Darcy Oake at Windsor Castle

Congratulations Darcy!

From the CBC:

The gag has come off and Winnipeg illusionist Darcy Oake is celebrating a royal milestone.

"I'm finally allowed to talk about it! I had the absolute honour and privilege of being of one of five acts to perform for the Queen and the entire Royal Family at Windsor Castle for the Queen's 90th birthday!" Oake posted on Facebook on Monday morning.

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From Darcy Oake's Twitter feed:

Had the honour of being 1 of 5 acts to perform for the Queen and the entire Royal Family for her 90th Biirthday! pic.twitter.com/V8q5bhWmWl

— Darcy Oake (@DarcyOake) May 30, 2016

[via iTricks]

Ottawa: Murray

From the Centre Pointe Theatre:

Friday,  February 10, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.

A B.C. boy from a family of railway workers makes it to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent only to make a 24-foot steel steam train locomotive disappear live on television. The act still baffles the world as Murray takes his place at the helm of a new generation of tech-savvy magicians. Hot on the heels of the sell-out success of Darcy Oake, we welcome another home-grown illusionist full of fantastic tricks and loads of laughs along the way.

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[via Adam Goldberg]

Video peeks behind the scenes of fundraising for Fort McMurray

Watch on Paul Romhany's YouTube channel, video highlights of the New Westminster edition of "Fundraising for Fort McMurray."

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Watch on Ryan Joyce's YouTube channel, video highlights of the Brantford edition of "Fundraising for Fort McMurray."

Toronto: Fundraising for Fort McMurray

It started in New Westminster  with their "Magic for Fort Mac" event (raising approximately $8,150 for the Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal), then there was "Family Fun for Fort Mac" in Calgary, followed by "Magicians vs Fort McMurray Wildfires" in Brantford, ON.  Coming in July is "Magic and Hypnosis: A fundraiser for Fort McMurray."

From the Magic and Hypnosis website:

Join us for a night of hypnosis and magic, to raise money for those affected by the fires in Fort McMurray.​ All money raised by this show will be donated.
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This magical night will be hosted by Jamie Stam and his extremely-mental approach to magic. Often described as “Kreskin” on drugs, Jamie will leave you out of breath with his sharp wit, and magic.
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The first act on the show is Ben Train with his mind-blowing mystery and non-stop laughs that will get everyone involved in the fun. The future will be predicted; you will read each other’s mind and other feats you will swear that aren’t possible.
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Following Ben will be the Sentimentalists. A two person mind reading experience that is truly breathtaking. Together they showcase their special way of communicating, with a touch of humour and most importantly class.
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The show concludes with Dave Curran, The Bad Boy of Hypnosis, doing his wildly popular adult hypnosis show. The show definately crosses the line. Come see how Dave got his nickname. Watch the show or be the show!
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All the performers are donating their time, so please support them:

Jamie Stam
www.magicandmartini.ca
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Ben Train
www.bentrain.ca
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The Sentimentalists
www.thesentimentalistsmagic.com


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Sorcerers Safari: new scholarship available!

You know that the youth appreciate the value they get from Sorcerers Safari when they create a scholarship to help other budding magicians attend.

I met Jack Grady in 2011, at his first year at camp.  He had won the "Dr. Jeffrey Jay Memorial Scholarship" to attend Sorcerers.  When asked if camp met his expectations, he had this to say:

"The people are awesome! It's nice to be learning with people my same age. I knew I was going to have fun.  I didn't know I was going to learn so much!"

This year, Jack, along with alumnus Nick Popa, are hoping to give this exceptional experience to a young budding magician, by offering a new Sorcerers Safari scholarship!

From Nick Popa's post in the Sorcerers Safari Facebook page:

Jack and I have created a scholarship to send 1-2 magicians between the ages of 8-20 to magic camp! We want to be able to give one of you the same amazing experience we both had! If you are interested fill out this form and we will be in touch with you by the end of the month to notify you if you won!

http://goo.gl/forms/9XvM51qHSJw4c6v43

Now we can't do this alone! We need your help! If you would like to contribute and help send 1-2 campers to the amazing camp, we have created a gofundme campaign for you to donate money to help with the scholarship! Every penny counts! So if you would like to donate, here is the link to our gofundme campaign!

www.gofundme.com/magic-scholarship

Jack and I will also be holding 1-2 benefit shows in North Canton and Mentor, Ohio to raise money for the scholarship! For those interested in coming, more info will be released shortly!

