From the September 10th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret is kicking off season two with special guest Malcolm Russell - magician. YOU WILL BE CHARMED AND AMUSED OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES!
Calgary's only monthly amazing magic show is ready to chop... er... knock your socks off with jaw-dropping tricks, stunts, and laughs.
Try this coupon code for a special price on tickets:
https://magictickets.ca/event/wit-and-wizardry?promo=charm
From the July 25th
Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
Casual Card Magic Course Teaser
I've been working on a course for Casual Card Magic, which means performing in a relaxed manner, without tension, seemingly without care. It covers foundational sleight-of-hand technique from the past to be in control of cards without raising suspicion.
In a world obsessed with advanced technique and nuance, this is my case study for the strength of competent intermediate card skills. It's better to do an easier move well than a difficult move poorly.
The teaser video shows some moves and magic from the first six lessons, and there's plenty more Casual Card Magic yet to come!
It's all available for free (registration required) because I don't want a payment to stop you from improving your magic.
From the January 15th Facebook post by The WhoKnows Variety Show:
The last Tuesday of the month will be a night to remember!
Magic, poetry, one man band, Nigerian Jazz, ukuleles…what more could you ask for?
Fun times for sure Calgary! Jan 30th. call the Ironwood Stage & Grill for reservations.
From the January 16th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
I'm casting a spell to cure cabin fever in Calgary. Join me at Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret appearing Jan 31st. Advance tickets on sale now for an affordable night out.
From the December 17th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
This project has been whispers on the wind, but it's time to break wind and release the whispers! Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret is *appearing* in Calgary at the end of January.
I'm at my best in a small theatre venue, so you'll get to see me at my most magical, along with some equally astonishing friends. ("What, Ryan has real friends? I'm astonished!")
I will be promoting this relentlessly, forevermore, so you might as well give up now and hop aboard the Wizard Train™. Choo choo, muggle huggers.
More details are available at the Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret Facebook event.
This concludes the 2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase!
We hope you enjoyed reading about many of the talented magicians across the
country.
A huge shout out to everyone who trusted us enough to
submit names and supporting text last month, even though you didn't know exactly how it
was going to be used.
We couldn't have done this without the help of:
Thank you for the work involved in sending us your submission.
Fifteenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ryan Pilling!
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Ryan Pilling: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Alex Zander
Submitted by Mystery Magician 2
Congratulations Ryan! Keep up the great work!
Thank you to the Alex and Mystery Magician 2 for your excellent submissions!
To learn more about Alex Zander, visit his website AlexSeaman.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
Eleventh in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Rob Teszka!
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Rob Teszka: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Ryan Pilling
Congratulations
Rob! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Ryan, for your excellent submission!
To learn more about Ryan Pilling visit his website WOWRyan.com, sign up for his newsletter at MagicTipsAndTricks.com, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Ninth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Garnet Garven!
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Garnet Garven: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Ryan Pilling
Congratulations
Garnet! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Ryan, for your excellent submission!
To learn more about Ryan Pilling visit his website WOWRyan.com, sign up for his newsletter at MagicTipsAndTricks.com, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Submit your ideas to Ryan Pilling by August 31.
From the July 27th Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
ATTN: Canadian Magicians
I spend a lot of my time researching and reading through the dusty pages of The Linking Ring magazine.
My attention always perks up when I come across one of the many Canadian Hocus Pocus Parades, which were an almost annual tradition between 1943 and 1972. It's wonderful to see magic from both the famous and not-so-famous, including many who are the namesakes of our Canadian Rings; Ernie Crockford, Roy Cottee, Sid Lorraine...
Other than one "Canadian 4F Gala Parade" compiled by Joan Caesar in April 2016, this tradition has been long lost to history.
Well, here I am attempting to pick up the torch and spark something.
I'm reviving the Canadian Hocus Pocus Parade! And I'm inviting you to be a part of the legacy.
Canada's greatest strength comes from diversity of its people and regions, and I'm hoping to put together a collection of great magic with an equal variety, from magicians coast to coast to coast.
I'm looking for your most creative magic, be it inventions or adaptations.
If you have it written up, that's great... send it along.
If not, you can film a quick home video to teach the idea to me, and I'll write it up.
Bonus points if you can send a performance or demonstration video that we could include as a digital supplement to the Parade.
What makes a good magazine contribution - an idea that looks/sounds FUN to PLAY with.
A quick trick, a new use for a common prop, something easy to make, etc.
What makes an ignored magazine contribution - difficult or complicated routines.
If you can't decide what to send you're welcome to send along more stuff and allow me to choose.
I'll give you a timeline of August 31 to get your submissions to me.
Thanks!
Maple flavourdly yours,
Ryan Pilling
ryan @ wowryan . com
(Calgary, Ring 66)
P.S. You are welcome to forward this invitation to your local clubs and Canadian magician friends. I'd especially appreciate your help if you know magicians from more remote regions. Worst case is that I get so much I can do it again next year!
Each offering is available for only 24 hours. Be sure to check Tips & Tricks (+ Treats) for Magicians (magictipsandtricks.com) every day!
From the November 28th Facebook post by Tips and Tricks for Magicians:
I'm creating a magical "advent calendar" of chocolately goodness and gifts! 🎁
Every day in December (up to Christmas) I'm giving away something fun... tips, tricks, ideas and techniques for making magic.
