From Graemazing Reed's December 16th Facebook post:
FREE SHOW: I am very proud to be helping Norfolk Association for Community Living and local artists bring YOU a FREE Holiday Party! Join us this Sunday for Music, Magic, Comedy and more. There are two showtimes and limited seats. Register now!
Listen to the December 1st episode of Magicians Talking Magic podcast to hear Jason talk about the show below, among other things.
From The Moment House:
Join in the magic from the comfort of your own home! Jason Verners will be live streaming a brand new interactive magic experience on Moment House for one-night-only. Every ticket purchase will include a "Mystery Envelope" which will be mailed to you, inside you will find the ingredients and tools to have magic happen in your own hands during the performance. This is not like watching magic on TV or being a part of a ZOOM conference call, this is something brand new. Jason is excited to provide his supporters and fans with an intimate virtual experience like never before.
Only 1 ticket purchase is required per household.
Join us for Episode 1 of Virtual Magic!
Envelope Shipping Cut-Offs: (You will recieve a .PDF if purchased past date)
Canada: December 28, 2020
USA: December 21, 2020
International: December 14, 2020
Live-streamed from VicVR. Directed by Livestream Victoria.
The nominations are closed and voting is now open for the fifth annual 2020 "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award!
Take a moment to acknowledge that this has been an extraordinary year. Many of you embraced new skills and a new performing landscape. Some of you took on work outside of performing. Some of you continue to struggle with the day-to-day. No matter your situation, give yourself a pat on the back. You've made it this far. To paraphrase Tom Brady, you didn't come this far to only come this far. You've got this!
Congratulations to everyone for inspiring someone(s) enough for them to submit your name! (I'm always tempted at this point, to declare all of the nominees as winners and not bother with the voting part. However, a vote was promised and a vote there shall be.)
Voting will close on Wednesday, December the 23rd at 11:59pm EST.
To vote, scroll down to the bottom of this post and participate in the poll. (Click through the Google Forms link if the poll does not appear in your browser.)
Let's have a look at the nominees (listed in alphabetical order by surname):
Editor's note:
- Gwyn was interviewed by Bruce Kalver last month, as part of the Backstage SAM Podcast series.
Editor's note:
Website: CarisaHendrix.com, MirandaAllen.ca, and NorthernLightTheatre.com/richard-lee-hsi/.
- Carisa wrapped up the second season (and is co-founder) of Shezam, the feminist magic podcast that "hopes to make itself obsolete."
- In March, Miranda invited Carisa to stay with her and Richard for a couple of months. They opened a window into their lives and their coping mechanisms (and entertaining antics) during the early days of The Big Pause, from The Star Ship Quarantine on Twitter.
- Miranda did a fabulous escape on Fool Us (season 7, episode 4).
- Carisa was the recipient of the recipient of the 2019 AMA Stage Magician of the Year award and was featured on the May cover of Genii.
- Carisa also started up the Spark Creative Facebook group last spring in an effort to help keep people focused and creative.
- They offered free shows (May 15th live stream and Lucy Darling's Halloween Spooktacular Extravaganza), in addition to their widely acclaimed virtual shows. (Did I mentioned Neil Gaiman gave them a shout out on Twitter?)
Editor's note:
- In the early days of The Great Pause, Ryan and Graeme hosted Magicians Pizza Party events to help the community feel less isolated.
- Ryan started The Elora Fergus Podcast to foster a sense of community in that area.
- Graeme hosted a free virtual magic show over the summer.
- Since March, Ryan and Graeme have produced over 50 Magicians Talking Magic podcasts, including a series devoted to skills development during lockdown.
(Yesterday they released their 100th episode!)- They had their first ever virtual OWOW Magic Festival, which boasted a Hallowe'en special featuring Nicholas Wallace, Joan Caesar, Graeme Reed, Mark Clearview, and Scott Hammell.
Website: RyanJoyce.com and GraemeReedMagic.com.
Editor's note:
- The Illusions: The Art of Magic exhibit at the AGO featured more than 55 colourful vintage posters from the Allan Slaight Collection, in addition to employing many local magicians.
- They handled the implementation and administration of the Allan Slaight Relief Fund, which helped to defray cost-of-living expenses incurred by professional Canadian magicians early in The Great Pause.
- Magicana also runs the annual Allan Slaight Awards which recognize excellence in magic.
