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Happy 7th Anniversary @canadasmagic! https://t.co/vqfTvbumBk— Genii Online (@GeniiOnline) November 28, 2017
Happy 7th Anniversary @canadasmagic! https://t.co/vqfTvbumBk— Genii Online (@GeniiOnline) November 28, 2017
5. London Jones in the news - Why aren't there more women in magic?
4. October sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates! - What are you waiting for?
3. 2017 "Holiday Magic" - Great talent raising money for a worthy cause.
2. Random thoughts from "The Newest Trick in the Book" - I had so much fun!
1. Toronto: "The Illusionists – Live From Broadway" buy 1 get 1 for only $1! - Did you take advantage of this fabulous deal? Send me your thoughts on the show!
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.
1. [Guest post] Random thoughts about "UNBELIEVABLE! A Magical Experience" - The most read post two months running! With thanks to The Magic Demon.
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.
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.
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!
1. Canadians at IBM SAM 2017 - Anyone out there have a trip report to share?
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!
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.
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.
1. Barrie: James Harrison - Canada's Pickpocket Magician - How'd it go?
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.
1. Canadians on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" season 4 - Looking forward to seeing four Canadian magicians on the upcoming season!
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!
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!
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.
1. Introducing the "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award - Nominations are open until January 8th!
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.
1. 2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising - Happy to see there's so much interest in these fundraising shows!
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!
1. 2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising - Great people raising money for a great cause!
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.
1. [Guest post] "Unbelievable" Review - Thank you to The Magic Demon for submitting this popular review! (Most viewed post two months in a row!)
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!
1. [Guest post] "Unbelievable" Review -Thank you to The Magic Demon for submitting this popular review!
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?
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.
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!
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?
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.)
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!
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!
1. Casting: new show for young magicians with Lance Burton - Did any Canadians apply?
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.
1. Random thoughts on "Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries" - You can see them at the CAM convention in April!
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?
1. Toronto: Shane Cobalt Lecture - Who's going? Sounds like it's going to be a great night!