Browser's Bash: Getting to know Dick Joiner

  

Will you be at the 2024 Browser's Bash on Saturday, July 13, 2024?

We are pleased to have the opportunity to do short interviews with some of this year's performers.  Next in the series is Dick Joiner!

 
 

You may already know that Dick:

• Attended Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp for 18 years, and
• Presented touring magic shows across Canada for 30+ years (Fantasy Magic and Holiday Magic).

We're delighted that Dick made time to answer our questions ahead of this year's Bash!

 

Who inspires you that is not a magician?
 
The significant others who support the magical fraternity and suffer our constant barrage of "Let me show you a new trick."

 

What is your first memory of magic? 

I was born and raised in England and saw my first magician at about the age of 12 years. It was at an office party celebrating the holiday season. The magician performed such mysteries as the die box and square circle. The presentation was aimed at children younger than myself and although it peaked my curiosity I was not overly impressed. It was not until I was in my later 20's when living in Canada that I became interested in this magical form of entertainment.
 

Who from the magic community inspires you?

I am always in awe of those performers who continue to provide inspiring

entertainment and to those with magical knowledge who pass that knowledge on the up and coming generation. The list of names could be endless and I would hate to miss anyone out.

 

Was there anyone or anything instrumental to you becoming a magician?

I have been fortunate enough to meet and work with some fabulous people over the years. In the local club circuit it would be impossible for me not to mention past members Sid Lorraine, Bruce Posgate, The Wacky Wizard Jack Bateman, Magic stores of Morrisey Magic under the leadership of Herb, and The Browser's Den under the leadership of Len [Cooper] and now Jeff [Pinsky]. Magic Camps.... The one and only Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp under the leadership of Mike and Jen [Segal].

International performers Michael Ammar, David Copperfield, Jaun Tamariz, plus Terry Seabooke, and so many more.

Our centurion... GORDON PRECIOUS (always presenting his latest miracle).

Dick Joiner

Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting magic?  
 
Slow times make you wonder about why you are doing what you are doing. I have always been fortunate enough (at least in my earlier days) to always have something come-up at the last minute.... A cruise ship offer, a tour with Bobby Vinton or Bobby Curtola as an opening act, a long running dinner cabaret show, etc etc. Great agents that believe in you can certainly make booking gigs so much easier.

Do you have any tour or pre-show rituals you’d be willing to share with our readers?
 

Arrive early at the performance site is a MUST FOR ME. It also became a MUST for any of the cast we had performing over the thirty plus years I was presenting either "Fantasy Magic" or "Holiday Magic" show tours across Canada. It is also a great concern to me that we give the client 110% effort on the show and provide for them what they envisioned the show to be.

 

What are you most looking forward to about participating in the 2024 Browser's Bash?
 

Restarting what BROWSERS DEN had started before C19. This is a great get together of a very talented community and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about either a chosen hobby or career. Friendships are re kindled and n friendships made.

 

 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
 

IF YOU DO NOT GO AFTER WHAT YOU WANT - YOU'LL NEVER HAVE IT.

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IF YOU DO NOT ASK THE ANSWER WILL ALWAYS BE NO.

IF YOU DO NOT STEP FORWARD, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE SAME PLACE.

 

 

Thank you Dick for making the time to answer our questions!  We look forward to seeing you at this year's Bash!

To learn more about Dick Joiner follow him on Facebook. 

 

Visit the Browser's Den of Magic website to buy your ticket and learn more about this year's Bash!  See you on Saturday, July 13, 2024!

 

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Random thoughts about "An Evening of Magic Shop Memories"

Last Saturday, Jeff Pinsky hosted "An Evening of Magic Shop Memories" at The Browser's Den of Magic.

It was a lovely way to spend an evening!

