5th edition of the Quebec Magic Festival Contest

From Jean-Luc Rivard:

QUEBEC MAGIC FESTIVAL MAGIC CONTEST Registration
MAY 4-5-6-7, 2017 in Quebec City .

Non refundable $45 (plus taxes) registration fee to process your file and have the Selection Committee evaluate your video.

 
Deadline for registration: March 3, 2017, 5 p.m.

Provide a Web address where we can see you perform for the first evaluation by the Selection Committee.

 
First Web Evaluation

• Between March 3 and March 28, 2017.
• Four members of the Selection Committee will evaluate the videos.
• Choice of numbers for the pre-gala.
• Several finalists will be chosen per category.
• The Selection Committee may decide that there are not enough contestants and cancel a category.
• Names of finalists selected by category will be listed on the FMQ website on April 2, 2017.

Presentation of Numbers on Stage during the Pre-gala in Quebec City.

• Finalists must present their number in Quebec City in front of jury on May 2,  2017.
• A presentation schedule will be emailed to the finalists April 10, 2017.
• Finalists can refuse the invitation anytime time. Finalists who refuse the invitation will be disqualified.
• All winners per category will be invited to participate in the magic contest gala.
• One winner per category will be chosen by the jury.
• Winners of each category will be awarded $500.

Festival de magie management’s “Coup de Coeur” award: at its sole discretion, Festival de magie du Québec management reserves the right to admit a contestant to the gala competition. This contestant will not be eligible for the $1 500 award.

 
Choice of the Overall Winner by the Five Members of the Jury
From among the winners of the five categories, the magician who receives the most points from the five members of the jury will win the Michel Cailloux Grand Prize and the award of $1 500.


New for 2017 
    •    The "Kids show" category is back in 2017
    ◦    A $500 prize will be awarded to the « kids show » category winner 


    •    You can buy pictures of your competition act
    ◦    For $50,00 + tx you will have professional pictures of your act.  These pictures will be very useful to promote yourself. 


    •    You can buy the video of your competition act
    ◦    For $150,00 + tx you will receive a video of your competition act.  3 robotic cameras will be used resulting in 4K images.  Imagine having a professional video for your web site promotion and to present your act to other competition registrations. 


    •    One of the participants of the under 18 years old category could win a scholarship to the Jeff McBride magic school in Las Vegas.  Value of $800,00 US.


    •    All under 18 years old competitor will be in the same category which will include stage and close-up magic.


Thank you Jean-Luc for sending this information along!

Rounding the Central rings in February 2017

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Free form first Fridays. - Executive meeting. - Valentine's Day dance.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- TBA.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- TBA.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- James Alan lecture.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Members' night.

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Montreal: Masters of Spectacular

January 26th.  With Marc Trudel!

From Evelyn Matlin's Facebook page:

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Rounding the Central rings in January 2017

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Free form first Friday. - Stage workers event. - Public magic auction.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- TBA.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- TBA.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- "Teach A Trick" Night.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Auction night.

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Rounding the Central rings in December 2016

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Executive meeting. - Christmas party. - Stage workers event.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- TBA.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- TBA.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Christmas banquet.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Browser's Den visit

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Montreal: Chad Long lecture

From the Montreal Magic Jam:

Tues December 6

Chad’s fast-paced lecture combines a high-energy performance along with humorous explanations to bring an enjoyable experience to all. It’s filled with both close-up and stand-up effects using everyday objects such as cards, coins, dart guns, pens, rubber bands, keys, spray paint, finger rings, lint brushes, matches, spaghetti and more! This material has been honed by years of performance and there is truly something for everyone!

Read more and buy tickets.

Patrik Kuffs: 25 years magic

From Patrik Kuffs' Facebook page:

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Perfect Magic's 40th Anniversary Sale

From Perfect Magic:

... come in and see us while our 40th Anniversary Sale is on.

10% on everything in the catalog
an additional 5% if we have it in the shop
and an additional 5% if you buy in person.
The Sale lasts until Dec.3rd and we’re open Saturdays too, from 11am to 5pm.
 
Read more and shop now!

Festival de Magie de Québec 2017

With thanks to Jean-Luc for sending this information along.  From Jean-Luc Rivard:

Great names coming at the Festival de Magie de Québec  MAY 4 - 5 - 6 - 7  2017 .

BUY TICKETS HERE : http://www.festivaldemagie.ca/billets

GRAND GALA :

- Luc Langevin (CANADA )
- Hector Mancha ( FISM  World Champion 2015 - Spain )
- Rob Zabrecky  ( USA)
- Boris Wild ( France )
- Nicolas Dutel  ( CANADA )
- MysterAct ( CANADA )



ALSO  at the Festival :

-  Jean-Pierre Du Sault
-  Fredo - Magislain
-  Billy et Manu
-  Jean Deshaies
-  Marc Chabot
-  Énigma & Méphisto -
-  Bob Arseneau
-  Marc Trudel
-  Stéphan Therien
-  Simon Bernard .

