21 July 2016

Darcy Oake tests driverless car

From the CBC:
Darcy Oake has been getting a lot of head turns from drivers and pedestrians over the past few days on Winnipeg streets.  
The Winnipeg magician has been driving a borrowed electric Tesla Model X around the city — one of the few self-driving cars currently on the streets of Winnipeg and Western Canada. 
"It's insane. I feel like it's artificial intelligence." 
"It senses everything around, it drives itself, it parks itself, it can come pick you up, it's kind of freaky," he said while taking CBC for a ride-along Tuesday afternoon. 
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20 July 2016

Michael Close on WISH TV

From WISH TV:
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Each and every week Dick Wolfsie shares an interesting and unique story that has a connection to central Indiana.

This time Dick Wolfsie talked to magician Mike Close.

Close, who is the president of the Society of American Magicians, discusses the intricacy and process that goes into performing an illusion and a trick.

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[via The Magic-Compass and iTricks]

19 July 2016

Brampton: Matt Disero

July 23

From Dave Sokowlowski's Facebook page:
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Hey, go check out my good friend Matt Disero performing in Brampton.
Posted by Dave Sokolowski on Friday, 15 July 2016


18 July 2016

Calgary: James Jordan Vaudevillian

 July 29 to Aug.6

From the Calgary Fringe:
WINNER {Spirit of the Fringe} Vancouver Fringe
Amazing vaudeville comedy variety show with original magic, skilled juggling and royalty-free music.

“You definitely will laugh and cheer” Valerie Ostara, Vancouver, Plank Magazine

“humorous, lighthearted and fast-paced” Andrea Hill, The Starphoenix

“Vaudevillian is a fast-paced firecracker” Michael Hingston, Edmonton Journal

Genre: Comedy / Spoken Word / Cabaret / Vaudeville
Rating: Especially for Young People (All Ages 5+, Audience Participation, For/By Children, Solo Performance,


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17 July 2016

The secret lives of magic tiger cubs

From the Greg Frewin Theatre YouTube channel:

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