Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Ben Kahan.
From the April 6th upload "Magician Ben Kahan Blows Our Mind With Crazy Technology" at the
Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
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Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Ben Kahan.
From the April 6th upload "Magician Ben Kahan Blows Our Mind With Crazy Technology" at the
Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
Congratulations on a job well done Billy!
Learn more about Billy at his website SleightlyDeceptive.com and follow him in Instagram.
A quick reminder that Robin Sheikh's episode will air April 11.
From the April 4th upload "Penn & Teller: Fool Us // Billy Hsueh - ImpossiBilly-ty" on Billy Hsueh's YouTube channel:
Disappearing the moon before David Copperfield could!
Watch Carson and Taylor make Sarnia proud by invoking a Canadian treasure!
From the April 4th upload "Magicians Carson & Taylor Return To CGT With SURPRISE Guest" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
Sarnia magicians Carson & Taylor are BACK on CGT - and this time, with more surprises up their sleeves!
Congratulations on a job well done Vitaly!
Learn more about Vitaly at his website EveningOfWonders.com
A quick reminder that Billy Hsueh's episode will air April 4 and Robin Sheikh's episode will air April 11.
From the March 29th upload "Can VITALY fool Penn & Teller for the THIRD time?!" on Vitaly Beckman's YouTube channel:
From the March 19th upload "The Magic of Pursuing Your Passion | Gabriella Lester | TEDxSurrey" at the TEDx Talk YouTube channel:
Gabriella’s talk explores the transformative power of pursuing your passion. She shares her journey of discovering a love for magic at age 10, a spark that ignited a lifelong pursuit, leading to performances on global stages and overcoming immense personal challenges. From inspiring joy in a terminally ill woman to finding resilience after trauma, Gabriella reveals how doing what you love can shape your identity and impact others. The talk urges viewers to chase their big or small passions despite risks or setbacks, as they are essential to happiness and personal growth. Viewers will learn how passion fuels purpose, offering a roadmap to living a fulfilling and unique Award Winning Magician.
Read more.
Previously
shared on Facebook March 21st.
Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know the Montreal Trio.
From the March 25th upload "Montreal Trio’s Level Of Talent Is Far From An Illusion" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
Get ready to be WOW’d with Montreal Trio’s awe-inspiring performance!
Congratulations on a job well done Clark!
Learn more about Ottawa based Clark at his website
ClarkPayne.com.
A quick reminder that Vitaly Beckman will be on Fool Us
March 28, and Billy Hsueh's episode will air April 4.
From the March 15th upload "Clark Payne This and That - Penn and Teller Fool Us: Season 11" on Clarkc Payne's YouTube channel:
From the February 19th upload "Lost In The Shuffle: The Origin of Playing Cards & a Murder Mystery" at the
Bond On Cinema YouTube Channel:
From the February 20th Instagram post by Bond on Cinema:
From the January 6th upload "Magician's Workshop Ep.2 Carisa Hendrix AKA Lucy Darling talks Magic, Life, and Trends" at The Magician's Workshop Podcast YouTube channel:
In this engaging conversation, magician Carisa Hendrix shares her journey from an introverted child to a celebrated performer known for her character Lucy Darling. She discusses her early inspirations, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including her world record for fire eating. Carisa reflects on the evolution of her performance style, the importance of character work, and the impact of social media on her success. She also delves into the current zeitgeist of entertainment, exploring the concept of meta-modernity and how it influences her art. The conversation concludes with Carisa's future plans and her commitment to creating meaningful connections through her performances.
From the December 28th upload "Episode 1. Erik Tait's Magical journey with Penguin Magic" at The Magician's Workshop Podcast YouTube channel:
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Todd interviews Eric Tate, an award-winning magician and comedian, who shares his journey into the world of magic, his experiences performing at various venues, and the impact of television on his career. Eric discusses his role at Penguin Magic, the process of creating and producing magic products, and the importance of teaching magic effectively. He also highlights memorable moments from Penguin Live and shares exciting upcoming projects, including a new book and a unique magic effect.
Be sure to check out the bonus video as well!
Found at the January 3rd Instagram post by 52 Plus Joker. (Video embedded at bottom of post.)
The Niagara Falls may have the Maid of the Mist but we have the Queen of the Club!
The 52 Plus Joker 2023 convention graced us with one final visit from our wonderful matriach @judith.dawson22
Grab yourself some snacks and a box of tissues and get ready to go on an emotional rollercoaster - check out her interview, now available on YouTube
From the January 2nd upload "A Life In Cards With Judy Dawson Interview - 52 Plus Joker Niagara Falls, New York 2024" at Lee Asher's YouTube channel:
October 4th, 2024 @ 2:00pm EDT | (Judy Dawson interview). A Life In Cards With Judy Dawson. A Playing Card Legend Takes Her Final Bow.
Judy Dawson has been a cornerstone of our playing card-collecting community for decades. Her passion, dedication, and enthusiasm have enriched our club and inspired countless collectors worldwide. Listen to her share her extraordinary journey in card collecting with her beloved partner, Tom. More than just a presentation, her words celebrate a legacy shaping our playing card community.
Be captivated by Judy's tales of discovery, rare finds, editing Clear The Decks, and the evolution of the Dawson's remarkable collection. Thank you for being part of our community and celebrating Judy Dawson's amazing journey with us.
NOTE: The interview has been edited for time.
Updated January 3rd to add to the bottom of this post:
This news is almost a year old, but it is happy and uplifting and a reminder that we can make a difference in the lives of others.
