Toronto: Spare Change for Social Change Lecture

From the Browser's Den of Magic website:

BRIAN ROBERTS & DAVE PECK - Spare Change for Social Change Lecture

Sunday, February 26

Two lecturers for the price of one!

Who are those guys you may ask? Well, Brian and David's combined years of performing, studying and lecturing magic is more than 50 years! And their work shows it.

This may end up being the bargain lecture of the year as Brian and David have a vast array of routines, ideas, concepts that they will share. Plus, it's for a good cause.

Both have lectured in the past at Browser's Den and we can tell you that the magic was excellent and there were lots of laughs along the way.

You will gain many tips and advice as you watch and listen to their magic covering: Cards, Coins, Misdirection, Stage Manipulation, Miser's Dream, etc.

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Toronto: Roy Kueppers and Luiz Castro

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

ROY KUEPPERS DAY with Luiz Castro
Date & Time: Sunday, January 29 from 12noon until 5pm at Browser's Den

Cost to Attend: FREE

Mr. Kueppers a true craftsman of Canadian, U.S. and European trick coins will be at Browser's Den for the whole day.

So many of you have purchased from us his Canadian Coin in Bottles, Coin Bites, Toonie/Loonies, Canadian Shells, and so many more including his specialty Coin Boxes.

Well this is your chance to meet the man behind 'the work'. Also, Mr. Kueppers will be bringing specialty coin gaffs that Browser's Den does not regularly stock.

And at 3pm as an added FREE BONUS to you...Our own Luiz Castro, construction worker by day and magician by night will be teaching some of his pet routines, ideas and tips with Roy's trick coins. Many of Luiz ideas are mind-boggling and inspirational.

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE...RAFFLE...Anyone who makes a purchase of a Roy Kuepper's product will be entered into a raffle to win one of two big prizes. One prize is 'Expert Coin Magic David Roth' book; the second prize is a Roy Kueppers Mojo Boogie Boxes Set.

The Draw for prizes will be at 4:30pm.

We hope that you will join us.

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Toronto: Free magic club

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Hi Denizens- A friendly reminder that this Saturday, January 7 is our next FREE MAGIC CLUB meeting. All those interested in talking/showing magic are welcome. Club meets at Browser's Den from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

Have a nice day-Jeff & The Browser's Den Team

More names announced for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash

  

From the Facebook group for the Browser's Den of Magic:

You're not alone! These artists will be with you at the 2017 Bash!
Announcing More Artists For the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

It's time to share even more artists with you that will spend the day with us at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.

WITHOUT FURTHER ADO - MORE BASH ARTISTS:

Atsushi Ono
- Kyoto Konjurer -
Atsushi Ono-san's relaxed charm, sense of humor and creative approach to performing magic have made him a popular magician and entertainer in
Japan as well as Western Canada.

Aaron Fisher
- Card Conductor -
Specializing in card magic, Aaron Fisher travels the world sharing his original thoughts and energetic performances with other fellow magicians.

Rosemary Reid
- Ms. Magic -
From her humble beginnings at Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp to becoming one of Canada's leading female magicians, Rosemary is going to answer the
one question she's been asked most often throughout her career. Can you guess what it is?

Adam Grace
- Renaissance Man -
Adam Grace, a profesional magician, musician, actor, speaker, writer and producer, tours the world sharing his love for all performing arts. He plans to
spend the entire day with us.

Also including:
- Michael Ammar
- Silly Billy
- Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay
- Dick Joiner
- Buck Macleod
- Luiz Castro
- Keith Brown
- Scott Hammell

REGISTER NOW - Be A Part Of The 2017 Bash Experience
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

We hope you'll join us. It's unlike any other magic event around. You're going to love it! Book your ticket today by clicking the button above.

See you at the Bash on Saturday, April 1st, 2017!

Magical Hugs,
Jeff Pinsky, John Talbot, & Lee Asher
(Your faithful Browser's Magic Bash team)

Toronto: December 2016 free magic club meeting

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

The good news is that it means it is also our FREE MAGIC CLUB MEETING on Saturday, Dec. 3rd.