We heard stories from: 

• Mike Segal
• Greg Hobor
• Richard Lyn
• Nicole Lee
  
• Dick Joiner
• Mike King
  
• David Sutherland
• Gordon Precious -- who, as an added bonus performed 2 effects for us!
• Colin Geddes
• David Peck
• Jeff Hinchliffe,
• Sammy Jakubowicz, and
• our host Jeff Pinsky
  

Stories told included Magic Masters, Daytona Magic, Macy's, The Arcade, The Den (on Bloor across from Varsity Arena, above Yuk Yuk's, Bathurst and Eglinton, and now!), Morrissey's (Montreal and Toronto) and even Marie & Jack Hughes living room in London, England!  They also included names like Sophie Smith, Len & Bernice Cooper, Herb & Dan Morrissey, Henry Gordon, Jay Sankey, Gary Kurtz, David Ben, Mark Lewis, David Mitchell, Danny Tsukalis, Steve Martin, Jim Carey, Keanu Reeves, and more!

 

Did you know that:

• Bernice Cooper often baby sat a Toronto magician's son at the store?
• Dick Joiner first saw Mark Lewis in England?
• David Copperfield once ended his grand illusion show in Toronto with "What's Next?" 
• Keanu Reeves used to hang out at The Browser's Den of Magic?
• There used to be a Canadian 25 cent bill!
  

 

Thank you older Jeff, for conceiving and hosting this wonderful evening of sharing!

From the January 14th Facebook post by Greg Hobor at The Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

 

 

 

 

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The Legacy of Sorcerers Safari - part 3

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From Part 1 of the series:

In lieu of a physical reunion bringing together past campers and staff, Canada’s Magic is hosting a virtual reunion of sorts.  We’ve reached out to the Sorcerers Safari community with a dozen or so questions to help bring us up to date on what everyone has been up to since our magic camp days.

If you completed our survey, keep your eyes peeled for your segment!  

If you would like to participate but haven’t filled out the survey, there’s still time.  The survey can be found here:  https://forms.gle/umg77yj9QxUzfpm76

Thank you to all that contributed!

 

Mike, Jen, Sorcerers Safari staff, and alumni, this series is for you.

 

<< part 2  |  part 4 >>

 

Part 3 features:  Brett Chrest, Dick Joiner, and Matt DiSero. 

 

  Brett Chrest  

Scientist.

Attended camp as a camper from 2011 to 2014.

Since his time at camp Brett has:

• Completed an undergraduate degree in biomedical science and moved from Canada to North Carolina to pursue a PhD as a cancer scientist.
  
  

In his own words:

• Attending camp greatly improved my public speaking ability and gave me the confidence I have now to speak with authority and give presentations up on a stage.
  
  
• Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
• Watching and sharing magic with our fellow roommates, counsellors, and our honoured guests later at night in our cabin before bed.
  
  
• Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
• The sense of community and belonging at a young age.

 

 

  Dick Joiner  

Professional magician,  DickJoiner.com

Attended camp for 18 years as staff from approximately 2001 to 2016.

In his own words:

• Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
• Seeing so many young adults arriving at the camp with a dream and leaving at the end of a week with that dream becoming a reality.
  
  
• Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
• The friends made.
• Seeing so many campers performing professional "entertainment" not only in Canada but around the world.
  
  

 Life is but a dream that can be magical...

 

 

  Matt DiSero 

Professional magician, MattDiSero.com

Attended camp the second or third year as a Special Guest.

Since his time at camp Matt has:

• Appeared on Penn and Teller:  Fool Us, worked The Magic Castle, and overcome his fear of dark wooded areas.
  

• Editor's note:  Matt was too modest to include his submission that he published the book “The Fog Machine of War: Observations, Stories and Advice from the Showbiz Trenches,” the proceeds of which are donated to a magic school for kids in Bolivia.
  
  

In his own words:

• Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
• Sharing the stage with Josh Jay.
  
  
• Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
• I noticed the relationship between kids and counsellors was very good and the atmosphere supporting new magicians was really great.

 

Mike’s done an incredible job with that camp. Professional magicians working today can draw a direct lineage to their success and the camp. I hear that often.

 

 Thank you Brett, Dick, and Matt, for sharing your memories!

 Check back throughout the month to read updates from other Sorcerers Safari alumni and staff!

