Top 5 posts in September 2024

There were 21 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Netflix Acquires Latest Film From Ben Proudfoot - Congratulations Ben!

4. Browser's Den of Magic new location is open! - Same sweater vest, new location.  Drop by the Browser's Den of Magic and say hi to the Jeffs!


3. Guinness 2025: Congratulations to Doug Hunt and Michael Francis - Fantastic to see your accomplishments in print!

2. Campers Deck live on Kickstarter! - The intersection of camping and magic, what's not to love?

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Browser's Bash: Getting to know Jeff Hinchliffe - Congratulations to Jeff on his recent shows at the Red Sandcastle theatre!

 

 

 

 

Random thoughts about "This Book Will Read Your Mind"

You may know Alex McAleer from his performances in Champions of Magic, or from listening to his podcast his weekly podcast Through the Magic of Television (also available on Apple Podcasts).

Earlier this year, we were gifted a copy of his book, This Book Will Read Your Mind.  In this book, there are 10 interactive experiments to try.  Each one is a clever self-working mind-reading journey.  The exercises will appreciated by those who enjoy puzzles or magic!

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While not a treatise on "how to be a mentalist," the collection is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

As an added bonus, there are a few Easter eggs in the book for those who have seen Alex in Champions of Magic, and for listeners of Through the Magic of Television.

Designed and written by Alex McAleer, This Book Will Read Your Mind is 60 pages long and measures just shy of 15cm square.


Purchase This Book Will Read Your Mind directly from Alex at
https://alexmcaleer.bigcartel.com/product/this-book-will-read-your-mind-by-alex-mcaleer
or ask your local brick and mortar magic shop to order it in from Murphy's Magic.

Disclosure: We received a complimentary copy of this book.  The opinions expressed above are entirely our own. We did not receive compensation for the writing or the publishing of this post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netflix Acquires Latest Film From Ben Proudfoot

Congratulations to Sorcerers Safari alumnus Ben Proudfoot!

 

From the September 25th article "Netflix Acquires Latest Film From Ben Proudfoot, Final Documentary From Late Julia Reichert And More Short Docs With Oscar Potential" by Matthew Carey at Deadline:

Netflix has lined up a blockbuster slate of short documentaries heading into Oscar season, including the latest from two-time Academy Award winner Ben Proudfoot in collaboration with the Obamas’ production company.

The streamer announced four acquisitions today, beginning with The Turnaround, directed by Kyle Thrash and Proudfoot, a documentary that “tells the story of Philadelphia Phillies’ superfan Jon McCann, who helped inspire an unlikely 2023 standing ovation for Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, which helped turn the team around after hitting a major roadblock.”  

Read more.

 

 

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Las Vegas: Mystify Magic Festival [Mar 10 -12]

Line up as listed at the Mystify Magic Festival website:

• Alexandra Duvivier
• Alana
• Fay Presto
• Carisa Hendrix
• Rachel Wax
• Nicole Cardoza
• Luna Shimada
• Krystyn Lambert
• Anastasia Synn
• Connie Boyd
• Caroline Ravn
• Jan Rose
• Mistie & Kyle Knight
• Joan Dukore
• Paige Thompson
• Meadow Perry
• Abby Segal
• Miss Uchawi
• Scarlett Business
• Alyx Hilshey
• Cate Great
• Gabriella Lester
  

 

 

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Oshawa: Richard Forget's Pure Magic [Oct 27]

From the September 3rd Facebook post by Richard Forget:

October 27 | Regent Theatre | Oshawa
⏰ Limited time: use promo code "ESCAPE" for an early bird discount
🎉 PURE MAGIC is back in Ontario for one show only!
🎟️ Witness Richard Forget's death-defying escape & newest creations!

 

 

 

 

Victoria: Murray Hatfield, Syd Bosel, and Ken Pham [Oct 5]

From the September 17th Facecbook post by Sin City Illusions:

Get ready to be amazed and amused at Laugha-Cadabra: A Comedy Magic Show! Join us for an evening filled with laughter and mind-blowing magic tricks, featuring the one and only Murray Hatfield.

You won't want to miss out on this hilarious and entertaining event featuring some of Canada's top magicians and comedians. Get your tickets now while you can!

 

 

 

 

Switzerland: Michel Huot at the International Magic Gala [Sep 29]

Michel Huot will appear alongside Francesco Della Bona, Jad, Manho Han, Ramo & Alegria, and Tom Wouda.

From the August 21st by Jad Le Manipulateur:

3rd edition of the International Magic Gala. Join us on September 29, 2024 for an amazing magic show. Information & reservations at: www.spectacledemagie.ch

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