Calgary: Win tickets to see Wes Barker

From Wes Barker's Facebook page:

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Rounding the Western rings in April 2017

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- TBA.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Third Monday magic. - Jon Allen lecture.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- At Jens Henriksen's.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Jon Allen lecture.

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Calgary: Wes Barker

From Wes Barker's Facebook page:
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Rounding the Western rings in March 2017

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- #ShipLifeNoFilter
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Third Monday magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- Meeting at Uncle Buck’s at Tsawwassen Mills.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA

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2017 Calgary Magic Circle Lecture Pass

From the Calgary Magic Circle:

If you don’t act on this, the Calgary Magic Circle is going to vanish.

Give it to me straight, doc. The Calgary Magic Circle has experienced dwindling participation at meetings and events for the past few years. People have their various reasons for not being a member, or not attending our regular meetings. I’m not going to get into that right now. Here’s the pressing issue…

Unless we get a major commitment of your attendance, the magic lecture series is going to be cancelled.

This is the tour that brings world champions and stars of magic like the legendary Michael Ammar, Spanish card master Dani DaOrtiz, children’s magic expert Danny Orleans, and many more to Calgary so they can share their magic, experience, and tricks of the trade. This tour is an opportunity for all Calgary magicians to grow in their art.

Right now we are in serious danger of losing it all.

It’s simple math. For the past three years the club has been losing money on every lecture. We’ve tried to keep ticket prices low, and affordable for our members. However, the cost of fees, flights and hotels for our guest presenters simply adds up far beyond ticket sales. The club has been scraping by on savings, subsidizing these events, but that source has dried up. Without immediate intervention, the well is dry and next year’s tour will be cancelled.

If you want the opportunity to get personal instruction from some of the best magicians in the world, you have to speak up now.

We need your commitment in order to sign on for the 2017 tour. The only way the CMC executive can sign the deal for next year is with your support for the ENTIRE year. Picking and choosing one or two lectures is not sustainable. To move forward, the only option is an annual lecture subscription.

With your support we have five more great lectures coming this year. To keep this amazing resource in Calgary, we’re asking you to make a commitment to all 5 lectures that will run from now until November.

Here’s what’s coming up

• February 20th – Kenrick ICE McDonald
• May 7th – Jon Allen
• June 18th – 20th – “Silly Billy” David Kaye (Exact date TDB)
• August 28th – Jörg Alexander
• November 12th – Bizzaro (Exact date TDB)

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Calgary: Derek Selinger helps Dreams Take Flight

See Derek in “The Gift” on March 10 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.

From the Calgary Herald:

Local and internationally acclaimed illusionist Derek Selinger has been working on his show “The Gift” for the past 20 years, and will be performing his one-of-a-kind act in Calgary to raise funds for Dreams Take Flight Calgary, a non-profit that sends kids with physical, mental and medical disabilities on a special trip to Disneyland every year.

“There are pieces in this show that nobody on earth is doing. We’re really excited to put it on stage here in Calgary,” Selinger said. “It’s an opportunity for people not only to support Dreams Take Flight, but learn a bit about magic they do, too.”

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From 660 News:

Master illusionist Derek Selinger will create magic when he takes the stage at the Jack Singer Concert Hall next month to benefit Calgary children.

Selinger, a long-time volunteer for Dreams Take Flight, will be performing his new show “The Gift” with 100 per cent of the proceeds to go to the local not-for-profit.

Dreams Take Flight is a charity that takes children who have experienced some sort of physical, social or mental challenge to Disneyland for the day.

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Calgary: WowFest Magic in McKenzie Lake

From WowFest Magic Arts Festival's Facebook event:

25 February Mckenzie Lake Community Association 

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Outerbridge Magic upcoming tour dates

Check out the Facebook graphic at the end of this post.  The Outerbridges will be touring China!  How exciting!

The Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries website:

• February 7, 2017 - The Magic Club of Winnipeg Lecture, Winnipeg, MB
• February 9, 2017 - I.B.M. Ring 28 Lecture, Edmonton, AB
• February 10, 2017 - Shell Theatre, Fort Saskatchewan, AB
• February 11, 2017 - Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre, Spruce Grove, AB
• February 18, 2017 - Max Cameron Theatre, Powell River, BC
• February 20, 2017 - Fraser Valley Magic Circle Lecture, Mission, BC
• March 4, 2017 - Mount Elizabeth Theatre, Kitimat, BC
• March 16, 2017 - Milton Centre for the Arts, Milton, ON
• March 17, 2017 - Milton Centre for the Arts, Milton, ON
• March 18, 2017 - The Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound, ON
• April 1, 2017 - Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, VT
• April 10, 2017 - ACC Labrador West, Labrador City, NL
• April 12, 2017 - Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

From Ted and Marion Outerbridge's Facebook page:

Rounding the Western rings in February 2017

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Ice McDonald lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Ice McDonald lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Ice McDonald lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- General meeting. - Ice McDonald lecture. - Third Monday magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Annual installation banquet. - Oscar Muñoz lecture.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- Meeting at Rod Chow's.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Ice McDonald lecture.

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Rock View County: Ryan Pilling

From Eventbrite:

Sat, 4 February 2017

Be amazed and entertained by comedic magician, Ryan Pilling! Join us for an evening of fun in the Homestretch Room! Make sure to check out the Mid City Grill before the show for mouthwatering choices that will leave your bellies happy!

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Rounding the Western rings in January 2017

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- TBA
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Third Monday Magic. - Annual general meeting.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- Magic dinner show live!
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA

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Another five years for The Vanishing Rabbit!

From The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop Facebook page:

The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop just signed another 5 year lease soooo it looks like were staying OPEN serving all the Tricksters, Jokesters, and magicians in your life!!!!! We look forward to being your go to Brick and Mortar Magic shop in Alberta, Western Canada and Canada !!!. In January look for our Junior Magic Club starting for kids ages 9-17 and depending on your past purchases with us .....The Vanishing Rabbit preferred customer discounts cards.

Rounding the Western rings in December 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- TBA
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA

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Calgary: Mega Magic Camp at Montanas

See if you can say that 5 times fast!

From the The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop's Facebook page:

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Rounding the Western rings in November 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture - TBA.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture - Christmas banquet - Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Three of Clubs convention - Christmas dinner and stage competition.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Three of Clubs convention - John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture

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Neil Croswell's 2016 Fall tour

From the Facebook page of James Carey Lauder:

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Edmonton: Outerbridge lecture

From Kent Wong's Facebook page:

On February 12, 2017, I will be hosting an incredible lecture here in Edmonton. Just before the lecture, I will be pulling an up-to-date list of all fully paid up IBM members in the Alberta/Saskatchewan region. If you are on that list, you will get into the lecture ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

So, who am I bringing in for this unprecedented event? None other than ... Ted and Marion Outerbridge! Ted and Marion have been filling theatres throughout the World for years and have a ton of magic and advice to share with us. To find out more about the lecture, check out their website at: http://www.outerbridgemagic.com/outerbridge-lecture/

Here are the details for the lecture:

Date: February 12, 2017
Place: The Magic Emporium (8840 - 60 Avenue)
Cost: $30.00/person - Fully paid up IBM members from Edmonton or Saskatchewan get in ABSOLUTELY FREE!

So what are you waiting for? Become a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians NOW! Joining is simple. Just click on the link below, fill out the form, and pay the fee.
LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!!
https://www.magician.org/join-the-ibm/join

Rounding the Western rings in October 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Halloween themed meeting.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Jeff Prace lecture.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA.

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Edmonton: Sheldon Casavant at Creative Mornings

From Creative Mornings:

September 30

Sheldon Casavant isn’t your everyday magician. With his uniquely captivating and humorous style of magic, Sheldon was nominated as Entertainer of the Year in 2009 and 2010 by the Canadian Events Industry and was named one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2014. Sheldon has entertained across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Panama, China, and has performed over 630 shows in Japan.

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Regina and Red Deer: Derek Selinger's "The Gift"

From The Gift Live:

This is a magic spectacle like you haven’t seen before.

What can you expect? Pure slight of hand, mind reading and the essence of the art of magic played out on stage in a 90-minute theatrical performance.

No spandex. No sequins. Just smooth style.

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Watch the video below to see why the Global Regina host needs to wear safety glasses.

From Global Regina's Twitter feed:

Illusionist @DerekSelinger first stop on his new tour-act, 'The Gift' kicks off in #Regina Oct. 1st. #yqr https://t.co/gmujYjnUym

— Global Regina (@GlobalRegina) September 20, 2016