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Watch on Nick Popa Magic's YouTube channel as Nick talks about how to apply for the scholarship that he and and Jack have established:





Watch on Jack Grady Magic's YouTube channel as Jack talks about raising money for the scholarship:

 

Sorcerers Safari campers have their say

Watch Sorcerers Safari alumni share their thoughts about Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp.

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From Murciano Magic's YouTube channel:

20 magical memories from Sorcerers Safari

Almost 20 years ago, armed only with the idea of making magic more accessible to kids who want to learn magic, "Magic Mike" Segal opened the doors to Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp.  Sorcerers Safari is Canada's only sleepaway magic camp, hosting up to 150 campers a year.

Words fail to adequately describe the phenomenon that is Sorcerers Safari.  Everyone comes away from camp with their own unique experience.  To mark their upcoming 20th anniversary, here’s a list of:

20 magical memories from Sorcerers Safari (in no particular order):

1. My favourite camp memory would have to be when I first went to Sorcerers Safari. I saw all of my idols in magic and there were so many magicians that I had watched on TV and on YouTube. It was brilliant to see them perform and not only to see them perform but just to have a normal magic or even non magic conversation with them was amazing to me. It was literally like a dream come true!
   
   Brad B.
   Camper: 2014-2015
   
   
   
2. The first year I ever attended I recall walking down a wooded path and seeing Michael Ammar talking to a group of campers who were seated under the shade of a huge tree.  Michael was talking about choosing magic as a career and I could see the look in all the campers eyes as I eavesdropped.  I knew in that very moment I would return to camp as often as I could as I felt something I’d never felt before.  Not sure how to describe it, but it was just so special.
   
   Shawn Farquhar (magichampion.com)
   Instructor: 2008-2013, 2015
3. A favourite memory was making a card flourish duel that appeared in the 2013 camp video.
   
   
   Eric S.
   Camper: 2007-2014
   
   
   
4. I was overwhelmed by the quality of instruction and the dedication of Mike, Jen and the entire board and staff. It was without doubt one the finest experiences I've had in my almost 40 years in the Magic business.
   
   Phil Matlin (PerfectMagic.com)
   Guest: 2014
5. I would have to say that my favourite memory at camp would have to be after Brett C. and I performed the “cube in cube out” stage illusion. It was a huge relief that the whole thing went successfully and it was also the first routine that Brett and I created together.
   
   Holden L.
   Camper: 2008-2015
   
   

6. Many of my favourite memories at Sorcerers Safari come from the late night jam sessions in the campers' cabins.  You never know what newest tricks or guest magicians you'll find.
   
   For example, a few years back, I witnessed Tyler Wilson sharing the longest and most entertaining card revelation I've seen. Over the course of about 45 minutes, the cabin filled with campers as they watched him attempt to find the card.  Pure suspense. Needless to say, he had no idea what the card was, and was playing us the entire time.
   
   The jam sessions offer a great opportunity to see the campers' talent and creativity.  In 2015, Philip B. and I posed an Ambitious Card challenge to the cabin.  They split into 2 teams to work together to create an Ambitious Card routine from scratch.  This impromptu competition went on for close to 2 hours and was a blast to watch!
   
   Sheldon Casavant (SheldonCasavant.com)
   Camper: 2003, Counsellor: 2004 and 2007, Instructor: 2015
   
7. 

   Trying to find only one Sorcerers Safari good memory is impossible because there are so many!  So let’s say that one of them is when Anders Bjorkman, Johnny Toronto, and I did a “fire trio act” together on the beach during the party night. I believe it happened in 2010. We literally had a blast!!!
   
   Loran, (LoranIllusion.com)
   Instructor: 2000 - 2015
   
   

8. a) The first time (repeated over the years) that all the campers hit the stage on the final night to present their interpretation of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” ... (always a fun moment).
   b) Seeing the "shy and timid" take the stage for the first time in front of their peers and proudly present an effect they have learned at camp.
   c) The meal times with the table banging under the direction of Lee Asher.
   d) Seeing a camper on TELEVISION presenting magic... and only a few years earlier not being able to communicate...
   e) Year after year - the reunions. Campers emailing each other to make sure they would be in the same dorm.
   f) The chant of "we love Dick, we love Dick."
   
