Sunday, June 9, 2019
Denizens, it is time for our annual full-day auction! This is the time of the year where you get an opportunity to bid on magic props, supplies, books ,etc. and the highest bidder wins!
This is event is FREE to attend. Just come to the shop on the day of the auction and you are certain to find some great deals!
We have been doing these semi-annual auctions for 43 years! So come and join us for the deals...and join us to be part of history.
For those who would like to bring in items to be auctioned off please bring NO MORE THAN TWO LOTS. (NOTE: A lot may consist of as many items as you wish.)
You may start bringing in your auction items anytime from now until May 31st.
If you have any questions simply call the shop (416-783-7022).
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24 May 2019
Toronto: Browser's Den of Magic auction
From the Browser's Den of Magic:
Hensall: Magic for Grownups
From James Alan's newsletter:
This Saturday night, I'll be appearing in Hensall at the Heritage Hall presenting Magic for Grownups. If you are in the area (a bit north of London, ON), please come join us for an amazing night of magic on stage.
Hensall Heritage Hall (map)
Saturday, May 25
Read more and buy tickets.
Toronto: Kiko Pastur lecture
From Ring 17:
Monday, June 3, 2019
For our June meeting we are thrilled to present a special lecture from visiting Spanish magician Kiko Pastur. This lecture has a great deal to offer regardless of your area of interest in magic or your skill level. In addition to sophisticated material relying on sleight of hand, Kiko employs subtle psychological strategies and misdirection. On top of that he weaves his magic with profound stories, imagery and metaphors.
Read more and buy tickets.
23 May 2019
Welcoming a new Friend: Doug Hunt
Please join me in welcoming our newest friend, Doug Hunt!
Based out of Brantford, Doug has been a long-time reader of the blog. I first met Doug at one of the first CAM conventions. You may know him as the holder of multiple Guinness World Records!
Doug received the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and the 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, the 2014 Brantford Kiwanis Walter Zeller Fellowship Award, the 2017 Canada & Ontario 150 coin, and the 2018 Brant Community Foundation Kindness Award!
Visit Doug's websites at DougTheGreat.com and DougHuntSpeaker.com.
Thank you Doug, for befriending Canada's Magic!
Based out of Brantford, Doug has been a long-time reader of the blog. I first met Doug at one of the first CAM conventions. You may know him as the holder of multiple Guinness World Records!
2002-09-14 - Doug took 29 independent steps on stilts made of carbon fibre, measuring 50 feet 9 inches in length and weighing a combined 137 pounds. [Records for heaviest stilts mastered and for tallest stilts mastered.] This record setting event raised over $75,000 for Participation House.
2008-05-15 - Doug Hunt set his 3rd Guinness World Record: He led 625 people (mostly students from North Park Collegiate High School in Brantford, ON) all on stilts simultaneously 100m. [Record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts. (This was recognized by "Ripley's Believe It or Not" with a cartoon of Doug! It is also listed in the "Book of Alternative Records."]
Doug received the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and the 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, the 2014 Brantford Kiwanis Walter Zeller Fellowship Award, the 2017 Canada & Ontario 150 coin, and the 2018 Brant Community Foundation Kindness Award!
Visit Doug's websites at DougTheGreat.com and DougHuntSpeaker.com.
Thank you Doug, for befriending Canada's Magic!
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