Canada's Magic

28 May 2011

Shawn Farquahar to be interviewed at British Ring Convention 2011

In the role of a talk show host, Tony Brook be interviewing Jason Andrews, Shawn Farquhar, Joe M. Turner and Michael Finney at the British Ring convention this year.

To register or for more information, please visit the Magic Convention site of Ring 25.

[h/t: MagicConventionGuide.com]

27 May 2011

David Acer at TAOM 2011

David Acer will be at TAOM 2011, September 2-5 in San Antonio, Texas.

For more information about the convention, please visit TAOM.org.

26 May 2011

Eugene Burger at CAM/PCAM Combined Convention

According to the most recent edition of Northern Sleights Eugene Burger will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention.

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

24 May 2011

Toronto: Ring 17 hosts the Colombini Farewell Tour

Aldo & Rachel Colombini have added Toronto to their Farewell Tour Canadian dates. They will be appearing on Wednesday June 1st at 7:00 PM at Bedford Park United Church.

Read this PDF to confirm details or for more information.

23 May 2011

Murray hosts episode of 'Pawn Stars' roadshow

From TulsaWorld.com:

On one episode, someone brought in handcuffs, claiming they belonged to the legendary Houdini, Murray said. Turned out they were the real deal, with the leg shackles and handcuffs worth between $6,000 and $10,000.

Read more.

[h/t: Wayne Kawamoto]

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: additional names revealed

New performers names are listed at MagicianConvention.com, including stage peformers Paul Romhany and Master Payne who will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention.

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

22 May 2011

Jay Sankey: June ‘Bending the Real’ lecture tour

From JaySankey.com:

As for my new lecture, I’ve been able to juggle my schedule and ‘make room’ for a handful of lectures in the first couple of weeks of June. The lecture is a creative combination of fun, powerful effects and thought-provoking theory, with an emphasis on startling magic + mentalism for ALL SKILL LEVELS.

Dates and cities (visit Jay's site for details on times and locations):

June 2: London, ON
June 4: Chicago, IL
June 6: Grand Rapids, MI
June 7: Detroit, MI
June 8: Ann Arbor, MI
June 10: Cleveland, OH

21 May 2011

Calgary: Light and Motion June 4th and 5th, 2011

From LightandMotion.ca:

Light and Motion is a unique, once a year, experience. Your chance to learn new prop manipulation and circus skills from the best and be surrounded by an amazing, warm and inspiring community of like minded individuals.

Teachers include Ryan Pilling.

Gwyn tells us that among other things, there will be a card and coin class!

For more information, or to register, visit LightandMotion.ca.

20 May 2011

Toronto: Morrissey's 52nd Anniversary

From MorrisseyMagic.com:

Morrissey's 52nd Anniversary Party is on Saturday June 4 2011.
Doors Open @ 10 AM.

For more information about the anniversary party, including a store coupon, visit Morrissey Magic on Facebook.

17 May 2011

Edmonton: Jeff McBride Super Session MORE TICKETS

Visit the Facebook page: Jeff McBride Super Session for more information.

More spots available for Jeff McBride's Super Session in Edmonton on June 1st! http://tiny.cc/b8e6s @McBrideMagicless than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplySheldon Casavant
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15 May 2011

Lee Asher at Convención Mágica 2011

Lee Asher is part of this year's line-up at this year's Convención Mágica, taking place in Buenos Aires – Argentina on September 9th, 10th, 11th 2011.

For more information about the convention, please visit Convención Mágica.

[h/t: MagicConventionGuide.com]

14 May 2011

Links for 14-May-2011

From the Browser's Den:
- Chris Mayhew, one of the artists at Theory 11, special guest at June 11 club meeting
From Perfect Magic:
- Magicians Peforming For Magicians: memories from “A Little Nite Magic," the Sheraton Centre and a great quote by Frank Garcia
- Things that go wrong in the night!: memories of Phil Matlin and Romaine
From Andrew Musgrave at Ye Olde Magick Blogge:
- Andrew's focus for May is "specific magicians who’ve inspired me" and has already included entries on Dai Vernon and Jay Sankey. Keep up the great work on your Project 365 Andrew!
Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last two week's videos):
121. Static Rising Card Trick - DAY 121 of 365
122. Levitating Voodoo Doll - DAY 122 of 365
123. Mystery Box - DAY 123 of 365
124. Illusion de la Spirale Hallucinante - Jour 124 de 365
125. Balloon Playing - Day 125 of 365
126. CD Manipulation - Day 126 of 365
127. World's Most Popular Magic Trick - Day 127
128. The Teleporting Ring Live! - Day 128 of 365
129. Wicked Thunderbird Card Trick! - Day 129
130. Changing Card Trick @ De La Salle - DAY 130 of 365
131. Retro Eric Leclerc - Day 131 of 365
132. Magician Penetrates Playboy Bunny...With His Mind. Day 132 of 365
133. Cigarette Through Card Trick - Day 133

09 May 2011

Magical blogs

Recently, someone asked "Any good magic blogs out there?" Good question.

Here's a list of blogs written by magical Canadians (former and current) about which I'm aware:

Please leave a comment if you'd like to be included or know of others that I'm missing. The list will appear as a feature in the middle column, below the "Sponsored by" section, under the title "Magical blogs."

FFFF 2011 with Scott Wells

Listen to Scott Wells talk about the 41st edition of Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic (FFFF 2011) with Obie O'Brien and others over at The Magic Newswire.

02 May 2011

Rounding the Western rings in May

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Jr. Magic Club - Garden Variety Show
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBD
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBD
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Executive meeting - Close-up night (competition for the H.B. MacLean Trophy (adult) - and for the Dick Gardner Trophy (Jr.) for excellence in close-up magic. ) - KIDabra Chapter 11 will be hosting the Farewell Lecture Tour of Aldo and Rachel Colombini
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Business Meeting - Teach a Trick: Ray Parker - Mini Lecture: Ron Bell - Showtime Activity: Shayne King - Mirth and Magic Show - Round Table: Packet Tricks/ False counts Ed Silva White

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Ontario rings in May

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Jon Allen lecture
London, ON	London Magician's Guild	- Jon Allen lecture (carpool to Kitchener)
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Jon Allen lecture
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- Magician of the Year Award Voting - Executive elections - Initiation shows - Open Night of Magic
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Bob Fitch lecture
Woodstock, ON	CAM 1 (Friendly City Mystics)	- Close-up competition

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

01 May 2011

Links for 1-May-2011

Witness by Lee Asher Magic reviewed by Wizard Product Review (starts about 1 minute in)
[h/t: @theory11]
"The Faith Healers" iBook by James Randi now available [h/t: @PennJeillette]
Daniel Steep performing at Canada's Wonderland on May 15 [h/t: @DanielSteep]
Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
115. Poker Chip Manipulation - DAY 115 of 365
116. The Floating iPhone - DAY 116 of 365
117. Sword Swallowing - Day 117 of 365
118. Royal Wedding - 2T - Day 118 of 365
119. Mr E Rope Trick - DAY 119 of 365
120. Jumping Around! - DAY 120 of 365

30 April 2011

James Jordan interview at Fast Forward Weekly

James Jordan talks about The Garden Variety Show, discusses magical mishaps and answers the question "Now that carnivals aren’t as popular, what does the future hold for magicians?" in the Fast Forward Weekly article "James Jordan, Magician and host of The Garden Variety Show."

[h/t: @GVS_varietyshow]

28 April 2011

When was the last time you squeezed your lemons?

From Freshly Squeezed:

Needing to know your lemons is not an illusion.

International Grand Illusionist Ryan Joyce has sent a personal message to remind everyone just how important it is to squeeze your lemons! Knowing if something feels different could just save your life!