   Dick Joiner, (DickJoiner.com)
   Instructor: ~2001-2015
   
   
   
9. Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp was the first time I ever went to camp. I'm in my seventies and it was fun and exciting. I loved the enthusiasm of the kids and their teachers, who were the best. We met old friends and made new ones. Keep up the good work and thank you Mike for inviting us.
   
   Evelyn Matlin (PerfectMagic.com)
   Guest: 2014
10. I have so many wonderful memories of camp that it's near impossible to choose just one. But a camp classic that we continually reminisce about all the time happened on my first year when Rob 'Fish The Magish' Fishbaum secretly hid in the woods during the middle of the night, waited until I walked by, then jumped out making a loud squealing pig noise. I shrieked like a little girl, jumped into Steve Kline's arms completely terrified, and almost crapped my pants.
    
    It was an amazing moment. It's also when I knew these people would be part of my family for the rest of our lives. The best part, scaring the newbie staff has since become a long-standing camp tradition.
    
    Lee Asher (LeeAsher.com)
    Special Guest: 2001, Instructor: 2002-2015
    
    
    
11. Lip Sync Battles
    
    

    

    
    

    

      
    
    Jeff P.
    Counsellor in Training: 2015
    
12. When the whole camp did a one camera take lip dub! That was so exciting and EVERYONE had a part and nailed it! The video was a hit and definitely one to be remembered.
    
    Watch the 2011 Sorcerers Safari Lip Dub on YouTube:
    
    
    
    Lorena Watters (TrevorWatters.com)
    Instructor: 2010-2014

13. a) I remember one night at the nightly stage shows in the Pinetages theatre:  the air was hot and thick… the performers were breaking a sweat after literally 30 seconds on stage.  And out of the blue we see Lee Asher come out and perform a trick (and a dance!) in a massive eggplant costume! It was epic.
    
    b) One year we decided to do a lip dub. It was amazing to see everyone come together and participate with such passion and precision. Check out the video it took us about a half-day to film. It was truly awesome.
    
    Eric Leclerc (EricLeclerc.com)
    Instructor: 2008-2015
    
    
    
14. My favourite memory from camp was probably performing for Michael and Lisa Close's daughter on stage. I was able to use her last name to do a hilarious bit for the entire camp while poking fun of their last name.
    
    Chris Westfall (ChrisWestfallMagic.com)
    Instructor
    
    
    
15. One of my favourite memories would be Eric Leclerc and a few of us attempting to scare RJ late at night with a bunch of scary halloween masks and then RJ wouldn't wake up. I have the video footage of it, but it is one of those bits that never made it into the annual Sorcerers Video, but was very funny to observe at the time.
    
    Chris Mayhew (ChrisMayhewMagic.com)
    Videographer: 2013-2015
16. a) Performing on the camp stage. The first time I worked a stage, wore a mic, stood in front of the lights, and performed for a "big" crowd all came at camp. I'll never forget the love and support people showed me, and it's probably a major reason why I'm still getting up there today!
    
    b) Watching my campers grow up.  I still maintain relationships with campers I had a decade ago.  Some have become better performers than I would have ever imagined. Some are even better than I am... which is both awesome and infuriating!  One that stands out to me is Nathaniel Rankin.  I watched him grow from a cute, but shy, juggler to a world class magician performing on cruise ships around the world.  I don't take credit for his success -- that was all him -- but I'm glad to have been a stepping stone on his path to finding something that makes him so happy.
    
    Ben Train, (BenTrain.ca)
    Counsellor in Training: 2000-2001, Staff: 2002-2015
    

17. This memory is from 2006.  For the end of the week camper show, Sami S. and I decided to dress up like veteran campers and counsellors, Kelvin and Dustin.  Every year, this eccentric duo would perform the “one-handed card trick” in which they are Siamese twins, joined at the hip where each only has the ability to use only one hand.  2006 marked one of the first years Kelvin was not at camp (but Dustin was) so we did not get to see their jubilant routine.  Instead, Sami and I dressed up like the duo and impersonated them and the one-handed card trick.  It was really goofy, not many people understood what we were doing.  But I distinctly remember Scott Hammell and Magic Mike in the audience laughing uncontrollably.
    
