Day 365 of Eric Leclerc's Project 365

In September of 2012, Eric Leclerc travelled to India for a magic festival. He video documented his experience and edited it together for his final video in his LeCleric Show Project 365.

Watch The Magic of India on YouTube.

Eric Leclerc: Day 364 1/2

Watch Eric Leclerc talk about what he's been up to for the past few months and about things he's got in the hopper:

Eric Leclerc Day 292: Craig Ferguson Archery Stunt

Watch Eric Leclerc's nail biting stunt as he tries to catch the attention of Craig Ferguson, friend to magicians (and all things Doctor Who)!

Links for 2011-Sep-08

• From Browser's Den: "Nathan Kranzo Mentalism Lecture", "New Card College Clinic", "Auction and Grand Opening party", "Giant Shop Auction"
  
     
• From Jay Sankey: "Orchestrating Focus", "Vivid Language", "The Magic of Gimmicks"
• From Perfect Magic: "Super Stars David Acer and Richard Sanders"
• 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):
  227. Any Card Named Envelope - DAY 227
  228. Magic Live 2011 Convention - DAY 228
  229. Walter Blaney - Day 229 of 365
  230. Predicting the Lottery - Day 230 of 365
  231. No Sleep Makes Eric Go Crazy - Day 231
  232. Learn the ''4 Criminals'' Card Trick!
  233. Eric Lanthier's 30th! - Day 233 of 365
  234. Coin and Card Quickie - Day 234
  235. Impossible Vanishing Silk - Day 235
  236. Vanishing at IKEA - Day 236
  237. Mind Reading Madness - Day 237
  238. Impossible Bottles - Day 238 of 365
  239. Epic Card to Pocket Reactions! - Day 239
  240. Wedding Ring Magic - Day 240 of 365
  241. Live Mathamagic - Day 241 of 365
  242. Dental Floss Boss - DAY 242 of 365
  243. Cabin # 2 Magic! - Day 243 of 365 - on location at Sorcerers Safari magic camp
  244. Bubble Rehab - Day 244 of 365 - with Chris Pilsworth on location at Sorcerers Safari magic camp
  245. Eric Jones' Silver Coins - Day 245 of 365 - with Eric Jones on location at Sorcerers Safari magic camp
  246. Wayne Houchin Burning his Hand!!! - on location at Sorcerers Safari magic camp
  247. Lee Asher's ''Continental Divide'' - on location at Sorcerers Safari magic camp
  248. Pure Smoke - DAY 248 of 365
  249. Industrial Penetration - Day 249 of 365
  250. Win A PS3!!! - Day 250 of 365
  
  
  

RBO: Sorcerers Safari magic camp

[Last edited Sept 4 to include Lecleric Show episode for Sept 4, The Magic Broadcast for Sept 3.]

Random bullets of my 24 hours at Sorcerers Safari magic camp:

• fabulous location, beautiful scenery
• newbies (campers and guests alike) are quickly brought into the fold and made to feel at home
• the magic camp instructors and counsellors and organizers are all genuinely nice, helpful and down to earth
• an environment is created that is super kid and family friendly
• the campers are a bunch of great kids
• magic, magic, magic, magic, magic, magic, magic
• caught a fabulous stage show with Magic Mike, Eric Jones, Greg Frewin, Craig Douglas, closed by Trevor and Lorena
• Greg Frewin had me select a card and then he pulled it out of Wayne Houchin's mouth!  Cool! 
     (And a little bit ewwww.)
• special thanks to the girls' cabin and cabins 2 and 3 for letting me interrogate them during their meals
• the food is yummy
• Dick Joiner, Eric Leclerc, Jeff Hinchliffe, Steven Kline, Lee Asher, Janice Biehn, Marc Chalmers, Mike D’Urzo, Lori Farquhar, Shawn Farquhar, Fran Houchin, Chad Juros, Carey Lauder, Chris Pilsworth, Ben Train, Dan Wiebe, David Mitchell, Carey Lauder, Stephanie Botamer, Christina Galonska and especially Jennifer Segal (apologies in advance if I've omitted you!)
• did I mention the magic?
• Jennifer and Mike are wonderful hosts
• I wish I didn't have to leave
• I hope I will have an opportunity to return to Sorcerers Safari

Want to get your own taste of Sorcerers Safari but can't wait until next year?  Have a listen at TheMagicBroadcast.com:

• Aug 20: We chat with Lee Asher about Sorcerer’s Safari
• Aug 31: Live broadcast from Sorcerers Safari
• Sept 1: Live from Sorcerers Safari with Asher and Houchin
• Sept 2: Lee Asher live from camp, Day Three!
• Sept 3: Day Four from Sorcerers Safari with Lee Asher

Or you could also watch Lecleric Show episodes filmed on location:

• Aug 31: Cabin # 2 Magic! - Day 243 of 365
• Sept 1: Bubble Rehab - Day 244 of 365
• Sept 2: Eric Jones' Silver Coins - Day 245 of 365
• Sept 3: Burning the @#$% out of your hand
• Sept 4: Lee Asher's ''Continental Divide''

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

Eric Leclerc in Metro Ottawa

From MetroNews.ca:

"It’s the reactions of the kids‹and the other people he dazzles‹that Leclerc says helps him convince his YouTube audience around the world that his magic tricks are more than just magic video editing."

Read more.

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

Links for 1-July-2011

• From Aaron Jones:
  - Stupid Magic Stories #1: You cut my THUMB!
  - Stupid Magic Stories #2:  What language is this supposed to be in?
   
• From Browser's Den of Magic:
  - Magic Show at Magic Club:  Saturday-July 2  including four customers, including Ariel Frailich!
   
• From the Magic Newswire:
  - Vernon fools Houdini - The Daily (The Daily article is Hand of Fate - Card trick that stumped the great harry Houdini)
  - Natural Magick photo essay
  - Vodavil photo essay
   
• From Evelyn Matlin at Perfect Magic:
  - This is just a regular deck of cards!
  - Magic for beginners and children's magic
   
• From Ryan Pilling at Playing Big:
  - The sum total of your choices
  - Define yourself
  - Walking a mile in his shoes
  - 5 rules for choosing music for your magic show
  - Royalties and legally using music in your show 
   
• From Sharing Wonder:
  - Luminato and My Magic Hands
  - Natural Magick
  - Vodavil
  - Magical Medicine
   
• From Shawn Farquhar:
  - June 7 Vlog on YouTube
   
• From Andrew Musgrave at Ye Olde Magick Blogge:
  - in June, Andrew spent time talking about character.  Here's the post that started it.
  - Andrew's starting on a Pet Peeves month for July -- can't wait!
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last month's videos):
  151. The Shout Out Video - Day 151 of 365
  152. Amazing Telekinesis! - Day 152 of 365
  153. Bending the Real - Day 153 of 365
  154. Crazy Spray Paint Magic Trick - Day 154
  155. Magical Perrier Bottle - Day 155 of 365
  156. The Floating DVD - Day 156 of 365
  157. Rubber Band Finds Card - DAY 157 of 365
  158. Impossible Card Trick on live TV - DAY 158
  159. CHEO Telethon Magic - DAY 159 of 365
  160. Balls from Mouth - Day 160 of 365
  161. Ekaterina - Day 161 of 365
  162. Vincent C: The Badboy of Magic - Day 162 of 365
  163. Magic in your hand! - Day 163 of 365
  164. Easy and Amazing Card trick Explained! - Day 164 of 365
  165. Controlling a girl's thoughts - Day 165 of 365 
  166. Vanishing Cards - Day 166 of 365
  167. Mr. Prege - Day 167 of 365
  168. Disappearing Water - Day 168 of 365
  169. Cwiss Angel - Day 169 of 365
  170. Rocky Raccoon: Freaking people out on the streets! - Day 170 of 365
  171. NEW: SCR Magic Trick!!
  172. The Acrobatic Matchbox - DAY 172
  173. David Stone 'THE TOOL' Revealed!
  174. iPhone Memory Lane - Day 174 of 365
  175. Funky Floating Furniture - Day 175
  176. Coin Penetration - Day 176 of 365
  177. June Day Off - Day 177 of 365
  178. Kid Assaults Magician - DAY 178 of 365
  179. Insane Mental Calculations!
  180. Shoe Drinking - Day 180 of 365
  181. Floating Light - Day 181 of 365

Links for 31-May-2011

• From Jay Sankey:
  - Differences between bending and performing magic 
• From Magicana:
  - A quick overview of the MCW, "whew!"
  - Rememberi ng Challenge Week Magic Camp at The York School in "Magic + Film = Challenge Week"
    
• From Perfect Magic:
  - Evelyn shares wonderful observations of her grandchildren's relationship to magic in "When is the best age for starting magic?"
   
• From Andrew Musgrave at Ye Olde Magick Blogge:
  - Andrew's focus for May was "specific magicians who’ve inspired me" and added Richard Sanders to his list (which also includes Dai Vernon and Jay Sankey).
          
