Do certain individuals have the ability to see the future, to read the thoughts of others, or to communicate with the spirit world? Whatever your answers to these questions might be, in his show The Alpha Project an extraordinary performer named Banachek invites spectators into a universe where such superhuman feats are possible. At least, this is true for the first half of his one-man performance, which recently finished its world premiere.
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07 July 2012
Review: Banachek’s The Alpha Project
From The Toronto Review of Books:
02 July 2012
Toronto: Magicana casting call
From Sharing Wonder:
I have had the privilege of participating with children in Magicana's My Magic Hands program. They do great work!
Magicana is looking for experienced entertainers, specializing in magic, dance and music for a variety of community programs to be conducted in the Greater Toronto Area. If interested, please contact us along with your theatre and entertainment experience.They are looking for instructors and instructor assistants for children's programming as well as entertainers for senior's programming.
Read more.
I have had the privilege of participating with children in Magicana's My Magic Hands program. They do great work!
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~Magicana
15 June 2012
From the Dark: an interview with Juan Esteban Varela and Michael Weber
From Cadence Canada:
Cadence recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Juan Esteban Varela and Michael Weber, the incredible mind and director behind the astonishing illusionary production From the Dark, which makes its North American debut this weekend as part of the sixth annual Luminato Festival of Arts and Creativity. As part of the third joint venture between Luminato and the Canadian magic non-profit group Magicana—this year titled Mind over Matter—Varela’s show is one of the most unique magical productions to ever be staged, a production that involves blindfolding both the performer and the audience, to experience a wide breadth of classic magic tricks from a sightless perspective. A novel show and celebration of magic unlike any other, Varela’s show debuted in 2010 at the National Magic Congress in Madrid, Spain, and has since been spellbinding audiences around the world. Stemming from an idea that pegs the question of whether a person truly needs the sense of sight to reason, imagine, and be amazed, Varela’s From the Dark is a conceptual behemoth and an experience that will surely tanzilize the senses—minus those involving the eyes, of course—and promises to give the audience a show unlike any they’ve experienced before.
Read more.Visit Magcana's website for more information about The Luminato Mind Over Matter magic series.
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_Toronto,
-ON,
+Canada,
~Luminato,
~Magicana,
Juan Esteban Varela,
Michael Weber
21 May 2012
Tony Eng Youth Fund bursary winner and IMX competitor
From Sharing Wonder:
Sawyer reached out to us through the Tony Eng Youth Fund. At 16, his passion for magic appears to have no bounds and magic has enriched his life for the last four years. We provided Sawyer, a community-driven young man teeming with leadership qualities, a bursary to help him attend the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM) 2012 convention. In his application, Sawyer expressed a heartfelt desire to meet Vancouver-based magician and President of CAM, Shawn Farquhar. We were pleased to provide Sawyer with the grant to achieve this goal and to also compete in the magic competitions at CAM.From the CAM website:
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This year there is a special addition to the convention where youth were invited from around the globe to compete in a contest that is endorsed by FISM. This is the first contest of it’s kind and representing Canada is Sawyer Bullock of Ontario.Wishing Sawyer the best of luck at the 2012 International Youth Magic Championships!
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~Magicana,
Sawyer Bullock
20 May 2012
One handed CUT- A-THON winner!
From Sharing Wonder:
Congratulations to Sebastian Dagenais, winner of the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM) 2012 One Handed CUT- A-THON contest.
The young and talented Sebastian hails from Montreal and performed 119 one-handed cuts for three rounds.
Read more to find out what Sebastian won!
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~CAM,
~Magicana,
Sebastian Dagenais
22 April 2012
Toronto: Call for volunteers
From Sharing Wonder:
Seeking volunteer magicians/performers for a Luminato show. No experience required.Please note that this is a Toronto-based opportunity.
Can the non-sighted experience the same sense of astonishment that those with sight feel when witnessing magic? For Chilean magician Juan Esteban Varela, anyone with an imagination can transform fantasy into reality. In From the Dark, he does just that. Each audience member is blindfolded, provided with a box of props and then, individually and collectively, directed by him to create magical feats. It is a unique and thrilling experience.
We are looking for volunteer magicians/performers to help make the magic happen!
Read more.
21 April 2012
Toronto: Luminato tickets on sale now
From Sharing Wonder:
Luminato tickets can now be purchased by the general public, bringing you one step closer to Toronto’s electrifying festival.The Luminato Mind Over Matter magic series features Banachek, Richard Turner and Juan Esteban Varela. Buy your tickets now!
Magicana is proud to present three enthralling, cutting-edge shows that will surely challenge the way you perceive the world.
Read more.
13 April 2012
Toronto: Luminato advance tickets
From Sharing Wonder:
We would like to extend the opportunity to buy advance tickets for Luminato 2012, before they go on sale to the general public on April 14.
From now to April 13, pre-sale tickets can be purchased online via the special BUY TICKETS links located throughout this blog (or by phone at 416-368-4849). Please use the code SEASONS for phone-based orders. Not only will you be able to purchase tickets for the magic programs (see below), but you will also have access to ALL Luminato ticketed events.
Read more.
10 April 2012
CAMaraderie: The Paul Gertner Super Session Workshop
From the April 6th CAM newsletter:
In the Super Session Workshop Paul Gertner will teach four of his favorite routines straight from his professional close-up show and his corporate speaking program. These are routines that are audience tested that Paul has NEVER taught before. At the Workshop you will be learning routines that Paul has used to make a living as one of the world’s leading corporate magicians for the past 35 years. These routines are not part of Paul’s standard magic lecture and are featured only as part of his Super Session Workshop Series. The only thing we ask is that you keep the routines you learn in this workshop for your use only.From the April 7th CAM newsletter:
Read more.
