CAMaraderie 2012

Have you registered yet for CAMaraderie 2012?  From CAMmagic.org, the line-up so far:

May 3-5, 2012
Hamilton, Ontario

Lectures:
Michael Finney
Duane Laflin
Stephen Bargatze
Rick Merrill
Paul Gertner
Tom Vorjohan and Daniel Herron

Close up:
Paul Gertner
Stephen Bargatze
Rick Merrill
Daniel Garcia
Richard Turner: 1-man show

Gala Show:
MC: Michael Finney
Hyunjoon Kim
Stephen Bargatze
Neil Croswell
David & Dania

Competition:
MC: Doug Hunt

Watch the promo video Chris Weeks created for CAMaraderie 2012:
 


[h/t: Canadian Association of Magicians]

CAM convention photo

From the CAM website:

The photo from the CAM combined convention with the PCAM is now available for free download and printing!

That's right, you can have a wonderful souvenir of this event for FREE!

Go to the post "FREE convention photo" to download your copy of the photo.

Don't forget Shawn's membership challenge of increasing CAM membership by 100 members over the next three years. Visit CAMmagic.org to learn more about the association or for information about membership rates.

CAM membership challenge

Shawn Farquhar, current president of the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM), has asked for the help of Canadian magicians everywhere.  He has a goal of increasing the membership by 100 members over the next three years.

For those of you uninitiated,  CAM was founded on March 15, 1997 by Joan Caesar.  The creation of CAM as our national magic representative allowed us to apply for membership to FISM.  In the year 2000, CAM was accepted as a FISM member and Canadian magicians could, for the first time compete under the Canadian banner at FISM's World Championship of Magic.

CAM also hosts CAMaraderie, a now yearly national magic convention.  The next convention will take place in Hamilton, Ontario in early May.

Visit CAMmagic.org to learn more about the association or for information about membership rates.

Links for 2011-Aug-15

• From Bill Abbott:  August 2011 Newsletter
     
• From Browser's Den: "Eric Jones Lecture"
  
     
• From CAMmagic.org: "Dues may be due … did you get an email?"
     
• From Ariel Fralich: "When magic makes a difference" and "Spectator’s Ambition"

• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last few weeks worth of videos):
  206. Magic Trick Freak Out!!!!! - DAY 206
  207. Lego Coin Magic! - DAY 207 of 365
  208. Orgasmic Aces - Day 208 of 365
  209. The Appearing Truman - Day 209
  210. Floating Tennis Ball - Day 210 of 365
  211. Any Card at any Slim Shady - Day 211
  212. A Groom's Magic Trick - DAY 212 of 365
  213. Skydiving Magic Trick - DAY 213 of 365
  214. Paranormal Leclerictivity - DAY 241
  215. 1500$ Card Trick - Day 215 of 365
  216. Eric @ FFFF Magic Convention - DAY 216
  217. REVEALED how to bend a spoon
  218. Finger Penetration - Day 218 of 365
  219. El Diablo Mago - Day 219 of 365
  220. Appearing Goldfish - Day 220 of 365
  221. Solving a Sudoku Puzzle in Seconds!
  222. Poker Table Prank - DAY 222 of 365
  223. Making Tanya Appear - Day 223 of 365
  224. Amazing Appearing Card - Day 224 of 365
  225. Solving a Sudoku Puzzle in Seconds!
  226. Vegas Vending Machine Trick

Magician of the year announced!

Edited August 4th to include link to the announcement on the CAM website.

Richard Forget is the Canadian Magician of the Year! #PCAMCAM2011 #CAM2011less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyDoug C.
magicinfo_ca

Keep up to date with Richard via his Facebook page "Magic Stripped with Richard Forget."


[h/t: @magicinfo_ca]

Live tweeting from CAM/PCAM

Doug Cuff, creator of magicinfo.ca has been live tweeting from the CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: M.A.G.I.C.  Follow Doug at @magicinfo_ca.  Use the tags #CAM2011 and #PCAM2011 #PCAMCAM2011 if you'd like to join in.

Edited to add:

• Mike Segal is also live tweeting and tagging with #PCAMCAM2011.  Follow him at @SorcerersSafari.

Links for 25-July-2011

• From Browser's Den: "Location of New Shop!"
   
• From CAMmagic.org: "Winner Announced ... FINALLY!"
   
• From Ariel Fralich: "A matter of deception"
   
• From Magicana: "New 2012 MCW dates" and "special offer for two new titles"
   
• From Ryan Pilling: "Improve One Moment At A Time"
   
• From Penguin Magic: "Shawn Farquhar on Marketing - born to perform"
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last few weeks worth of videos):
  182. Jumbo Straw Drive Thru Prank - Day 182
  183. Pencil Behind Ear - Day 183 of 365
  184. Issa's Boxers - Day 184 of 365
  185. Cell in water bottle - Day 185 of 365
  186. Coin bite - DAY 186 of 365
  187. Sick Color Change Compilation - Day 187
  188. Diamond Pizza Magic - Day 188 of 365
  189. Card Trick in her Underwear - Day 189
  190. Paul Harris Card Trick - Day 190 of 365
  191. The Fizz Trick - Day 191 of 365
  192. The Big Die - Day 192 of 365
  193. World's Scariest Card Trick - DAY 193 of 365
  194. Torn and Restored Bill Tutorial - Day 194
  195. Messy Bubblegum Trick - Day 195 of 365
  196. The Highway to Success - Day 196
  197. Broken Arm Illusion - Day 197 of 365
  198. Melting Money - Day 198 of 365
  199. Bluesfest Stage Collapse! DAY 199
  200. CUPCAKE MADNESS! - DAY 200 of 365
  201. Eating Glue: Office Depot Prank - Day 201
  202. Go Go Coin! - Day 202 of 365
  203. A Magical Wedding Proposal - Day 203
  204. EXTREME BMX Card Trick - DAY 204 of 365
  205. Hot Girl Burping - DAY 205 OF 365

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention now with more talent!

From  MagicianConvention.com:

 Eugene Burger, John Kaplan, Shayne King and Shu Yan Yu have all been added to the roster. Our closing gala show, which is a close up spectacular will feature...

To see the full line up, read the full post "More talent added to the convention!" at the convention website.

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention updates

From the CAM PCAM Facebook page:

• John Kaplan added to the talent line up
• FREE event to show community spirit

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: tickets on sale now

Adapted from the CAM PCAM Facebook page:

Tickets for the public shows of the MAGIC convention are now on sale!  Tickets are just $20 and you can get them online at MagcianConbention.com.

What are you waiting for?  Buy your tickets now!  You just can't beat the $20 ticket price to watch the talent lined up for these shows!

CAM: Welcome Shawn!

This summer the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM) welcomes Shawn Farquhar as its new president. 

A bit about Shawn (adapted from magiChampion.com):

CAM voted Shawn Magician of the Year in 2003 and 2010, the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians awarded him the Grand Prix d'Honneur, the International Brotherhood of Magicians awarded him both Stage Magician and Sleight of Hand Magician of the Year, (he is the only magician in history to win both world championships) and in 2009 the Olympics of Magic in Beijing, China awarded him the highest award in magic, the Grand Prix World Champion of magic!

Best wishes in your new role, Shawn!

CAM: Thank you Joan!

I was reminded by Jon and Susan in last month's Northern Sleights that this summer marks the first time in the history of the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM), that Joan Caesar will not be the president.  Joan founded CAM on March 15, 1997 to allow Canada the opportunity to apply for membership to FISM.  In the year 2000, CAM was accepted as a FISM member and Canadian magicians could, for the first time, compete under the Canadian banner at FISM's World Championship of Magic.

Since 1997, Joan has lead the charge for 6 national conventions, been International President of IBM (2008-9) and kept a watchful eye on the publication of over 100 issues of Northern Peeks and Northern Sleights.

Thank you Joan, for all of the blood, sweat and tears that you have invested in this wonderful national association for over 14 years!

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: vendors

From the CAM PCAM Combine Convention Facebook page:

Vendors already signed to this WICKEDLY cool convention:

• Ellusionist
• Mark Mason
• Tony Chris
• Roy Kuepper's World of Magic
• Bizzaro
• David Kaye
• Diamond Jim Tyler
• Jon Allen
• Mike Bent
• Paul Romhany
• Murray's Trick and Joke Shop and
• Magicsmith

 View show posters at http://magichampion.com/download/show-poster.jpg and www.magichampion.com/download/show-poster2.jpg .

Eugene Burger at CAM/PCAM Combined Convention

According to the most recent edition of Northern Sleights Eugene Burger will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. 

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: additional names revealed

New performers names are listed at MagicianConvention.com, including stage peformers Paul Romhany and Master Payne who will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. 

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: more talent revealed

A few new performers names are listed at MagicianConvention.com, including: Bizzaro, stage entertainers Trevor and Lorena as well as Richard Forget, comedy imaginator Eric Buss and escape artists Sherry and Krall will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. 

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: Close-up artists announced

Close-up entertainers Jon Allen and Diamond Jim Tyler have been announced as appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. 

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com



[h/t: CAM]

Happy 14th birthday CAM!

The Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM) was founded on March 15, 1997 by Joan Caesar.  The creation of CAM as our national magic representative allowed us to apply for membership to FISM.  In the year 2000, CAM was accepted as a FISM member and Canadian magicians could, for the first time compete under the Canadian banner at FISM's World Championship of Magic.

CAM also hosts CAMaraderie, a now yearly national magic convention.  This year's CAMaraderie will run from July 28th to 31st in Vancouver, BC and will be held in conjuntion with the annual convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians (PCAM) under the guidance of the Vancouver Magic Circle (Ring 92).

Thank you Joan, for creating this wonderful national association 14 years ago!

For more information about the organization please visit the CAM website or the CAM Wikipedia entry.  Please visit magicianconvention.com for details about the joint CAM/P-CAM convention.

CAM website: new look and feel

If you haven't already, drop by CAMmagic.org to have a peek at the new Canadian Association of Magicians website!

Edited to add:  CAM's also hosting a contest to win a free copy of The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson by Carlton Stowers.  Check the website for contest details.

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: First acts announced

Family entertainers David Kaye, David Ginn and Mike Bent have been announced as appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention.  Can't wait to see who else will be there!

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com