From the November 5th Facebook post by Loran:
This Friday, Novembre 8 at 1h PM (Eastern time) I’ll have the great pleasure to be the Guest Star at “Inside the Magician’s Studio” hosted by John Kippen. To see this live interview, simply register with the link below. After registering, you will receive by mail your direct Zoom link to attend the interview. Not only will I answer John’s questions, but I will perform some magic for you.
Don’t miss it! https://johnkippen.com/studiosubscribe
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ExpoTR.ca/cosplay.
From the May 15th Facebook post by Loran (translation by Facebook):
Dr. Strange was participating in the press conference this morning for Trois-Rivières Expo 2024 La Ligue des Héros will animate the entirety of Expo TR as soon as it opens on July 4. Next up is the costume parade on July 12 downtown followed by the Cosplay Fest Fest on July 13 with an illusion show on stage and entertainment all day. The League of Heroes is waiting for you!
From the Browser's Den of Magic Newsletter:
Accomplished magician, lecturer, and author, Quebec illusionist Loran is thrilled about sharing the secrets he has accumulated over a lifetime with you and offers a most inspiring lecture.
With over 30 years of experience, Loran has amazed thousands of spectators around the world. He has collaborated on stage and films with the Rolling Stones and AC-DC, Allan Rayman, and Jackie Chan.
Loran has presented his magic on English-language screen TV networks, CTV, CBC and City TV, as well as the national French-language networks, TVA, and Radio-Canada. His acting and consulting skills have been seen in a wide variety of Canadian and American movies, and television series, notably; Relic Hunter, The Tuxedo and Terror Train (Remake 2022).
THE LECTURE
Covering a vast array of topics on the art of illusion, Loran guarantees that no matter what your current skill level is, you will come away with knowledge that can be immediately implemented in your current presentations.
Loran presents and explains many of his original effects using various objects such as cards, spoons, scarves, and T-tip for close-up and stage magic performance. Most of the effects are commercial routines that include the complete presentation. Here are some of the effects.
A part of the lecture is also devoted to the technical aspects of stage performance. This includes subjects like how to create a good cue sheet and technical requirement document, how to manage your music, what type of microphone and road case you may need. This segment will benefit both the seasoned professionals, as well as the novice beginner, and is indispensable if you are performing for school, on small as well as the large stage.
- Mirrorize” A mystifying coincidence with mirrors.
- Unreal Silk” The scarf that penetrates matter.
- The Nostradamus egg” Is it an egg or a prediction?
- Card-Trap” A dangerous game with a mousetrap.
The knowledge that is shared with you by Loran, has been obtained over decades spent in real stage situation experience.
We look forward to seeing you all at what will be an incredible lecture!
From the March 12th Facebook post by the Browser's Den of Magic:
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.
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Part 5 features: Dennis Gorya, Loran, and Mark Clearview.
Thank you Dennis, Loran, and Mark for sharing your memories!
Check back throughout the month to read updates from other Sorcerers Safari alumni and staff!
From the September 11th Facebook post by Loran:
Captain Loran will be performing this Saturday 17th September in Rawdon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "The English Community Organization of Lanaudière (ECOL)"
Entertainment, music with DJ from 5pm. Show (in English) by Captain Loran at 6:30 pm followed by fireworks at 7:30 pm. The activity is free of charge. Captain Loran is waiting for you. But beware... because he's a pirate!
From the Browser's Den of Magic:
We are very excited that this SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH from 1PM-3PM professional magician extraordinaire LORAN will be in the store for a meet + greet, as well as having copies of his new book for sale! Get the book signed while you're at it! Please note that in order to attend we will be requiring proof that you are double vaccinated.
Loran is truly one of Canada's hidden treasures. His magic is powerful and theatrical, designed to really move you. Many in the Toronto magic community know Loran from his appearances at Sorcerer's Safari magic camp, where he was a staple for almost the camp's entire run. He's worked with Jackie Chan, and he also opened for AC-DC and The Rolling Stones at SARSTOCK in 2003, the largest concert in Canadian history!
