Vancouver: Wes Barker lecture

From Jeff Christensen's post at the CAM Facebook page:

Up next on the Vancouver Magic Circle's lecture series is none other than Wes Barker. Live and direct from his TV appearances on Fool Us to his international tour stops with major comedy festivals around the world. Wes is an innovative performer that makes magic current, hip and engaging. Come find out how you can make your magic more interesting and engaging for your audiences. The first thing an audience member thinks when you enter the stage is "Who is this person and why should I care?" Wes Barker will answer all of this and much much more. All will be answered on Friday July 22nd 7pm (doors open at 6:30) at Douglas College. You won't want to miss Wes Barker Stunt Magician!

Rounding the Western rings in June 2016

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)	- Daryl lecture. - Junior club meeting. - Annual general meeting.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Daryl lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Daryl lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Daryl lecture. - Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Murray lecture. - Children's Magician of the Year. - A Magical Evening.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Daryl lecture.

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Vancouver: Murray SawChuck lecture

From the Canadian Association of Magician's Facebook page:

Want to learn how to be remembered? Want to learn how to get rebooked? Want to learn how to create revenue through your magic? Want to learn how to use your magic to get in the newspaper or on television?

Then you need to sign up for the Vancouver Magic Circle's next lecture! Las Vegas headliner Murray SawChuck will be presenting his all new lecture at Douglas College on Friday June 3rd at 7pm (Room 2203).

Price for this lecture is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. As a special bonus, for only $35, you can go to Murray's lecture and the Daryl lecture sponsored by the FVMC on Friday June 10th. Two great lectures at an amazing price! Thanks to the FVMC for organizing that special rate with us!

Event details and Paypal button will be up on the VMC website shortly. Look forward to seeing everyone on June 3rd for an evening of great magic.

Jeff Christensen
Lecture Chair
Vancouver Magic Circle

Rounding the Western rings in May 2016

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)	- Junior club meeting. - Magic Olympics.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- General meeting. - Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA.

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Rounding the Western rings in April 2016

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)	- Junior club meeting. - Christian Engblom lecture
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Christian Engblom lecture
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Christian Engblom lecture
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Magic Flea Market - Christian Engblom lecture - Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Christian Engblom lecture

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Vancouver: Shawn Farquhar at Telus Science World

From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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People often ask if I am performing locally, and this time I can say yes! It's a one time only performance at Telus...
Posted by Shawn Farquhar on Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Vancouver: Magique

From Oslen's blog:

April 21-23

Two more months to go and the all new illusion show MAGIQUE will be onstage at the Metro Theatre. We are proud to announce that our choreographer Taryn Elle direct from Las Vegas will be joining us once again in choreographing & directing this new illusion show. Get your tickets now before they disappear!

Read more and buy tickets.

From Oslen's Twitter feed:

We are proud to announce that Taryn Elle direct from Vegas will be joining us in choreographing the show MAGIQUE. pic.twitter.com/r80LlQie4d

— Oslen (@Oslenworld) February 21, 2016

Rounding the Western rings in March 2016

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)	- Junior club meeting. - TBA
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Kainoa Harbottle lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Kainoa Harbottle lecture. - A Family Day of Magic
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Kainoa Harbottle lecture. -Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA

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Vancouver: Chris Randall lecture

From the Vancouver Magic Circle:

This is a special lecture, the day after The Vancouver Magic Circle Installation Banquet and Chris Randall show. You will save 25% on the lecture if you buy the Dinner and Lecture combo ticket. To get this special price, you must purchase the special combo ticket through the Paypal button on the Installation Dinner and Show page.

6:30pm – Friday, February 26, 2016
ROOM 2201 – Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster 

Chris Randall has swept the world of entertainment. His style is a mix of sleight of hand, comedy, and sizzling hot illusions. 

He has appeared on The Masters of Illusion TV show, as well as a regular at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood. He is a multiple award winner including 2015 Stage Champion from the International Brotherhood of Magicians. 

Read more and buy tickets.