    This memory isn’t about the moment itself, but about the inside joke shared with the other veteran campers and staff that makes it stand out so strongly in my mind.  The inside jokes are what I remember now; nonsense jokes told around the campfire (knock-knock jokes will always be the funniest for me because of camp), and ridiculous one-liners.  There are moments with sugar shots, fruit stickers on our foreheads, crocket, fridge box racing, pushing Steve Kline in the lake and so many defining “coming of age” moments that bring me back to camp.  There are too many small memories to put one as the best, but the inside jokes between fellow campers and life-long friends are something I hold onto very dearly.
    
    Lauren Proctor
    Camper: 1999-2008
    
18. My favorite memory is when Magic Mike told us that the visiting volleyball camp found an (invisible) deck, and not knowing what it was straightened all of the cards for us. I retell that story to magicians all the time.
    
    
    Jonah Babins (JonahBabinsMagic.com)
    Camper, Counsellor in Training, and Instructor
    

19. Playing capture the flag with the kids during active time, then one of them realizing that I was the entertainer he watched on stage the night before! He was so excited, then I noticed a few more kids running around with me to beat the game!
    
    Trevor Watters (TrevorWatters.com)
    Instructor: 2010-2014
    
    
    
    
20. I have so very many memories of camp, having been the guy who started it, and having attended every year, that it is hard to pick just one. There really are so many in the 20 years… but one stands out, and is particularly appropriate for this summer.
    
    I remember the summer 15 years ago when we switched our host camp after 5 years at another camp.  It was an amazing summer, as everything felt new again. The energy (which is never lacking at Sorcerers Safari) seemed to be ramped up that summer in everyone, staff and campers. Exploring the new grounds, and meeting new challenges really made everyone bring their ‘A’ Game. It was great.  The move was extremely positive, making me that much more excited to see what our move will bring this summer.
    
    Magic Mike Segal (SorcerersSafari.ca)
    Camp Director: 1996 - 2016

The 2016 season of Sorcerers Safari will run from Sunday August 7th through Friday August 12th, 2016.  For more information, or to register, please visit SorcerersSafari.ca

Congratulations to Brent Kloeble and the #ReginAcadabara team!

Here's the fabulous update to the previous call for support for Brent Kloeble and the #ReginAcadabara team.

From the CBC:

Regina hotel operators have reached into their hat and pulled out ... a magic festival.

ReginAcadabra was pronounced the winner Friday of the Regina Hotel Association's Event of Events competition.

The people behind the proposed festival receive a $20,000 sponsorship to start up the new event.

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From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:

20 things you need to know about Sorcerers Safari

Also in the 26th edition of VANISH magazine, starting at page 104, is "Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp: A Canadian institute."

To mark their upcoming 20th anniversary, have a look at "20 things you need to know about Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp."  Paul Romhany did created an eye-popping with fabulous photos taken by James Carey Lauder.

Does anyone have anymore information to add about the origins of "Farquhar Lake" mentioned in item 6?

My favourites are:

1. Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp is hosted at an actual outdoor camp in Haliburton, Ontario. With an actual lake. Be sure to pack your swimsuit. And lots of sunscreen.

and

20. There is no one single thing that makes Sorcerers Safari successful. As Magic Mike Segal often says, "it is more than the sum of its parts." And he's right. He's created, seemingly by alchemy, a unique opportunity for young magic enthusiasts to learn from and network with, professionals who are open and approachable. When asked how he came by this elusive recipe, a modest Segal said, "I'm totally amazed. This is the best trick I have ever pulled off in my life."

What would you add to this list?

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Erratum:  #5 In 1997-2000 Sorcerers Safari was hosted at Camp Tamarack. From 2001 to 2015 it was at Camp White Pine.