All those interested in talking magic are welcome. Club meets at Browser's Den from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

Rounding the Central rings in December 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Executive meeting. - Christmas party. - Stage workers event.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- TBA.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- TBA.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Christmas banquet.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Browser's Den visit

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions

New names announced for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash

  

From the Facebook page of the Browser's Den of Magic:

A Party Of This Magnitude Only Comes Once A Year!

Where else can you get a scrumptious free lunch & dinner, the opportunity to spend the day with like-minded peers, and twelve hours of magic with so many top name magicians?

"The Browser's Magic Bash packs in more magic, with more value for your dollar, than anything we've ever offered you before."

Without further adieu, it's our pleasure to announce MORE amazingly talented artists who plan to spend the day with us at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.
- Dick Joiner
- Buck Macleod
- Scott Hammell
- Luiz Castro
- Keith Brown

Additionally:
- Michael Ammar
- Silly Billy
- & The Sentimentalists (Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay)
...will spend the day with us, too. We plan to celebrate our common love for magic together.

If this fun sounds like the good times you're looking for, please take two minutes right now to register for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.

Browser's Magic Bash Tickets Starting At $99 Plus HST
http://www.browsersden.com/bash
(cut and paste if not clickable)

We hope you'll join us.

Book your ticket today, and see you at the Bash!

Magical Hugs,
Jeff Pinsky, John Talbot, & Lee Asher
(Your faithful Browser's Magic Bash Team)

Random thoughts from the Browser's Den of Magic 41st anniversary party

I had the pleasure of spending some time at the Browser's Den of Magic 41st anniversary party on Sunday.  A great time, appeared to be had by all!  Here are a few random thoughts:

• I missed the auction, but heard it was absolutely packed, with a lot of great deals to be had.
• There are lots of a amazing finds and deals in the Back Room.

• Found something unexpected for sale @theBrowsersDen back room. Also had a great price on H. Anderson's jumbo cards. pic.twitter.com/NrZl9IyqL6

  — Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) November 6, 2016

• The trivia segment was great fun, as always.  Jeff has a lot of very knowledgeable patrons!
• Among other things, trivia question answers included: Jeff Hinchliffe, Abdurrahman Ahmed, and 1995.

• The back room find @theBrowsersDen foreshadowed the answer to an impromptu trivia question! pic.twitter.com/mdGQTbkspW

  — Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) November 6, 2016

• Jeff never stopped working the whole day @theBrowsersDen anniversary party! pic.twitter.com/47uvFAgcII

  — Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) November 6, 2016

• Congratulations to Ryan Murray, the year's recipient of @theBrowsersDen Len Cooper Memorial Award! pic.twitter.com/a39GWQjeD2

  — Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) November 6, 2016

•  Congratulations on another great anniversary event, Jeff et al!

Names announced for Browser's Bash 2017

  

From the Facebook group for the Browser's Den of Magic:

What do Michael Ammar, David Kaye, Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay all have in common?

All of them will be at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash on Saturday, April 1st, 2017!

Plus, card guys, mentalists, stand-up magicians, children's entertainers, jam sessions, close-up, stage performers, great stuff for sale, and everything in-between! If you love magic, the Browser's Magic

Bash 2017 is designed for you!

We hope you will join us for all the fun. Book your ticket today!

Browser's Magic Bash 2017
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

See you at the Bash!

Toronto: Steve Beam lecture

A quick note that Jeff is now accepting 'used magic tricks, books, dvd's, etc' for his upcoming November 6 Anniversary Party AUCTION. 

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Dear Magic Friends,

You are in for a real treat!

Internationally acclaimed creator, lecturer, two-time Lou Gallo award winner, 2014 Literary Fellowship from the Academy of  Magical Arts, author of the best-selling 'Semi-Automatic Card Tricks' book MR. STEVE BEAM will be giving a lecture at Browser's Den.

From Las Vegas to Barcelona and from London to Vienna Beam has lectured all over the world.

His lectures feature the latest in sleight of hand interwoven with the hottest semi-automatic magic from the guy who coined the term.

Attendees learn clever principles, witness devious subtleties and experience eye candy with a purpose!

So we hope that you will support this lecture by buying a ticket, pulling up a chair sitting back and preparing to be amazed... all while learning some cool new material.

And I, Jeff, have seen Mr. Beam before. I can tell you that nobody in attendance will be disappointed.  He is not only hilarious fun but is a wonderful teacher of magic.

BONUS: AND FOR THE FIRST 30 PEOPLE WHO PURCHASE A TICKET TO THIS LECTURE YOUR NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE TO WIN ONE OF 5 PRIZES TO BE DRAWN AT THE LECTURE. EACH PRIZE IS WORTH NO LESS THAN $40.00!

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Toronto: Free magic club meeting October 2016

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Friendly reminder that our Free Magic Club meets this Saturday, Oct 1 at the shop from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. All interested in talking magic are welcome.
Thank you-Jeff & The Browser's Den Team

Toronto: Browser's Den 41st store anniversary party

From the Browser's Den:

Sunday, November 6

FREE PRIZES * BIG DISCOUNTS ON ALL MAGIC ALL DAY LONG * MINI MAGIC AUCTION * COFFEE & SNACKS * PARTY SANDWICHES * MAGIC TRIVIA QUIZ WITH BIG PRIZES * LEN COOPER MEMORIAL AWARD * BIRTHDAY CAKE

Dear Magic Friend,

All of us here at Browser's Den would like to personally invite you to attend our 41st store anniversary party.

Many of you have been customers of ours since the beginning back in 1975. We could not have done it without all of our dedicated customers both old and new. And in appreciation of this special relationship we have a full day of fun events planned for you.

This is also the day that we remember our founders Len and Bernice Cooper.

Jeff Pinsky purchased Browser's Den from Len and Bernice in 1995. Len passed away in 2003. And since then at each anniversary party we hand out in Len's memory a full set of eight Tarbell Course in Magic books to someone under 26 years of age who has shown a dedication to the art of magic.


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Browser's Bash 2016 video and photos

A reminder that Bash tickets go on sale on Monday, September 19th at 10 A.M on the Browser's Den website

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Remember all the great times that we had together at the last Bash? Yes! There are way too many to count ... so watch this!

Check Out This Bash Video - You'll LOVE it!

Before you purchase your tickets on Monday, September 19th at 10 A.M., please take two minutes to watch the brand new Browser's Magic Bash video. It's hilarious, fun, and offers a real glimpse inside our day of mayhem!

Official Bash Videographer Chris Mayhew has gone to great lengths to put this clip together in the hopes that it will remind you of the wonderful times that we all had together at the last Browser's Magic Bash.

Read more.

For a look at all of the fabulous photos, go to the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group.

You can read about my experiences at the Browser's Bash in my 2015 recap and 2016 recap.

I can't wait to see what Jeff, Lee, and John have is store for the 2017 Browser's Bash!

Toronto: Browser's Bash 2017 ticket launch date

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

So many who attended the last Browser's Magic Bash have been asking when tickets will be available for the 2017 Bash. Well, I'm very pleased and excited to let you know we have a launch date for ticket sales, and it's very soon!

2017 Bash Tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 19th @ 10 A.M.

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Toronto: Browser's Super Sunday Sale

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

SUPER SUNDAY SALE ON SEPTEMBER 18th
Time: 12 noon until 4pm
Where: Browser's Den
Cost to Attend - FREE

Dear Magic Friends,

On this day at the shop we will have hundreds and hundreds of tricks that usually sell for $10 to $50 on sale from $1 to $5.

And some will be on sale for less than $1...hey, look out Dollarama!

The bargains will be in our shop and in our new back room Used Magic Centre.

So please mark this day and time in your calendar and you can come and take advantage of low prices.

And for the first 40 people (1 per group) who arrive at the shop will receive for free, a trick deck that usually sells for $15.00.

AND...Can you say 'Super Sunday Sale on September 18' five times in a row without messing up? If you can repeat those words five times to Jeff without messing up he will give you bonus free trick.

Magical hugs - Jeff & The Browser's Den Team

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Toronto: Shigeo Futagawa lecture

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Sunday September 25th, 2016

If you've never heard of him before, that's OK.

A close-up legend in his own country, for decades, Futagawa has energized Japan with his creativity, ingenuity, and love for sleight of hand. Japanese magic enthusiasts from all over flock to Yokohama, just to meet and session with him.

Furthermore, Futagawa has spent quality time with a multitude of phenomenal western magicians like Dai Vernon, Larry Jennings, Slydini, Max Maven, Geoff Latta, Michael Weber, David Roth, etc. when they came to visit Japan.

