Murray's Trick and Joke Shop: poetry-themed window displays

From Murray's Trick & Joke Shop:

... Victoria's Poet Laureate, Linda Rogers, the DVBA, and over 30 downtown businesses have teamed up to bring National Poetry Month to downtown Victoria.  ...

... Murray's Trick & Joke Shop teamed up with poet (and busy Victoria entertainer) Carolyn Sadowska and her poem "A Magician's Magic".  Over 30 local businesses were involved and when the judging was finished ...

Read more to find out how they did!

Links for 25-Apr-2011

• 106 years ago, yesterday, Sid Lorraine was born
• Ryan Joyce at the at the CBCF Volunteer Awards Gala [h/t: @RyanJoyceMagic] 
• Shawn Farquhar's Linking Coat Hangers (Mike Caveney) for sale on eBay [h/t: @magiChampion]
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  107. World's most awkward Card Trick - Day 107 of 365
  108. The Paper Bag - DAY 108 of 365
  109. Perfect Nail Bend - DAY 109 of 365
  110. Out of This World Card Trick - Day 110
  111. Latex Penetration - Day 111 of 365
  112. I Don't Have Your Lighter - Day 112 of 365
  113. Elastic up the Nose!! - Day 113 of 365
  114. Heart of a Child - Day 114 of 365

Barrie: Greg Frewin at Georgian College Theatre

From Simcoe.com:

BARRIE - Greg Frewin, The International Grand Champion of Magic takes over the Georgian College Theatre on April 28 for two performances, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Las Vegas-style review features magic and appearances by rare tigers.

This is a fundraiser for Camp Maple Leaf, a year-round camp for military families with children. Call 1-877-431-0685.

[h/t: @FrewinTheatre]

Magic And The Brain: The Art and Science of Illusion

From the UCLA website:

The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and The Academy of Magical Arts (Magic Castle) present Magic And The Brain: The Art and Science of Illusion Thursday, April 28, 2011, 6:00 P.M. at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.

Read more.

According to Theory 11, speakers include: James Randi, Bill Kalush, Mac King and Apollo Robbins.


[h/t: @theory11]

London Magician's Guild new President

Avast me hearties,This just in. I've Just been elected President of the #London Magician's Guild! The fools, I'll destroy them all!less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyCaptain Corbin
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[h/t: @petermennie]

Browser's Den open Good Friday

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Browser’s Den will be open on Good Friday, April 22 from 10am until 4pm. Wishing all of our friends a very Happy Easter.

Sherwood Park News: Author shortlisted for Alberta literary award

From the Sherwood Park News:

... Sheldon Casavant's first book, Morton the Magician and His Magnificent Magic Show, has been shortlisted for the Alberta Literary Awards.

"It's been great just to have that feeling that it's at that level of professionalism and respect within the industry, because I'm coming at it as being a magician as a profession," Casavant said.

Read more.

Article about 'Morton the Magician' in today's Sherwood Park News:... http://fb.me/PqH4ZRkdless than a minute ago via Facebook Favorite Retweet ReplySheldon Casavant
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