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Showing posts with label # meta. Show all posts

30 September 2017

Top 5 posts in September 2017

Of the 33 posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:



5. Toronto: Amazing Johnathan and Anastasia Synn - Did you attend?  How was it?
4. Langley: Murray Hatfield and Bizzaro - Sure to be a great show!
3. Vancouver: "SEASONS: A Magical Musical" - The magic scene is alive and well in BC.
2. Top 5 posts in August 2017 - Keeping it meta.

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. [Guest post] Random thoughts about "UNBELIEVABLE! A Magical Experience" - The most read post two months running!  With thanks to The Magic Demon.

31 August 2017

Top 5 posts in August 2017

Of all the posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:


5. Random thoughts from "Magic Theory, or Magic Fact? Let's Find Out." - If you get a chance to see Michael Close lecture, do it!
4. McCord Museum: Magic, music, and dance - Sounds like a wonderful day!
3. Broken wand: Eugene Burger - Another bright light gone dark too soon.
2. Canadians remember Eugene Burger - Keeping the memories vibrant.

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. [Guest post] Random thoughts about "UNBELIEVABLE! A Magical Experience" - I've been fortunate to see both Murray and Shawn perform a number of times.  I'm not surprised the show is reported to be amazing!  With thanks to The Magic Demon.

31 July 2017

Top 5 posts of July 2017

Of all the posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:


5. Toronto: Free magic jam! - I was sorry to have missed this.  Hopefully I'll be in town for the next one!
4. Canadians competing at IBM SAM 2017 - Congratulations to Nicolas Dutel: FISM North American Champion, stage 2017!
3. Magic and science in CBC's "The Nature of Things" - I'm looking forward to watching this.
2. Spain and Chilliwack: Shawn Farquhar in 2018 - He's a busy, busy man!

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. Canadians at IBM SAM 2017 - Anyone out there have a trip report to share?

30 June 2017

Top 5 posts in June 2017

Of all the posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Winners of the 2017 Allan Slaight Awards - Congratulations again to all the winners!
4. Magicana features Martin Nash, “The Charming Cheat” - Happy to see that history is being preserved!
3. Vancouver: "Unbelievable!" is back - Something fabulous to look forward to this summer.
2. Dora Nominations for "The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy" - Congrats on the nomination!

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. Ariann Black and Dean Gunnarson in "Las Vegas Magic Stars" - What a great line up!  I can't wait to hear more about the show.

31 May 2017

Top 5 posts in May 2017

Out of the 30+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:


5. Toronto: Seol Park lecture - Always something going on in the 6.
4. Hamilton: "Strange and Unusual" with Nicholas Wallace - Reviews to share?
3. Greg Frewin Theatre: Attractions Ontario finalist - It's my understanding you can vote once per day. Support Greg and his theatre!
2. Sign up for The Newest Trick in the Book - Do it now to receive timely updates.

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. Barrie: James Harrison - Canada's Pickpocket Magician - How'd it go?

30 April 2017

Top 5 posts in April 2017

Out of the 50+ posts at Canada's Magic this month (live-blogging can lead to a lot of posts!), here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Toronto: Free magic club - Something to look forward to every month.
4. Bobby Motta on CBC's "The Goods" - Bobby looking good on The Goods!
3. Browser's Magic Bash 2017 recap - Hope you had as much fun as I did!
2. Calgary: Win tickets to see Wes Barker - Let us know what you thought of the show.

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. Canadians on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" season 4 - Looking forward to seeing four Canadian magicians on the upcoming season!

31 January 2017

Top 5 posts in January 2017

Out of the 40+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Toronto: Roy Kueppers and Luiz Castro - Sorry I missed this. How'd it go?
4. Sorcerers Safari 2016: Dear Mike and Jen - I can't say enough good things about Sorcerers Safari.  Or put into words how sad I am to know it's over.
3. More names announced for PCAM/CAM convention, April 20-23, 2017 - It's shaping up to be a fabulous event!
2. Introducing the "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award - I introduced it.  And you made it happen!