Website: Magicana.com
Phil Pivnick (aka WonderPhil)
Nominated by Ian C. who wrote:
"Phil is already Toronto’s best family and children’s entertainer (A1
media) and has a 5 star rating on Google and YELP. But apart from that
he is truly a really nice guy. He’s recently started creating magic for
sale to the magic community demonstrating his creativity. He’s really
helpful to anyone who asks. Sitting down for a session with Phil is a
roller coaster of ideas. What if we do this, how about this or that
move. I’ve always been impressed with his business sense and it shows
in his marketing and shows."
Editor's note:
- Phil is offering a free livestream magic show on December 13th.
Editor's note:
- To get a full appreciation for what Luiz hints at above, visit Romaine's biography at Genii Magazine.
Alex Zander
Nominated by Shawn F. who wrote:
"I would like to nominate Alex Zander, who during this year has united
magicians, not only in Canada but around the world by using the IBM JAM
online to bring magic into the homes of all of us at no cost. For the
first thirty days of the lock down we had a lecture every single day and
now, eight months later the IBM JAM continues on a weekly basis to
offer all magicians a way to connect. He gained nothing personally from
doing this task and it taxed his free time greatly. It's inspiring to
see the selfless acts of another in support of the greater good."
Editor's note:
- Alex, the youngest IBM President, finished his term with tough decisions to make about the IBM Convention.
- He was part of the organizing committee for this year's virtual PCAM.
Website: GottaBeMagic.com
Looking to entertain the entire family? I have a FREE virtual magic show happening next Thursday, July 30th at 8pm. All you have to do is click the link in my bio to register. All of YOU are invited! . IMPORTANT: Register before Thursday, July 30th at 5pm - or you won't get the top secret zoom invite!
Livestream Monday 730pm EST with SPECIAL GUESTS talking about impacts of coronavirus.
Stay tuned for more information and sign up for live stream notification here: https://magicianmasterclass.com/live
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON
Bring your dates and prepare yourselves for a magically romantic night out. Our skilled performers will wow you with illusions that will make this evening one you will remember for a long time. The amazing Graemazing Reed is returning to opening the night. Then headlining the show is the mysterious mentalist Ryan Edwards!!! His show will leave you mystified and amazed. magic, mystery and Romance! Bring your dates and couples who wish to get engaged that night may get in free! (some conditions apply)
BURLINGTON: Excited to announce that I will be back @theblackbullneighbourhoodpub every 1st Saturday of the month to share astonishing magic tableside! See you February 1st 5-7pm
We organized a three-day magicians convention, produced a four-day festival featuring five stage shows, two parlour shows, and first-ever Livestream Magic Special during the seven days.
The OWOW Festival scheduled magicians performing table-to-table at local restaurants, secret sessions for magicians, world-class gala magic shows at the Fergus Grand Theatre and exclusive private events around town.
This year we featured twelve internationally acclaimed magicians, Stephen Bargatze, Michael Close, Greg Frewin, Carisa Hendrix, Rick Merrill, Paul Romhany, Jay Sankey, Nicholas Wallace, Owen Anderson, Ryan Joyce, Cody Moynihan, Peter Mennie, Graemazing Reed and Ed Stone.
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For my #magician friends. Magic News and topical magic discussions on performance, business and lifestyle magic with @graemazing. We're so high tech you can watch or listen. #tada— Ryan Joyce (@ryanjoycemagic) July 19, 2019
Full podcast here https://t.co/A45zC4N3yX https://t.co/mj5bF7Nce0
Friday October 4
A Friendly Magic Show
Nottawa Memorial Community Centre
Featuring: Graeme Reed as 'Graemazing'
Graeme Reed is the friendly magician and he's coming to Nottawa for a special afternoon show. Hilarously entertaining (and clean humour) perfect for the whole family looking to spend the PA Day close to home. This is a fundraising event for the Clearview Youth Centre - Outreach Programs at the Nottawa Memorial Community Centre.
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I'll be travelling with my long-time friend and on-stage partner Jenna and my magician friends Peter Mennie and Graeme Reed. Meet all these crazy characters plus Will our sound engineer.
OWEN SOUND:O.S.C.V.I. Auditorium – East Ridge Community SchoolFriday, February 22, 2019
BELLEVILLE:Maranatha AuditoriumSaturday, February 23, 2019
PETERBOROUGH:Showplace Performance CentreSunday, February 24, 2019
COBOURG:COBOURG COMMUNITY CENTREMONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019Read more.
| Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - TBA. |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Peter Mennie lecture. |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Magic history and rubber band workshop. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Graemazing 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) | - Quentin Reynolds lecture. (also Chris Philpott lecture at Browser's) |
Two Fools
Presented by Kitchener Waterloo Magic Society – Two Fools is a one night only magic show featuring local magicians, Scott Boyd and Graemazing.
