Some of you out there may feel like there's someplace you should be, or should have been a week or so ago. You may have an inexplicable need to find your way to Haliburton, Ontario. Or you could just be experiencing the emptiness of Sorcerers Safari magic camp withdrawal.
For you, I present Camp TV 2. The last of the Sorcerers Safari videos. This one, created by Chris Mayhew, has highlights from last summer (2016) as well as previous years.
Watch Camp TV 2 on the Sorcerers Safari YouTube channel:
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23 August 2017
10 August 2017
The Sentimentalists with Darren and Mo
Check out footage of The Sentimentalists' recent Magic Castle performance at the bottom of this post.
From the Facebook page of 98.1 CHFI:
From Facebook page of the Sentimentalists:
From the Facebook page of 98.1 CHFI:
From Facebook page of the Sentimentalists:
09 August 2017
06 August 2017
Celeste Evans in the news
From the Globe and Mail, CTV News, and the Toronto Star, by Sandra Szklarski:
From iTricks in 2013:
Via iTricks, on YouTube, an interview from approximately 10 years ago:
Via iTricks, on YouTube, Celeste on "To Tell the Truth":
Canadian magician Celeste Evans, a headstrong entertainer whose trailblazing career took her around the world during an era that largely discouraged such female independence, has died.
The B.C.-born illusionist was largely self-taught and loved to perform, despite facing huge hurdles in an industry dominated by men, said her daughter Evanna Brening from her home in North Carolina.
Ms. Brening said her mother died of old age on July 25 in Charlotte, N.C. She was 85.
“She was completely something different,” said the 47-year-old Ms. Brening, who joined her mother onstage once she learned to juggle at the age of 7.
“When we would go to the conventions, we would tell the young kids: ‘Find your niche, don’t be somebody else, find out who you are and create a character around that.’ And that’s what my mother did, she created a character around what God gave her.”
Read more.
From iTricks in 2013:
One of the most successful women magicians in history, Celeste spent the 1960s touring around the world literally performing for royalty. Now retired, she was good enough to talk to iTricks in this two part interview.
In many ways, 1957 was the break out year for Celeste Evans. In February, Hugard’s Magic Monthly carried two important mentions of her. First, her recent appearance on the television show Circus Time was discussed. It was not her first TV show, nor would it be her last, and the recap speaks positively of her finale with silks and birds. More importantly, though, is the coverage of the SAM Parent Assembly show on the 15th, which she opened. “Celeste Evans opened the show with her sexy sorcery” the report starts, describing her as an “attractive, personable brunette” who showed “solid skill.” Again, the highlight of her performance was her finale. “She whipped off her skirt for a flashy finish in a tight-fitting costume with stockings and long gloves standing out via black light. Silk juggling and colored dove productions brought her a solid hand.
Read more.
Via iTricks, on YouTube, an interview from approximately 10 years ago:
Via iTricks, on YouTube, Celeste on "To Tell the Truth":
05 August 2017
YouTube: Spotlight Canada
From the CBC:
From Clive Court's Facebook page:
YouTube is putting a bigger bet on its most successful Canadian creators with a channel dedicated to promoting local talent.
The video streaming platform unveiled "Spotlight Canada" on Monday, a curated page that highlights some of the nation's standout videos. It's the first time a country has been singled out with its own curated content section.
The debut of the page features a selection of past viral hits, including astronaut Chris Hadfield's collaboration with the Barenaked Ladies from space, the Tragically Hip performing Bobcaygeon in Kingston, Ont., last summer, and a selection of trending music videos from Canadian artists.
Read more.
From Clive Court's Facebook page:
30 July 2017
Billy Kidd in #FemaleMagician
Watch Billy Kidd, Dania Diaz, Jen Kramer, Ekaterina, Anna de Guzman, Laura London, Soulnia, Manuela Rud, and Lauren Cohen in #FemaleMagician.
From Billy Kidd Magician's Facebook page:
From Billy Kidd Magician's Facebook page:
26 July 2017
Keith Brown on CTV Morning Winnipeg
From Keith Brown's Twitter feed:
Check out my spot on @CTVMorningWPG with @RachelLagacectv thanks so much for having me on! https://t.co/okQH3FNPlG #WpgFringe— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) July 25, 2017
25 July 2017
Bobby Motta on "The Social"
From The Social:
From Bobby Motta's Facebook page:
Bobby Motta has been hailed as “one of the top mentalists on the planet” by The New York Times and has become one of the most sought-after consultants for world-class magicians like Criss Angel and David Blaine.
His mind-blowing performances have impressed stars like Nelly Furtado and Russel Crowe, and he recently swung by The Social to blow our minds, too. Mission accomplished, Bobby.
Read more and watch video.
From Bobby Motta's Facebook page:
12 July 2017
Neil Croswell on "Masters of Illusion"
Watch Neil's appearance on last week's episode of "Masters of Illusion."
