Luis Peclian Cheng, 74, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, died January 18, 2013. His I.B.M. number was 63070, and he had been a member since 2002. He was a member of Ring 92 (Vancouver). He was born in the Philippines. He married his wife and they moved to Canada in 1969. He worked as a millwright for decades, and retired in his 60s. He enjoyed the magic and social aspects of the Vancouver Magic Circle. He often performed as the “famous” Fu Ling Yu, magician and comedian, from Beijing, China. He also enjoyed line dancing, Chinese painting and calligraphy, karaoke, and playing pool. Among survivors are his wife of forty-three years,Felisa; daughters Yvonne (Quan), and Raquel (Hoai), and four grandchildren.
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"On July 20, 2013, Joe M. Turner and Shawn Farquhar appeared on KNXV 15 (ABC) in Phoenix, AZ to promote the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual convention and the public shows associated with that event."
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We’re developing a TV series that will focus on a few young Canadian street magicians and are currently looking for potential cast. I thought I would reach out to you to see if you could recommend any hot “up and coming” magicians or illusionists who specialize in guerrilla type street magic. We’re interested in younger magicians who have a bit of an “edge” or cool factor. The best current example would Dynamo in the UK.
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Based on the award winning TV series, this touring magic show will feature over half a dozen renowned performers – from daring escapologists, eye-popping illusionists and amazing quick-change artists to beautiful dancers – all LIVE!
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Charles (Chuck) Gilbert Peterson, 60, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, died March 6, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. His I.B.M. member number was 36840 and he had been a member since 2011. His life work was to help people with disabilities since he was blind most of his life. He was a social worker, working for the Government of Alberta for people with special needs and disabilities. He demonstrated with his own life that even with a disability you could do almost anything. He loved to cook, bake, sew costumes, and paint pictures, in addition to doing magic (which he did for small parties, birthday parties, and special events. He also played guitar and banjo, and was a real cowboy. He was active in the gay community and equal rights. Survivors include his husband, Dale; step-children Johnathan, Joshua (Katrina), sister Pauline, and father-in-law, Mike. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Cross Cancer Institute,11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G1Z2
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June 14, 1952 - March 6, 2013
On March 6, 2013 Charles (Chuck) Peterson passed away from a long and lengthy battle with cancer at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 60 years.
He will be sadly missed and remembered by his husband Dale, stepchildren; Johnathan, Joshua, wife Katrina, sister Pauline, father-in- law Mike, mother-in-law (Deceased) Jane, niece Jackie, great niece Lori, nephew Cody as well as numerous relatives and loving friends.
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This Saturday, August 3rd from 2:30pm to 5:00pm is our next Free Magic Club. All interested in talking magic with others are welcome.
And as a special bonus for all those who attend the club a raffle ticket will be given and at 5pm one lucky winner will receive for free a Chair Suspension Illusion. You read that right!
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When I started writing this I didn’t realize how many magicians that made Magie Montréal, the great and fun loving convention that it was, had passed away. This blog is a tribute to them, to the performers who graced our stage and close-up tables that are no longer with us. I don’t have photo’s of them all.
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For the past few weeks, lead by magicienne Julie Eng, we made one of our favourite stops to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab to bring some magic to the Helping Hands program.
Helping Hands is a modified constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) for clients with hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body) secondary to an acquired brain injury or stroke. Participants are required to wear a splint or cast on their non-affected hand. Activities that encourage the functional use of their hemiplegic arm, such as magic, help participants in their physical therapy.
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Hello Toronto friends. If you are free Wednesday, August 7th, at 8:00pm, I would love to see you as I open for Bobby Motta. #HeadGames
— chris mayhew (@chrismayhew1) July 26, 2013
Wednesday August 7
After the last sold out show we received dozens of emails requesting one more summer appearance so we've decided to give you one more...plus a very special surprise!!
Ticket will be on sale until the 1st of Aug but we suggest you get them now as the last show sold out quick.
All tickets must be purchased in advanced through
http://www.bobbymotta.com/file/Reservation.html
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
VMC is bringing in the hilarious Michael Dardant for a lecture on Saturday July 27th! Come join us at Douglas College New Westminster at 7:00pm to learn how and why Michael took 1st place in nearly all the major competitions across the continent! This guy is doing it right, and you can too!
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Fri July 26 to Sun July 28
In only 25 minutes, and with minimal props, Nick Wallace creates something that few modern conjurors can – a genuinely mysterious experience. Because this show is designed to be experienced close up – EACH PERFORMANCE WILL HAVE VERY LIMITED SEATING!
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