Captivating lecture by Pop Haydn!

 [ http://www.pophaydn.com ]

- touched on character development and story

- treated to some card tricks too!

Daniel Zuckerbrot mini-talk.

[ http://www.reeltimeimages.ca ]

We were treated to some clips that weren't included in "The Science of Magic" which aired on CBC's "The Nature of Things."

[Read our report at http://canadasmagic.blogspot.ca/2018/03/random-thoughts-about-science-of-magic.html ]

Jay Sankey lecture

[ http://www.jaysankey.com ]

Jay gave a very practical lecture with lots of insight. Offering outstanding deals on his products.

Spectacular close up show:

- Emcee - Dick Joiner [ http://dickjoiner.com ]

- Jay Sankey [ http://www.jaysankey.com ]

- Garrett Thomas [ http://gtmagic.com ]

- Chris Pilsworth [ http://www.borntoamaze.com ]

- Michael Close [ https://www.michaelclose.com ]

- Pop Haydn [ http://www.pophaydn.com ]

 




 

Jeff P recognized Robert Presswood [ https://www.presswood.com ] for  recommending Elliot's company to handle the tech for the day!

- Thank you to Elliot and the EJ Entertainment  team! ( http://ejentertainment.net )

Bernice Cooper who (with her late husband Len Cooper) opened The Browser's Den of Magic [ https://www.browsersden.com ] in 1975, was able to spend some time with us today!

Lisa Close on stage with a Very Important Announcement.

- It's time for LAD (that's Lunch And Dealers).

Chris Pilsworth mini-talk

[ http://www.borntoamaze.com ]

- making magic more personal with examples from his own show

- presented PB & E

Michael Close lecture

[ https://www.michaelclose.com ]

- magic theory

- definition of magic

- importance of a mentor

- things you can do to better your act until you've found a mentor

- thinking fast and slow

- chaos, action, and repose (rest)

- q & a

Great opening lecture by Garrett Thomas 

[ http://gtmagic.com ]

- Touched on mine, juggling, imagination, and coins.

- Discusses "Problem People" in depth on his DVD

Jeff (P), Jeff (H) and John take the stage

- Big thanks to all who join us today.

- All part of the Browser's Den Family.

- Welcome to Browser's Magic Bash.... 2018!

- Introducing Dick Joiner, emcee extraordinaire!

Setting the scene:

- Background audio: Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
  [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Those_Were_the_Days_(song) ]

- Video of founder Len Cooper, the man who started it all 42 years ago!

Rise and shine!

Today's the day.

It's going to be all kinds of awesome!

#BrowsersBash 2018 social media

  

Saturday is the "Browser's Bash," an all day convention hosted by the Browser's Den of Magic!

Like last year, and technology willing, I will be doing some combination of live-Tweeting and live-blogging of the event.  Apologies in advance for clogging your feeds.  To follow my Twitter account, you can use the web or use the Twitter widget on the right side of this page, under the "Selected Anniversaries" feature.


If you are more of an Instagram kinda cool, follow along as Chris Westfall takes over the Browser's Insta account for the day.

If you're at the event and using social media, I encourage you to add the hashtag "#BrowsersBash" to your Tweets.  I'll be adding a feature near the top of this page, which collects and posts all Tweets tagged in this fashion.

I look forward to seeing many of you on Saturday!



Tweets about #BrowsersBash OR #BrowsersBash2018

Toronto: Browser's Den hours pre-Bash

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Subject: Limited Shop Hours This Week
Dear Magic Friends,
Due to the 'Bash' this week we have very limited Browser's Den Store Hours.
...

As many of you know we bring about 80% of the shop inventory to the 'Bash'. We need the extra time to pack up and transport the inventory to the hotel.
(So sorry for the inconvenience.)

Monday April 16- CLOSED
Tuesday April 17- 10am to 7pm
Wednesday April 18- 10am to 7pm
Thursday April 19- CLOSED
Friday, April 20- CLOSED
Saturday, April 21- CLOSED
Sunday, April 22- CLOSED
Thank you- The Browser's Den Team

Toronto: Extra! Extra! Free magic club

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Hi Denizens,

Friendly reminder that this Saturday, April 7 at 2:30pm is our next Free Magic Club Meeting.

This will be a special one as a newspaper reporter is coming by to do interviews with you our magic club members.

All are welcome.

Thank you-Jeff's & The Browser's Den Team.

Toronto: Free magic club meeting

And while you're there, be sure to register for Browser's Bash 2018!


From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Hi There,

Friendly reminder that our next free magic club meeting at Browser's Den is this Saturday, March 3 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

All are welcome!

Jeff Pinsky, Jeff Hinchliffe, John Cardella, Luiz Castro.

Toronto: Garrett Thomas announced for Browser's Bash 2018

  

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Dear Denizens,

We are very happy to announce that Garrett Thomas will be joining us at this year's Browser's Bash.

You read that right! Magician Garrett Thomas Thomas will be at this year's 'Browser's Magic Bash'.

Mr. Thomas is known for being an innovator as well as one of the top card, coin, and ring sleight of hand men in the world. His numerous releases include Imagination Coins, Banded, Stand-Up Monte, Speedreader Deck and Ring Thing.