 

 Previously featured 

• Ben Train - part 1
• Brad Bond - part 2 
• Byron Berry - part 1
• Cameron Dunlop - part 2
  
• James Carey Lauder - part 2
• Sam Pearce - part 1
  

 

Learn more about Sorcerers Safari.

part 1 | part 2  | part 3 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 | part 8 | part 9 | part 10 | part 11 | part 12

<< part 2  |  part 4 >>

 

 

Fergus: Ontario Week of Wonder (OWOW) Magic Festival [Oct 15 & 22]

From the OWOW Magic Festival:

October 15

Family Magic Show Matinee

• Mike Segal, Dick Joiner, and Ryan Joyce (host)
   

Tricks & Other Mysteries 

• Nicholas Wallace, The Sentimentalists (Mysterion & Steffi Kay), and Ryan Joyce (host)
  
  

October 22

• Ryan Joyce at the Elora Distilling Company
  

 

 Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

From the September 20th Instagram post by the OWOW Magic Festival:

The magicians are returning to Elora & Fergus!

Our magic festival is thrilled to be returning to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Saturday, October 15 for two shows only!

Join us at 2 pm for Family Magic Show Matinee or at 8 pm for Tricks & Other Deceptions!

We're excited to welcome acclaimed magicians Nicholas Wallace, Sentimentalists, and Magic Mike Segal! 

 

 

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Toronto: Browser's Bash #6 in The Six update

A quick reminder that Andi Gladwin will be lecturing at The Den later in the month.

  

From the Browser's Den newsletter:

We are thrilled that underground legend Erik Tait will be making a rare convention appearance for us! With killer Sleight of Hand chops he fooled Penn and Teller and on top of that he is damn funny! Not to be missed!
Other great talent locked in so far that includes Eric Bedard, Michel Huot, Aaron Patterson, Loran, Anthony Lindan, Bill McCourt, Chris Mayhew, Ben Train. With special free classes by Al Grose, Simon Rotstein & Greg Hobor. And of course everybody’s favourite MC, the one and only Dick Joiner! More names will be announced soon including our headliner… stay tuned! 

To buy your tickets go to http://www.browsersden.com/bash or call the shop, 416-783-7022.

2019 "Holiday Magic"

The tradition continues with the 2019 HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOW raising monies to support Shrine Kids and the Shrine Children’s Hospitals.

The show is once again hosted by DICK JOINER who has been presenting this variety show annually for the past 28 years. Since the last tour in 2018, Dick has been busy touring across Canada, and filming special segments of the TV show “Anne with an E”, a continuing story of Anne of Green Gables. Dick is proud once again to bring first class entertainers to the touring show this year. They include:

• RICHARD FORGET... an international award winning magician that places him at the forefront of the magic world.
  
  Richard has performed on stages in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as on live television in front of millions of viewers and before Royalty, mesmerizing a wide variety of audiences with his innovative illusions.
• NATHANIEL RANKIN, The Canadian Champion of Magic, is an International award winning performer. His one man show “Astonishment” has been performed over 5000 times in 45 Countries and 5 continents.
  
  Nathaniel has completed numerous national and international tours. He has headlined on 28 luxury cruise ships. Among his entertainment awards – he is the winner of the Asti Theater Festival in Asti Italy.
• THE ARESTOVS.  …. A husband and wife team providing outstanding talents specializing mainly in circus skills. They were initially trained with the Moscow State Circus, and have travelled the world performing various highly skilled acts. They toured with the Holiday Magic show a few years past and due to popular demand have been added to the 2019 tour with their mind blowing quick change act

Show dates + locations:- Note **** indicates Arestovs NOT appearing

• Saturday November 2nd. Wolfville
• Sunday November 3rd, New Glasgow
• Monday November 4th, Charlottetown
• Tuesday November 5th Glace Bay
• Wednesday November 6th Halifax
• Thursday November 7th Yarmouth
• Friday November 8th Truro
• Saturday November 9th Bathurst
• Sunday November 10th Fredericton
• Monday November 11th Moncton
• Tuesday Nov 12th. St. John.
• Friday November 15th Niagara Falls
• Monday November 18th Chatham
• Tuesday November 19th Windsor
• Wednesday November 20th Sarnia
• Thursday November 21st, Kitchener
• Friday November 22nd London
• Saturday November 23rd St. Thomas *****
• Monday November 25th Belleville
• Tuesday November 26th Brampton
• Wednesday November 27th Peterborough
• Thursday November 28th. St Catharines
• Friday November 29th. Hamilton
• Monday December 2nd. Brantford
• Tuesday December 3rd. Barrie
• Friday December 6th. Stratford *****
• Tuesday December 10th. Woodstock ******   

Magic at the 2019 PNE

This year's Pacific National Exhibition runs from August 17 to September 2.  Be sure to check out Ty Reveen in "Reveen: The Superconscious Experience" and Dick Joiner hosting "Abracadabark"!  (Of note, we saw David Acer host Abracadabark last Friday at the CNE and it's a really fun show.)


From the August 17th article "Tux-wearing Tyrone Reveen picks up at PNE where famous father left off" by Gordon McIntyre in the Vancouver Sun:

“This is an opportunity to implement some great special effects, some of which have never been seen before, that will blow people’s minds,” Ty Reveen said before beginning 15 nights of entertaining at the Pacific Coliseum during the PNE Fair.

“I do a few things in this show that will surprise even the people at the top levels of the magic industry.”

He’s followed in the footsteps of his famous father, who died in 2013, a couple of years after his son Ty took over the act.

Ty and his three brothers spent their early years in Chilliwack, West Vancouver and Richmond, their dad (yes he had a first name, Peter) having arrived in 1961 — “With literally five cents in his pocket,” Reveen le fils said.

The boys and their mother Coral later followed from their native Australia after the hypnotist had established himself.

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From the PNE website - Reveen:

Reveen: The Superconscious Experience

It’s the man they call Reveen! The legend continues with this mesmerizing and hypnotic show featuring high-speed memory demonstrations and mystical showmanship. Now Tyrone Reveen is following in his father’s footsteps and continuing the family tradition. The Superconscious Experience allows audience members to become the stars in one of the wildest and funniest shows that has left millions of people crying with laughter all over the world.  The legend continues, never forget Reveen.

Also from the PNE website - Abracadabark:

SuperDogs™️ presents Abracadabark. Prepare to be amazed, amused and bedazzled as the SuperDogs unleash their most magical show ever, Abracadabark! With a magician as your guide you’ll experience the magic of the SuperDogs like never before!

Toronto: The Carnival of Wonders

With Jim Byrnes, James Alan, James Harrison, Bella Eurta, Dick Joiner, and Chris Campbell!


From Eventbrite:

The CARNIVAL is coming to town!

The Toronto Magic Company has partnered with the Super Wonder Gallery to bring you The Carnival of Wonders - a show experience unlike anything we've ever done before. For one night only we're transforming the our space into a carnival, complete with games, prizes, delicious carnival treats, interactive exhibits, and not one but TWO amazing shows!


Part I The Family Circus8:00-10:00pm

Fun for audiences of all ages!

Join Ringmaster Dick Joiner for the incredible Family Circus show, featuring jugglers, magicians, and jaw-dropping sideshow performers while you check out all the exibits. All attendees will get loot bags on the way in with chips for game play and food, as well as some fun surprises.


Part II The Midnight Carnival (Recomended for 16+)10:30pm -12:30am

Send the kids to bed - it's time to get a little wild. Con games, fortune telling, and incredible "freak" acts take the stage to show you things you won't believe can happen. Attendees of the Midnight Carnival will also get loot bags on the way in with chips for game play and food, as well as some additional fun surprises!

Tickets are $20 per time slot, or $30 for the the whole evening of fun (the Evening Package comes with enough chips and credits for an entire evening of fun!).

Read more and buy tickets.

Toronto: Talent announced for the 2019 Browser's Bash

BROWSER'S BASH 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019

Here's a summary of the awesome talent announced for this year's Bash!


From the Browser's Den of Magic:

CHRIS CAPEHART - LEGENDARY STREET PERFORMER
Chris Capehart is a master magician and a regular headliner at Monday Night Magic in New York City. Come see why he is held in such high esteem by magicians around the world.


PAUL RICHARDS - CREATIVE CONJUROR
Founder of Elmwood Magic. Mr. Richards has been around the globe sharing his wonderful brand of magic. Eye Popping magic combined with good fun. One of the true gentlemen of the world of magic.

THE OUTERBRIDGES - INTERNATIONAL ILLUSIONISTS
International Illusionists Ted & Marion Outerbridge will cast a magic spell over the audience at this year's Bash. And share some secrets too!

DICK JOINER - EMCEE
Due to popular demand...Joining us again in 2019! He will share his infectious hysterical laugh, fun-loving zany manner and high paced interactive comedy magic. Dick Joiner plans to delight and astound us all day long.



RYAN BROWN - RISING STAR
Ryan will be sharing with us his love of the classics. Card Manipulation, Rings and Magic that will have your eyes popping out! One of the young stars of the Canadian Magic Scene.

GARRETT THOMAS - MASTER MAGICIAN
Due to your huge amount of requests Mr. Thomas will be returning to the Bash stage in 2019. He truly blew us all away in 2018 and that was only half his lecture. Wait to you see part two! Thanks Garrett!

JAMES HARRISON - PICKPOCKET
Finally on the Bash stage! Pickpocket Act and one of Canada's premier close up magicians. Be ready to clap. And be ready to hold onto your wallets & watches!

JACQUE SWAN - COIN MAGICIENNE
Canadian new talent, Ms. Swan will be sharing some of her coin magic with us that will make your magic eyes pop out! Don't blink as coins vanish and reappear at a mystifying speed.



ROBERT AND SCOTT PRESSWOOD - THE BUMBLING BERTS
Two of the busiest children's performers in the GTA. Combined they give more then 600 shows annually. Sit it and learn on their tips for making your family show reach it's potential. (at lunch break)



ANDREW WOO
Sit in and learn from over 35 years of experience performing and creating magic. Simple Methods with Strong Audience Impact!



JENNY PARSONS - HIDDEN CANADIAN GEM
Is she a comedian? Is she a magician? Is she a sorceress? You'll decide. Ms. Parsons will be sharing her unique world of fun and chaos! A hidden gem of the Canadian entertainment scene



CHRIS BRUCE - CARDICIAN EXTRAORDINAIRE
FREE Lunchtime Table Class on False Shuffles, Classic Force & Top Change

 
Read more and register!

2018 "Holiday Magic"

Dick Joiner is once again presenting "Holiday Magic" with performances in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Ontario.  This is a family style variety show raising much needed funds for the Shriners and their work for children's charities.

To support the show or to attend, tickets are available at 1-844-878-5271 (or last minute at the door if seating is available).  Doors for all shows open 30 minutes prior to curtain time.

The main show format features Neil Croswell and Ashley (just back from six months of cruise ship work), Craig Douglas our comedy juggler (a client favorite) and Ivan who will be presenting a Chair Stacking act + the Cyi wheel.  All shows are hosted by Dick Joiner.


Show dates and cities for this year:

•     Nov 2nd 7pm -- Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay.
•     Nov 3rd 1pm and 4pm -- Theatre in the square, New Glasgow.
•     Nov 4th 1pm -- Cobequid Education Centre Theatre. Truro
•     Nov 5th 7pm -- Capital Theatre, Moncton.
•     Nov 6th 7pm -- Horton High School Theatre, Wolfville
•     Nov 7th  7pm -- The Y'Ark Playhouse Theatre, Yarmouth
•     Nov 8th 7pm -- Bella Rose Theatre. Halifax.
•     Nov 9th 7pm -- Le Carrefour Theatre, Charlottetown PEI.
•     Nov 10th 1pm -- Bathurst High School Theatre. Bathurst.
•     Nov 11th 1pm -- Bernard- Poirier Theatre, Fredericton.
•     Nov 12th 7pm -- Imperial Theatre, St John
•     Nov 21st 7pm -- Capital Theatre, Windsor.
•     Nov 22nd 7pm -- Sarnia Lib. Theatre. Sarnia
•     Nov 23rd. 7pm -- Forest City Church Theatre. London
•     Nov 24th 1pm -- Humanities Theatre, Kitchener.
•     Nov 24th 1pm -- Sanderson Centre, Brantford.
•     Nov 26th 7pm -- Capital Theatre, Chatham
•     Nov 27th 7pm -- Mowhawk Theatre, Hamilton
•     Nov 28th 7pm -- Seneca Queen Theatre, Niagara Falls.
•     Nov 29th 7pm -- Georgian Theatre, Barrie.
•     Dec 4th 7pm -- Empire Theatre Belleville
•     Dec 5th 7pm -- Rose Theatre, Brampton
•     Dec 10th 7pm -- 34 Catharine St. St Catherines.

A smaller show consisting of Dick Joiner, Craig Douglas and Magic Mike will be offered on the following dates and venues:

•     Nov 20th 7pm -- Masonic Centre, St. Thomas
•     Dec 6th 7pm -- Market Centre, Woodstock
•     Dec 7th -- Avondale Church Theatre. Stratford.

FOR TICKETS call: 1-844-878-5271


[with thanks to Dick Joiner for sending this information along]

Toronto: Garrett Thomas announced for Browser's Bash 2018

  

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Dear Denizens,

We are very happy to announce that Garrett Thomas will be joining us at this year's Browser's Bash.

You read that right! Magician Garrett Thomas Thomas will be at this year's 'Browser's Magic Bash'.

Mr. Thomas is known for being an innovator as well as one of the top card, coin, and ring sleight of hand men in the world. His numerous releases include Imagination Coins, Banded, Stand-Up Monte, Speedreader Deck and Ring Thing.

His original effects, extreme technical skills and keen understanding of human psychology culminate in highly visual, entertaining and enlightening routines. Garrett was a stand-out artist in the close-up show at the last Magic Live!

Garrett's dedication to the art of magic manifests not only in his performances but also in his strong commitment to teaching the science and psychology of magic to other magicians.

Garrett Thomas is joining Jay Sankey, Dick Joiner, Pop Haydn, Michael Close, Chris Pilsworth, James Alan, Nicholas Wallace and many others to help make Browser’s Magic Bash 4 the best Bash yet!

Hard to believe, but The 'Browser's 2018 Magic Bash' is now only three months away.

Tickets are still available. And we would love to have you join us for the day.

For full details on Browser's Magic Bash 2018 or to Buy Tickets please visit http://www.browsersden.com/bash/

Thank you for your kind support
Old Jeff, Young Jeff, John Talbot & The Browser's Den Team

Read more and buy tickets.

Names announced for Browser's Bash 2018

  

From Jeff Hinchliffe's post at the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Dear Denizens,

The launch of the Bash 2018 tickets was our most successful yet!

Thank you to all who have already purchased a ticket. We appreciate your kind support of this event!

Of course there are still plenty of great tickets available. Remember the earlier you buy the closer you will be to the stage!

And now...Bash Drum Roll please....Here are some of the talented performers who will be taking the stage at the Bash 2018. We will announce more big names soon!

DICK JOINER - Emcee
Joining us again in 2018! He will share his infectious hysterical laugh, fun-loving zany manner and high paced interactive comedy magic. With Dick Joiner returning as emcee we know that Bash 2018 will be another fun day!

MICHAEL CLOSE- Miracle Worker
Michael Close has a worldwide reputation in the magic community as an author, a creator, a performer, and a consultant. His specialty is sleight-of-hand, close-up magic, but he also has extensive experience in stand-up magic. He has lectured and performed for audiences around the world!

NICHOLAS WALLACE - Practitioner of the Art of Astonishment
Nicholas has been receiving rave reviews from both critics and audiences for his one-man stage shows. His most recent production "Séance" received glowing reviews from the Toronto Star, Now Magazine, The National Post, Torontoist and more.

JAMES ALAN - Blindfolded Card Magic Extraordinaire
One of Toronto's busiest working pros. His one man show Magic & Martini continues to fill the house each night leaving his audiences stunned, perplexed and entertained. We are pleased that James will be joining us on the Bash stage.

CHRIS PILSWORTH - Mixing Magic & Art
A rare breed of magician. A performer who stays true to his strong beliefs about magic as an art form yet always entertains his audiences. And always with a twist of originality. A Canadian hidden treasure.

And we have more big names to announce!

TO BUY TICKETS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BASH 2018 please follow this link: http://www.browsersden.com/bash
 
Thank you
-Jeff Pinsky, John Talbot, Jeff Hinchliffe & The Browser's Den Team

2017 "Holiday Magic"

Dick Joiner is once again presenting "Holiday Magic" with performances in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Ontario.  This is a family style variety show raising much needed funds for the Shriners and their work for children's charities.

If you would like to attend one of the shows, please call 1-877-948-6626 for ticket availability and information.

The East Coast Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• MAJINX, performing magic and illusions.
• Greg Tarlin, juggler.
• Sasha Arestov, acro.

The Ontario Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Ted and Marion Outerbridge, performing magic and illusions. (Note: Neil Croswell and Ashley will appear on December 8th and 16th)
• Greg Tarlin, juggler. (Note: Craig Douglas will appear on December 8th and 16th)
• Sasha Arestov, acro.

Scroll down to see the show dates (or download the PDF from Philae-Shriners.com):

East Coast:

• Nov 4th 1pm show. Gwendolyn Kent Auditorium. Bathurst N.B.
• Nov 5th 1pm show. Bernard Poirier Theatre. Fredericton. N.B.
• Nov 6th 7pm show. Capitol Theatre. Moncton. N.B.
• Nov 7th 7pm show. Horton High Theatre. Wolfville. N.S.
• Nov 8th. 7pm show. Th'Yark Playhouse Theatre. Yarmouth. N.S.
• Nov 9th. 5pm and 7.15pm shows. Bella Rose Theatre. Halifax. N.S.
• Nov 10th. 7pm show Savoy Theatre. Glace Bay. N.S.
• Nov 11th. 1pm and 4pm shows.Glasgow Square Theatre New Glasgow. N.S.
• Nov12th. 1pm and 4pm shows.  I'Isle-Saint-Jean Theatre. Charlottetown . P.E.I.
• Nov 13th 7pm show. Cobequid Ed Centre. Truro N.S.
• Nov 14th 7pm show. Imperial Theatre. Saint John N.B.

Ontario:

• Nov 18th 1pm show. Catherine Street Auditorium. St. Catharines.
• Nov 20th 7pm show. Capital Theatre. Windsor.
• Nov 21st 7pm show. Kiwanis Theatre. Chatham.
• Nov 22nd. 7pm show. Library Theatre. Sarnia.
• Nov 24th. 7pm show Forest City. London.
• Nov 28th 7pm show. Empire Theatre. Belleville.
• Nov 30th. 7pm show. Rose Theatre. Brampton.
• Dec 1st. 7pm show. Sanderson Theatre. Brantford
• Dec 2nd. 1pm show. Humanities Theatre. Waterloo
• Dec 8th. 7pm show Seneca Queen Theatre, Niagara Falls
• Dec 16th. 1pm and 4pm shows. Meadowvale Theatre. Mississauga

FOR TICKETS call: 1-877-948-6626. 

[with thanks to Dick Joiner for sending this information along]

Toronto: Browser's Bash 2018 ticket sale reminder

 

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Tickets go on sale Monday, Sept 18th, 2017 - 10 am Sharp!

Talent currently booked for 2018 include:

• Dick Joiner as emcee,
• Michael Close (author of the Workers series and other ebooks), and
• Nicholas Wallace.

Read more and buy tickets!

Fabulous evening show with:

• Luiz Castro,
• Nathan Kranzo,
• Scott Hammell,
• Michael Ammar,
• Dick Joiner,
• Eugene Burger, and
• The Sentimentalists (Chris Mysterion and Steffi Kay).

(And Dick Joiner our Bash emcee!)

The emcee for the day, Dick Joiner!

I spy a handlebar mustache, for those of you playing Magic Convention Bingo (Bash Edition) at home.

More names announced for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash

  

From the Facebook group for the Browser's Den of Magic:

You're not alone! These artists will be with you at the 2017 Bash!
Announcing More Artists For the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

It's time to share even more artists with you that will spend the day with us at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.

WITHOUT FURTHER ADO - MORE BASH ARTISTS:

Atsushi Ono
- Kyoto Konjurer -
Atsushi Ono-san's relaxed charm, sense of humor and creative approach to performing magic have made him a popular magician and entertainer in
Japan as well as Western Canada.

Aaron Fisher
- Card Conductor -
Specializing in card magic, Aaron Fisher travels the world sharing his original thoughts and energetic performances with other fellow magicians.

Rosemary Reid
- Ms. Magic -
From her humble beginnings at Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp to becoming one of Canada's leading female magicians, Rosemary is going to answer the
one question she's been asked most often throughout her career. Can you guess what it is?

