From the September 11th post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:
Join us this Wednesday, September 15 for a very special CAM JAM featuring Renee-Claude Auclair, Carisa Hendrix, Ted & Marion Outerbridge for an exclusive look at the upcoming FISM North American Championship of Magic. Hosted by Greg Frewin and Ryan Joyce.
You don't want to miss this special event!
Read more.
From the September 11th Facebook post by Renne-Claude Auclair:
From the Canadian Association of Magicians:
We are excited to announce that TOPAS will be joining our next CAM JAM on JUNE 16 at 8pm EST. You don't want to miss this! Our last CAM JAM before SUMMER BREAK!
ICYMI, Jeff's virtual show MagicQuest has 4 shows left in the run. More details at the bottom of the post.
From CAM:
Canadian Association of Magicians CAM JAM is Wednesday, May 12th at 8pm and will feature the incredible Paul Draper & Jeff McBride!!!
Join us for a conversation about taking your virtual magic to the NEXT LEVEL!!!
Remember, CAM JAMs are free for all magicians! Membership is not required.
When The Universe presents an opportunity for virtual front row seats to a performance by @McBrideMagic, one has to say "yes please"!
— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) May 8, 2021
Time is running out. Only 5 shows left.
Get your MagicQuest tickets while you can!https://t.co/hWwGRj9alB pic.twitter.com/lCzvoeLtmh
Updated April 19th to add:
Wednesday, April 14 at 8 PM EST
This is a magicians-only event and it's free to attend. Membership is not required.
From The Canadian Association of Magicians:
Recently, we caught rumour of a magician with some rare and exciting items.
A collection of historical magic props, illusions and memorabilia that was out of this world. Including some treasured Canadian history from the likes of Doug Henning and Dai Vernon!
So, we offered this magician some maple syrup and Tim Hortons to convince him to share a peek at the rarest items in his collection!
We're happy to say Chip Romero agreed!
Chip is a professional magician and collector who has offered to share CAM JAM attendees with a unique glimpse into magic's cherished history. Here's an opportunity to look behind the curtain in one of the largest collections of Doug Henning props, illusions and most treasured memorabilia.
Learned last night during the Chip Romero CAM JAM hosted by @cammagicorg:
— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) April 15, 2021
Doug Henning's “Spellbound” was directed by Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters), written by David Cronenberg (The Fly) and music by Howard Shore (The Lord of the Rings).
[with Google assist at @DougHenningProj]
From FISM/NACM Quebec 2021:
September 30 to October 3, 2021
2021 North American FISM Magic Championship
and CAMaraderie 2021
The largest magic convention ever held in Canada and three important magic competitions!
- The 2021 Canadian CAM Magic Championships
- 2021 North American FISM Magic Championship
- The "Michel Cailloux" International Magic Contest for those 17 and under.
Goals:
- Identify up to 15 magicians who can represent North America at the FISM World Championship of Magic in 2022
- Crown the next 2021 Canadian Champion of Magic
- Crown the next champion, aged 17 and under, in the "Michel Cailloux" International Magic Competition.
Learn more about the CAM Creator initiative by visiting cammagic.org/creators!
This is going to be incredible!! A worldwide search for new magic and magicians with @cammagicorg and @MurphysMagic already tons of interest! 👉https://t.co/Wq1okXyCLc https://t.co/SS2xmN7F80
— Ryan Joyce (@ryanjoycemagic) March 12, 2021
From the Canadian Association of Magicians:
Wed., Mar. 10 | Join us in ZOOM
We're excited to announce CAM JAM on MARCH 10 at 8 pm EST features the incredible, Steve Valentine! You don't want to miss this! Add the event to your calendar here. This is open to all magicians, membership is not required. French-speaking guests join us 30 minutes early (at 7:30 pm EST)
The CAM JAM (with special guest, Lee Asher) is open to everyone!
CAM members, a reminder that Greg Frewin's CAM CAST has already featured Enrico De La Vega, Cyril Takayama, Steve Valentine, Julianna Chen, and many more!
From the January 29th Tweet by CAM:
Join us on February 10th at 8PM EST for the 2nd edition of CAM JAM! With appearances by Greg Frewin & Ryan Joyce, it is sure to be a special night! Registration is open to everyone at https://t.co/wQWwJsE9Fi pic.twitter.com/5jaTyRVTds
— Canadian Association Of Magicians (@cammagicorg) January 29, 2021
From the November 27th Tweet by the Canadian Association of Magicians:
Join us on December 16th for CAM JAM! Hosted by Greg Frewin.