From the November 8th Facebook post by Loran Magie (translated by Facebook):
If you want to know me better, here's a recorded interview for the program ′′ C ' est est la vie ′′ broadcast on the channel TELUS. But here you will discover not the magician, but rather the ′′ person ′′ behind the character. I tell my personal life journey. It's not always easy to be an artist in your soul, but it's my life and I wouldn't change it.
La magie existe au Québec. C’est pourquoi nous somme 20 magiciens québécois se sont réunis pour vous offrir un petit brin de folie et d’émerveillement. Merci à tous ces magiciens qui habitent partout en province ainsi qu'à Romain Kowalsky pour le montage. À partager sans retenu pour transporter la magie partout !
Magic exists in Quebec. This is why we are 20 Quebec magicians who have come together to offer you a touch of madness and wonder. Thank you to all these magicians who live throughout the province as well as to Romain Kowalsky for the editing. Share the magic everywhere!
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!
- Je suis heureux d’annoncer que j’ai été choisi par le chanteur Allan Rayman, prix Juno du meilleur nouvel artiste 2018, pour ouvrir son spectacle à L’ANTI Bar-Spectacle (27 nov.) à Québec, ainsi qu’au centre MTELUS (29 nov.) à Montréal. Une soirée qui sera feutré en musique et magie!
- I am very pleased to announce that I was selected by singer Allan Rayman (he received a Juno Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2018) to open his show in Quebec at L'ANTI Bar-Spectacle (Nov 27) and at the MTELUS Center (Nov 29) in Montreal. An evening that will be felted with music and magic!
October 14, 2019
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is proud to present the lineup for this year’s Sky High Magic Series.
Prepare to be captivated by amazing magic and science-based illusions. These talented, high-energy magicians perform unbelievable feats of magic, blended with fast-paced comedy. They’ll tickle your funnybone, while leaving you utterly mystified!
Seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please reserve your tickets in advance.
Dazzling and highly visual, Sorcellia is a magic show like no other. Inspired by the mysticism of the Middle Ages, Loran's illusions are different from traditional magic shows. Prepare to expect the unexpected!
See a magical cup float through the air before it suddenly disappears. Watch as clocks materialize from nowhere. Enjoy the suspense of the guillotine challenge, along with great illusions featuring theatrical choreography, and even a ghost story with a mysterious portrait.
This mesmerizing performance offers moments of poetry and humour, as well as audience participation. Overcoming language barriers through the universal language of music, Loran helps viewers discover the world of mystery with wit and style.
Read more.
-I am very pleased to announce that I will be performing on January 18-19-20 at the official opening of the New Mega Park "Steampunk Theme" at the Galerie de la Capitale in Quebec City. I will be there to presents close-up magic performances everywhere on the site. Several members of Steampunk groups from Quebec, Montreal, Beauce and Ottawa will also participate to the event with their original costumes. Set your watches for this Retro-Futuristic event !
-J’ai le grand plaisir de vous annoncer que je serai présent les 18-19-20 janvier prochain lors de l’ouverture officiel du Nouveau Méga-Parc « Thématique Steampunk » des Galerie de la Capitale à Québec. J’offrirai des performances partout sur le site en magie rapprochée. Plusieurs représentants des groupes Steampunk de Québec, Montréal, Beauce et Ottawa participeront aussi à l’événement avec leurs super costumes. Réglez vos montres pour cet événement Rétro-Futuriste !
Cheesy omelette breakfast. I saw the rabbits again! And I saw a bright green frog too. Still no sign of the deer.
At card class Shawn Farquhar talked to us about stuff I’d never considered. He said, “give people a sense of wonder. Don’t make them feel stupid or small.” And then he said this quote from American poet Maya Angelou:
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
We played “Capture the Flag” which was so. much. FUN!
6pm
The camper show was fantastic. Before the show, Lee Asher made his group perform walk around for the audience. They did really well.
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| Pre-show walk around. |
Then the show started. Some of the kids performed things they just learned (or even made!) this week! Others made stuff up and some came prepared with things they’d been working on the whole year. Shout out to them all!