I've got a list of ideas, but I'd love to get your suggestions, too; what would you like me to teach and share? Could be something specific, or a general topic. Post your ideas below, please and thanks!
From the November 1st Facebook post by Jay Flair Magic:
In JUST THREE WEEKS, Alberta's FUNNIEST MAGICIANS take the stage at @yukyuksedmonton!
On November 20th, my friend Jeff is hosting @Jeff Newman LAUGH-A-CADABRA at the Century Casino, and we have a night FILLED with amazing magic, incredible mind-reading, and stunning sleight of hand, thanks to, Ryan Pilling Jimbo Jordan . Not only will we blow your minds, but we'll split your sides!
This is a show you DON'T want to miss, and tickets are going to go FAST...luckily, you can get them in this link!
https://www.yukyuks.com/?action=club.comicDetails&comedianID=2337&venueID=2480
See you there!
From the October 10th Facebook post by the IBM:
On Tuesday, October 25th Ryan Pilling ventures back... Inside The Ring!
Each month Ryan digs through the archives of The Linking Ring magazine to find the hidden gems of magic buried within those pages. He dusts them off, polishes them up, and lets them shine! It's a show about "new" old ideas and the magicians who came up with them.
Showtime will be October 25th at 6 PM Pacific, 9 PM Eastern. It will be broadcast live on the I.B.M. Facebook page where you can watch and participate in the chat.
From the Facebook event:
An evening of music and magic with Andrew Abildgaard (Bullets & Bronze) and Ryan Pilling (in alphabetical order) at the Haysboro Community Association.
Have a listen to the podcast here: https://rss.com/podcasts/theoryandthoughts/
From the March 4th Instagram post by Magic Tips and Tricks:
Not just a pretty face. I just launched my new podcast; Theory & Thoughts for Magicians. Best thing about it? It's short! Less listening, more doing.
Welcome to our newest sponsor, Ryan Pilling's "Tips & Tricks for Magicians"!
You may know Ryan Pilling as the author of "Finding the Funny," the creator of the best ever Candy Cane Puzzle, or the host of IBM's monthly series "Inside the Ring" (new episode of "Inside the Ring" tonight).
But did you know that Ryan publishes a weekly newsletter?
Ryan's Tips & Tricks for Magicians weekly newsletter is a grab-bag of magical delights. Every Tuesday you'll receive the latest thoughts and ideas, with tips on improving the magic you perform, and video lessons sharing everything from old forgotten gems, to brand new works-in-progress.
Subscribe for free at www.MagicTipsAndTricks.com.
Thank you Ryan, for your sponsorship of Canada's Magic!
From the November 19th Facebook post by Alan Fisher:
Many thanks to my good buddy Ryan Pilling - Magician for having me as a guest on the 2nd episode of his new talk show "Inside The Ring", a look inside the pages of "The Linking Ring" (the monthly magazine of the IBM - International Brotherhood of Magicians). The replay can be found on the show's website - http://insidethering.show/episode2/. My segment starts at 59:20. But please, don't fast forward to that or you'll miss the best parts of the show.
From the September 29th Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
Catch 22: If I tell you I'm the guest on "The Best Magicians You've Never Heard Of" this week then I should NOT be the guest because in order to hear this from me you must have heard of me, thus making me ineligible to be on the show.
From the October 1st upload on the Sleightly Magic YouTube channel:
Tuesday night (October 20th), join Ryan Pilling as he hosts the first episode of "Inside the Ring" as part of the IBM JAM series. A little bird has told us that there's a good chance the first episode will include an appearance by Linking Ring columnist (and Canadian) Andrew Woo.
Keep an eye on the IBM Facebook page [facebook.com/IBMMAGIC] for details!
I can't stand cancelled magic club meetings! So I made this...
www.MyMagicMeeting.com
Join me Thursday night for a live, interactive video magic club meeting. You can participate, and even become a part of the scheduled program by proposing a talk.
Magicians: Please share this with your local clubs that are currently on hiatus.
Why not have some fun and share some magic and thoughts with all of you while we’re all home for a few weeks! I hope to hear from all of you in the chat this week.
MYSTERY SCHOOL MONDAY is held every Monday night at 7:00-8:00pm pacific time. The following link will take you into our classroom as early as 6:45pm: https://zoom.us/j/562254051
Please note: we use the Zoom platform. (Download Zoom for free at www.zoom.us.)
If this is your first time, you will find a welcoming community of like-minded magicians discussing a significant topic every week! Please note: our classroom only holds 100 people, so be sure to get to class early!
Full 1 Hour Lucy Darling show available to stream for free here at 7am PST https://t.co/5QfwWAPAuS— Carisa Hendrix (@CarisaHendrix) March 16, 2020
Grab a drink and pretend you are here in this beautiful theatre. Happy to be able to make this available to you while we wait for things to return to normal.
Please stay safe.
Here's a FREE full length show in case you can't get out. #covid19 #magicshow #magician #marchbreak— Peter Mennie (@petermennie) March 16, 2020
A FREE Video for you just because you can't see it live for the next little while. - https://t.co/b56S0OHfNR
All of us are affected by the events and postponments happening...
We're all going to die and I'm going to document it. Listen to what I'm doing with all my free time. Follow my adventures through headlines and misinformation as I contribute a heaping helping of my own. Exclusively on my website until we're up and running on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
