Victoria: Save the date for PCAM #91 [Nov 7 - 10]

From the July 22nd Instagram post at CAM:

The 91st Annual Pacific Coast Association of Magicians convention is happening Nov 7-10 2024 in Victoria BC

https://pcammagic.com/2024-convention-2/

 

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Victoria: PCAM 2024 [Nov 7 - 10]

Visit the PCAM website at PCAMmagic.com

 

From the February 18th Facebook post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:

Get ready to be spellbound at this year's PCAM convention, coming to the enchanting city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Don't miss out on the magic – register early to secure your spot!

Head over to the registration page at [https://pcammagic.com/registration/] and reserve your place today. Plus, early registrants will receive special gifts and extras upon arrival, so be sure to provide all your information to ensure you don't miss out on the surprises!

We've also arranged a special discount for accommodations at [https://pcammagic.com/hotel/]. Be sure to book your room soon to guarantee your stay in magical Victoria.

Let's make this year's PCAM convention an unforgettable gathering of magic and camaraderie. See you there! ✨🎩

 

 

 

 

San Diego: Shawn Farquhar at PCAM [Nov 9 -12]

From the August 31st Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:

Hey magicians, I am performing and lecturing at three magic events in the coming months. The TRIC's convention is SOLD OUT and the Retreat to Egypt is SOLD OUT.
This means if you haven't registered to either of those, and want to come hang out with me at a magic convention, where I am performing and teaching, you need to register for the PCAM in San Diego.  www.PCAMMAGIC.com

PCAM is my absolute favourite magic gathering. In 1995, when I produced the convention in Reno, Nevada I named it "The Biggest Little Convention", and it still holds true today.

 

The sold out Egypt retreat:

 

 

PCAM in the Mission City Record

Form the October 18th article "Huge magician convention coming to Mission" by Chris Campbell in the Mission City Record:

The 89th Annual Pacific Coast Association of Magicians will be holding its convention in Mission from Nov. 10 to 13.

The conference covers the entire Pacific coast, along with countries including Canada, U.S., Australia, Japan and thousands of members across the Pacific Rim.

The conference is organized by two prolific kids entertainers, as Norden the Magician and the Great Gordini, who combined have over 40 international awards for their acts and contributions to the magic community.

Norden wanted to bring the conference to his home town of Mission this year and put in a bid to the committee.

“I’m very excited about this event,” said Mike Norden.

A comedy show will kick off the event on Nov 10, starring YouTube comedian Wes Barker. This show will take place in the ballroom at the Best Western.

Then on Nov 12 is the big show, called Hocus Pocus, at the Clarke Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Starring international magic celebrities that have appeared on Penn & Teller Fool Us, Ellen, Comedy Central, Big Trick Energy and more.

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Mission: 89th edition of the PCAM Convention [Nov 10-13]

From the July 4th Facebook post by the Fraser Valley Magic Circle:

The convention is starting to take shape! Nov 10-13 , 2022 in Mission, BC!

You can register at www.PCAMmagic.com and click on Convention! 

The first 50 attendees will get VIP seating at all 3 evening shows! 

There is the comedy variety show on Thursday night, the Presidents Show on Friday night and the Gala 

Show thr theatre (600 seat theatre) on Saturday night. 

You get VIP to ALL three shows! 

But only the first 50 people to register - and 25 of those are gone already! So why wait - register today!  

Norden & Gordon

 

 

 

PCAM #88: October 23, 2021

From Eventbrite:

The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians hosts its 88th continuous edition of their annual convention, virtually, and you are invited!

Registration is necessary and all guests will be emailed a verification package with information and necessary material to attend.

The event is limited to 100 registrants, as is our custom for in-person events but unlike our normal convention which costs hundreds of dollars to register, this one is special. We want all members of the PCAM family to be able to attend and during this pandemic and we realize that can be hard for some. So once again, this year it's by donation only, so pay what you can afford. (Minimum $5.00 )

Read more and register. 

From the August 17th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:

Congratulations on the first virtual PCAM!

Congratulations to Shawn Farquhar, Alex Zander, Billy Hsueh, and Kevin Cardona on what has been reported by others as a fabulous and memorable PCAM!

Congratulations also to the contest winners:

• Gold Medal for Close-Up:  Jay Chun The Juggling Magician
• Gold Medal for Stage Magic:  Ryan Wonder Brown
• Children's Entertainer of the Year: Katrina Kroetch
• One hand cut-a-thon:  Topher Gowen
  

PCAM 87th edition is going virtual!