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last two week's videos):
  134. The Lecleric Show Official Trailer 135. Interactive Card Trick! TRY IT!! IT WORKS!! - Day 135 of 365 136. Blister Card Trick- DAY 136 of 365
  137. SICK Colour Change- DAY 137 of 365
  138. Self-finding Aces - Day 138 of 365
  139. Spankalicious Card Trick Tutorial - Day 139 of 365
  140. Lego Jail Cell Trick - Day 140 of 365
  141. The Accident - Day 141 of 365
  142. Making Playing Cards - Day 142 of 365
  143. Ripping Other People's Money - DAY 143 of 365 144. The Switch - DAY 144 of 365
  145. My Magic Room - Day 145 of 365
  146. EPIC Royal Flush Card Trick - Day 146
  147. Quickie with Rubbers - Day 147 of 365
  148. The Pom Pom Trick - Day 148 of 365
  149. World's Messiest Coin Trick - Day 149 of 365
  150. Anakin's Video DAY 150 of 365

Links for 14-May-2011

• From the Browser's Den:
  - Chris Mayhew, one of the artists at Theory 11, special guest at June 11 club meeting
    
• From Perfect Magic:
  - Magicians Peforming For Magicians: memories from “A Little Nite Magic," the Sheraton Centre and a great quote by Frank Garcia
  - Things that go wrong in the night!:  memories of Phil Matlin and Romaine
   
• From Andrew Musgrave at Ye Olde Magick Blogge:
  - Andrew's focus for May is "specific magicians who’ve inspired me" and has already included entries on Dai Vernon and Jay Sankey.  Keep up the great work on your Project 365 Andrew!
    
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last two week's videos):
  121. Static Rising Card Trick - DAY 121 of 365
  122. Levitating Voodoo Doll - DAY 122 of 365
  123. Mystery Box - DAY 123 of 365
  124. Illusion de la Spirale Hallucinante - Jour 124 de 365
  125. Balloon Playing - Day 125 of 365
  126. CD Manipulation - Day 126 of 365
  127. World's Most Popular Magic Trick - Day 127
  128. The Teleporting Ring Live! - Day 128 of 365
  129. Wicked Thunderbird Card Trick! - Day 129
  130. Changing Card Trick @ De La Salle - DAY 130 of 365
  131. Retro Eric Leclerc - Day 131 of 365
  132. Magician Penetrates Playboy Bunny...With His Mind. Day 132 of 365
  133. Cigarette Through Card Trick - Day 133

Links for 1-May-2011

• Witness by Lee Asher Magic reviewed by Wizard Product Review (starts about 1 minute in)
  [h/t: @theory11]
   
• "The Faith Healers" iBook by James Randi now available [h/t: @PennJeillette]
   
• Daniel Steep performing at Canada's Wonderland on May 15  [h/t: @DanielSteep]
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  115. Poker Chip Manipulation - DAY 115 of 365
  116. The Floating iPhone - DAY 116 of 365
  117. Sword Swallowing - Day 117 of 365
  118. Royal Wedding - 2T - Day 118 of 365
  119. Mr E Rope Trick - DAY 119 of 365
  120. Jumping Around! - DAY 120 of 365

Links for 25-Apr-2011

• 106 years ago, yesterday, Sid Lorraine was born
• Ryan Joyce at the at the CBCF Volunteer Awards Gala [h/t: @RyanJoyceMagic] 
• Shawn Farquhar's Linking Coat Hangers (Mike Caveney) for sale on eBay [h/t: @magiChampion]
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  107. World's most awkward Card Trick - Day 107 of 365
  108. The Paper Bag - DAY 108 of 365
  109. Perfect Nail Bend - DAY 109 of 365
  110. Out of This World Card Trick - Day 110
  111. Latex Penetration - Day 111 of 365
  112. I Don't Have Your Lighter - Day 112 of 365
  113. Elastic up the Nose!! - Day 113 of 365
  114. Heart of a Child - Day 114 of 365

Links for 17-Apr-2011

• Shane's review of Shawn Farquhar's MatriXpress
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  100. Nail in the face @ Home Depot - Day 100 of 365
  101. Wicked Card Trick Tutorial - Day 101 of 365
  102. 3am Magic Jam - Day 102 of 365
  103. My Grandma and her Birds - Day 103 of 365
  104. Mouth to Mouth Card Trick - Day 104 of 365   
  105. Magic with Ahmed the Pizza Man - Day 105 of 365
  106. Imaginary Trip (Mentalism) - Day 106 of 365

