St. Albert: Sheldon Casavant "Exploring the Impossible"

From the Northern Alberta International Children's Festival:

Sheldon Casavant:  Exploring the Impossible

Children are fascinated by magic – longing to become their own magnificent magicians. With sleight of hand and mind-captivating illusions, Edmonton's Sheldon Casavant shares his own story of discovery as he redefines magic in this logic-defying, mind-bending performance.

Borrowed items vanish and reappear, inanimate objects are brought to life, and kids are called on to perform outrageous feats. Casavant uses the art of magic to inspire curiosity and courage to imagine the impossible.

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Sheldon Casavant's "MindTrip"

From Sheldon Casavant's YouTube channel:

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Win a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show"

Earlier today you read a guest post reporting on Sheldon Casavant's book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show."  Now you can win a copy for yourself!

Sheldon is generously offering our readers a chance to win a copy of his wonderful book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show."  Read below for details.

Watch Behind the Scenes of "Morton the Magician" on Sheldon's YouTube channel:




CONTEST:

I have been offered a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show" by Sheldon Casavant to give away to my readers.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted Saturday, October the 3rd.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, letting us know the name the first magic book you remember reading.  (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.  The book could be Harry Potter.)
3. Optional: For an additional entry, use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
   "Enter by Oct 2 to win a copy of "Morton the Magician" by @SheldonCasavant via @canadasmagic
   http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/09/win-copy-of-morton-magician-and-his.html"
4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and shipping information for me to share with Sheldon.

The fine print:

1. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Limit of one mandatory entry and one optional entry per person.
3. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents excluding residents of Quebec.
4. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
5. If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
6. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered.)
7. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
8. The contest closes Friday, October the 2nd at 11:59pm ET.

With thanks to Sheldon for generously making this prize available to you!


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[Guest post] Report on "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show"

I was generously provided a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show." This book, which was shortlisted for an Alberta Children’s Literature Award, is intended for young readers. With that in mind, I found a youthful reader who agreed to read and give me their feedback on the book.  

(For more on "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show" skip to the bottom of the post.)


The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as Kidlet.

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My thoughts on Sheldon Casavant's book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show."

• This is a good picture book for parents to read to their kids.
• I really like the drawings, they're very nice.
• Morton is someone that children can relate to.
• I like that there are two tricks in the book that you can do by yourself. 
• It's funny that the rabbit is the announcer.
• If I were younger, it would make me want to try doing magic tricks.
• Parents, if your child under 6 years old likes magic or wants to be a magician, this is the perfect book for them!

Favourite things:

• I like the words in the air before Morton's show, letting us know what's going on inside his head.
• The story tells us we can be anything we want to be if we just put our minds to it.

In conclusion:

• It's a fun story!

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Thank you Kidlet for guest posting at Canada's Magic!


Watch Behind the Scenes of "Morton the Magician" on Sheldon's YouTube channel:

Sheldon Casavant in the Morinville News

From the Morinville News:

The Morinville Community Cultural Centre will kick off its fifth LIVE at the CCC performance series Sept. 26. Half a decade into bringing entertainment to Morinville it is no surprise that Cultural Services Coordinator Laurie Stalker sees this season as a magical time. It is also no surprise that the first show of that magical season is a magician. Sheldon Casavant will open the season with his entertaining and interactive show Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by Morinville Sobeys, offers families an affordable afternoon of entertainment. Tickets are $10 per person or $30 per family (maximum four people).

Casavant is recognized as one of Canada’s most sought after performers, one who involves his audience with a highly interactive repertoire of magic.

Read more.

Sheldon Casavant on the CTV Edmonton News

From Sheldon Casavant's Twitter feed:

He's alive! Morton the Magician made his performance debut yesterday at the Northern Alberta International... http://t.co/kq9D0tYlQB

— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) May 27, 2015

Sheldon Casavant on CTV Alberta Primetime

From Sheldon Casavant's Twitter feed:

Profiled on Alberta Primetime last night... check it out! #yeg #yegarts http://t.co/RXQo1HtDLr
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) April 7, 2015

Sheldon Casavant at TEDxVancouver

From the TEDx Talks YouTube channel:

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Sheldon invites an audience member to call a friend and come on stage and put him to the test. A master illusionist with a great sense of performance and humour, Sheldon keeps his audience well entertained.

Avenue Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2014

Congratulations to Sheldon Casavant, recently listed in Avenue Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2014!

From Avenue Edmonton:

This marks the sixth year that Avenue has unveiled a Top 40 Under 40 list. And, as the city evolves, so does our list of the movers and shakers, the people who make Edmonton a great place to live.

After going through hundreds of preliminary nominations, our judges were finally charged with narrowing our field to the 40 people you’ll meet in the following pages. And, more than any other Top 40 Under 40 that has come before, the 2014 class reflects the diverse, inclusive nature of Edmonton.

Read more.