Scott Boyd is the president of the KW Magic Society and quickly becoming one of the most booked magicians in Kitchener-Waterloo! Be sure to come check out this local Talent as seen on CTV Kitchener!
Graemazing is a unique act not to be missed! His comedy mind-reading show is a mix of dangerous stunts and 90’s nostalgia. Graemazing has appeared on CHCH Morning live and is a TEDx Performer.
Two Fools Special Guest Opener is Noah Nogueira. One of KW Magic Society’s youngest members will be showcasing his unbelievable juggling skills!
Two Show times!
Read more and buy tickets.
***TV FILMING UPDATE in FERGUS****
We have a last-minute FLASH TV Filming in Fergus with special guests and surprises!! This Sunday, May 27 come eat dinner at the Brew House on the Grand and enjoy FREE world-class entertainment!!!! Special guests including Michael Paul - Comic/Writer/Director direct from Hollywood and more!!!! Arrive at 5:30pm enjoy a meal at the Brew House and be part of this incredible opportunity that is taking place in our community. Help us make magic happen!
VERY LIMITED SEATING!!!!!! ONLY 15 SPOTS LEFT!!!!!!!!
You must register below, show tickets are free with your meal!
PS: You will see us around Fergus Filming this weekend! Say hi and tell a friend!
PSS: Don't forget we are filming!!! By arriving you agree to be filmed for TV.
Come see the Newest Trick in the Book on Tuesday March 20th!
The show is FREE, and we have an AMAZING lineup, of world class performers.
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-newest-trick-in-the-book-to…)
Graemazing Reed A Newest Trick in the Book newcomer, but an expert magician is here to show off some brand new magic! He has a Tedx talk, countless TV appearances, and AMAZING magic to boot! Come see his BRAND NEW material on Tuesday!
Bella M. Eurta - A wildly talented variety performer, a Newest Trick in the Book newcomer, and all around expert on stage. She's going to be performing something that I PROMISE you have never seen before
Benzi Train - A TMC founder, Newest Trick expert, and a ridiculously talented performer, is bringing something amazing and a little bit frighting to the stage
and your host
Jonah Babins - A TMC founder, and frequent time traveller, potion drinker, and holder of magic secrets. Come see the some magic that might just make you believe!
PLUS
A SUPER SECRET SPECIAL GUEST!
“I’m trying to find ways to stay more locally bound and still do what I love,” he said. “I think we might have found a unique way to do both.”
The first project he’s working on is called Magician’s Masterclass, which is an educational show for magicians hosted by a guest magic legend and will be filmed at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
The goal is to “see how they learn and teach and explore magic, all on camera,” Joyce said.
The first episode was released in December with host Michael Close, a magic consultant for Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
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I asked Michael (Close) to join us to film an exciting new project for the magic community that teaches some of magic’s most well-gaurded secrets. The project is turning out better than I expected and there is interested to bring other world-famous magicians and variety artists right here to our community.
While filming, it became very clear the opportunity that lay ahead. I am gearing up to bring some of the world’s greatest magicians, variety artists and visual entertainers right here to Fergus Grand Theatre and film shows for distribution.
These performances will be free* and we need to fill all 255 seats with an enthusiastic live studio audience. Sorry, I can’t mention too many juicy details yet. You’ll be the first to know by signing up for updates below! Don’t worry, I don’t have time to spam you– kinda busy working to make this happen (plus travelling like crazy for my job)
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Registration is free and you can join now. Behind these walls are videos, podcasts, ideas and trade secrets for serious magicians, enthusiasts and professionals. We’ll also offer incredible classes and resources from the minds of the world’s greatest magicians.
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The local response to the Fort McMurray wildfires has been magical.
Not only has Brantford city council approved a $50,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross, but the city has waived rental fees and crew from the Sanderson Centre has donated their time for a fundraiser on Thursday night (June 2).The show "Magicians versus Fort McMurray Wildfire – Fighting Fire with Smoke and Mirrors" will feature several of Canada’s top magicians in an up-close-and-personal performance at the Sanderson Centre.All of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts for displaced Alberta residents.
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