"A Brush With Death" is Calgary’s first nightclub magic act exclusively for adults. Self-described as "an intimage evening of morbid comedy and macabre magic" it is hosted by Yeats Wong, features Curtis Brown (The Rolling Magician), headlines Brent Smith and has a special appearance by Gwyn Auger.
Visit BrushWithDeath.ca for more information or to purchase tickets.
04 March 2011
Calgary: A Brush With Death
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_Calgary,
-AB,
~A Brush With Death,
Brent Smith,
Curtis Brown,
Gwyn Auger,
Yeats Wong
Links for 2011-Mar-4
- Andrew Musgrave names Jay Sankey as Favourite Creator
- Piff Paff Poof Theatre Contest
(Enter for your chance to WIN one of three prize packs for the March 17th show).
- Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
55. Girl of My Dreams - Eric Vanier (Day 55 of 365)
56. Cigarette Snorting - Day 56 of 365
57. iPhone Magic Trick - Day 57 of 365
58. Live Mentalism - DAY 58 of 365
59. Disappearing Card Trick - Day 59 of 365
60. Snow Day - DAY 60 of 365
61. Rubik's Cube Dilema - Day 61 of 365
03 March 2011
Windsor: Keith Brown and the Kama Sutra Improv fundraiser
Keith Brown will be entertaining as part of the Kama Sutra Improv dinner theatre fundraiser at Escape Cafe On The River
Keith's set will run from 5:30-6pm.
All proceeds from the show go to sending orphaned and disabled children to a school run by the Project India foundation.
Visit the Facebook page for more details.
Keith's set will run from 5:30-6pm.
All proceeds from the show go to sending orphaned and disabled children to a school run by the Project India foundation.
Visit the Facebook page for more details.
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_Windsor,
-ON,
+Canada,
Keith Brown
Shawn Farquhar: Cover Boy
Shawn Farquhar is the cover boy for Issue 21 of Reelmagic Magazine. Visit their website to view previous editions or to subscribe.
[h/t: @magiChampion]
[h/t: @magiChampion]
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~Reelmagic Magazine,
Shawn Farquhar
01 March 2011
Broken wand: Walter Earl Hopkins
Found at ConjurersCourt.ca:
Visit the online guestbook at legacy.com
HOPKINS, Walter Earl, QC – On February 22, 2011 we said goodbye to Walter Earl Hopkins (1933-2011); husband of 44 years to Dorothy (Fleming); dad to Susan and Glenn; Hoppy to friends and family; and Grandpa to Sam, Savannah and Siena. Walter practiced law for over 40 years in the Halifax area. Before completing his law degree at Dalhousie (1966) he spent 7 years in the Air Force and right into his 70's he still loved to go to the Officer's Mess on Friday evenings. Most of all he loved performing, practicing, and dreaming about magic and being a magician. His first show was as a young boy, his last as a 75 year old man. Sam (6) described his Grandpa as gone to another world like Luke Skywalker, and Savvy (4) and Siena (3) waved goodbye to him in the sky while enjoying one of his favourite things – cookies. So as a family that is how we all choose to say goodbye and remember him. Thank you to the many wonderful family and friends who have supported us through this difficult time. We will honour Walter's wishes for a small farewell with family from the home he loved very much and never really wanted to ever leave.
Visit the online guestbook at legacy.com
Labels:
# broken wand,
Walter Hopkins (Hoppy)
28 February 2011
CAM website: new look and feel
If you haven't already, drop by CAMmagic.org to have a peek at the new Canadian Association of Magicians website!
Edited to add: CAM's also hosting a contest to win a free copy of The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson by Carlton Stowers. Check the website for contest details.
Edited to add: CAM's also hosting a contest to win a free copy of The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson by Carlton Stowers. Check the website for contest details.