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The 2016 season of Sorcerers Safari will run from Sunday August 7th through Friday August 12th, 2016. For more information, or to register, please visit Sorcerers Safari

20 amazing alumni from Sorcerers Safari

No matter how you slice it, camp just wouldn’t be camp without campers!  It shouldn’t surprise you that Neil Croswell (gold medal ‘Magic of China, International Magic Championships” 2015), Bill Cook (three-time award winner at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas), and Kelvin Kwong (first place Magi-Fest junior close-up, second place IBM junior close-up) have all attended.  Without a doubt, Sorcerers Safari attracts multi-talented and amazing youth.  To mark their upcoming 20th anniversary, flip to page 108 of the 26th edition of VANISH magazine and have a look at "20 amazing alumni from Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp."




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The 2016 season of Sorcerers Safari will run from Sunday August 7th through Friday August 12th, 2016. For more information, or to register, please visit Sorcerers Safari

Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 7

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A camper's notebook.

Day 3: Sunday August 16th (cont)*

9pm
Dinner was good but the ice cream pie was AMAZING!

At the theatre they said Chris Mayhew is making a video of camp.  I can’t wait to see that!  Rosemary said she runs the Sorcerers Safari social media accounts and will help promote events that campers are involved with.  Impressive.  I don’t get the sense that people here think they’re better than anyone else -- they all just want to see everyone succeed.  Just like our moms and dads.  But WAY cooler. 

Mike Close played some beautiful piano before the show.  (Is everyone here crazy talented?)  The lip syncs were extra funny tonight. Rosemary (singer) and Chris Westfall (background cheerleader) did “Cheerleader" by Omi, and Jonah (with Jonah supporting) did a duet -- "Love Is An Open Door" from Frozen.  HYSTERICAL!!!!

Found myself a cheerleader!

Jonah backing up Jonah.

Tonight’s show was called the “World Champion Show” and featured three award winning magicians!  I got to see Greg Frewin, Shawn Farquhar, and Daryl all on the same stage.  I bet that the evening shows alone are worth the price of camp.

Greg Frewin.

Shawn Farquhar.

Daryl.

Rocket popsicles for bedtime snack!  (The sugar will help keep me awake for cabin visits!)  Eric came and gave us all mouth coils to try.  (I thought they would never end!!  We’re going to decorate the bunks with them tomorrow.)  Lee Asher showed us some super cool tricks with cards and then he showed us specialty decks we’d never heard of.  They looked really fancy.

Eric sharing secrets.

Goodnight.

To be continued ...


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* The “Diary of a Sorcerers Safari Newbie” is primarily based on the 2015 camp season.  It is an aggregate of many perspectives, and at times includes events from previous years.

Five years of VANISH Magazine

Congratulations to Paul Romhany and company on their fifth year of the successful VANISH International Magic Magazine!

How wonderful to see a beautiful 10 page spread by Ben Robinson, dedicated to Paul and his accomplishments.  Have a look in the June / July 2016 edition 26, starting at page 46.

Toronto: Parlour Of Wonder

From Eventbrite:

A parlour comedy magic show presented by Will and Matt, featuring both Conjuring and Mentalism

Thursday, 16 June 2016

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Chris Funk on America's Got Talent

From Chris Funk's Instagram account:

I guess that cats out of the bag! Next Tuesday apparently! #AGT #americasgottalent #americasgottalent2016

A photo posted by chrisfunkmagic (@chrisfunkmagic) on Jun 1, 2016 at 7:16am PDT

Mississauga: Buster Balloon workshop

From Wherevent:

CLOWNS CANADA PRESENTS:
Buster Balloon -- Balloon Twisting Workshop!!
Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
10am-4pm each day
Lunch included
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 - 7pm Show Time!

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Montreal: Jason England lecture and workshop

From the Montreal Magic Jam:

Workshop: Monday June 20
Lecture: Tuesday June 21

 We are very pleased to announce a lecture and workshop with renowned sleight-of-hand expert Jason England. He is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on sleight-of-hand and advantage play with cards. He has over 25 years of experience both performing magic and consulting on casino game protection.

The three-hour lecture will cover tricks and routines with cards mixing magic and gambling material.
Jason will also offer a four-hour workshop for a limited group for individual attention. Limited to 15 participants, Jason will focus on the mechanics of individual sleights like second deals, bottom deals and false shuffles. If there is a particular technique you are interested in, please let us know.