Now it's our turn to spend time with Futagawa. And yet, we don't have to travel fifteen hours across the ocean to do so. For the first time ever, Futagawa is coming to Canada.

Accordingly, Futagawa plans to travel around by train visiting Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal sharing his magic with us -- all while soaking up our culture. Opportunities like this don't come along often.

Attend his informative talk on coins, cards, and close-up, and you're guaranteed to enjoy yourself. By the end, you'll walk out of the Shigeo Futagawa lecture with new ideas, be refreshed on old ones and filled with memories of meeting a guy that you'd normally need to travel thousands of kilometers to see.

"A true East meets West! When I spend time with Futagawa, I always learn something new." - Lee Asher (Close-up magic aficionado)

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Toronto: August 2016 free magic club meeting

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Just a short and friendly reminder that our (free) Magic Club meets this Saturday, August 6 at Browser's Den.

We meet from 2:30 to 5:30pm. All interested in talking about magic are welcome.

Toronto: Suzanne lecture

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Saturday August 13th, 2016

"Suzanne has a kind of cool, sweet authority that assures any audience that they are in the hands of a real pro." ~ Teller

For those of you who are unfamiliar, Suzanne is well-studied in the art of magic and has the skills and experience to approach her performance like a musician approaches Jazz. Her style is rooted in her heart - she is bright-eyed, attractive and fun.

She can hold an audience without her magic. Suzanne is more than likable; she personifies charisma. She makes shy people shine and bold people laugh.

People don't like Suzanne when she performs, they love her. When she takes the stage, the typical persona of a magic performer is far, far away. Rather than adopt the currently-popular character of a frantic used car salesman when performing magic, Suzanne is herself: feminine, funny, wise, direct and, above all, delighted to be performing for the audience. This core positively is contagious, and it radiates from Suzanne.

Fresh from her recent appearance on the ever-popular Penn & Teller FOOL US show, Suzanne visits Toronto with her acclaimed close-up lecture. Suzanne shares strong advice and magic that can only come after decades of experience. She also plans to share some of her favorite effects that have helped her achieve success in her career. Come to this lecture & learn great magic that you will use.

As a bonus, Suzanne offers up her personal formula for success that has made her one of America's foremost restaurant performers. She's ready to teach the tips and tricks on how to get resident performing positions.


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Toronto: Free magic club meeting

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Hi There- This Saturday, July 2nd is our next (FREE) Magic Club Meeting. 

We meet at Browser's Den from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. All interested in talking magic are welcome.  

And we are pleased to let you know that it looks as if Jeff Hinchliffe will be joining us at the meeting. 

Happy Canada Day!
Jeff & The Browser's Den Team.
Serving Magicians Since 1975

Catching up with Discourse in Magic

Jonah Babins and Tyler Williams have been steadily producing podcasts since their launch in April.  Have a look at what they've released so far...


From Discourse in Magic:

Welcome to the Discourse in Magic podcast! This is where we tackle magic’s hardest issues, theories, philosophies, discussion, and more to help you explore.  We jump into all sorts of resources and most importantly actionable tips to help better the art and become a killer performer!

• Episode 11 – How to be a Great Teacher, Mentor and Student of Magic with Aaron Fisher and Adam Grace
  June 16th, 2016
• Episode 10 – Playing Card Innovation and Economy in the Era of Crowdfunding with Lee Asher June 9th, 2016
• Episode 9 – Community Month: Introduction Magic Shops, Camps and Friends June 2nd, 2016
• Episode 8 – Performing Tips for the Working Magician, From Restaurants to Big Illusions with Chris Westfall May 26th, 2016
• Episode 7 – Ethics and morals for the modern magician with Ben Train May 19th, 2016
• Episode 6 – Creating a fictional premise with conflicts and twist endings that rock May 12th, 2016
• Episode 5 – Designing magic for the screen and the stage with Patrick Kun May 5th, 2016
• Episode 4 – Improv and being open to change with Chris Mayhew April 29th, 2016
• Episode 3 – Personality, character and connecting with your audience with Eric Leclerc April 27th, 2016
• Episode 2 – Going viral, the Reddit secret, and Rubik’s cubes with Steven Brundage April 23rd, 2016
• Episode 1 – Introduction Episode April 20th, 2016

Read more and listen to podcasts.