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:

• Follow Your Bliss with Mike Pisciotta
• Releasing Magic with Luke Dancy
• We’re In This Together.
• Refining Your Magic with Michael Ammar
• Aesthetics in Magic with David Ben
• Defining a Character with Morgan & West
• Writing Comedy Magic with Nick Diffatte
• Magician Appetizer #11: Virtual Magic
• Discovering, Scripting & Rehearsing Material with Nathan Coe Marsh
• Be Human with Derren Brown
• Unique Creativity with Francis Menotti
• Magician Appetizer #12: The Best Investment During a Recession
• Knowing Your Show with Tim Hannig
• The Versatility of Magic Apps with Greg Rostami
• A Message From the Team: Black Voices Matter
• Exploring Creativity with Chris Pilsworth
• Magician Appetizer #13: Testing Virtual Material

Michael Ammar lecture (June 17)

From Aaron Fisher's Instagram:

Big News! You’re invited to a Special Spring Break Lecture this Wednesday night with the most celebrated magic teacher alive. Michael Ammar is pulling out all the stops, so register now for free and join us. Link in bio!

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Big News! You’re invited to a Special Spring Break Lecture this Wednesday night with the most celebrated magic teacher alive. Michael Ammar is pulling out all the stops, so register now for free and join us. Link in bio!

A post shared by Aaron Fisher (@aaronfishermagic) on Jun 12, 2020 at 3:36pm PDT

Rounding the Western rings in March 2018

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Michael Ammar lecture - Make Magic
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Michael Ammar lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Michael Ammar lecture. - SYM close-up contest, mini-wands, top hats.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Michael Ammar lecture. - Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- "Love, Magic and Dinner" starring Chris Funk
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Michael Ammar lecture. - Wacky Wednesday (featuring Scott Ward, Jason Verners, Dave Attwood, Murray Hatfield)

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Fabulous evening show with:

• Luiz Castro,
• Nathan Kranzo,
• Scott Hammell,
• Michael Ammar,
• Dick Joiner,
• Eugene Burger, and
• The Sentimentalists (Chris Mysterion and Steffi Kay).

(And Dick Joiner our Bash emcee!)

Fabulous lectures by Michael Ammar and Eugene Burger!

Michael Ammar, one of Daryl's closest friends and coworkers, spoke with fondness about Daryl Easton.

The Bash is donating part of ticket proceeds to to CAM-H the Center for Addiction and Mental Health - in Daryl's name.

If you wish to donate directly to the family, visit The Easton Family at their GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/the-easton-family

Fabulous first show with:

• Buck MacLeod,
• Adam Grace,
• Atsushi Ono,
• Aaron Fisher,
• Eugene Burger, and
• Michael Ammar!

(Dick mentioned Sorcerers Safari, for those of you playing Magic Convention Bingo (Bash Edition) at home.)

Canadians remember Daryl

Scroll to the bottom of this post to find out how you can donate to the Daryl Easton Family Fund, or visit the GoFundMe campaign for the Easton Family.


From Michael Close's blog post "Salute to our friend Daryl":

When that tour wrapped up, Alison stayed in England to visit with relatives and Daryl returned to Vegas. The day he got in, he called to say he was back. I suggested he come over to our house for a home-cooked meal, something I thought he’d appreciate after such a long time on the road. He came by that evening.

Lisa and I prepared a pasta dish, with salad, bread, and red wine. We ate, talked, and listened to stories of the life of a lecturer. It was obvious Daryl was jet-lagged and beat to hell, which made him the perfect foil for a practical joke.

Read more.

From Carey Lauder's Facebook page:



From Ben Train's Facebook page:





From Shawn Farquhar's Instagram:

I met Daryl while I was still in High School, and after meeting him all I dreamt of was being like him. So many memories... #shawnfarquhar #magichampion

A post shared by Shawn Farquhar (@magichampion) on Feb 25, 2017 at 5:05pm PST

Magicana has video of Daryl performing card magic and close-up magic on the Canadian television series "The Magic Palace."  Also at Magicana, Jamy Ian Swiss writes about Daryl and Bob Cassidy.


I'm drifting a little here, hope you don't mind.


Michael Ammar has a fantastic Facebook tribute to Daryl that begins, "There's a hole in the curtain." This part continues to resonate (bolding mine),

"with thoughts that maybe we could have said or done something, or with guilt over having missed any warning signs."  

Here's the post from Michael Ammar's Facebook page:



This is how I'll remember Daryl.

Daryl.

Learning from Daryl during free time.

2015 camp photo.

From Sorcerers Safari's Facebook page:


On Facebook, Kenton Knepper gave away a free video inspired by Daryl.  More importantly he had this to say:

"All I ask is, in the present or future, you support magic and mentalism creators with your wallet, not just words, so they can make a living too."

And with that, here's some information about how you can help the Easton family.


From Michael Close's website:

PLEASE DONATE TO THE DARYL EASTON FAMILY FUND

The office at the Magic Castle has received calls from members and magicians around the world, asking how one can offer support and donations to the Daryl Easton family.