Lower BC: Vitaly Beckman, Camilo Dominguez and Wes Barker

From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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Wanna see magic in the lower mainland of BC on February 19th? Go see Vitaly Beckman, Camilo Dominguez or Wes Barker ......
Posted by Shawn Farquhar on Saturday, 13 February 2016

Rounding the Western rings in February 2016

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)	- Junior club meeting. - Kainoa Harbottle lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	-Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Chris Randall lecture. - Installation Banquet and Show starring Chris Randall.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Wacky Wednesday. - Kainoa Harbottle lecture.

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[Guest post] West Coast magic goes "supernatural"

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

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Attention fans of magic in the lower mainland surrounding Vancouver, BC!

Camilo The Magician presents his "Supernatural Magic" show for four performances in February 2016. 

Show dates are: Friday February 19th and Saturday February 20th; and Friday February 26th and Saturday February 27th. 

Show times: 8 pm. Ticket cost: $30 CDN.

Location: The Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street in Vancouver.

Tickets can be purchased online, here:

https://ticketstonight.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3163

Bogata-born, Victoria BC-resident Camilo Dominguez, better known these days as Camilo the Magician, has been actively pursuing magic and the performing arts since his teens. 

This year, his 8th season of unusual magic performances, Camilo returns to Vancouver with a brand new show, "Supernatural Magic", which will feature his renown sleight of hand as well as original illusions all performed with his trademark sense of humour.

The Vancity Buzz staff interviewed him last year, in advance of his 2015 show. You can find that interview here:

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/04/camilo-the-magician-vancouver-misterio-show/

Camilo's website is www.camilothemagician.com.

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Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!

Rounding the Western rings in January 2016

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)	- Junior club meeting
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	-Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Annual dinner featuring Trevor and Lorena Watters

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

Vancouver: Magic Dinner Show Live 2016

From Event Brite:

Fri, 22 Jan 2016

Your MC is the Award Winning Jeff Christensen. Featuring the North American FISM Champions of Stage Magic Trevor & Lorena Watters and their Comedy Magic Variety Act - Steve The Pretty Good! Pre-dinner Close-Up Magic by the Society of American Magicians #95! Fabulous 9 course Delicious Chinese Banquet Dinner!

Read more and buy tickets.

Rounding the Western rings in December 2015

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)	- Junior club family show
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- N/A
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Wacky Wednesday

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

Rounding the Western rings in November 2015

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)	- Junior club meeting - Gregory Wilson lecture
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Gregory Wilson lecture
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- first annual, Magic Club of Winnipeg Close-Up Competition - Gregory Wilson lecture
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- 4th Annual Christmas Banquet and Show - Gregory Wilson lecture
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Stage Magic competitions - Christmas Dinner
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Gregory Wilson lecture

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

[Guest post] Vancouver: Heart of the City Festival

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

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There's magic at the upcoming 12th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival (Oct 28-Nov 8) in Vancouver, BC.

Website: www.heartofthecityfestival.com

The witty Merlin the Magician will "offer hilarious comedy and amazing magic" at the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre, 920 East Hastings on Friday, October 30th between 4:15pm and 5pm.

This is a free show designed especially for young audiences and families.

According to the festival's program guide, "A magician of many year's standing, Merlin brings fun and fantasy, comedy and delight to his magic".

Also at this year's festival, Downtown Eastside regular Swallow Zhou will "twist wonderful balloon creations" as a special treat new this year at the festival.

Swallow will twice bring her "joyful enthusiasm" and awesome balloon creations to the festival on Friday, October 30th. First, at 3:30pm at the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre (920 East Hastings) and then at 4:30pm at the EWMA Studios, 800 East Hastings.

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Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!

Rounding the Western rings in October 2015

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)	- TBA
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- N/A
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- N/A

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

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.]

Rounding the Western rings in September 2015

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)	- Dani DaOrtiz lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Dani DaOrtiz lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Dani DaOrtiz lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Dani DaOrtiz lecture.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- N/A
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Dani DaOrtiz lecture.

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