts! Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Thirty seconds with Eric Leclerc - Eric's a fun interview! 

4. Erin Thomas writes about a Performance Critique Workshop - It's always interesting learn an "outsider's" point of view. 

3. Breaking news! Toronto: Browser's Den Bash! - SOLD OUT in 8 days!  Amazing!  (You can still put yourself on the waiting list.) 

2. Who's Where January 2015 - Does anybody out there find these valuable?

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Chris Westfall published in Genii - Congratulations again Chris!

Top 5 posts in December 2014

It's been another busy month for news with over 50 posts! Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Dean Gunnarson: coffin escape - It's going to be an exciting TV special!  

3. SOULO: Call for Submissions 

2. Scott Hammell: A Day In The Life (Oct)

and the most viewed post this month  ...

Who's where December 2014  - Keep an eye out for next month's Who's where and be sure to add yourself!

Top 5 posts in November 2014

It's been a busy month for news with 50 posts! Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Who's where November 2014 - Don't forget to add your appearance to our December "Who's  where" post!

4. [Guest post] Watching the Magic Unfold - Thank you Erin for your guest post!

3. Keith Brown at TEDx University of Windsor - This young man is making great strides.

2. A Q&A with Erin Thomas - It's not often I get to ask questions of an author.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Win a copy of Forcing the Ace - Thanks to everyone who played!  A special thanks to Amy Collins from Orca Book Publishers for generously making this book available to you!

Top 5 posts in October 2014

As we close out another month at Canada's Magic, let's have a look at the the most viewed posts:

5. Toronto: The Uncertainty Project by James Alan - That surprised me.

4. Goodbye to Morrissey Magic -- the end of an era in Toronto - Over a year later and I still can't believe it's true.

3. The importance of magic shops - Glad this one's getting views.

2. Toronto: The Ghost Experience with Jamie Stam - Would anyone like to guest report on this experience?

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Who's where October 2014 - Don't forget to add your appearance to our November "Who's  where" post!

Top 5 posts in September 2014

As we close out another month at Canada's Magic, let's have a look at the the most viewed posts:

5. David Copperfield talks about Doug Henning - An oldie but a goodie.

4. Toronto: The Ghost Experience with Jamie Stam - Was there a Groupon recently released for this?

3. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED - Fun idea.  Seems to be popular.

2. [Guest post] Kreskin at the CNE - Thank you again to The Magic Demon for this popular guest post!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Goodbye to Morrissey Magic -- the end of an era in Toronto - Over a year later and I still can't believe it's true.