The Academy of Magical Arts has now established a fund to receive donations for Alison Easton, Daryl’s wife, and their two daughters. You can also send bereavement cards for Alison to the AMA offices as well, who will forward them to the family.

If you would like to make a donation to the family, please send a check payable to “The Academy of Magical Arts, Easton Family Fund” to:

The Academy of Magical Arts
ATT: Daryl Easton Family Fund
7001 Franklin Ave
Hollywood CA 90028

If you would like to donate via credit card, please call Trish Alaskey at 323-851-3313 ext. 301.
The Academy will work with Alison and the family, and pick a date in the future to hold a memorial for Daryl. If you have any questions, please email the General Manager, Joe Furlow, at: jfurlow@magiccastle.com.

You can also donate via PayPal directly using magic@daryl.net

There is also a GoFundMe campaign for the Easton Family.


It's worth noting that Daryl's online shop remains open for business.  An alternate method of showing your support for his family is by making an online purchase at his store.

More names announced for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash

  

From the Facebook group for the Browser's Den of Magic:

You're not alone! These artists will be with you at the 2017 Bash!
Announcing More Artists For the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

It's time to share even more artists with you that will spend the day with us at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.

WITHOUT FURTHER ADO - MORE BASH ARTISTS:

Atsushi Ono
- Kyoto Konjurer -
Atsushi Ono-san's relaxed charm, sense of humor and creative approach to performing magic have made him a popular magician and entertainer in
Japan as well as Western Canada.

Aaron Fisher
- Card Conductor -
Specializing in card magic, Aaron Fisher travels the world sharing his original thoughts and energetic performances with other fellow magicians.

Rosemary Reid
- Ms. Magic -
From her humble beginnings at Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp to becoming one of Canada's leading female magicians, Rosemary is going to answer the
one question she's been asked most often throughout her career. Can you guess what it is?

Adam Grace
- Renaissance Man -
Adam Grace, a profesional magician, musician, actor, speaker, writer and producer, tours the world sharing his love for all performing arts. He plans to
spend the entire day with us.

Also including:
- Michael Ammar
- Silly Billy
- Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay
- Dick Joiner
- Buck Macleod
- Luiz Castro
- Keith Brown
- Scott Hammell

REGISTER NOW - Be A Part Of The 2017 Bash Experience
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

We hope you'll join us. It's unlike any other magic event around. You're going to love it! Book your ticket today by clicking the button above.

See you at the Bash on Saturday, April 1st, 2017!

Magical Hugs,
Jeff Pinsky, John Talbot, & Lee Asher
(Your faithful Browser's Magic Bash team)

New names announced for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash

  

From the Facebook page of the Browser's Den of Magic:

A Party Of This Magnitude Only Comes Once A Year!

Where else can you get a scrumptious free lunch & dinner, the opportunity to spend the day with like-minded peers, and twelve hours of magic with so many top name magicians?

"The Browser's Magic Bash packs in more magic, with more value for your dollar, than anything we've ever offered you before."

Without further adieu, it's our pleasure to announce MORE amazingly talented artists who plan to spend the day with us at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.
- Dick Joiner
- Buck Macleod
- Scott Hammell
- Luiz Castro
- Keith Brown

Additionally:
- Michael Ammar
- Silly Billy
- & The Sentimentalists (Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay)
...will spend the day with us, too. We plan to celebrate our common love for magic together.

If this fun sounds like the good times you're looking for, please take two minutes right now to register for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash.

Browser's Magic Bash Tickets Starting At $99 Plus HST
http://www.browsersden.com/bash
(cut and paste if not clickable)

We hope you'll join us.

Book your ticket today, and see you at the Bash!

Magical Hugs,
Jeff Pinsky, John Talbot, & Lee Asher
(Your faithful Browser's Magic Bash Team)

Names announced for Browser's Bash 2017

  

From the Facebook group for the Browser's Den of Magic:

What do Michael Ammar, David Kaye, Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay all have in common?

All of them will be at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash on Saturday, April 1st, 2017!

Plus, card guys, mentalists, stand-up magicians, children's entertainers, jam sessions, close-up, stage performers, great stuff for sale, and everything in-between! If you love magic, the Browser's Magic

Bash 2017 is designed for you!

We hope you will join us for all the fun. Book your ticket today!

Browser's Magic Bash 2017
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

See you at the Bash!

Rounding the Western rings in March

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.  

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Michael Ammar lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- n/a
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Michael Ammar lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle)	- General Meeting we'll be hosting special guest lecturer Michael Ammar! - Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Comedy competitions.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- n/a
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Michael Ammar lecture.

 
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Michael Ammar March lectures

Michael Ammar will be lecturing in Canada in March.

The according to to the Can-Am Conjuring Lecture Series website Michael's lecture dates are:

• Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) on  March 11 
• Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) on March 12
• The Magic Club of Winnipeg on March 13
• Misson, BC on March 14

He'll be wrapping up the lecture tour with dates in the US (Seattle, Eugene and Portland).

Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.