From PCAM:

Sunday, November 22, 2020

We asked all our PCAM family to be patient and standby until we know that it is safe to proceed. Looks like it will be a long time before we can all gather safely so we are going virtual for 2020. On behalf of the 2020 PCAM Convention planning committee, we thank you for your understanding on this matter.

We are all set up now to host our first virtual convention and the date is set.

Read more and register.

 

 

London Jones cleans up at PCAM

Congratulations London!


From the  Twitter feed of London the Magnificent:
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Double GOLD MEDALS at the PCAM!!!
Gold in STAGE
Gold in CLOSE-UP

I killed it!!!

Thanks Carissa and to my new friends Kayla & Lorena!!@CarisaHendrix @MagicinHeelsKD pic.twitter.com/WB9T0kpMeL

— London the Magnificent (@LondonMagNIF) August 13, 2018

Pacific Coast Association of Magicians 2018

Trevor and Lorena Watters are among the names announced for the 2018 Pacific Coast Association of Magicians (PCAM) convention, August 9th - 12th!  Also announced are Master Payne, Chris Capehart, Kayla Drescher, and Joshua Jay.

Visit PCAMBakersfield.com for more information and to register.

Highlights from CAM / PCAM 2017

Watch the video put together by Leif David showing some of the highlights from CAM / PCAM 2017.

From Leif David's Facebook post:

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Welcoming Murray Hatfield as CAM President

On Thursday, at the PCAM / CAM 2017 convention, Joan Caesar swore in Murray Hatfield as President of the Canadian Association of Magicians!

Congratulations Murray, and thank you for taking on this important role!


Watch Brent Smith's video of the event on Facebook:




Here's a snapshot of Tweets from the convention:


#PCAM2017 Tweets

PCAM/CAM: Buster Balloon

At the bottom of the post, there's a list of the talent line-up.


From Mike Norden's Facebook post:

Space is limited to 20 people and we have 8 so far, We NEED the 20 people to make this happen or it won't. So do NOT delay - contact me to register today!!

From Mike Norden's Facebook photos:

More names announced for PCAM/CAM convention, April 20-23, 2017

More names announced!

From Mike Norden's Facebook post:

We just announced Jeff Christensen and Annie Banannie to the line up at CAM 2017.

So far we have announced:
Shawn Farquhar
Keith Fields
Axel Hecklau
Christopher Cool
Tamar Louise Kimmons
John Kimmons
Gary Dunn
Buster Balloon
and more to come!

PLUS the first Canadian Children's Magician of the Year award with a $500 prize!!

Register at www.CAM2017.com today!

Chilliwack: PCAM/CAM convention, April 20-23, 2017

The December 9th early bird draw offer is coming up fast!


From the Facebook page of Norden the Magician:

BIG announcement! If you have not heard the 2017 PCAM will be a joint convention with CAM. It will be held in Chilliwack, BC on April 20-23, 2017. We will be announcing the talent every Friday for the next 4 weeks. To help us get the registration up we are having some 'early bird deadlines' to give you an incentive.

You can register and buy preferred seating, dealer tables, and t-shirts - all which are very limited.

What we are talking about here are HUGE prizes you can win - check it out:

1 - Register by Dec 9th and you are entered to win a FULL 2018 PCAM registration. Yep - you read that correct. Value: $200-$300

2 - Register by Dec 16th and you are entered to win a FREE HOTEL STAY at PCAM 2018. What?! Value: $300-$400

3 - Register by Dec 23rd and you are entered to win a FVMC Annual Lecture pass for 2017. We can't say whose coming yet (pssst...Ted Outerbridge, Jon Allen, SiIly Billy, Jorg Alexander, Ice McDonald and one more..) Value: $180

4 - Register by Dec 30th and you are entered to win one of 10 tickets to Ted Outerbridge's lecture hosted by the FVMC on Feb 20th. Value: $30

5 - Register by Jan 6th and you are entered to win a pass to Jon Allen's lecture hosted by the FVMC in May. Value: $30

6 - Register by Jan 13th and you are entered to win a limited edition PCAM/CAM 2017 t-shirt. Value: $25
Why wait? Register today and you are entered to win ALL of them!

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Chilliwack: PCAM / CAM 2017 Combined Convention

From the PCAM / CAM 2017 Combined Convention Facebook event:

Norden & Gordon are BACK!

What? PCAM already?? We just had one in August - and last years was November! You mean 3 PCAM's in 17 months? Yep - we like to mess with things!

For 2017 the PCAM will be joining forces with the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM). The CAM convention has only been held ONCE in the West back in 2011 (also a combined convention with PCAM)

Norden is back as President for 2017. Past President (2015) Gord Boyes will be back doing all the work while Norden basks in all the glory that being President brings. 