Interested in registering for the Paul Gertner workshop?
Well you have to be registered for CAMaraderie first - you can find registration details here: http://cammagic.org/camaraderie/registration
Need to check out the line-up before you register? There's a link for that too! Just click here: http://cammagic.org/camaraderie/acts
P.S. We've just heard that the winner of the one handed cut-a-thon will receive the book 'A Cut Above', compliments of Magicana.
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-ON,
+Canada,
~CAM,
~Magicana,
Paul Gertner
17 March 2012
Toronto: Luminato - Mind Over Matter
From Sharing Wonder:
For the 2012 Luminato Magic series – Mind Over Matter – we have invited three masters of the impossible – Banachek, Richard Turner and Juan Esteban Varela - to challenge the way we perceive the world and function within it.Read more about Luminato at the CBC.
Follow us and we will keep you updated on all our shows! For now, see David Ben’s – artistic director for Magicana – magical video invitation.
The sixth edition of Luminato takes place from June 8–17, 2012.
Read more and find out when tickets will go on sale.
01 February 2012
Making a Difference: My Magic Hands
[Edited Thursday, February 2nd to add the link to (and content from) Sharing Wonder.]
Tonight, on Global News Hour (5:30pm - 6:30pm) in Toronto, look for Susan Hay's segment, "Making a Difference." In it, Susan will interview Julie Eng and James Alan and discuss the impact of Magicana's My Magic Hands program in a Toronto area school.
Watch the video at Global Toronto or in the player below:
From Sharing Wonder:
Tonight, on Global News Hour (5:30pm - 6:30pm) in Toronto, look for Susan Hay's segment, "Making a Difference." In it, Susan will interview Julie Eng and James Alan and discuss the impact of Magicana's My Magic Hands program in a Toronto area school.
Watch the video at Global Toronto or in the player below:
From Sharing Wonder:
Since the program’s inception in 2004, we have run 94 sessions in different centres throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) engaging 1,670 participants, 584 volunteers and interacting with 5,695 community members. The program continues today thanks to the generous support of our title sponsor, Slaight Communications.
Read more.
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# media,
# video,
~Magicana,
James Alan,
Julie Eng
05 December 2011
Everything Erdnase: Dodd Vickers interviews David Ben & Julie Eng
From the Magic Newswire:
Who was S.W. Erdnase? Most likely, anyone reading this knows this name as the pseudonym used by the author of "The Expert at the Card Table" which is arguably one of the most important books ever written on sleight of hand with cards. On this episode of the "Spirit of Magic" podcast, I am joined by David Ben & Julie Eng of Magicana and the publishers of Magicol.
Read more and listen to Dodd Vickers interview David and Julie.
Labels:
~Magicana,
~Magicol,
David Ben,
Dodd Vickers,
Julie Eng
27 November 2011
Everything Erdnase
From Magicana:
The exhibition, created by Jason England and Julie Eng, showcases the legendary book, The Expert at the Card Table - by the mysterious, S.W. Erdnase – and the book’s perpetual appearance in print for over a century. While exploring the numerous variants, both here and abroad, the exhibition also highlights the slew of ancillary discourse, publications and products Erdnase has inspired.Visit the exhibition at EverythingErdnase.com.
Read more.
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~Magicana,
Jason England,
Julie Eng
25 July 2011
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
Labels:
# links,
~Browser's Den,
~CAM,
~LeclericShow,
~Magicana,
Ariel Frailich,
Ryan Pilling,
Shawn Farquhar
14 July 2011
Victoria: An Incredible Evening Of Magic
From Sharing Wonder:
To purchase tickets or for more information visit MagicInVictoria.com
You will now have a chance to see Murray and Teresa this summer in, An Incredible Evening of Magic, which will be presented every weekend in July and August in Victoria, BC, at the beautiful Victoria Conference Centre Theatre. It is a must-see show featuring some of Murray & Teresa’s signature routines. You won’t be disappointed.
Read more.
To purchase tickets or for more information visit MagicInVictoria.com
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_Victoria,
-BC,
+Canada,
~Magicana,
~Murray's Trick and Joke Shop,
Murray Hatfield
01 July 2011
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
23 June 2011
Watch David Ben on Jay Ingram’s final show
From Sharing Wonder:
Read the full post at Sharing Wonder.
Jay helps David Ben with some conjuring on Jay’s Last Show in Video Part 3.
Read the full post at Sharing Wonder.
19 June 2011
CBC: Magic medicine
Visit the CBC website to watch the "Magic medicine" segment featuring Julie Eng leading Magicana's "My Magic Hands" programme at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Watch to the end to see the cameo by Poof!
Labels:
# video,
~CBC,
~Magicana,
~Piff Paff Poof,
Julie Eng
15 June 2011
Luminato in the press
- June 11 from torontoist.com: A Magical Night Out at Luminato
- June 11 from Mooney on Theatre: Luminato 2011 Review – Natural Magick: David Ben (Produced in association with Magicana)
- June 13 from torontoist.com: The High and Lows of Luminato's Opening Weekend
- June 14 from National Post: Tricks Of The Trade
07 June 2011
Toronto: two FREE Luminato performances
From the Sharing Wonder website:
Visit Sharing Wonder for details on dates, times, locations and for information on how to RSVP.
The first will be this Friday, June 10 where there will be a special, live performance by Eric Mead.
And, on June 11, Julie Eng will be presenting a segment our latest production, Piff Paff Poof, a magic show for kids and families.
Space is limited so you must RSVP to attend the special events
Visit Sharing Wonder for details on dates, times, locations and for information on how to RSVP.
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