Review: Keith Brown's "Absolute Magic"

From the CBC:

Hotter than Potter!

That's how short, suited, 20-something magician Keith Brown bills himself. He even hawks buttons with that overconfident slogan. It definitely becomes him, though — this guy performs like a motivational speaker on Red Bull.

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Winnipeg: There's magic at the Fringe

The Winnipeg Fringe runs from July 13 to 24.

From the Winnipeg Fringe:

• 6 Quick Dick Tricks: A Dirk Darrow Investigation by Tim Motley

• Absolute Magic by Keith Brown

• Charlatan! by Travis Bernhardt

• David Eliot Presents EVOLUTION - A Journey Through Magic by Eliot Entertainment

• The Magic of Kindness by Comedy Illusions of Greg Wood, directed by James Carey Lauder

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London: A Magic Show

From the Facebook page of "A Magic Show":

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE:
http://bit.ly/londonfringe2016

SHOWTIMES

Friday, June 3 @ 10:00 PM
Saturday, June 4 @ 1:00 PM
Sunday, June 5 @ 5:30 PM
Tuesday, June 7 @ 8:00 PM
Friday, June 10 @ 10:00 PM
Saturday, June 11 @ 2:30 PM

WHERE: The Arts Project, 203 Dundas St

A Magic Show is the fusion of mystery, wonder, and storytelling in an intimate & interactive theatre setting. Keith uses everyday objects to produce miracles up close and personal. Keith focuses on magic that creates relationships; this is participatory entertainment at it’s finest, magic revolving around you – the audience.

If I invited you and you're not in or around London, my sincere apologies! However, if you have friends or family or know someone would would be interested, please invite them! I would greatly appreciate it.

I will also be playing Windsor ( May 6-15), Orlando (May 17-29), Toronto (June 29-July 10) and Winnipeg (July 13-25) this summer! If you'd like more info about a city, please send me a message!

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Fighting Fire with Smoke and Mirrors

From the Brant News:

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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Toronto: Keith Brown at momondays

From the momondays Toronto Facebook page:

STACKING THE ODDS: Keith shares his story about how at 15 years old, in a train in the Czech Republic, he entered into a friendly wager that led him to the Stanley Cup. He shares how he stacked the odds in his favour by doing the work beforehand has led him to places he never dreamed. Keith's words of advice on how he leads himself… don't judge a book by its cover because it could be an opportunity in disguise. Keith is a world-class speaker and entertainer. He was performing at Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Party before he could even drive a car! He toured his show across North America this summer to rave reviews, including 5 stars from the CBC! Keith has shared his magic with audiences in over 16 countries and counting. In 2013, he was awarded Toronto's Best Magician... and he's not even from Toronto!

Get the magic of Keith Brown at momondays Toronto on May 30!

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Brantford: Fundraising for Fort McMurray

On the heels of New Westminster's "Magic for Fort Mac" event (raising approximately $8,150 for the Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal) and "Family Fun for Fort Mac" in Calgary, comes "Magicians vs Fort McMurray Wildfires" in Brantford, ON.

The talent listed at the Benefit Show site include:

• Keith Brown
• Craig Douglas
• Ryan Joyce
• Peter Mennie
• Ryan Edwards
• Doug Hunt
• David Merry
• Graeme Reed

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Windsor-Walkerville Fringe: Keith Brown's "Absolute Magic"

From the Windsor-Walkerville Fringe:

ABSOLUTE MAGIC is the fusion of mystery, wonder, and storytelling in an intimate & interactive theatre setting. Keith uses everyday objects to produce miracles up close and personal. Keith focuses on magic that creates relationships; this is participatory entertainment at it’s finest, magic revolving around you – the audience.


GENRE: Magic, Storytelling, Comedy
AUDIENCE: All Ages

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From Keith Brown's Twitter feed:

Just got my @wwfringefest dates! Join me @oldewalkervilletheatre for my hit show Absolute … https://t.co/nUWHExbLmi pic.twitter.com/ShStDBcsSp

— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) April 13, 2016

Winners of the "Best Magician Contest 2016"

Last Saturday, a number of magicians in the greater Toronto area took part in the 2016 Best Magician Contest hosted by A1 Chinese radio.

