Updated October 24th to add:
- The Neil Bardal Funeral Home was updated to include much more information about Dr. Kaufert.
From the obituary:
"Joe was a passionate magician from age 7 or 8. He was a long-time member of The Magic Circle, International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of Merlin), and the Magic Club of Winnipeg. He would delight and bemuse with sleight of hand, and a big wink, at every opportunity. His magic was often done at kids’ and community events; the magician’s patter often a witty reflection on a current social justice issue tailored just for the audience."
Updated October 7th to add:
- From the Neil Bardal Funeral Home:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the St. Boniface Hospital.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 2:00PM at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Crescent.
There will be a longer notice to follow.
Today's post by Brian Glow at the Magic Club of Winnipeg Facebook group informs us of the recent passing of Dr. Joseph Kaufert.
Thank you to Mike Likey for sharing the news with us.
We will update this post as more information becomes available.
Our sincere condolences to Dr. Kaufert's family and friends at this difficult time.
From the October 3rd Facebook post by James Carey Lauder:
From the October 3rd Facebook post by the Majick Mike Likey Fan Club:
The magic world mourns the loss today, of Winnipeg's Dr. Joe Kaufert. I'm still in shock and saddened by his loss. With his quick wit and a glint in his eye, I'm sure that he's still performing his Chinese Sticks, Flexible Mirror, and Inexhaustible Salt Pour on that Great Stage in the sky.