Links for 10-Apr-2011

• TODAY! Browser's Den magic auction
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  90. Floating Fork Tutorial - Day 90 of 365
  91. April Fools - Day 91 of 365
  92. The Vanishing Coins - Day 92 of 365
  93. Incredible 4 Ace Trick in a Camaro - Day 93 of 365
  94. *NOT FOR CHILDREN (Julies Clothes Disappear) - DAY 94 of 365
  95. The Toad and the Princess' Clothes - DAY 95 of 365
  96. Origami Money - Day 96 of 365
  97. Floating Lego Magic wand! - Day 97 of 365
  98. Tha Amazing Beard Trick - Day 98 of 365
  99. One handed Card Trick Live on Stage - Day 99 of 365

Links for 1-Apr-2011

• Wayne Kawamoto's review of Shawn Farquhar's MatriXpress
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  82. Making Money From Money! Day 82 of 365
  83. The Blushing Card - Day 83 of 365
  84. Poker table Magic - Day 84 of 365
  85. Three Coins & a Toilet - Day 85 of 365
  86. Transporting Cigar - Day 86 of 365
  87. One Handed Rubiks Cube- DAY 87 of 365  
  88. Linking Pull Tabs - DAY 88 of 365
  89. The Magic Castle - Day 89 of 365  

Links for 25-Mar-2011

• Reminder:  Abracadabaret Friday, March 25 at Chalkers with James Alan, Alex Kazam and Jason Palter
     
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
  77. Caribbean Water Card Trick - Day 77 of 365
  78. Torn and Restored Rubber Band - Day 78 of 365
  79. Salt and Pepper Trick - Day 79 of 365
  80. Catching a Bubble - DAY 80 of 365
  81. Close-up illusion - DAY 81 of 365

Links for 2011-Mar-18

• Apply for a scholarship for Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp from the Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund
   
•  BrowsersDen.ca link round up:
  - Ellusionist and Theory 11 items for sale
  - Aaron Fisher on Sunday, March 20
  - Roy Kueppers on  March 27
  - Auction on April 10
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
  69. Impaled Card Trick - Day 69 of 365
  70. The Flying Subway Wrapper - Day 70 of 365
  71. The Deck Vanish - Day 71 of 365
  72. The Teleporting Match - Day 72 of 365
  73. Livestrong In Dominican - Day 73 of 365
  74. Self Opening Cigarette Pack - DAY 74 of 365
  75. Taking Off Your Finger - Day 75 of 365
  76. The Hovering Pour - Day 76 of 365  

Links for 2011-Mar-11

• Caleb Wiles blogs about his lectures in:
  - Toronto (mentions of Ben Train, Simon Lovell,  Greg Frewin, Lee Asher, David Acer, Jay Sankey,  and videos of Jeff Hinchliffe, Chris Westfall, Glenn West and Mahdi Gilbert)
  - Ottawa (video with Eric Leclerc and Ben Train)
  - Montreal (mentions of  Derrick Chung, Grant McSorley, Yves Tourigny, Ekaterina)
  - New York (video of Ben Train)
   
• Piff Paff Poof!
  - reviews
  - another contest to win tickets and prize pack
  - ticket deals
   
• Rocky the tiger takes a well deserved snack break during his visit with Greg Frewin on Real Life! [h/t: @LeeAsherMagic]
   
• @magicassistant raising money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters
   
• The Flight of Time by David Ben
       
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
  62. Beginner Lego Magic Trick - Day 62 of 365
  63. The Charlie Sheen Magic Trick - Day 63 of 365
  64. Julie the Magnificent - Day 64 of 365
  65. This one time... at Magic Camp... - 65 of 365
  66. Pizza Man Mentalism - DAY 66 of 365
  67. Magic Trick While Getting Chest Waxed - DAY 67 of 365
  68. 4 Phase Colour Change - Day 68 of 365

Links for 2011-Mar-4

• Andrew Musgrave names Jay Sankey as Favourite Creator
• Piff Paff Poof Theatre Contest
  (Enter for your chance to WIN one of three prize packs for the March 17th show).
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
  55.  Girl of My Dreams - Eric Vanier (Day 55 of 365)
  56.  Cigarette Snorting - Day 56 of 365 
  57.  iPhone Magic Trick - Day 57 of 365
  58.  Live Mentalism - DAY 58 of 365
  59.  Disappearing Card Trick - Day 59 of 365
  60.  Snow Day - DAY 60 of 365
  61.  Rubik's Cube Dilema - Day 61 of 365