Showing posts with label Chris Westfall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chris Westfall. Show all posts

01 January 2016

Chris Westfall's "15 second miracles"

Join Chris Westfall as he begins his Project 365 (+1) on Instagram!

From the Chris Westfall Magic Facebook page:
On January 1st I will begin a 365 day + 1 leap year day project of 15 second Instagram videos of Magic Tricks, Sketches, flourishes & skits. The project is called #15secondmiracles and you can follow this adventure on Instagram @ChrisWestfallMagic

26 October 2015

Review: Chris Westfall's "Porcelain Princess tour"

From XM 105 FM:
Chris Westfall brought his Porcelain Princess tour to Whitecourt last night, at the St. Joseph Community Hall. He definitely delivered! Between over-the-head discreet adult jokes, a flashy & fun persona for the kids to enjoy, diverse stage props, to the actual illusion & fun of a magic show, this was a great night. Chris had 2 personas on-stage. One was a mad scientist trying to capture & outwit a beautiful onstage dancer/magic assistant, to the actual Chris Westfall who left children & adults alike in awe.

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03 September 2015

Toronto: Chris Westfall at "Magic Tonight"

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com


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Toronto (Sun):  Chris Westfall








James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code 
cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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cmagic.

21 June 2015

Random thoughts from the Ring 17 year end banquet

  • The year end comes far too quickly.
  • People drive a long distance to come to these events.
  • A group of magicians is very good at entertaining themselves and each other during delays.
  • The young people today spell llama differently than I was taught.
  • The even younger people have a totally different approach to llamas.
  • La llama es una quadrupido
                                                   ... but I digress.
  • In their show "Sketchy Magic," Chris Mayhew and Chris Westfall give a crazy and high-energy performance as one would expect with individual lecture titles like "Calculated Chaos" and "Mayhew Mayhem."
  • Rumour has it that Chris Harvison, Andrew Goss and James Alan are back on the executive next year.  And that Phil Pivnick will be joining them.
  • Next season opens with a David Ben lecture.
  • Thank you Ring 17 for another great season!

31 May 2015

Rounding the Central rings in June 2015

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



Montreal, QCRing 62 (20th Century Ring)- TBA
Hamilton, ONRing 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)- TBA
London, ONRing 265 (London Magician's Guild)- Year end dinner.
Kitchener, ONRing 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)- TBA
Ottawa, ONRing 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)- Year end party.
Ottawa, ONOttawa / Gatineau magicians- TBA
Toronto, ONRing 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)- Year end dinner featuring Chris Mayhew and Chris Westfall in "Sketchy Magic"


Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

24 May 2015

Review: "A Series of Unfortunate Effects"

From the Magic Junkies:
Coming in at around 90 minutes, A Series of Unfortunate Effects is a fun, engaging and wonderfully unique instructional DVD featuring some of the best card magic I’ve seen in some time. The movie (yep, I’m calling it a movie) features appearances by Lee Asher, Jeff Hinchliffe, Glenn West, Chris Westfall, plus the creators Chris Mayhew and Ben Train. Bill Abbott even makes an appearance as a maniacal card collector – hey if the shoe fits  Even without the card routines and explanations, I thought the movie was really fun with several laugh out loud moments. The chemistry between Chris Mayhew and Ben Train provides an enjoyable romp through underground card magic. (I’ll take this moment to mention that Chris Mayhew cracks me up!) The video itself is shot in HD and edited beautifully, with great attention to detail throughout. The appearances and card routines are just icing on the proverbial cake. It is a creative adventure that is a joy to watch.

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23 May 2015

A bit about Chris Westfall and the Porcelain Princess tour

From Chris Westfall's post in the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
People Keep asking about my Ontario Wide tour, so here is a sneak peak of my most creative show! Inspired by a cirque du soliel format Its a family style illusion show jam packed with laughing, gasping, screaming, magic, illusions, and an awesome story line plot! Its filled with different styles of Juggling and a hook like ive never done before! Hopefully we will have it in Toronto before the Canada Wide tour begins. With Bella M. Eurta.


Watch video on YouTube:

10 May 2015

Calgary: Mega Magic Saturday

Gwyn Auger will be greeting people at the door!

Join Chris Westfall, Anthony Lindan, Stephen Forrester, Brent Smith, Brent Miller, Atsushi Ono, and special Guests for a 1 day MEGA Magic Saturday JUNE 27th. Shows, Auction, Competitions, and lectures will all be happening. Registration is NOW OPEN . For all the details, registration packages and VIP Passes go to www.MEGAMagicSaturday.com

Read more and register.