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# contests,
~CAM
27 February 2011
Rounding the Western rings in March
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
City | Club | Event(s) |
Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - James Jordan lecture - Brush With Death - Chad Long lecture - Jr. Magic Club - Garden Variety Show with Yeats Wong and Gwyn Auger |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Executive meeting - Past Presidents and One Trick Night - Local SAM 95 lecture by Jason England |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Tony Award competition - Teach a Trick: Colin Holt |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Rounding the Ontario rings in March
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Oscar Munoz lecture |
London, ON | London Magician's Guild | - Silk magic by Jon Akrey |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Annual auction |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - An Old Favourite - Charity Show: Rehabilitation Hospital Show - Oscar Munoz lecture |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Member's show and tell - Oscar Munoz lecture |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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_Hamilton,
_Kitchener,
_London,
_Ottawa,
_Toronto,
-ON,
'Ring 151,
'Ring 17,
'Ring 235,
'Ring 265,
'Ring 49,
# rounding,
Jon Akrey,
Oscar Munoz
26 February 2011
CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: First acts announced
Family entertainers David Kaye, David Ginn and Mike Bent have been announced as appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. Can't wait to see who else will be there!
For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com
For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com
Labels:
_Vancouver,
-BC,
+Canada,
~CAM,
~PCAM,
David Ginn,
David Kaye,
Mike Bent
25 February 2011
Links for 2011-Feb-25
- Shawn Farquhar set up his own YouTube channel on Feb 18
- Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
49. Caleb Wiles - Day 49 of 365 [cameo by Ben Train]
50. Eric Leclerc Street Magic - Day 50 of 365
51. Tic Tac Magic - Day 51 of 365
52. Non-Toxic Magic - DAY 52 of 365
53. Ping Pong Fun! - DAY 53 of 365
54. Inflation Coin Trick - Day 54 of 365
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# links,
# video,
~LeclericShow,
Eric Leclerc,
Shawn Farquhar
24 February 2011
Max Vlassenko on CHCH in Hamilton
The 2007 World Extreme Card Manipulation Champion, 18 year old Ontarian Max Vlassenko's appearance on the CHCH morning show on from Feb 17:
[h/t: iTricks.com]
[h/t: iTricks.com]
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# video,
Max Vlassenko
23 February 2011
Sorcerers Safari at WMS XXXIV
Magic Mike will be at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas this weekend and will again be playing a supporting role in Lance Burton’s Teen Weekend! Best of all, the organizers of the weekend will award a lucky teen with Mike's generous $1000 scholarship to attend Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp! This is the fifth year a magic camp scholarship will be presented.
Other magic camp supporters from Canada will also be in attendance, including Dick Joiner, Majinx and many more!
Magic camp supporters and campers will also be at the February 28th screening of the magic documentary Make Believe (which includes footage of campers and staff from Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp)!
Questions about Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp? Visit their website or find Mike at WMS this weekend!
Other magic camp supporters from Canada will also be in attendance, including Dick Joiner, Majinx and many more!
Magic camp supporters and campers will also be at the February 28th screening of the magic documentary Make Believe (which includes footage of campers and staff from Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp)!
Questions about Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp? Visit their website or find Mike at WMS this weekend!
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_Las Vegas,
+USA,
~Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp,
~WMS,
Dick Joiner,
Magic Mike Segal,
Majinx
Niagara Talent Search 2011!
The Greg Frewin Theatre is hosting the 2011 Niagara Talent Search! From their website:
Drop off or mail your completed application form to their box office with enclosed payment before the deadline of March 10th with attention to: Shelby Ciamarra.
For more information, visit GregFrewinTheatre.com .
Do you have a special talent in Music, Dance, Comedy or Magic? This is your chance to showcase your talent! Don't miss out! Be part of the largest talent show in the Niagara Region! There will be judges from the entertainment industry, and Producers, Agents and Promoters will be on hand to help you take your talent to the next level!
There will be 4 Grand Prize Winners chosen from our Talent Shows that will have the opportunity to perform in our Niagara Talent Variety Revue on May 19th. Not only will the winners be awarded in prizes, but they will also be exposed to agents, producers, and promoters in the audience!
Drop off or mail your completed application form to their box office with enclosed payment before the deadline of March 10th with attention to: Shelby Ciamarra.
For more information, visit GregFrewinTheatre.com .
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_Niagara,
-ON,
+Canada,
~Greg Frewin Theatre
22 February 2011
Magic 101 at UBC
Vancouver magician Jamie D. Grant will be teaching a four week Magic 101 course at UBC in March!