Emcees: Chaz and RJ.
Performers: Cathy, James, Brad, Matt, Tariq, Jordan, Ava, Vincent, Landon, Matthew, Nathan, Will, Ben, Jack, Nick, and Jeff.
Backstage: Simon, Holden, Serena, and Jarrett.
Sound and tech: Steve Kline (for this and all the other shows!).
Production assistants: Mike and Lisa Close, Dan Wiebe, and Mike Toal.
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| Owning the stage. |
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| Sponge balls. |
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| Something big is about to happen! |
The coolest thing about the show was that everyone’s performance looked good. Beginner kids went first so they didn’t have to go after someone who had more experience. I don’t see any competition between the kids. The adults want us all to shine.
Today’s electives were Pulp Friction (with Lee himself!), linking rings, Gravity Half Pass (with Aaron Fisher!), Assistant’s Revenge stage illusion, Miser’s Dream, any card at any number, and Patriotic Ropes.
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| Bill Wells and Sheldon Casavant talking coins. |
I did the linking rings and was kinda surprised (and disappointed) to learn how they work. It seems that some of the most wonderful effects are based on simple ideas. Loran was a great teacher, but I’m going to have to practise a lot more until I feel comfortable doing it in front of anyone!
Rats. Camp swim got rained out. (I wish I tried the high jump yesterday). Silver lining: we all piled into the Staff Lounge and had a big impromptu panel with Shawn, Eric, Phil, and Mark. They do things off the top of their head better than I can do anything I’ve rehearsed a million times. I wonder how much of it is pure talent and how much of it is hours and hours of practise.
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| Shawn speaking at the panel. |
To be continued ...
5pm
After lunch (burgers and lemonade and ice cream!) everyone gathered around a bunch of the adults on benches.
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| Cook out for lunch! |
There was excitement in the air and I could barely see what was going on. It turns out that Daryl eats his pie in a really unexpected way. Who knew?
Great elective choices today: cups and balls, memorized deck, mentalism, rope magic, spoon bending, and dancing canes. I picked the dancing cane and it was so much fun! I can actually make it look like I’m levitating it and making it move. (And it’s so much easier than juggling.) I need to own one.
Dance cane, dance!
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| Cups and balls. |
At performance workshop we played the “questions only” game. You can only reply to someone by asking another question. Much harder than it sounds! It’s supposed to help us to listen and to think on our feet. It’s hilarious. I laughed so much I cried!
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| Questions only! |
9pm
All I remember about dinner was ice cream with chocolate sauce!
The lip syncs rocked. I especially liked Shawn and Lori Farquhar doing "You're The One That I Want" from Greece, and Magic Mike Segal (and Stephanie Kline, Chris Galonska, Jen Segal, and Lisa Close) doing "Mahna Mahnam" from the Muppet Show.
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| Mahna Mahnam. |
It was a super talented show again tonight. Loran did an elegant time themed piece, Mark did some stage stunts, Philip and Jonah and Chris Mayhew were fantastic. The show ended with the Marion and Ted Outerbridge doing a fabulous stage show with big props, fancy costumes and great illusions. Ted has the best disco ball jacket ever!
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| Ted and Marion Outerbridge. |
Marion stopped by our cabin to visit. She had amazing stories of touring and performance. She MADE Ted’s sparkling jacket. So. much. WORK!
I would have to say that my favourite memory at camp would have to be after Brett C. and I performed the “cube in cube out” stage illusion. It was a huge relief that the whole thing went successfully and it was also the first routine that Brett and I created together.
a) I remember one night at the nightly stage shows in the Pinetages theatre: the air was hot and thick… the performers were breaking a sweat after literally 30 seconds on stage. And out of the blue we see Lee Asher come out and perform a trick (and a dance!) in a massive eggplant costume! It was epic.
My favorite memory is when Magic Mike told us that the visiting volleyball camp found an (invisible) deck, and not knowing what it was straightened all of the cards for us. I retell that story to magicians all the time.Posted by Canada's Magic on Thursday, 19 November 2015