His original effects, extreme technical skills and keen understanding of human psychology culminate in highly visual, entertaining and enlightening routines. Garrett was a stand-out artist in the close-up show at the last Magic Live!

Garrett's dedication to the art of magic manifests not only in his performances but also in his strong commitment to teaching the science and psychology of magic to other magicians.

Garrett Thomas is joining Jay Sankey, Dick Joiner, Pop Haydn, Michael Close, Chris Pilsworth, James Alan, Nicholas Wallace and many others to help make Browser’s Magic Bash 4 the best Bash yet!

Hard to believe, but The 'Browser's 2018 Magic Bash' is now only three months away.

Tickets are still available. And we would love to have you join us for the day.

For full details on Browser's Magic Bash 2018 or to Buy Tickets please visit http://www.browsersden.com/bash/

Thank you for your kind support
Old Jeff, Young Jeff, John Talbot & The Browser's Den Team

Read more and buy tickets.

Toronto: John Carney Lecture and Workshop

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

LECTURE: Sunday, February 18, 2018
WORKSHOP: Monday, February 19, 2018

Dear Denizens,

Please, please do not miss this rare opportunity to learn from a true living master of magic.

Master of Magic is used far too much in our current digital age where there are no filters.  But make no mistake about it Mr. John Carney is a master. A living master of sleight of hand who makes everything look like magic!

It has been about fifteen years since John Carney last lectured and gave a workshop at our store.

Many of you know that we do not usually sell tickets to workshop. But John Carney is exceptional.

For some of you who may be new to 'magic' here is a little bit about John Carney:

* Has won Hollywood’s Magic Castle award for Magician of the Year seven times
* Two -Time Award Winner World FISM magic championships  
* Last true and real student of Dai Vernon
* Many TV performances
* The author of books including: Carneycopia, Book of Secrets *

In both his lecture and workshop Mr. Carney explains the how and the why of everything he does, which serves to teach much more than a few secrets or stratagems. If you pay close attention he will teach you the real secrets of how to grow in magic and to grow yourself through magic.

Read more and buy tickets.

Toronto: Jon Armstrong lecture

A quick reminder that all are welcome this Saturday, January 6th at Browser's Free Magic Club.

The club meets at Browser's from 2:30pm to about 5:30pm.


From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Dear Denizens,

We hope that you've been enjoying the holidays. Here at the Browser's Den we've been working on our first lecture of 2018, and we think you'll be as excited as we are.

Jon Armstrong is a multiple award-winning magician, including Close-up Magician of the Year at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood. He was the resident magician at Disney World's Epcot Centre, as well as one of the house magicians at Caesar's Magical Empire.

He's been a top consultant to the film and television industry. He was featured on the Netflix documentary Magicians: Life in the Impossible. He's been on Masters of Illusion and Penn and Teller's Fool Us, and now he's bringing all his talents to the Browser's Den.

Join us on Sunday January 21st as Jon takes us on a journey through his magic, teaching not only the how but the why. And don't worry, the Tiny Plunger will be there!

Thank you for your kind support-Old Jeff, Young Jeff & The Browser's Den Team

Read more and buy tickets.

Toronto: Jay Sankey added to Browser's Bash line up

  

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Dear Magic Friend,

We are so pleased to announce that Jay Sankey will be joining us for the 2018 Browser's Magic Bash!

Now might be the perfect time to request a Bash ticket for Christmas...or maybe to get a gift for yourself!

Jay Sankey is widely considered to be one of the most original thinkers and finest magic teachers alive today. He is also one of the most prolific magic creators on the planet.

Jay has created over 700 original magic effects; many of which have been performed by some of the most famous magicians alive including David Copperfield, David Blaine and Criss Angel.

A bit of Browser's Den history....Some of you may not know that Jay Sankey used to hang out at the Browser's Den shop table in the 1970's. Founder of Browser's Den, Len Cooper was the very first person to show Jay a magic trick.

We are very proud of all the young magicians who have started their career at Browser's Den. But truth be told no magician who started his journey at Browser's has had a bigger impact on the world of magic than Jay Sankey.

The list of tricks and instructional videos that Jay has released is truly stunning. But just to jog our dusty magic memories here are a few of the titles of Jay's creations: Paperclipped, Revolutionary Card Magic, Revolutionary Coin Magic, Anytime Anywhere, Holy Moly, In a Flash, Wrap it Up, Airtight, etc. etc. and etc.

Let's face it... Jay has put a lot of smiles on our faces and brought astonishment into our lives. And no doubt his performance and lecture at the Bash 2018 will do likewise.

Jay Sankey will join Dick Joiner, Pop Haydn, Michael Close, Chris Pilsworth, James Alan, Nicholas Wallace and many others to help make Browser’s Magic Bash 4 the best Bash yet!

If you have not yet purchased a ticket please take a moment to click on the link for full details:

http://www.browsersden.com/bash

Thank you for your kind support
 Old Jeff, Young Jeff, John Talbot & The Browser's Den Team