Sorcerers Safari at Browser’s Den

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

On Saturday May 7 at ‘Browser’s Den of Magic’  from 1:30pm until 4:00pm Magic Mike and Jen Segal of the Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp will be hosting an Open House for their 2011 Camp Season. Joining  Mike and Jen will be other camp staff and past campers to answer any questions you may have about the camp. 

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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.

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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.