03 May 2015

Rounding the Western rings in May 2015

Updated May 15th to add:

  • Vancouver Magic Circle IBM Ring 92 is hosting a lecture by Trevor Duffy on May 26, 2015 at Douglas College (6:30 PM) 

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

CityClubEvent(s)
Calgary, ABRing 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)- Bar Tricks & Cons 
Edmonton, ABEdmonton Magic Club- N/A.
Winnipeg, MBThe Magic Club of Winnipeg- Family Day of Magic show.
Fraser Valley, BCIBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)- Annual General Meeting.
- Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BCRing 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)- Chris Westfall lecture.
Vancouver, BCSAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)- Trevor Duffy lecture
Victoria, BCRing 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)  - N/A

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

27 April 2015

"Sketchy Magic," Ben Train, Paul Pacific and Mysterion at "Magic Tonight"

Updated April 27th to add:  Ben Train in Pickering.


Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com


Toronto (Tues):  Sketchy Magic

Mississauga (Thurs):   Paul Pacific

Pickering (Fri):  Ben Train

Toronto (Sun):  Mysterion



James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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21 April 2015

Sketchy Magic, Phil Pivnick and Jason Palter at "Magic Tonight"

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com

Toronto (Tues):  Sketchy Magic

Mississauga (Thurs):   Phil Pivnick

Pickering (Fri):   Jason Palter

Toronto (Sun):  Jason Palter


James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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15 April 2015

Jason, Glenn, Keith, Greydon, Chris and Chris at "Magic Tonight"

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com


Mississauga (Thurs):   Jason Palter

Pickering (Fri):   Glenn Ottaway

Toronto (Sun):  Keith Brown and Greydon Gilmore

Toronto (Tues):  Sketchy Magic


James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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* Offer is subject to change without notice.  Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.

18 March 2015

Chris Westfall and Bill Abbott at "Magic Tonight"

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com


Mississauga (Thurs): ChrisWestfall [sold out]
Pickering (Fri):  ChrisWestfall [sold out]
Toronto (Sun):  Bill Abbott


James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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* Offer is subject to change without notice.  Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.

28 February 2015

Rounding the Western rings in March 2015

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


CityClubEvent(s)
Calgary, ABRing 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)- TBA
Edmonton, ABEdmonton Magic Club- TBA
Winnipeg, MBThe Magic Club of Winnipeg- TBA
Fraser Valley, BCIBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)- Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BCRing 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)Jay Scott Berry lecture
Vancouver, BCSAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)- Chris Westfall lecture
Victoria, BCRing 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)   - TBA
 
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

25 February 2015

Ken Margoe, Chris Westfall and Brian Roberts at "Magic Tonight"

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com


Mississauga (Thurs):  Ken Margoe

Pickering (Fri):  Chris Westfall

Toronto (Sun):   Brian Roberts


James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.




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* Offer is subject to change without notice.  Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.

11 February 2015

Win tickets to "Sketchy Magic"

Chris Westfall is having a contest to win one pair of tickets to his upcoming show "Sketchy Magic" on Tuesday April 7th in Toronto, Canada.

To enter:
  • Follow Sketchy Magic on Twitter (@SketchyMagicTO)
  • Tweet to @SketchyMagicTO your sketchiest first date story.  (You do not need to be a magican to enter the contest.)
  • If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information to share with Chris.
  • Chris will be notifying the winner by Twitter on Monday February 16, 2015.


The fine print:
  • To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  • One entry per person.
  • This giveaway is open to Canadian residents.
  • This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  • You must be able to use the tickets as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
  • Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the show.
  • The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  • Contest closes on Sunday February 15th, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.


From Chris Westfall's Facebook page:





Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Sketchy Magic to receive a 50% discount*.








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* Offer is subject to change without notice.  Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.

09 February 2015

Toronto: "Sketchy Magic" with Chris Mayhew and Chris Westfall

I was lucky enough to attend Ring 17's Members' Night, where Chris Mayhew and Chris Westfall gave us a sneak peak of some of their upcoming show, "Sketchy Magic."  One of the bits they did, was a routine I first saw David Acer and Richard Sanders perform back in 2001 at the very first CAM convention.  The Chrises were every bit as entertaining as David and Richard!  If the rest of "Sketchy Magic" is even half as good as what I saw, it's going to be a fantastic show.


From Chris Westfall's Facebook page:



And

James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Sketchy Magic!"

Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Sketchy Magic to receive your discount*.








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* Offer is subject to change without notice.  Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.

20 January 2015

Breaking news! Toronto: Browser's Den Bash!

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See Magic. Learn Magic. Show Magic. Love Magic
April 12th, 2015 
Imagine 12 jam-packed hours of magic filled with a plethora of amazing talent, delicious food, and wonderful experiences that you cannot find elsewhere. Card guys, mentalists, stand-up magicians, stage perfomers, and everything in-between... there's something for everyone! You're going to have a fantastic time at the Browser's Magic Bash. It might even challenge the way you normally look at magic conventions.

Space is limited so act now and reserve your spot right away.

Read more and register.

14 January 2015

Chris Westfall published in Genii

From Chris Westfall's Twitter feed: