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30 May 2023

ICYMI: Guy Hollingworth talks Torn & Restored Card with Glenn West over at the CAM blog

From the CAM blog post "Guy Hollingworth talks Torn & Restored Card /w Glenn West ":

Welcome to Magic Minds: Two Magicians One Trick - An Interview with Guy Hollingworth and Glenn West
Prepare to be amazed as we embark on a magical journey with the Canadian Association of Magicians' new interview series: Magic Minds: Two Magicians One Trick with Glenn West!

In this exciting series, we'll dive deep into the world of magic, exploring the inspirations and techniques behind some of the most renowned magicians and their unforgettable tricks.

In our first video of the series, we are honoured to have the incredible Guy Hollingworth join forces with our very own Glenn West to discuss the mesmerizing art of the Torn & Restored Card. This highly anticipated interview will provide an exclusive look into the history and inspirations of Hollingworth's legendary Reformation and the captivating story of what first introduced him to this magical plot.

But that's not all!

Our dynamic duo will also reveal some of the latest updates to the routine, which, in Glenn West's opinion, take it to a whole new level of astonishment.

Read more and watch video.

Here's an incredible discussion for magicians about the Torn & Restored Card with Guy Hollingworth and @MagicByWest https://t.co/WEfVVrUgJy

Exclusively for @cammagicorg members! Watch now!#magician #cardtrick #magictrick
— Ryan Joyce (@ryanjoycemagic) May 24, 2023

07 April 2023

ICYMI: Canadian Conjurors video podcast ep. 1 -- Ryan Joyce interviews Glenn West

The Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM) has launched a new video podcast series.

First in the monthly series is Glenn West talking about creating new magic effects.

From the CAM website:

In this interview:
How his father impacted his magic
Glenn shares his process for creating original magic effects.
How "blank spots" influence Glenn's creativity
What social media app helps Glenn keep up-to-date with magic trends
What one piece of advice Glenn would give magicians interested in developing their own magic.
PLUS, we reveal the secrets of a new video series that Glenn will host for CAM!
Read more and watch video.

03 December 2020

Ring 17 is Conjuring for a Cure

Updated to add links to Tweets:

If all goes according to plan, we'll be live Tweeting the event. Join us by following the hashtag #Ring17Cure

From The Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club:

The Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club is getting together (virtually) to put on a show to raise money for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Over a dozen magicians will be performing from home. It's going to be a great time.
To see the show go to www.ibmring17.com/show on Thursday, December 3 at 8PM Eastern. The show is free to watch and all donations, big and small, are very much appreciated. If you like, you can head there now and donate early.
Come and join us and together, let's make cancer disappear!

02 July 2020

Discourse in Magic with Jonah Babins

Carisa, Kalya, Ryan and Graeme haven't been the only ones busy releasing podcasts over the past quarter. Have a look and a listen to the episodes of the Discourse in Magic podcasts (including an interview with Chris Pilsworth!) Jonah has released since March:

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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28 May 2014

Review: A Series of Unfortunate Effects

From the Facebook page of A Series of Unfortunate Effects:

Post by A Series of Unfortunate Effects.

06 April 2014

Toronto: A Series of Unfortunate Effects

From Five Academy Magic:

Tuesday April 29th, 2014
The Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles Ave)

If you love magic, movies, and laughing this is the event for you. Combining a story-driven plot with a magic instructional, join Toronto's top magicians as they premiere their long awaited movie, A Series of Unfortunate Effects!

After witnessing an amazing magic trick performed by the Five Card Stud Lee Asher, Chris Mayhew enlists his friend Ben Train to help him discover Lee’s secret.

These two soon discover that uncovering the secrets to magic are not as easy as they once thought. Join Chris and Ben as they learn magic from underground magicians Jeff Hinchliffe, Glenn West, and Chris Westfall, all while avoiding destruction at the hands of crazed card collector Bill Abbott. Get ready for a wild story-driven magic instructional, filled with laughs and incredible card tricks.

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14 February 2013

Trailer: A Series of Unfortunate Effects

Watch the trailer for A Series of Unfortunate Effects on YouTube:

05 February 2013

Train and Mayhew: A Series of Unfortunate Effects

From Ben Train's Twitter feed:

For the past year I've been working with @chrismayhew1 on a project we're finally ready to share. Check it out! facebook.com/SeriesOfEffects
— Ben Train (@ErdnaseinTO) February 4, 2013

From the Facebook page of A Series of Unfortunate Effects:

After witnessing an amazing magic trick performed by the world-famous Lee Asher, Chris enlists his friend Ben's help to discover the secret.

They soon discover though that learning the secrets to magic aren't as easy as they once thought. Chris and Ben need to help Lee find something he's looking for before he'll share the secret with them. In order to do that they have to go through magicians Jeff Hinchliffe, Glenn West, and Chris Westfall, while avoiding destruction at the hands of crazed card collector Bill Abbott on a wild adventure filled with laughs and great card tricks.

Coming Spring 2013