Acer, Chen and Sanders at IMX2011 in Las Vegas

From the IMX 2011 website:

IMX 2011 brings together 20+ of the world’s greatest performers in 3 days of non-stop magic – incredible performances, unrivalled training and mindblowing skill.

Included in their all-star line up are Canada's own David Acer, Juliana Chen* and Richard Sanders!
To learn more about IMX 2011 or to register, visit their website at imx2011.com.

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* While Chen no longer resides in Canada, in the summer of 2003, she was the subject of a four-page cover story in Canadian magazine, Saturday Night.  Since she was the first Canadian magician to be featured on the cover of a national magazine since the late Doug Henning, we'll still claim her as ours.

Jeff Hinchliffe lecture tickets now on sale

From BrowsersDen.ca:

This afternoon of magic will take place from 2pm-7pm (with two 10-minute breaks and one 40-minute break) on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011. Space is limited for this event. Tickets are $40 per seat, limited to 25 seats. Start the New Year by attending Toronto’s first magic event of 2011… The Jeff Hinchliffe Experience. 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Please call 416-783-7022.

Details can be found at the Browser's Den website.

Sankey announced for Blackpool Magic Convention 2011

Canada's own Jay Sankey has been officially announced as a performer for Blackpool Magic Convention 2011, along with Michael Finney, Jan Rouven, and Richard Osterlind.

[h/t: MagicConventionGuide.com ]


Blackpool 2011 Trailer from Blackpool Magic on Vimeo.

For more information about the convention, or to register, visit BlackpoolMagic.com

Did you know that The Blackpool Magicians' Club will host the 1st ever FISM European Championships of Magic in 2011 as a part of their World famous Magic Convention?

End of year one: Magicana and the MCA

Magicana* has been the administrative team for the Magic Collectors Association (MCA) for a whole year now!  The MCA publishes a quarterly journal (Magicol), hosts an annual collectors weekend and makes available special offerings to its membership.

In their recent blog post "year one -- sort of" they highlight a "fabulous special offer to round out the year."
From their website:

Ian Keable has graciously offered MCA members a 20% discount on his latest book, Magic Shows 30 years of Programmes from Daniels to Darren. This is a limited-time offer which expires January 31, 2011, or while supplies last – the printing is limited to 500 copies. We will review the book in the February 2011 issue of Magicol, but why wait?!  This is a great deal and from what we have seen, a great book.

Thinking of becoming an MCA member?  Subscribe here.


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* Don't know about Magicana?  Magicana is a Canadian performing arts organization dedicated to the study and exploration of magic as a performing art. Check them out at magicana.com

I'd like to register a complaint!

A letter from our readers.*

Dear Canada's Magic:

I'm a mentalist.  I've made a prediction that in a short amount of time this site is going to look very Toronto-centric.  Is that because you think the only important things going on are in Toronto?

Yours,
Concerned Mentalist

 *So maybe this wasn't really a letter from our readers.  But it is a valid concern.

Dear Concerned Mentalist:

Thank you very much for taking the time to write in.

The truth about it is that I live in Toronto, the majority of my connections are in Toronto, so the news I hear most often has to do with Toronto.

Your concern is my concern and I invite everyone from across Canada to send in submissions to have your area represented.  Let's see if between us we can make sure that this wonderful country of ours is well represented!

Sincerely,
Canada's Magic

Shrine Fantasy Show

It's late in the game, but if you can, try to catch the Shrine Fantasy Show.  From their website:

Proceeds from this show benefit many Shrine activities. For your support you are provided with a great evening of entertainment (and therefore it is not eligible as a charitable donation deduction.) Thanks for helping the children!

Participating talent includes:  Dick Joiner, Craig Douglas, Sheldon Casavant, Magic Mike Segal, Majinx, Aristov and Company, Greg Tarlin, John Park, Steven Kline, Patrice Meunier, French Connection and Mysteract (performers vary by province).

Schedule and ticket information at the Shrine Fantasy Show website.

Murray Hatfield and Teresa: Magic 'n Miracles tour

If you get a chance to catch Murray Hatfield's Magic 'n Miracles tour, do it!  You'll be glad you did.

Not only will you get to see some amazing magic, you'll be supporting some deserving charities.  Also on the Hatfield tour are Shawn Farquhar, Charlie Frye & Company and Danny Cole.

Schedule and ticket information at the Magic 'n Miracles website.