Right?....

We are also going back to Chilliwack. The hotel, the staff, the people, the theatre, the price - why would be go elsewhere?

We will have Shawn Farquhar's Cabaret on the Friday again. Plus a full evening gala 'Variety' show - with comedians, juggles, ventriloquists, balloon artists, and stunts - plus magic!

Not only are the favorite things coming back like Game Night 2.0, but of course Bag O Tricks, contest (times TWO!) and 7 lectures, workshops, opening night events, improv and just so much more!

 7 lectures
 3 Evening shows
 Improv and Variety
 Flea Market
 Dealers Room
 Game Night
 Bag O Tricks
 Contest
 People's Choice
 and so much more!

 Oh - and did we mention the very FIRST ever:

 CANADIAN CHILDREN'S MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR

 Yes - with $500 in PRIZES to the winner!

 We are limited to 125 people - so please register early. If you register early then we offer the prefered seating for $5 to first 20 people (paid in full)

 If you can't pay in full we offer 6 automatic payments via Paypal!

 What are you waitng for?

 Visit www.PCAM2017.com and get on board!

 Norden & Gordon


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PCAM 2016

Shawn Farquhar is currently a confirmed performer.

From PCAM 2016:

August 4 – 7, 2016

Welcome to Pacific Coast Association of Magicians (PCAM) 2016! PCAM is truly a “magical family reunion” where everyone knows your name. The uniqueness of the PCAM convention is that it is the longest running magic convention in the world that is not associated with a central governing board, but rather with a group of dedicated individuals that keep the spirit of PCAM alive each year.

Read more and register.

PCAM 2015 contest winners

The winners of the 12 contest categories from PCAM 2015 have been posted at PCAM 2015.

Congratulations to the gold medal winners:

• Hannah & Haley Biane
• Theo Chattra
• Elliott Hofferth
• Ben Eskenazi
• Jeff Christensen
• Jim Vines
• Steve Hamilton
• Gwyn Auger
• Christopher Lopez 

Winners of the "Bag O Tricks" competition:

• Joe Turner and Glen Labarre

Winner of the One Hand Cut-A-Thon

• Matthew Jones

Visit PCAM 2015 to see the group photos taken by John Smithman Photography.

Chilliwack: Stars of Magic - PCAM 2015 Gala Show

From Mike Norden's Facebook page:

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Hey everyone! Gord and I are producing this awesome magic show in Chilliwack on Nov 21st. Tickets are just $15 and we...
Posted by Mike Norden on Wednesday, 4 November 2015

From PCAM 2015:

Stars of Magic - PCAM 2015 Gala ShowThe Pacific Coast Association of Magic (PCAM) is pleased to announce that the 'Stars of Magic' are back once again for the PCAM Gala Magic Show on Saturday November 21st at 8pm!

Starring:

Michael Dardant - MC
Cody Fisher
Bill Abbott
Trevor and Lorena
Wes Barker

This event has always sold out in the past and we encourage you to buy your tickets in advance as we might not have them at the door. Every registrant to the PCAM Convention gets a ticket - which means that 120 seats are already sold. We have 50 more public tickets to be sold at the $15 price.

Please pass the word along - and bring your family and friends to this public show if you are attending the convention (you still need to buy them a ticket though! :)

Check out our website at www.PCAM2015.ca or the Facebook page at www.FB.com/pcam2015

We look forward to seeing you at the event at the Chilliwack Coast Hotel!

Read more and buy tickets.

PCAM 2015 talent line up

A reminder that PCAM 2015 is in Chilliwack, BC:  Thursday Nov 19 - Sunday Nov 22

From Mike Norden's Facebook page:

Ok - less than 2 months away from ‪#‎PCAM2015‬ - have you registered? And if you have registered have you booked your hotel room yet? We only have a hold on the room for a few more weeks so check the website at www.PCAM2015.ca for details. Oh - why should you attend? How about this talent line up:
Shawn Farquhar 
Bill Abbott
Cody Fisher
Eric Knaus / The Great Zucchini
Master Payne
Michael Dardant
Trevor & Lorena Watters
Steve Brooks
Eric Cmd Bedard
Jason Verners
Karl Hein
Joe M. Turner
Jamie D. Grant
Wes Barker
Norden & Gordon
Dave J. Attwood and MORE! 

Plus 3 public shows, 12 dealers, close up show, contests, Bag O Tricks, prizes and so much more - so join us Nov 19-22nd, 2015! 

Read more.