Showing posts with label 'Edmonton Magic Club. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 'Edmonton Magic Club. Show all posts

26 July 2023

Edmonton: Steve Valentine lecture [Jul 30]

From the July 25th Facebook post by Ron Pearson:

ATTENTION! Don't miss the amazing Steve Valentine lecturing here in Edmonton on Sunday, July 30

 

 

 

 

20 June 2022

Edmonton Magic Club hosts a virtual lecture by Shawn Farquhar [June 21]

From the June 18th Facebook post by Ron Pearson:

The wonderful Shawn Farquhar will be lecturing next Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00 PM MST. \

Go to MagicLecture.com to find out what amazing magic we'll be learning. Another FREE event sponsored by The Edmonton Magic Club!


 

 

17 May 2022

Edmonton Magic Club to host a virtual lecture with Katherine Mills - TONIGHT

From the May 16th Facebook post by Ron Pearson:

We are pleased to announce that we have a special FREE lecture by British Magician Katherine Mills tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 PM MST. Presented courtesy of the Edmonton Magic Club. All are welcome!

Katherine Mills is an expert at psychological magic, close-up and stage. Her mentalist act is a psychological high-wire act. She the ability to fascinate her audience whether they believe in magic or not; and, to wow even the most sceptical.

Katherine is the first woman magician to gain her own prime-time show in the UK: Katherine Mills: Mind Games,. She is a member of The Magic Circle.

Katherine has been active in performing magic for 17 years. She has wide experience ranging from social, commercial, fashion and artistic events—corporate and private, and will share what she has learnt performing and how she adjusted to opportunities. Her effects are ones most magicians are aware of. 



 

19 April 2022

Edmonton Magic Club hosts Lisa Menna virtual lecture [April 19]

Confirm details with the Edmonton Magic Club.

 

From the April 18th Facebook post by Ron Pearson:

We are very pleased to announce that Lisa Menna will be presenting her online lecture this Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 PM MST.  
This is a FREE presentation courtesy of the Edmonton Magic Club. All are welcome!
 
Lisa Menna has been a professional entertainer for 45 years, and has performed in 75 countries. She has previously lectured twice at FISM and will lecture there again in 2022. Lisa “has performed in all three rooms of the Hollywood Magic Castle”.
 
“Lisa Menna is a magician and activist. Called the most influential female magician of the 20th century by BBC World Service, she was a pioneer in a male-dominated profession. Menna gave a briefing for the High Commission of Human Rights at the United Nations focused on her work with Cause To Wonder and the use of curiosity to introduce ideas of human rights for women.” You are encouraged to look at her website: Magician Lisa Menna; in particular the links: menna video library, and a magician’s life.
 
Lisa typically does not do club lectures however has graciously agreed to lecture (via Zoom) at the Edmonton Magic Club. She will share information regarding her experience as a world-class entertainer, and her approach to using magic.

 

 

 

 

10 June 2021

Edmonton Magic Club hosts: Miranda Allen's new virtual lecture "Magic and Suspense"

From the June 9th Facebook post by the Edmonton Magic Club:

Escape Artist and Penn & Teller Fool Us alumni Miranda Allen will be presenting her new lecture, "Magic and Suspense" at our next meeting-Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

16 May 2021

Edmonton Magic Club presents: John Kaplan's lecture "Selling the Impossible" [May 18]

From the May 12th post on the Edmonton Magic Club Facebook page:

BIG NEWS! John Kaplan will be presenting his "Selling the Impossible" lecture at our next meeting-Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 PM. John is one of Canada's most successful magicians and his lecture details how he has made his living travelling across the country as an Illusionist. This is another FREE event hosted by the Edmonton Magic Club. Don't miss it!

Read more.

 

 

 

 


 

 

18 April 2014

Edmonton: Abra-Kid-Abra 2014

From Tix on the Square:
May 3, 2014 - 1 p.m.

MAGICALLY CREATING A BETTER TOMORROW! This is what Abra-Kid-Abra is all about. From full time professionals to magic enthusiasts, the members of the Edmonton Magic Club come together each year to produce a magic extravaganza, specifically designed to raise thousands of dollars for local charities and family-based organizations.

Read more and buy tickets!

21 August 2013

Edmonton: Ryan Pilling and Gwyn Auger

When you go to see these two lecture, be sure to thank them from me, for being wonderful sponsors of this blog!


From Facebook:
Sunday, 25 August 2013 
Don't miss this double-feature lecture.

Gwyn Auger - The Magic Assistant - Columnist for VANISH magazine, and veteran of promotion and live marketing. In her role as social media coordinator she was instrumental in the success and sold out shows of WowFest Magic Festival in Calgary earlier this year. She will be sharing her tips and techniques on personal branding and promotional marketing that will get you recognized and booked. Make sense of your online marketing strategy and get the results you want!

Ryan Pilling - Comedy Magician and Improvisor - Author of "Finding The Funny", a guidebook for getting amazing reactions with your audience interaction. Ryan is going to break down the magic he does in his show. Not only share and teach real-world routines, but dive in to to work of creating, writing, and developing those acts. Tips for making the magic more powerful through connecting with your audience, and developing your own creative muscle.

Read more.

06 February 2013

Edmonton: Abra-kid-abra

From YESS (youth empowerment and support services):
ABRA-KID-ABRA is a family-oriented magic extravaganza presented by Edmonton Magic Club on April 13, 2013 at the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre.

Read more.


[via: Magic Information Canada]

05 May 2012

Edmonton: Abra-Kid-Abra!

From Tix on the Square:
May 5, 2012 - 1 p.m.

Presented by Edmonton Magic Club

MAGICALLY CREATING A BETTER TOMORROW! This is what Abra-Kid-Abra is all about. From full time professionals to magic enthusiasts, the members of the Edmonton Magic Club come together each year to produce a magic extravaganza, specifically designed to raise thousands of dollars for local charities and family-based organizations.

This year, the Edmonton Magic Club is privileged to support the Youth Emergency Shelter Society. Since the 1980’s, YESS has worked with more than 20,000 kids and thousands of families. The shelter is a home where kids who have nowhere else to go can seek caring assistance in working through difficult times.

Read more and buy tickets.

06 March 2011

Edmonton: Abra-Kid-Abra

From Sahida [pdf]:
Family Magic Show: ABRA-KID-ABRA -- DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
Then don’t miss Abra-Kid-Abra on Saturday, April 2nd 2011. The  Edmonton Magic Club and Al Shamal Shrine Clowns are proud to present a magic extravaganza for the senses. Two hours of incredible magic! From close up magicians to strolling performers and balloon twisters, the magic will overwhelm you from the moment you walk in the door. Then the curtains open with a full stage show featuring some of the best magicians Edmonton has to offer. We’re even going to take a boy or girl from the audience ... and make him or her float in the air. That’s right, FLOAT!

If you enjoy magic – if you enjoy being amazed – if you enjoy laughing and having fun, you need to be at Abra-Kid-Abra! This is a show for all age groups, grand parents to grand children. Tickets are limited, so get yours today! Tickets will be available shortly through unit heads and the Shrine Office.

[h/t: Gwyn Auger]