From James Harrison's Twitter feed:
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What a way to spend the weekend. https://t.co/loHCeRLrIq

— PickpocketJames (@PickpocketJames) April 24, 2016

From Keith Brown's Twitter feed:

Last night I took home Fan Favourite at Toronto's Best Magician competition! Check my snap for more: keithhbrown pic.twitter.com/pZMm0UYxTw

— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) April 24, 2016

Congratulations James and Keith!

Keith Brown on "Night Time with Sam Davis"

Watch Keith discuss, among other things, the trick that sent him to the hospital.  (While the video was uploaded to YouTube on February the 3rd, the interview took place last Fall.)



From the Rogers TV YouTube channel:

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[via iTricks]

Toronto: Keith Brown at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Keith Brown








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Keith Brown in "Fresh from the Fringe" and at Dave and Busters

Keith Brown's doing a three show run in Collingwood, called "Fresh from the Fringe" November 13 - 15.

He'll also be at Dave and Busters November 27th and 28th.

Learn more about these events at Keith's website, Absolute Magic.

Toronto: Open Sesame: Trick or Treat

From the Open Sesame Facebook event:

4 November

"I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!" - White Rabbit

Open Sesame is back with Trick or Treat! We're gonna miss Halloween by a few days but you are still encourage to BYOC (Bring Your Own Costume). Mahdi Gilbert will be hosting in full costume. The best costume wins a prize!

The show is free but if you'd like you can also donate some money which will be used to feed the starving magicians in Toronto.

More details and line-up to come soon!

Show starts at 8pm.

Also for the magicians in the audience - There will be a card jam immediately after the show featuring some of the best card workers in Toronto performing and discussing Triumph in detail. Covered will be many versions of Triumph, the history of the effect, construction, technique, the different phases (exposition, revelation, multiple climax, etc), presentation.

iTricks interviews Lee Asher

Listen to Lee Asher talk with iTricks about playing cards, Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Camp (the 20th anniversary, learning from the kids, the B4 class, Keith Brown, and women in magic), Greg Frewin, becoming a Canadian citizen, and Pulp Friction the book.

Toronto: Keith Brown at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Keith Brown








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Toronto: Keith Brown at "Magic Tonight"

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Mississauga (Thurs): Keith Brown

Toronto (Sun):  Keith Brown





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The 2015 Vancouver Fringe Festival

Late to the game in reminding you that there's magic at the 2015 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Calgary's James Jordan,  London's Keith Brown, and Vancouver's Travis Bernhardt all have shows in the festival this year.

Check out the Vancouver Fringe website for more details or to buy tickets.



[With thanks to The Magic Demon for the information.]

Toronto: Keith Brown at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Keith Brown









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CBC interview with Keith Brown

From Keith Brown's Twitter feed:

My interview in French with @DorisL_RC on @pfumsask talking @reginafringe & swallowing sewing needles #reginafringe https://t.co/gMkEwAjOdz

— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) July 8, 2015

Review: Keith Brown's "Absolute Magic"

From the Orlando Sentinel:

Keith Brown's "Absolute Magic" was absolutely mind-bending, mind-boggling and mind-blowing. His upclose magic with cards brought "oohs," the telepathic tricks brought "ahs," and if you've had the pleasure of seeing Brown before, you know that the sewing needles brought "ooooooh — no he didn't!"

The show is quite simple: There's no music, no wild sets, no fancy assistants. He gets by with the few props he needs for his tricks — a deck of cards, some neckties, needles and thread. The razzle-dazzle of Brown is in his charming smile and charismatic personality.

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Keith Brown's 2015 Fringe tour

May 13-23 ORLANDO
June 3-11 LONDON
June 13-20 MONTREAL
June 20-28 OTTAWA
July I-12 REGINA

September 10-20 VANCOUVER

From Keith Brown's Instagram feed:

In 7 days I kick off my 2015 summer fringe tour! 2 countries, 6 cities, 30+ shows. First stop @orlandofringe ! Get your Orlando tickets now, check link in bio. May 13-23 ORLANDO June 3-11 LONDON June 13-20 MONTREAL June 20-28 OTTAWA July I-12 REGINA September 10-20 VANCOUVER #fringemagic #orlandofringe #kbmagic

A photo posted by Keith Brown (@keithhbrown) on May 4, 2015 at 12:35pm PDT