Rounding the Central rings in May 2023

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- N/A.
Hamilton / Burlington, ON	Hamilton Burlington Magic Society	- N/A.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- N/A.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- N/A.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- N/A.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- N/A
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Social meet-up. - Bernardo Sedlacek lecture.

Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Eastern rings in May 2023

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

Halifax, NS	Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court)	- Visit their Facebook page.
St. John, NB	Magic Circle of St. John	- Show openers.

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The Psychology of Magic at the University of Toronto

From the April 26th article "Sleight of Mind -- How magicians exploit gaps in human perception to trick audiences" by Cynthia Macdonald at the University of Toronto Magazine:

In his popular first-year foundations course, the Psychology of Magic, Dirk Bernhardt-Walther reveals the secrets behind magicians’ tricks as a way of teaching students about the human mind and the fallibility of perception. The associate professor of psychology draws on disappearing acts and other illusions to explain how magicians take advantage of human misjudgment and perceptual gaps to wow audiences.  Here, he explains three of their techniques:

Read more.

ICYMI, this course was also mentioned in:

• the April 25, 2022 article "Hocus focus: Undergrads study stage magic to learn about the mind, gaps in perception" by Cynthia Macdonald at U of T News, and
  
  
• the Septembre 4th, 2022 article "What magic teaches us about the mind -- How magicians trick your mind and exploit its weaknesses" by Sahir Dhalla at The Varsity.
  

 

 

Barrie: Magic Fundraiser with Ekaterina [May 6]

From Eventbrite:

May 6

MAGIC Fundraiser Presented by Calvary Barrie

Be a part of a life-changing mission to fight against human trafficking and help those in need. Join us @ Calvary Barrie's Magic Fundraiser!

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

 

 

Calgary: James Jordan at the Central Alberta Children's Festival [Jun 2 - 3]

From the March 15th Facebook post by the Central Alberta Children's Festival:

79 Days till the 17th Annual Central Alberta Children's Festival on June 2 & 3 at Rotary Recreation Park!

We have a great line up on our stage!  We are excited to have James Jordan Magician, Comedian, Vaudevillian, Singing with Sylvia,  Music With Mandy (Friday only), Fairy Finding (live action treasure hunt), Zed Science.

The entertainers will be onstage as well as roving through the park or will have a close-up interactive session at our "Performers Playhouse" tent.