And more to come !!!!

Keith Brown's busy November (and Montreal Fringe in 2017)

From Keith Brown's Official Facebook Fan Page:

Dear friends, this month is crazy! Here are all of my public performances and where you can catch me. I am still taking some bookings for holiday parties, if you know of any please send me a message.

Nov 18 & 19 - Collingwood
Collingwood Cabaret: featuring some of Toronto's Hottest Acts

Nov 21 - Kingston
Momondays Kingston November 21 moShow

Nov 22 - Toronto
The Newest Trick in The Book hosted by Benzi Train

Nov 24 - Toronto
Nerd Nite Toronto Holiday Nerdtacular

Nov 27 - Mississauga
UNPLUGGED!

Also from the fan page:

Montreal: Last lab magique of 2016

From the Facebook page of Le Lab Magique:

For the last lab magic of the year 2016 on Wednesday, 30 November, we're looking for testers.

The numbers must be between 5 AND 8 minutes. All the kinds of issues are welcome:
Magic, juggling, circus, mime, music, humour, comedy and more...

If this interests you let us know.
514 937 6702

Montreal: Steve Beam lecture

A quick reminder that Steve will be lecturing in Toronto on November the 13th.

From the Montreal Magic Jam:

Monday November 14

From Las Vegas to Barcelona and from London to Vienna. Steve Beam has lectured all over North America and Europe. His lectures feature the latest in sleight of hand interwoven with the hottest semi-automatic magic from the guy who coined the term. The magic is designed and presented with the audience in mind – magic that will enthrall and entertain.

You will learn clever principles, witness devious subtleties, and experience eye candy with a purpose. All of this while seeing how these ingredients can form more than just tricks. Beam has created well over a thousand magic effects. In addition to publishing The legendary Trapdoor magazine for 15 years (1983-1998), writing 10 volumes of Semi-Automatic Card Tricks, he has published effects and articles in dozens of other magazines throughout the world. He not only creates and publishes his own magic; he also performs and teaches it. So, pull up a chair, take a card, sit back, and prepare to be amazed.

Read more and buy tickets.

Rounding the Central rings in November 2016

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Executives meeting. - Trix R Treats Halloween close-up. - Public magic auction.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Road trip to Buffalo.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Walk around, close-up.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Round-table discussion.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Browser's Den 41st anniversary party - Outerbridge touring secrets lecture

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Rounding the Central rings in October 2016

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Free form Fridays. - Public open house. - Stage workers. - Trix R Treats. - Houdini Halloween supper.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- TBA.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- TBA.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- David Ben lecture.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Lawrence Hass lecture and workshop.

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Montreal: Le lab magique Sep 2016

From Loran Magie's Facebook page:
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Montreal: Shigeo Futagawa lecture

A reminder that you can also see Shigeo Futagawa lecture in Toronto.

From the Montreal Magic Jam:

Tuesday September 20, 2016

 A close-up legend in his own country, for decades, Futagawa has energized Japan with his creativity, ingenuity, and love for sleight of hand. Japanese magic enthusiasts from all over flock to Yokohama, just to meet and session with him.

Furthermore, Futagawa has spent quality time with a multitude of phenomenal western magicians like Dai Vernon, Larry Jennings, Slydini, Max Maven, Geoff Latta, Michael Weber, David Roth, etc. when they came to visit Japan.

Now it’s our turn to spend time with Futagawa. And yet, we don’t have to travel fifteen hours across the ocean to do so. For the first time ever, Futagawa is coming to Canada.


Read more and buy tickets.

Rounding the Central rings in September 2016

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- TBA.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- “Teaching Table Session” with Scott Hood. - All members meeting.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Magic Auction.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- The Electronic Wizardry of Gordon Precious.

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Montreal: 44th Magic Collectors Weekend

From Magicana:

Magicana is delighted to bring the MCW to Montreal in May 2017. We will be staging this conference to coincide with the opening of the major magic exhibition, drawn from the Allan Slaight Collection of magic posters and Houdiniana, at the McCord Museum.

In fact, a large part of the conference will take place at the McCord Museum (which is located in the heart of downtown Montreal) where delegates will enjoy private tours of the exhibition and behind-the-scenes tours by curators and staff of the museum. The museum has an exquisite exhibition in the works, and MCW delegates will be the first to experience it!

The balance of the conference will be held at our convention hotel, the Delta Montreal which is, literally, around the corner from the McCord. And, as we have had in the past, there will be a broad range of speakers.

But space is limited! This event is restricted by the meeting capacity at the McCord, so we only have 125 places available. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Read more and register.

Knowlton: Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries

From the Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries Facebook event:
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Montreal: Le lab magique Jun 29

Catch the last lab before summer break!

Avec:

ARTISTE INVITÉ 
Patrice Meunier - magicien fantaisiste

ARTISTES TESTEURS
André Rancour Ventriloquie
Hamza Araqui - cirque
Le testeur surprise

Animé par - Erick Elektrik et Bernard Lebel

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