Rounding the Western rings in June 2017

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)	- “Silly Billy” David Kaye Lecture
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- “Silly Billy” David Kaye Lecture
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- “Silly Billy” David Kaye Lecture
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- “Silly Billy” David Kaye 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)	- Mirth and Magic! - “Silly Billy” David Kaye Lecture

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

Rounding the Western rings in May 2017

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)	- Jon Allen lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Jon Allen lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Jon Allen lecture.
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)	- At Henry Tom's.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA.

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Rounding the Western rings in April 2017

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	- 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. - Jon Allen lecture.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- At Jens Henriksen's.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Jon Allen lecture.

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Vancouver: Camilo Dominguez in "Abracadabra"

From the Daily Hive:

Camilo Dominguez, aka Camilo the Magician, is a Vancouver-trained magician who is stepping outside of his comfort zone with his upcoming show, Abracadabra.

The show will be held March 31, April 1, 7, and 8 at the York Theatre in Vancouver, and will feature classic illusions from historic magicians, something that Camilo said is a step away from his illusionary roots.

Read more.

Vancouver: James Randi In Conversation With Matt Dillahunty

There will also be a show with Shawn Farquhar with Camilo The Magician and Matt Dillahunty!

From UBC:

Sunday 02 April 2017

Matt Dillahunty is thrilled to return to the Chan Centre stage to share the evening with one of his great idols in magic and skepticism. Matt is well known for his role in the Atheist community, but he also dabbles in magic! The amazing James Randi has an international reputation as a magician and escape artist, but today he is best known as the world’s most tireless investigator and demystifier of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.

Read more and buy tickets.

 From the Pangburn Philosophy Facebook page:

Rounding the Western rings in March 2017

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)	- #ShipLifeNoFilter
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)	- Meeting at Uncle Buck’s at Tsawwassen Mills.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA

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Rounding the Western rings in February 2017

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City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Ice McDonald lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Ice McDonald lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Ice McDonald lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- General meeting. - Ice McDonald lecture. - Third Monday magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Annual installation banquet. - Oscar Muñoz lecture.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- Meeting at Rod Chow's.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Ice McDonald lecture.

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Rounding the Western rings in January 2017

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City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- TBA
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. - Annual general meeting.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- Magic dinner show live!
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA

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Rounding the Western rings in December 2016

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City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- TBA
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)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA

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Rounding the Western rings in November 2016

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City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture - TBA.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture - Christmas banquet - Third Monday Magic.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Three of Clubs convention - Christmas dinner and stage competition.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Three of Clubs convention - John “Handsome Jack” Lovick Lecture

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Rounding the Western rings in October 2016

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City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Halloween themed 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)	- Jeff Prace lecture.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- TBA.

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"Potted Potter" 2016 tour

From Broadway World:

Whether you plan on camping outside a bookstore for three days awaiting the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, or you don't know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff, the comedy, magic and mayhem of POTTED POTTER makes for a fun and funny visit to the theatre.


Venues and Dates:

Halifax, Nova Scotia - September 24 & 25 - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Dalhousie Arts Centre www.dal.ca

Moncton, New Brunswick - September 26 - Théâtre Capitol Theatre www.capitol.nb.ca

Fredericton, New Brunswick - September 27 & 28 - The Fredericton Playhouse www.theplayhouse.ca

Hamilton, Ontario - October 1 & 2 - Molson Canadian Studio www.coreentertainment.ca

Waterloo, Ontario - October 6 to 9 - University of Waterloo Theatre Centre, Humanities www.uwaterloo.ca

Winnipeg, Manitoba - October 13 to 16 - West End Cultural Centre www.wecc.ca

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - October 25 to 27 - Broadway Theatre www.broadwaytheatre.ca

Edmonton, Alberta - October 29 & 30 - Horowitz Theatre www.su.ualberta.ca

Kamloops, British Columbia - November 3 - Sagebrush Theatre www.sagebrushtheatre.ca

Victoria, British Columbia - November 5 & 6 - McPherson Playhouse www.rmts.bc.ca

Nanaimo, British Columbia - November 8 - The Port Theatre www.porttheatre.com

Calgary, Alberta - November 10 to 27 - Boyce Theatre at Stampede Park www.calgarystampede.com

Vancouver, British Columbia - December 13 to 24 - Vogue Theatre www.voguetheatre.com

Toronto, Ontario - December 13 to December 31 - Panasonic Theatre www.mirvish.com

For more information, visit www.pottedpotter.com

Read more.

