Toronto: Browser's Den Magic Auction

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Browser's Den Magic Auction - June 10th
 
It is time for another fun-filled and bargain-filled magic auction!

This is the time of the year when you our dear customers get to bid on magic equipment, tricks, books and dvd’s at fantastically low prices. 

For those who would like to bring in 'magic' to be auctioned off the deadline to bring your used magic to Browser's is Wednesday, May 23. Please note that you may bring in no more than 2 LOTS.  However, a LOT may consist of more than one item. Please try to make sure that everything has directions and is in good working order. Also, please make sure to include a list of the items you are bringing in to be auctioned off along with your name, phone number and email address.

We have been doing these auctions for 43 years. Auctions are a lot of fun! For those who have never attended one of our auctions, you are missing out on tremendous bargains as most of the magic sells for at least half their regular prices.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call and discuss with Jeff Pinsky.

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Toronto: Free magic club

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Hi Denizens,

This Saturday, June 2 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm is our next (free) Magic Club meeting at Browser's Den.

All welcome.

Hope to see you then

-Old & Young Jeff.

Save the date: Saturday April 13, 2019

#BrowsersBash2019

Enough said.

(Look for tickets to go on sale in the Fall.)

Toronto: Mathieu Bich lecture

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Mathieu Bich Lecture - Sunday, June 3rd

Mr. Bich is recognized as not only a fine magician but a creator of new magic concepts and routines based on unexpected methods.

Creator of many fine magic tricks including his famous Spreadwave and Tiny Plunger.  In his lecture Mr. Bich will not only perform and explain some of his magic effects but he will also give you tips and suggestions on how you can be more creative with your magic.

In 2003 he won FISM championship in the Invention category. Consultant to many famous magicians including David Blaine. Also fooled Penn& Teller on 'Fool Us'.

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Toronto: Mahdi Gilbert informal performance

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

MAHDI GILBERT — SATURDAY MAY 19, 2018

Mahdi Gilbert will be performing and teaching a few tricks at Browser's Den. This is not a lecture but rather an informal performance.

We will be celebrating the launch of Mahdi's brand new Hidden Leaves Playing Cards. The cards will be on sale that day at the shop for $20.00.  Great opportunity to pick up a deck and support Mahdi. Good opportunity too to have Mahdi sign one of the cards as they are destined to be collectable.

Young Jeff and I have already seen the deck and the quality is top. Plus the cards have some secret details that Mahdi will expose on this day at the shop for those who buy a pack.

We will have a limited supply at the shop of Mahdi's cards. Should you wish to buy a deck in advance please call us at 416-783-7022 with a credit card.

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Toronto: Free magic club May 5

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Hi Denizens!

Finally some nice weather!

This Saturday, May 5 is our Free Magic Club Meeting. All welcome. Club meets from 2:30pm to about 5:00pm at Browser's Den.
 

Thank you-Old Jeff, Young Jeff, John Cardella, Luiz Castro & The Browsers' Den Team

Rounding the Central rings in May 2018

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- TBA.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Entertainment by Buffalo Ring 12.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- TBA.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Luiz Castro lecture.
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)	-  Ari lecture on video at the Browser's Den.

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

Browser's Magic Bash 2018 recap

I'm delighted I was asked to live-Tweet and live-blog the 2018 Browser's Magic Bash last Saturday!  

I enjoyed catching up with the friends I've made at previous Bashes (hi Adam, Sonny, Noah, and Nicole) and making new friends too (I'm looking at you Maria, Tara, Mark, Carter, and Carter's brother).

Here's the traditional consolidation of the posts and Tweets. (For the complete list of Tweets and photos check out this Twitter link to Tweets tagged with #BrowsersBash2018 or #BrowsersBash.) 

It's a very long post.  Click "read more" below to view it.

I hope you all had as much fun as I did!

Final words from Jeff P:  Thank you again for your kind support of this day.

He asked: Should we do another one? 

What do you think the crowd said?

Super fantastic stage show with:

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

- Nicholas Wallace [ https://www.nickwallace.com ]

- James Alan (bartending on the side?)  [ http://www.jamesalan.ca ]

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

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

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

Thank yous to those involved in making The Bash possible:

- Everyone who bought tickets.

- Ahmed, Jon Sy, Andres Gil, Roxanne Talbot, Nicole Winters, Rosemary Reid, Nicole Lee, Eric Simmatis, John Cardella, John Michalson, Shawna Ross York, Lisa Close, Luiz Castro, John Morgan, Cam Dix, Simon Rotstein, Chris Mayhew, and Annie Pinsky.

- Elliot and his crew from EJ Entertainment.

- A big thanks to the staff at the Montecassino.

- Special recognition to Dick Joiner for adding so much fun to the day!

 

Jeff P:

- Took a moment to remember two dear friends we lost.

- A toast in memory of Mr. Nick Sacco and Mr. Bruce Fricker.

 

And in the spirit of thinking of others we will be donating on behalf of all you Bashers out there $500.00 to the Sick Kids Foundation [ https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com ].

 

Michael Close on stage with some Very Important Announcements.
 
Most importantly it's time for D&D (dinner and dealers)!


 

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