I wish they had courses like this when I was in school!
[h/t: @KeithHBrown]
I wish they had courses like this when I was in school!
[h/t: @KeithHBrown]
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_Vancouver,
-BC,
+Canada,
~UBC,
Jamie D. Grant
Shawn Farquhar at British Ring Convention
The British Ring Convention taking place at Southport from September 22nd to 25th includes Shawn Farquhar.
To register or for more information, please visit the Magic Convention site of Ring 25.
[h/t: Magic Convention Guide]
To register or for more information, please visit the Magic Convention site of Ring 25.
[h/t: Magic Convention Guide]
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_Southport,
+England,
~British Ring Convention,
Shawn Farquhar
18 February 2011
Links for 2011-Feb-18
- Shawn Farquhar launched Palmer Magic on February 11
- Aaron Fisher at Browser's Den in March
- Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
41. The Penetration Trick - Day 41 of 365
42. Ripped Card Stunt! Day 42 of 365
43. Poker Night Trick - Day 43 of 365
44. Three Card Full Monty - Day 44 of 365
45. Strat-O-Spheres Informercial - DAY 45 of 365
46. Chop Stick Stunt - DAY 46 of 365
47. The Disgusting Bead Trick - Day 47 of 365
48. Criss Angel Trick - Day 48 of 365
Labels:
_Toronto,
-ON,
# lecture,
# links,
# video,
+Canada,
~Browser's Den,
~LeclericShow,
~Palmer Magic,
Aaron Fisher,
Eric Leclerc,
Shawn Farquhar
15 February 2011
Toronto: March Break Magic Camp for Kids
From Sharing Wonder:
To find out more visit the TIFF website or call their Box Office at 416-599-TIFF (8433).
Are you 9 to 12 years old? Do you love magic? Ever wanted to know how to make movies? Then what are you doing this March Break?
Make Movie Magic with Magicana and TIFF!
To find out more visit the TIFF website or call their Box Office at 416-599-TIFF (8433).
13 February 2011
Calgary: The Garden Variety Show
Tip of the hat again to The Magician's Assistant for letting me know about Calgary's Garden Variety Show. The vaudeville variety review takes place the last Thursday of every month and is hosted by comedy magician, James Jordan. It features a cast of local and international variety performers: magicians, jugglers, ventriloquists, comedians and musicians who create an experience of vaudeville and late night chat.
The line up for this month's show includes magician and balloon sculptor TD Sparks.
Thanks again Gwyn!
The line up for this month's show includes magician and balloon sculptor TD Sparks.
Thanks again Gwyn!
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_Calgary,
-AB,
+Canada,
~Garden Variety Show,
James Jordan,
TD Sparks
12 February 2011
Updates: Rounding the Calgary ring in February
The Magician's Assistant has kindly informed me that Calgary also has a Junior Magic Club with guest lecturers as well as a monthly venue for performers at the Garden Variety Show! Which also led me to discover that the ring is having Michael Berends lecture this month too!
To see what the other rings are up to this month visit Rounding the Rings in February.
Thanks Gwyn for reading and for commenting!
To see what the other rings are up to this month visit Rounding the Rings in February.
Thanks Gwyn for reading and for commenting!
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_Calgary,
-AB,
'Ring 66,
# rounding,
~Garden Variety Show,
Michael Berends
11 February 2011
Links for 2011-Feb-11
- Toronto: Roy Kueppers at Browser's Den in March
- Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
34. Post office Magic - Day 34 of 365
35. Zone Zero Hole - Day 35 of 365
36. PURE COIN MAGIC - Day 36 of 365
37. The Chill Pill - Day 37 of 365
38. MOM WATCHES 1 GUY 1 JAR! - DAY 38 of 365
39. Hyper Visual Twisting the Aces - DAY 39 of 365 (New contest announced!)
40. The Floating Laptop - Day 40 of 365
Labels:
_Toronto,
-ON,
# lecture,
# links,
# video,
+Canada,
~Browser's Den,
~LeclericShow,
Eric Leclerc,
Roy Kueppers
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