Abrakabaret (Montréal): the first night

[Not to be confused with Toronto's Friday Night Magic rebranded as Abracadabaret in 2010 and produced by James Alan.]

The website of the Regroupement Québecois magicians has a video summary of the first evening of Abrakabaret hosted by Patrik Kuffs.  Visit the Arakabaret Facebook Page or view the show poster for more information on the remaining 7 shows which run from July to December.

For those unfamiliar with the Regroupement Québecois magicians website, it is a site for professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.  There is a discussion forum covering topics such as mentalism, live performance and close-up magic.



[h/t: Eric Levesque]

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: vendors

From the CAM PCAM Combine Convention Facebook page:

Vendors already signed to this WICKEDLY cool convention:

• Ellusionist
• Mark Mason
• Tony Chris
• Roy Kuepper's World of Magic
• Bizzaro
• David Kaye
• Diamond Jim Tyler
• Jon Allen
• Mike Bent
• Paul Romhany
• Murray's Trick and Joke Shop and
• Magicsmith

 View show posters at http://magichampion.com/download/show-poster.jpg and www.magichampion.com/download/show-poster2.jpg .

Watch David Ben on Jay Ingram’s final show

From Sharing Wonder:

Jay helps David Ben with some conjuring on Jay’s Last Show in Video Part 3.

Read the full post at Sharing Wonder.

CBC: Magic medicine

Visit the CBC website to watch the "Magic medicine" segment featuring Julie Eng leading Magicana's "My Magic Hands" programme at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.  Watch to the end to see the cameo by Poof!

Browser's Den: historical goodbye moving party on July 17

From Browser's Den:

Sunday, July 17 from 11am until 4pm

• 20% off Entire Shop for EVERYBODY!!! Buy a lot or a little!!!
• Special One Time Memorial Poster!
• Special One Time Photo for New Shop
• Snacks, Refreshments

Read the complete post for all the details.

Browser's new home:

As of August 2st, 2011, Browser's Den of Magic will be located at 3220 Dufferin St., Unit 19, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2T2.  The phone number will remain the same: 416-783-7022.

Luminato in the press

• June 11 from torontoist.com:  A Magical Night Out at Luminato
• June 11 from Mooney on Theatre: Luminato 2011 Review – Natural Magick: David Ben (Produced in association with Magicana)
• June 13 from torontoist.com:  The High and Lows of Luminato's Opening Weekend
• June 14 from National Post:  Tricks Of The Trade

Toronto: two FREE Luminato performances

From the Sharing Wonder website:

The first will be this Friday, June 10 where there will be a special, live performance by Eric Mead.

And, on June 11, Julie Eng will be presenting a segment our latest production, Piff Paff Poof, a magic show for kids and families.

Space is limited so you must RSVP to attend the special events

Visit Sharing Wonder for details on dates, times, locations and for information on how to RSVP.