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London: A Magic Show

From the Facebook page of "A Magic Show":

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE:
http://bit.ly/londonfringe2016

SHOWTIMES

Friday, June 3 @ 10:00 PM
Saturday, June 4 @ 1:00 PM
Sunday, June 5 @ 5:30 PM
Tuesday, June 7 @ 8:00 PM
Friday, June 10 @ 10:00 PM
Saturday, June 11 @ 2:30 PM

WHERE: The Arts Project, 203 Dundas St

A Magic Show is the fusion of mystery, wonder, and storytelling in an intimate & interactive theatre setting. Keith uses everyday objects to produce miracles up close and personal. Keith focuses on magic that creates relationships; this is participatory entertainment at it’s finest, magic revolving around you – the audience.

If I invited you and you're not in or around London, my sincere apologies! However, if you have friends or family or know someone would would be interested, please invite them! I would greatly appreciate it.

I will also be playing Windsor ( May 6-15), Orlando (May 17-29), Toronto (June 29-July 10) and Winnipeg (July 13-25) this summer! If you'd like more info about a city, please send me a message!

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Toronto: Free magic club and Mahdi Gilbert lecture reminder

If you haven't yet read Teller's review of Ricky Jay's “Matthias Buchinger: ‘The Greatest German Living,’ go to the New York Times site and check it out!  In it, Teller mentions Mahdi Gilbert.

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Hi Guys,

This Saturday/June 4 from 2:30 to 5:30pm is the next FREE magic club meeting. All interested in talking magic are welcome.

And/Or the Mahdi Gilbert lecture is the next day on SUNDAY, JUNE 5 at 3pm...You May Pay at the Door.

Magical hugs,
Jeff & The Browser's Den Team

Montreal and Toronto: Let’s Make uberMAGIC

Magic on demand?  What's not to like?

Catch a glimpse of some of the Toronto talent involved in the video embedded at the bottom of this post. 

Does anyone know who from Montreal is participating?


From the Uber Newsroom (Montreal):

Ladies and gentlemen!

To celebrate the release of Now You See Me 2 on June 10, we’ve teamed up with Les Films Seville to bring you uberMAGIC.

On Friday, June 3–right before your very eyes–Montreal’s top magicians will be on demand!

HOW IT WORKS

1. Request the MAGIE option on June 3 from 11am to 3pm
2. If you’re able to connect to a ‘MAGIE’ vehicle, a magician will arrive at your location
3. Be amazed and astounded by 15 minutes of illusions
4. Plus, we’ll hook you up with 2 exclusive tickets for the newly released Now You See Me 2 and awesome swag!
5. All uberMAGIC rides will be free and will end at the pickup location.

Demand will be high. If no uberMAGIC vehicles are available, please try again.

*The operation zone includes downtown Montreal, Plateau Mont-Royal, Mile-End, Old-Montreal, Outremont, Côte des Neiges and Griffintown.

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 From the Uber Newsroom (Toronto):

Ladies and gentlemen!

To celebrate the release of Now You See Me 2 on June 10, we’ve teamed up with Entertainment One to bring you uberMAGIC.

On Friday, June 3–right before your very eyes–Toronto’s top magicians will be on demand.

How it Works:

1. Enter the code MagicTO in ‘Promotions’ in your app
2. Request the ‘MAGIC’ option on June 3 from 11am to 3pm
3. If you’re able to connect to a ‘MAGIC’ vehicle, a magician will arrive at your location shortly
4. Be amazed and astounded by one of Toronto’s top magicians for 15 minutes

 
Read more.

You can catch a glimpse of some of the Toronto talent involved in this YouTube video:

Fighting Fire with Smoke and Mirrors

From the Brant News:

The local response to the Fort McMurray wildfires has been magical.

Not only has Brantford city council approved a $50,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross, but the city has waived rental fees and crew from the Sanderson Centre has donated their time for a fundraiser on Thursday night (June 2).

The show "Magicians versus Fort McMurray Wildfire – Fighting Fire with Smoke and Mirrors" will feature several of Canada’s top magicians in an up-close-and-personal performance at the Sanderson Centre.

 

All of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts for displaced Alberta residents.

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