Mark Lewis: "The Lives of a Showman"

Mark Lewis (magician, hypnotist,palmist and tarot card reader) has just published his memoirs, "The Lives of a Showman."

David Ben had this to say about the book:

"The Lives of a Showman is not just a self-portrait of a magician, grafter and seer, but it is also a portrait of a landscape-one spread across several countries and continents. From night clubs in London, to hustling in Blackpool, to upheaval in Ireland during "The Troubles", and the open space of the new world. We are richer for it." —David Ben

Visit Mark's website to learn more about Mark or to purchase (or read more reviews of) his book.


[h/t: Ariel Frailich]

Andrew Musgrave's project 365 and website for Vancouver magicians

Vancouver magician Andrew Musgrave is 22 days into his own "365 project" where he's committed to "do something that’s both productive and magic-related every day of the year" on his blog "Ye Olde Magic Blogge."

As part of that project, on Day 16 he created  the Magicians-In-Vancouver blog, which offers "a neutral venue for magicians in Vancouver to post a profile of themselves and link back to their website(s), Youtube videos, news articles, etc."  To have your profile published, contact Andrew directly.

[h/t: John Pellatt]

Shawn Farquhar one of "Top 5 Magic Moments On Ellen"

iTricks included this routine by Shawn Farquhar in its list of Top 5 Magic Moments On Ellen:



Also included on the iTricks list were performances by James Galea’s “Sam The Bellhop”, Criss Angel’s Halloween Mentalism, Neil Patrick Harris’ imitation of Hans Klok’s Spiker and Mike Jacobson’s impromptu frying with Invisible Deck.

Links for 2011-Jan-21

• From The Vanishing Rabbit:  Contest - Win a $200.00 GOLD Arcane deck
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
  14. Day 14 of 365 - Tongue Tied Trick! (Free Ipod Touch!)
  15. Day 15 of 365- Barrage of Magic (Free Ipod Giveaway)
  16. Day 16 of 365 - Juggling Machetes! (Free Ipod Touch)  (not suitable for children)
  17. Deck Transformation - DAY 17 of 365 (Free iPod Touch Contest!)
  18. Worlds Quickest Magic Trick - DAY 18 of 365 (Free iPod Touch Contest!)
  19.  Day 19 of 365 - Cant shuffle this deck! (Free iPod Touch)
   
• From MCA:  Magicol No. 177 follow-up

Johnny Giordmaine (1898-1974) tribute site

Edited August 12, 2011 to update the URL of the tribute site to it's new home at http://www.johngiordmaine.com

It seems fitting that on this day, the 37th anniversary of Johnny Giordmaine's passing, I learned about John Pellatt's website: "A Tribute to John Giordmaine."  Pellatt as been working on this project since 2008.  His site contains images and text from his personal collection as well as archival materials from John Giordmaine's own family.

To contribute your own memories or photos of John Giordmaine contact John Pellatt directly.  His e-mail address can be found on page 11 of his site.

To learn more about this extraordinary children's magician visit A Tribute to John Giordmaine, the Canadian Magicians' Archive or MagicPedia.


[h/t: @WorldOfMagician, CAM eZine]

Toronto: Steve Kissell lecture on January the 25th

On Tuesday Jan. 25th at 7:30PM Toronto Clown Alley is flying in from Norfolk Virginia, entertainer  extraordinaire Steve Kissell (Part Magician - Part Clown Seriously Great Entertainer).

The special lecture will be available to outside guests as well as those who are members of associate clubs such as the Brant Clown Alley & The Hat & Rabbit Club.

TCA Members ......... Free
Guests: .................. $20.
Affiliate Members: ... $10.

Where?

Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Arena,
580 finch Ave. W. (Skater's Lounge)
between Dufferin & Bathurst (North Side)

Doors Open at 7:00
Meeting: 7:30 - 10:00

For more information contact: Toronto Clown Alley.

Toronto: Caleb Wiles is lecturing at Browser's Den

From Twitter (@theBrowsersDen):

Caleb Wiles will be lecturing  at 'Browser's Den of Magic' on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets $20.00 each.

If this interests you, please confirm details directly with the Browser's Den of Magic.