You may remember that in 2023, Matt DiSero published The Fog Machine of War. The proceeds from this book were sent to a magic school in Bolivia.
Last year, Matt shared a post showing how the donation benefited the children.
From the January 31, 2024 Facebook post by Matt DiSero:
I wrote a book that many of you purchased, all the proceeds from which, in part helped kids who love magic get a scholarship to a magic school in Bolivia. Behold below the fruits of your generosity. Your reward is the look on these kids faces, watching them do what they're interested in and love. Didn't even take much huh? Pretty cool what can happen, with the power of community. A reminder perhaps of we can do if we work together, everyone helping a little bit. Its like what Wilton Knight told Micheal in the first episode of Knight Rider "One person can make a difference". Don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise. Well done, all of you, and thanks. Lets see what else we can do down the road...
Well done Matt!
Let's all aim to do some good in 2025!
From the November 22nd Facebook post by Matt DiSero:
Wow!! Just got this on the mail from Bolivia ! THANK YOU Mago Byron !! It’ll be on the wall in my office forever.
“for his invaluable contribution to the growth of magic in Bolivia “ ( I had to use google translate, my Spanish is weak )
Updated December 29 to add:
Donate through the
Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club's link at the Daily Bread Food Bank.
From the December 28th Instagram post by David Peck:
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support the @hatandrabbitclub fundraising magic show for the @dailybreadto
Your energy, generosity, and love for magic helped make the night unforgettable. 🪄💛
We’re so close to reaching our goal of $3,000 to support families in need this holiday season. If you couldn’t make it to the show or want to help push us over the top, there’s still time to give!
💻 Donate now: Link in Bio
From the December 27th upload "Daily Bread FoodBank Fundraiser 2024" at the Ring 17 YouTube channel:
Found at the December 5th post at X by Lee Asher.
From the December 4th upload "Live with Lee Asher! Playing Card Magic, History, Collecting and a sweet Giveaway!!" at Doug Conn's YouTube channel:
Join us for an exciting livestream with the incredible Lee Asher! Lee is a world-renowned magician, creator of the iconic Asher Twist, and president of the 52 Plus Joker Playing Card Collectors Association. We’ll dive into his latest project, "The Card Magic & Playing Card History Timeline" and hear a few stories from his lifetime of magical adventures. Don’t miss this chance to learn, laugh, and get inspired by one of the top names in magic and playing card collecting!
This has come to be a holiday tradition at the blog. Enjoy!
From the December 19, 2020 upload on the Official SuperDogs YouTube channel:
Join The President's Choice SuperDogs for their magical, musical holiday celebration, "Happy Pawlidays."
From the December 21, 2020 Facebook post by Carisa Hendrix:
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Written and performed by
Carisa HendrixCo-staring Miranda Allen and Richard Lee
Special thanks to Jim Millan
Dedicated to the memory of Martin Gardner
Custom Music by Esin Aydingoz & Adam Traister
Nothing says Christmas like a good old fashioned Hallmark Christmas Movie!
From the December 4th Facebook post by Wes Barker:
Found at the September 9th post on X by Chris Ramsay.
Watch the September 9th upload "Say the magic word" on Chris Ramsay's YouTube channel:
A short film that features magic.
You may also notice a magician in the cast, in addition to the one behind the camera. Well done Chris and Ahmed!
If the Instagram or Facebook embeds below don't work, click through to watch Two Die on
Facebook
or
Instagram [@mayhewproductions].
From the December 20th Facebook post by Chris Mayhew:
I’m excited to share my entry for this year’s 48 hour film project! Huge thanks to the entire team of talented artists who helped bring this vision to life 💖 Turn the volume up or wear headphones for maximum enjoyment!
Please read this quick lil blurb about the short before you watch. The organizers of the 48hr film project give every team that participates these 3 elements that they must implement into their script somehow. We were also given a random genre and our team got Dark Comedy!
The elements we had to implement:
Character - Belfast York Treasure Hunter
Object - Two Dice
Line of dialogue - “I bet you’re fun at parties”
With those elements, the writers, myself, and my team of cast and crew came up with this short film in the span of 48 hours.
Enjoy the watch folks!! 😃🎬
From the December 20th
Instagram post by Mayhew Productions:
Edited at 5:30pm to add:
This year's line up rumoured to include David Sutherland, James Alan, Mel
Jones, Ian Crawford and more!
From the December 9th Instagram post by the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit club (Ring 17):
Come see some AMAZING magicians, including @magicforgrownups James Alan at the Moonlight Lounge in Toronto!
The Hat and Rabbit Club is bringing you an unforgettable night of wonder and giving.
📅 When: December 18, 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Moonlight Lounge, Toronto
Every ticket helps support the Daily Bread Food Bank. Let’s make a difference together! 💫
@dailybreadto
From the
Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit club (Ring 17) website:
The show will be on Wednesday, December 18th, 7:30 pm. We've secured the Moonlight Lounge in Kensington market (easily accessible by TTC with Green P nearby.) The room seats about 100 people so we are looking for material appropriate for that size of audience. There is a stage, with limited space to preset props off to the side. We will have the ability to play music but not the ability to do any video projection or any other multimedia. Performances should be 5-10 minutes in length and suitable for audiences age 12 and up. Holiday themed material is welcome, as is material involving non perishable food items. We will need to know what you plan on performing ahead of time so that we can put together a show that is balanced without repetition.
From the December 6th
Instagram post by the Hat & Rabbit club:
From the October 29th upload at the APTN News YouTube channel:
Métis magician Chanelle Munroe stopped by the APTN News studio to show off some of her hair-raising magic tricks.