From Neil Croswell's Facebook page:
From Neil Croswell's Facebook page:
01 July 2017
Happy 150th, eh?
Does anyone know what Wes actually did with all the shots in the image at the bottom of this post?
From Brent and Sarah's Facebook page:
From Wes Barker's Facebook page:
From Brent and Sarah's Facebook page:
From Wes Barker's Facebook page:
29 June 2017
Billy Kidd on Masters of Illusion 2017
An addendum to Monday's post, it looks like Billy Kidd is also part of this year's season of Masters of Illusion!
From Billy Kidd's Twitter feed:
From Billy Kidd's Twitter feed:
New Series of Masters of Illusion starts this Friday on the @TheCW network. @cw_illusion A quick show with very quick magic. #magic pic.twitter.com/KgqFsWL5PF— Billy Kidd (@Billykiddshow) June 28, 2017
24 June 2017
Toronto: Jason Palter at The Wicket
Check out these videos of Ken Margoe and Jason Palter on Humble and Fred Radio. You can catch Jason Palter at The Wicket tonight (details at the end of the post)!
From the Humble and Fred Radio Facebook page:
Also from the Humble and Fred Radio Facebook page:
From the Canada's Magic Facebook page:
From the Humble and Fred Radio Facebook page:
Also from the Humble and Fred Radio Facebook page:
From the Canada's Magic Facebook page:
23 June 2017
The Sentimentalists at the Magic Castle
See them in the Parlour Room: July 17-23.
For a sneak peek at their talents, have a look at this video of The Sentimentalists setting a world record on May 11th.
From Chris Mysterion's Facebook page.
Also from Chris' Facebook page:
For a sneak peek at their talents, have a look at this video of The Sentimentalists setting a world record on May 11th.
From Chris Mysterion's Facebook page.
Also from Chris' Facebook page:
17 June 2017
Calgary and Orillia: Darcy Oake
From the Calgary Herald:
From Darcy Oake's Facebook page:
Oake’s final appearance that won him the contest is not actually an illusion.
He is strapped into a straitjacket and suspended by his ankles with a rope attached to a massive human bear trap that is programmed to snap shut in 58 seconds.
Watching him struggle to escape is truly nerve wracking.
Oake insists that mind-boggling escape pales in comparison to the water escape he will do when he appears at the Grey Eagle Casino Event Centre at 8 p.m. on June 23.
Read more.
From Darcy Oake's Facebook page:
Pre-sale on NOW for the show at Casino Rama Resort in Ontario Sept 23rd!
28 May 2017
Will Tsai on America's Got Talent
If you haven't seen Will Tsai's AGT performance, do yourself a favour and watch now. It's well worth the 3 and a half minutes!
Go Will, go!
From Will Tsai's YouTube channel:
Go Will, go!
From Will Tsai's YouTube channel:
13 May 2017
The Sentimentalists set a world record!
Updated June 22nd to add video of the event to the bottom of this post.
I'll share more details as I get them.
Congratulations Chris and Steffi!
From The Sentimentalists' Facebook page:
From Chris Mysterion's Facebook page.
I'll share more details as I get them.
Congratulations Chris and Steffi!
From The Sentimentalists' Facebook page:
From Chris Mysterion's Facebook page.
08 May 2017
Bobby Motta on CHCH
From Morning Live's Twitter feed:
Mind blowing mind reading with @bobbymotta that you have to see to believe. Interview: https://t.co/GwVUCf7ucH pic.twitter.com/DN9DcDQHj7— Morning Live (@morninglive) April 26, 2017
01 May 2017
Festival de magie: The panel that reads your thoughts
The Festival de magie de Québec starts on Thursday. I am a big fan of their creative, dynamic, and often interactive advertising campaigns. In 2011 it was this magical billboard. In 2012, it was "la disparition." In 2013, "pouvoirs magiques." For 2014, "le balai magique." This one, "le magicien" (in English: The Magician) was released in August of 2015. And last year was "The Mysterious Billboard."
For this year, have a look at "The panel that reads your thoughts."
From the lg2 YouTube channel:
For this year, have a look at "The panel that reads your thoughts."
From the lg2 YouTube channel:
22 April 2017
Welcoming Murray Hatfield as CAM President
On Thursday, at the PCAM / CAM 2017 convention, Joan Caesar swore in Murray Hatfield as President of the Canadian Association of Magicians!
Congratulations Murray, and thank you for taking on this important role!
Watch Brent Smith's video of the event on Facebook:
Here's a snapshot of Tweets from the convention:
#PCAM2017 Tweets
Congratulations Murray, and thank you for taking on this important role!
Watch Brent Smith's video of the event on Facebook:
Here's a snapshot of Tweets from the convention:
#PCAM2017 Tweets
17 April 2017
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