Peter Mennie on Rogers Daytime

Peter Mennie posted video of his appearance on Rogers' Daytime TV yesterday.  Go over to his Facebook page to watch.

You can watch another part of the TV appearance on YouTube:
 

100 years ago

One hundred years ago today, Leon Giglio was born.  He later changed his name to Leon Mandrake.  You may be familiar with his stage name, Mandrake the Magician.

From leaderpost.com:

But Mandrake's legacy lives on in other ways as well. Some of his magic acts can still be enjoyed today on YouTube, and Roberston Davies even modelled the character Magnus Eisengrim from his book World of Wonders on him. Mandrake the Magician has also appeared in radio shows, television series, plays, musicals and movies (including a cameo in The Beatles' Yellow Submarine). Hayden Christensen, another B.C. performer (and, given that he is most famous for playing a Jedi, someone who should know a thing or two about gesturing hypnotically), is said to currently be in talks to star in a new Mandrake movie.

But his real legacy is continuing to inspire performers. Coquitlam resident Shawn Farquhar is one of them.

Read more including a nice quote from Shawn.

Happy 100th Birthday Leon Mandrake ... still alive in my memories.... http://fb.me/I6JHC71Sless than a minute ago via Facebook Favorite Retweet ReplyShawn Farquhar
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Shawn Farquhar: House of Babcock Magic Collection for sale

Shawn Farquhar's House of Babcock Magic Collection is for sale on eBay.

I have a collection of magic for sale on eBay ... http://bit.ly/e7bIXM http://fb.me/V7hfTa2Cless than a minute ago via Facebook Favorite Retweet ReplyShawn Farquhar
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Advance tickets: Magic at Luminato 2011

From Sharing Wonder:

From April 11 to 15, we invite you to purchase your tickets to 2011 Luminato events before they go on sale to the general public. Buy your tickets today, and receive early access to tickets for the extraordinary lineup of theatre, dance, music, literature, magic and other events.

Visit Sharing Wonder to learn more about the shows, obtain the advance ticket code and to purchase tickets.

St. Mary's ON: Peter Mennie's Mind Games

From  the Black Angus of St. Mary's website:

Friday April 15th, 2011 Mind Games Show starts at 8:30 – 10:30 Show $20.00 Dinner order off of the menu or the $20.00 3 course meal package.

Have a look at the PDF poster to learn more about Peter Mennie's show.

Links for 10-Apr-2011

• TODAY! Browser's Den magic auction
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  90. Floating Fork Tutorial - Day 90 of 365
  91. April Fools - Day 91 of 365
  92. The Vanishing Coins - Day 92 of 365
  93. Incredible 4 Ace Trick in a Camaro - Day 93 of 365
  94. *NOT FOR CHILDREN (Julies Clothes Disappear) - DAY 94 of 365
  95. The Toad and the Princess' Clothes - DAY 95 of 365
  96. Origami Money - Day 96 of 365
  97. Floating Lego Magic wand! - Day 97 of 365
  98. Tha Amazing Beard Trick - Day 98 of 365
  99. One handed Card Trick Live on Stage - Day 99 of 365

Murray Hatfield and Teresa at MCW in Chicago

Murry Hatfield and Teresa will be headlining the Magic Collectors Weekend (MCW) in Chicago next month.  From the Magicol website:

The show will be hosted by David Charvet and, in addition to being the Master of Ceremonies, David will perform an interlude with Rag Pictures, the subject of his presentation the day before. Also on the bill, will be multiple Magic Castle Award Winner John Carney, presenting some of the classics of parlor prestidigitation with that light and playful touch for which he is famous. Headlining the show will be Murray Hatfield and Teresa, making their MCW and Chicago debut. 

Read more about their MCW debut.

To learn more about the MCW or to register, please visit the Magicol website.