Rounding the Western rings in September 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)	- Mini-lecture by the incredible Carisa Hendrix. - Diamond Jim Tyler lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Diamond Jim Tyler lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Diamond Jim Tyler lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Diamond Jim Tyler lecture. - Mission Mini Magic Festival - 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)	- Diamond Jim Tyler lecture.

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[Guest post] Travis Bernhardt's "Charlatan!"

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

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Highly acclaimed Vancouver magician/mentalist Travis Bernhardt returns to The Vancouver Fringe Festival with his new show, "Charlatan!" .

Details:
https://tickets.vancouverfringe.com/shows/charlatan!/events


Vancouver's Georgia Straight is a big fan:
http://www.straight.com/arts/777711/vancouver-fringe-festival-review-charlatan


From Vancouver 24hrs:

One such trouper is the city’s own Travis Bernhardt — a young, lauded magician frequently awarded “Best of the Fringe” and “Favourite Picks” honours at festivals across the country. Wickedly clever and deceivingly nonchalant, Bernhardt’s shows often involve intricate, hour-long tricks within tricks. 

This year, he’s upping the stakes. 

Read more.

Scroll down to the appropriate review to read about "Charlatan!" as it appeared in the recent Victoria Fringe Festival:
http://janislacouvee.com/dispatches-from-the-victoria-fringe-2016-day-three/


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With thanks to The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!

John Smithman writes about Charles Howard

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Vancouver: 3 of clubs 2016

From the 3 of Clubs Convention:

Register today and join us on November 11th-13th, 2016 for our favourite I.B.M. Ring Reunion, the 3 of Clubs!

We’re bringing together some of our favourite talent and greatest friends we’ve met throughout the years we’ve spent travelling the magic convention circuit.

If you saw yourself in the photo above, we want YOU!  If you don’t see yourself there, we REALLY want you!

Come see what your West Coast magic family has to offer, and see what makes us one of the best magic communities in North America!

Read more and register.

Vancouver: "UNBELIEVABLE: A Magical Experience"

The show will run at the PNE August 20 – September 5, 2016 (Closed Monday August 22 and 29).

From the Pacific National Exhibition website:

A world-class magical showcase not to be missed! Watch in amazement and witness grand illusions. Come and be thrilled as we present champions of magic! UNBELIEVABLE magic, comedy and breathtaking illusions - get a front row seat to a magical experience you will simply describe as UNBELIEVABLE!

From the stages of Las Vegas, Hollywood, and Shanghai, Unbelievable brings together some of the world's champion Magicians:

• International Award Winning, Canada's Master Illusionists, Murray Hatfield and Teresa present unbelievable magic, interactive comedy and jaw dropping, state-of-the-art illusions.
• Get ready to jump into the world of Magic and comedy with American comedian magician Matt Marcy who will leave you laughing and gasping in astonishment.
• From the United States, Scott Pepper will amaze you with his unbelievable talent, as he pays tribute to Houdini by attempting a version of an escape that would have made Harry Houdini himself nervous.
• Then to the Weird & Slightly Dangerous, Marty Putz who will bring the arena to it's feet in his world of whacky magic.
• Then be amazed by The First Lady of Magic, Juliana Chen, leading master of manipulation. Chen known around the world, and perhaps the best-known female magician today, will blow your mind.

Collectively, these world champion magicians have performed around the world and have come together to take you on a magical journey that is Unbelievable!

Read more and buy tickets.

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