Adam Grace
- Renaissance Man -
Adam Grace, a profesional magician, musician, actor, speaker, writer and producer, tours the world sharing his love for all performing arts. He plans to
spend the entire day with us.

Also including:
- Michael Ammar
- Silly Billy
- Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay
- Dick Joiner
- Buck Macleod
- Luiz Castro
- Keith Brown
- Scott Hammell

REGISTER NOW - Be A Part Of The 2017 Bash Experience
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

We hope you'll join us. It's unlike any other magic event around. You're going to love it! Book your ticket today by clicking the button above.

See you at the Bash on Saturday, April 1st, 2017!

Magical Hugs,
Jeff Pinsky, John Talbot, & Lee Asher
(Your faithful Browser's Magic Bash team)

New names announced for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash

  

From the Facebook page of the Browser's Den of Magic:

A Party Of This Magnitude Only Comes Once A Year!

Where else can you get a scrumptious free lunch & dinner, the opportunity to spend the day with like-minded peers, and twelve hours of magic with so many top name magicians?

"The Browser's Magic Bash packs in more magic, with more value for your dollar, than anything we've ever offered you before."

Without further adieu, it's our pleasure to announce MORE amazingly talented artists who plan to spend the day with us at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.
- Dick Joiner
- Buck Macleod
- Scott Hammell
- Luiz Castro
- Keith Brown

Additionally:
- Michael Ammar
- Silly Billy
- & The Sentimentalists (Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay)
...will spend the day with us, too. We plan to celebrate our common love for magic together.

If this fun sounds like the good times you're looking for, please take two minutes right now to register for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.

Browser's Magic Bash Tickets Starting At $99 Plus HST
http://www.browsersden.com/bash
(cut and paste if not clickable)

We hope you'll join us.

Book your ticket today, and see you at the Bash!

Magical Hugs,
Jeff Pinsky, John Talbot, & Lee Asher
(Your faithful Browser's Magic Bash Team)

2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising

Updated November 1, 2018 to add:

• Information about the 2018 tour can be found at the post "2018 "Holiday Magic"

Updated October 6, 2017 to add:

• Information about the 2017 tour can be found at the post "2017 "Holiday Magic"

Dick Joiner is once again presenting the "Holiday Magic Show" with performances in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Ontario.  This is a family style variety show raising much needed funds for the Shriners and their work for children's charities.

If you would like to attend one of the shows, please call 1-877-948-6626 for ticket availability and information.

The East Coast Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• Nathaniel Rankin, international juggler.
• John Park, novelty act and plate spinner.

The Ontario Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• The Amazing Aristov's quick change act.  
• Nathaniel Rankin, international juggler. [December 2nd show will have Craig Douglas in place of Nathaniel] 

 The Firefighters' Fundraiser shows (December 1st and 17th) feature:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• The Amazing Aristov's quick change act.  
• Greg Tarlin, juggler

Scroll down to see the show dates:

• October 30th. Cobequid Education Centre, Truro, NS
• November 1st. Horton High, Wolfville, NS
• November 2nd. Y'Arc, Yarmouth, NS
• November 3rd. Bella Rose Theatre, Halifax, NS
• November 4th. Savoy Theatre Glace Bay, NS
• November 5th. Theatre in the Square, New Glasgow., NS
• November 6th. Le Carrefour Theatre, Charlottetown, PEI
• November 7th. Bathurst High School Theatre, Bathurst, NB
• November 8th. Capital Theatre, Moncton, NB
• November 9th.  Saint John High School, Saint John, NB
• November 10th. Bernard-Poirier Theatre, Fredericton, NB
• November 18th. Forest City Community Church, London, ON
• November 19th.  Kiwanis Centre, Chatham, ON
• November 21st.  Capital Theatre, Windsor, ON
• November 22nd.  Sarnia Library Theatre, Sarnia, ON
• November 26th.  Waterloo Humanities Theatre, Waterloo, ON
• December 2nd.  Sanderson Centre Theatre, Brantford, ON

Firefighters' Shows:

• December 1st. St. Catharines, ON
• December 17th. Mississauga, ON

[with thanks to Dick Joiner for sending this information along]