Join us on December 16th for CAM JAM! Hosted by Greg Frewin. pic.twitter.com/MLYE1N546r
— Canadian Association Of Magicians (@cammagicorg) November 28, 2020
On October 22nd, the new CAM President, Renée-Claude Auclair, and the new board of the Canadian Association of Magicians had their first official public meeting!
CAM's new President, Renée-Claude Auclair, sharing the mission statement of @cammagicorg . pic.twitter.com/ylh449sjFA
— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 23, 2020
The board members were energetic and passionate about their goal to make "CAM 2.0" an engaging organization for magicians nationally and internationally. The board consists of:
Big plans announced to make this organization even more fantastic!@cammagicorg pic.twitter.com/dh5oAxnn4O
— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 22, 2020
They've completely redone their website (and created a spiffy new logo) over at CAMmagic.org
Brand new @cammagicorg website launching soon!
— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 23, 2020
Looks great @ryanjoycemagic ! pic.twitter.com/RxWemfUfdW
Also announced is a contest where CAM members as of November 30th, will be entered in a draw for a chance to win a registration for Quebec FISM 2022, spending money, and tickets to the Greg Frewin Theatre!
.@GregFrewinMagic just announced fabulous prizes to be won just by being a member of @cammagicorg! pic.twitter.com/taMZ0DIVdq
— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 22, 2020
Register at CAMmagic.org today!
(Existing members start the process here: https://www.cammagic.org/welcome-back)
Great turnout from across the country to the @cammagicorg meeting! pic.twitter.com/EZFpGOW0os
— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 23, 2020
From the Canadian Association of Magicians website:
On October 22, 2020 the Canadian Association of Magicians will be sharing our vision for the future of magic and magicians in Canada! All magicians are welcome! Join us!
Join us for a one-hour event as we present our vision for the future of magic. We are excited to share new tools and resources for magicians in Canada and around the world.
RSVP NOW for free and join us for this 1 hr event.
We are pleased to announce the new dates for FISM NACM in 2021. The Canadian Championship of Magic 2021 and a 3rd contest for junior international and Canadian magicians will also take place. More information to come in September 2020!
September 2019 Northern Peeks published!
- CAM members should have received the latest magazine download link in their email this past week.
- Murray Hatfield remembers meeting the real Mandrake the Magician
- Joan Caesar shares the news about the OWOW Magic Festival coming up this month in Ontario.
- Renee-Claude Auclair tells us more about the FISM North America championship (and the Canadian Magic Championship) happening next year in Quebec.
- Mike Fisher writes about the Great Wizard of the North including his tours in Canada and the United States.
- Jason Verners shares some tips on productivity and how he has kept busy performing at music festivals all summer long.
- I write about my experience at the Ottawa Fringe Festival and lessons learned from producing and performing my new show.
- Gerry Frenette talks about the Too Perfect Theory and how the entertainment often comes out of the diversions from the straight path.
Just finished reading the August newsletter from Michael Close. You may be interested in:
- Great summary of his recent Toronto lecture, a complementary eBook, a look ahead to the Ontario Week of Wonder Magic Festival (talent includes Steve Bargatze, Rick Merrill, Jay Sankey, Greg Frewin, Carisa Hendrix, Nicholas Wallace, and Paul Rohmany), and Penn & Teller Fool Us season 7.
- Michael Close has a podcast for subscribers, titled "Conversations with Close." This month's guest is Ryan Joyce.
- Review of Paul Wilson's "Just Think.
- A playing card patent article by Lee Asher.
- The Magic of Science by Tina Hesman Saey
- The Art of Conjuring by Mick Ayres.
- Technically Speaking by by Bruce Kalver.
- and many other newsworthy tidbits from the magic community!
Sign-up at MichaelClose.com to receive Michael's newsletters.
May 6 to 10, 2020.
Together with the 2020 Canadian Championships of Magie and the 8th Concours International de magie Michel Cailloux.
During the 2020 FISM-North American Convention (held in conjunction with the Club de Magie de Québec and the Canadian Association of Magicians) in Québec City, May 6-10, there will be a triple magic championship competition. The combination of the Canadian Championships of Magic and the 8th Concours International de magie Michel Cailloux along with the 2020 FISM-North American Championships of Magic will offer the greatest magic competition ever held in Canada
A potential of fifteen competitors will have the opportunity to advance to the FISM 2021 World Championship of Magic also held in Québec City. Also, the North Americans with the highest marks will be crowned 2020 North American Champions in each of stage and close-up event.
In addition, contestants who are members of the host organizations will have the opportunity to compete for their respective awards and performing contracts.
Read more and register.
Matt Gore aka “The Ginger Ninja” from South Africa
- After winning the title of FISM Africa Magic Champion in 2012, and competing in the World Championships of Magic twice, Matt has achieved international recognition for his performances. Matt is a talented entertainer with over 12 years’ experience performing all around the world; add to that his cheeky character and sharp sense of humour and you have the ultimate comedy magician. Matt interacts among your guests, standing or seated at tables, bringing his exceptional brand of interactive comedy magic right to them. Your guests may have seen magic on stage or TV, but never has the impossible happened so close to them, the magic will literally happen in their own hands!
Danny Kazam
- Danny is a full time professional children’s entertainer, magician, and puppeteer. He is also a talented song writer, and has created magic for other magicians. He studied acting at Studio Sound Stage in Toronto, Ont. and has a background in both theatre arts and child development. Two of his biggest influences in becoming a children's entertainer was Shari Lewis and Ernie Coombs/Mr. Dressup.
Andrew Kinakin
- Andrew Kinakin is a professional entertainer from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Having travelled five continents around the world, he is happy to be back performing in the province he calls home. Being one of the youngest professional performers around this area Andrew brings a new, fun, high energy form of entertainment that you will find both captivating and refreshing. In the past few years Andrew has had the opportunity to make appearances on media outlets such as Global, CTV, C95 and CruzFm. Performing close-up magic gives everyone an opportunity really experience the entertainment right under their noses! Be prepared to experience entertainment with extra excitement!
Eric Leclerc - Canada's Two-Time Magic Champion from Ottawa
- Eric Leclerc is a globetrotting speaker and magician that performs feel good magic for your brain. His popular YouTube videos have gathered over 10 million views worldwide. He currently co-hosts the game show AU DÉFI on TFO Networks and is a regular guest on National Geographic's top rated show Brain Games. His original magic and hilariously crazy attitude have made him a 2-time winner of the "Canadian Magic Championship" title. Whether it's in front of the camera, performing live on the world's stages or simply speaking to inspire, Eric uses his charismatic personality to delight and connect with any audience. His shows have been described as ''a unique journey through interactive experiments and calculated craziness''. Think you know what magicians do? Think again. See why Eric's performances guarantee a healthy dose of laughter for your soul, and magic for your brain.
Chris Lovely
- For almost as long as I can remember I wanted to be an entertainer. Wasn’t sure just what at first, all I knew was that I loved to see people having a good time and laughing. When I was 11 years old I saw David Copperfield on TV for the first time, and I was hooked, I had found my calling in the entertainment world. Every year since I looked forward to his yearly T.V. specials and counted the days when his next special was airing. It was something my Mother and I watched together year after year. I started doing some research on how one becomes a magician. When I was 14 I met the local magician in Fredericton NB named Pearly Palmer. He became my mentor and is one of my main reasons I became the magician that I am. He gave me my first paying gig. My passion for magic and entertaining people has never changed. I am dedicated to providing not only a quality show but being sure you get the right show for your event.
Richy Roy
- Saskatchewan's own Richy Roy has been performing magic across Canada, for over a decade, entertaining audiences with his amazing magic, incredible balloon twisting, energetic stage performances, and hilarious antics! Nobody entertains quite like Richy! Card manipulations, linking rings, unbelievable rope magic, and levitation are only some of the impressive routines Richy Roy will perform. Hilarious entertainment professionally crafted to keep you amazed and laughing all show long!
Kent Wong
- Kent Wong is one of the most sought after entertainers in North America. With numerous appearances on national television, he is also a two-time, international Gold Medal Champion and a member of Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle. Kent has astounded audiences with his unique brand of magic and humour for over 35 years. From strolling magic to banquet shows and grand scale illusions, Kent has done it all. Kent’s close-up magic is similar to the Street Performing festivals prevalent throughout many cities each and every summer, with much of the magic happening right in your hands. Kent Wong can bring the joy and excitement of this festival right to your doorstep!
Read more and register.