From Sheldon's Twitter feed:

Thank you @AvenueEdmonton for the #top40yeg. Fantastic to be named with other #yeg leaders! #ABCulture pic.twitter.com/5KcZOnr2Uz
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) October 31, 2014

Sheldon Casavant at TEDxVancouver

From TEDxVancouver:

October 18, 2014 

Sheldon Casavant isn’t your everyday magician. He utilizes interactive sleight-of-hand magic to blur the lines between imagination and reality. Recognized as one of Canada’s most sought after performers, Sheldon was nominated as Entertainer of the Year in 2009 and 2010 by the Canadian Events Industry Awards.

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Sheldon Casavant on Global News

Watch Sheldon Casavant on Global News:

Calgary: Calgary International Children's Festival

From Calgary Kids Fest:

May 21-24 

Sheldon Casavant 

Passionate about magic from a young age, Sheldon is a highly sought after performer, with a repertoire of magic that is contemporary, fun and highly interactive. 

Sheldon is also hosting a student magic workshop. 

Read more.

Watch Wow Ryan in this festival promo video on YouTube:

Calgary: WowFest 2014's talent thus far

From WowFest:

With help from Calgary 2012, we were able to launch WowFest Magic Arts Festival on February 23rd, 2013. It was a huge success, with big crowds of happy and amazed people all day long. We’re working on bringing it back next year, bigger, better, and more magical.

Read more and buy tickets.

Confirmed shows:

• The Oopsie & Smarty Show
• Sheldon Casavant
• Magically Delicious (Donovan Deschner, Ryan Pilling and Tyler Wilson)
• I Do Card Tricks & I’m Funny (Jon Armstrong)

Vancouver: The Music, The Magic, and The Movement

From the Global Speakers Summit:

The evening of Monday, December 9, 2013 will be a CAPS Foundation Fundraising event that includes entertainment, fellowship, and auctions, all in a good cause. We invite our CAPS members and our GSF guests to actively participate in this Foundation Fundraising event.

Read more.

The magic will be provided by:

• Anders Boulanger
• Sheldon Casavant
• Shawn Farquhar
• Richard Tremblay and
• Etienne Vendette

 via:

Here's a great event where you can see five magicians from across Canada in one single night. Tickets will sell... http://t.co/Zh6WWTn4fJ
— Shawn Farquhar (@magiChampion) September 8, 2013

Sheldon Casavant explored the impossible

For those keeping track, Sheldon is also Sorcerers Safari alumni!

From Art Starts:

On Sunday, the New Westminster Quay was filled with anticipation and excitement as ArtStarts launched its very first event at River Market. It was a full house, with magician Sheldon Casavant who delighted audiences with two 45-minute magical performances/workshops titled Exploring the Impossible.

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New Westminster: Exploring the impossible

From Sheldon Casavant's Twitter feed:

Free magic show & mini-workshop in New Westminster, BC this Sunday! 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM at @rivermrkt. @artstarts twitter.com/SheldonCasavan…
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) May 22, 2013

Edmonton: Wayne Lee & Sheldon Casavant

From Constant Contact:

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23^rd when two nationally-acclaimed entertainers in hypnosis and illusion come together to share a night of upbeat entertainment at the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre. Hypnotist Wayne Lee and Magician Sheldon Casavant will mesmerize audiences with their interactive mix of humour, mystery and intrigue, all while helping raise funds for the children and youth of Edmonton-based charity Abbottsfield Youth Project.

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Shrine Fantasy Show

It's the time of year for the Shrine Fantasy Show!  From their website:

The Shrine Fantasy Show will amaze, surprise, and entertain the entire family when it comes to your town this autumn. This magical extravaganza which includes magic, illusions, juggling acts, comedy, and more, is filled with imagination and showmanship. 

For years the Shrine Fantasy has toured the country entertaining thousands with new acts.

What’s more, just by coming out to share in the fun and excitement, you will assist in creating true magic in your community through support of worthy causes. A portion of all proceeds from Shrine Fantasy will benefit the many Shrine activities.

Participating talent includes:  Dick Joiner, Patrice Meunier, Fantasy Circus, Neil Croswell, John Park, Johnny Toronto, Michael Bourada, Sheldon Casavant, Greg Tarlin, and Damien James (performers vary by province).

Schedule and ticket information at the Shrine Fantasy Show website.

Sheldon Casavant: Sizzler

From Edmontonians (PDF):

Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare to be amazed. Sheldon Casavant will delight and entertain you—like he has been doing for years.

Sheldon says that “most kids kind of go through that phase of being interested in magic... it was when I was 11 years old that I really got serious about it. So, from that point on, I would read about magic as much as I could, I’d practice as much as I could.”

Read more (PDF).

Sheldon Casavant: Photographs of a magician

From Edmonton Portrait Photography:

This year I had the opportunity to photograph several of the outstanding young Edmontonians nominated for the award and I’ll be featuring a few of them here on my blog over the next couple of weeks.
 
One of the individuals who was nominated is Sheldon Casavant – a magician and author from Edmonton. We met up in one of Edmonton’s back alleys for an urban-inspired photo shoot and Sheldon brought along several magic props to incorporate into the shoot.

Read more and see some of the photos from the shoot.