Seventh in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Scott Baird!
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Scott Baird: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Gwyn Auger
Congratulations Scott! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Gwyn, for your excellent submission!
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The show runs from December 21, 2023 - January 14, 2024. If you don't want to leave your tickets to chance, you can purchase them directly at Live Nation.
There will be a random draw for 5 pairs of tickets for a date of your choice.
To enter:
With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available to you!
Sixth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Yannick Lacroix!
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Yannick Lacroix: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Mystery Magician
Watch Yannick perform with Marc Trudel and Michel Huot on the November 30th upload on the France's Got Talent YouTube channel:
Listen to Michael Dardant interview Yannick and the rest of The Montreal Trio on the August 15th, 2023 edition of Something Up My Sleeve S02E8.
Congratulations Yannick! Keep up the great work!
Thank you to our anonymous Mystery Magician, for your excellent submission!
From the December 6th article "New magician exhibit opening at Victoria’s Chinese museum in Fan Tan alley this week" by Curtis Blandy at Victoria Buzz:
Eng was born in 1948 and raised right here in Victoria. According to the museum, he had an affinity for the magical arts since he was a young boy. He received his first magic kit at the young age of 8-years-old and had started performing shows by age 12.
Onlookers would be able to see his show at The Japanese Village restaurant for two decades.
He worked over the years to piece together a show that was interwoven with his Chinese Canadian heritage that he called ‘Mysteries of the Orient,’ in which he was adorned in an elegant, embroidered mandarin robe.
Listen to Gregor Craigie interview Julie Eng about her father on the December 4th segment at CBC's On The Island.
From the December 7th Facebook post by Julie Eng:
It’s official! The Magic of Tony Eng exhibition, at the Victoria Chinatown Museum in Fan Tan Alley is now open! It is wonderful to see my dear dad being honoured in this very special way. Throughout the curatorial process, I was very moving to hear just how many people were touched by Dad and his magic. Thanks to the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society and the Chinese Canadian Museum for choosing to spotlight someone who dared to be different and to chase his dreams. I was very excited to be part of the ribbon cutting ceremony today. A profound honour and one I will never forget. Dad, I think you really would have loved this exhibition. I know I do.
From the December 6th Facebook post by Charlayne Thornton-Joe:
The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society and the Chinese Canadian Museum have worked closely with the Eng family to create the exhibition which celebrates the spellbinding magical career of Tony Eng, whose enchanting influence and legacy reached far corners of the world. The exhibition features Tony’s original mandarin robe and many items from his bag of tricks.
“The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society is delighted to work with the Chinese Canadian Museum on the installation of ‘The Magic of Tony Eng’,” says Grace Wong Sneddon, Board Chair of the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society and Co-Curator of The Magic of Tony Eng. “Tony was a mentor to youth in Victoria and around the world. His magic was more than a routine, it provided a space for us to dream beyond the ordinary. Stories of Victoria Chinese Canadians are important to share.”
Born and raised in Victoria, B.C., Tony’s fascination with magic began at the age of eight when he received his first magic kit, and then started performing magic shows at age 12. He became a fan favourite when he performed every Sunday at The Japanese Village restaurant for two decades.
Embracing his Chinese Canadian heritage, he created a distinctive show called “Mysteries of the Orient” which he performed in an embroidered mandarin’s robe. His skill and talent made him renowned in the Canadian magic circle where he was known as the “Ambassador of Magic.” His entrepreneurial skills enabled him to run a successful wholesale business and establish the Premier School of Bartending. He also started up his own Tony's Trick & Joke Shop in Victoria which was a fantasy emporium of wizardry and gadgetry where he inspired and mentored many young up-and-coming magicians for years to come.
Fifth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Chris Gowen!
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Chris Gowen: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Brent Smith
Congratulations Chris! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Brent, for your excellent submission!
To learn more about Brent Smith visit his website at BrentSmithMagician.com and follow him on Facebook.