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. Vote now for the 2016 Readers' Choice award - Congratulations again to Steven Lafond, Mahdi Gilbert, Matt DiSero, and Murray & Teresa Hatfield for being recognized by your peers as being inspirational!

30 December 2016

Top 5 posts in December 2016

Out of the 30+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:
5. Review of "TP Prediction" in the December issue of Genii - What a terrific routine!
4. Chilliwack: PCAM/CAM convention, April 20-23, 2017 - It's shaping up to be a great convention! More names recently released.
3. Montreal: Chad Long lecture - Can anyone out there send me a quick report about the event?
2. Top 5 posts in November 2016 - I find it a little too meta that last month's meta post is in this month's meta post.

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. Introducing the "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award - Nominations are open until January 8th!

30 November 2016

Top 5 posts in November 2016

Out of the 30+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:


5. Thank you to our November 2016 Friends! - Thank you!
4. Thank you to our November 2016 sponsors! - Thank you, too!
3. Toronto: Jason Palter and Ken Margoe - A fun night, I'm sure!
2. Shriners' Holiday Magic Shows - Interesting that the post about the 2015 tour is attracting so much traffic.  I've added a link to the 2016 tour to this post.

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. 2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising - Happy to see there's so much interest in these fundraising shows!

31 October 2016

Top 5 posts in October 2016

Out of the 35+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Ty Reveen in the Calgary Herald - Making news, where ever he goes.
4.  Edmonton: Outerbridge lecture - I'm looking forward to seeing them lecture in Toronto later this week.
3.  University of Toronto magic club 2016 - 2017 - Making university more magical.
2.  Vote for Murray SawChuck to co-host "Live with Kelly and You" - Murray is always up to something interesting!

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1.  2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising - Great people raising money for a great cause!

30 September 2016

Top 5 posts in September 2016

Out of the 30+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Thank you to our September 2016 Friends! - Have you considered being our friend?
4.  Oliver and Osoyoos: The Jozef Magic and Fascinating Friends Family Magic Show - I wonder where they'll travel to next?
3.  YTV's "Tricked" in the news - It's not just about Eric.
2.  The Evasons on "Penn and Teller Fool Us" Season 3 - Well done Tessa and Jeff.

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1.  [Guest post] "Unbelievable" Review - Thank you to The Magic Demon for submitting this popular review! (Most viewed post two months in a row!)

31 August 2016

Top 5 posts in August 2016

Out of the 30+ posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5.  Matt Disero will be on Penn and Teller Fool Us Season 3 - Did you see his performance?  It's posted here.
4.  Toronto: David Ben in "Hocus Pocus" - Get your tickets before they're gone!
3.  Edmonton: There's magic at the 2016 fringe - By all accounts, it was a magical event.
2.  Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED - It's for his first Fool Us experience, and it's still getting a lot of traffic!

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1.  [Guest post] "Unbelievable" Review -Thank you to The Magic Demon for submitting this popular review!

31 July 2016

Top 5 posts in July 2016

Out of the 33 posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:
5.  Chris Funk on America's Got Talent - If a Canadian magician can place well on BGT, why not AGT?
4.  Ryan Joyce on Penn and Teller Fool Us Season 3 - Gotta love all the Canadian magicians on US television.  Now to get them on Canadian TV too!
3.  Toronto: Suzanne lecture - Be there or be square!
2.  Have you registered for the 2016 Magic Master Summit*? - I really enjoyed this lecture series.  Which one was your favourite?

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1.  Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED - It's for his first Fool Us experience, and it's getting a lot of traffic since his second appearance.

30 June 2016

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?






31 May 2016

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!



30 April 2016

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?

31 March 2016

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!

02 March 2016

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!

30 November 2015

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! 


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


31 October 2015

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!