James Randi Canadian tour

Edited August 26th to add link for Vancouver date.

From Randi.org:

The JREF is excited to announce that our own James "The Amazing" Randi will be embarking on a whirlwind lecture tour across Canada this September.  The tour will be graciously hosted by the Center for Inquiry Canada and will see Randi traveling from coast to coast with plenty of stops on the way.

According to the site, he will be touring following cities:

• Vancouver, BC (9/22)
• Kelowna, BC (9/23)
• Calgary, AB (9/24)
• Edmonton, AB (9/25)
• Saskatoon, SK (9/26)
• Toronto, ON (9/27)
• Ottawa, ON (9/28)
• Montreal, QC (9/29)
• Halifax, NS (9/30)

Check back with his website for announcements about times and venues.

Links for 2011-Aug-15

• From Bill Abbott:  August 2011 Newsletter
     
• From Browser's Den: "Eric Jones Lecture"
  
     
• From CAMmagic.org: "Dues may be due … did you get an email?"
     
• From Ariel Fralich: "When magic makes a difference" and "Spectator’s Ambition"

• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last few weeks worth of videos):
  206. Magic Trick Freak Out!!!!! - DAY 206
  207. Lego Coin Magic! - DAY 207 of 365
  208. Orgasmic Aces - Day 208 of 365
  209. The Appearing Truman - Day 209
  210. Floating Tennis Ball - Day 210 of 365
  211. Any Card at any Slim Shady - Day 211
  212. A Groom's Magic Trick - DAY 212 of 365
  213. Skydiving Magic Trick - DAY 213 of 365
  214. Paranormal Leclerictivity - DAY 241
  215. 1500$ Card Trick - Day 215 of 365
  216. Eric @ FFFF Magic Convention - DAY 216
  217. REVEALED how to bend a spoon
  218. Finger Penetration - Day 218 of 365
  219. El Diablo Mago - Day 219 of 365
  220. Appearing Goldfish - Day 220 of 365
  221. Solving a Sudoku Puzzle in Seconds!
  222. Poker Table Prank - DAY 222 of 365
  223. Making Tanya Appear - Day 223 of 365
  224. Amazing Appearing Card - Day 224 of 365
  225. Solving a Sudoku Puzzle in Seconds!
  226. Vegas Vending Machine Trick

Johnny Giordmaine tribute back on line

From John Pellatt, creator of the "A Tribute to John Giordmaine" website:

The on line Tribute to Johnny Giordmaine, Canada's most beloved children's magician (1898-1974) went off line last month. The good news - it's back on line now at its own new dedicated domain. Discover what a gifted performer he was and what memorable achievements he made. Did you know, for example, that he was the very first magician ever to appear on TV in Canada? Or that he was a positive role model and mentor to countless hundreds of young magicians - many of whom ended up working professionally in the business today? Check it all out at http://www.johngiordmaine.com/

Thanks for the update John!

Festival de magie de Québec

From FestivaldeMagie.ca:

Du 1er au 5 septembre 2011, vous êtes conviés à la première édition du Festival de magie de Québec, un événement organisé par GM Développement et le magasin Benjo, avec l'appui du commanditaire la Caisse Desjardins du Centre-ville de Québec.

Read more.

 Les magiciens:

• Luc Langevin
• Nicolas Gignac
• MysterAct
• Pierre Hamon
• Vincent C
• Patrik Kuffs
• Jimmy le magicien
• Carol Rondeau et
• Jean Deshaies

[h/t: CAMmagic.org]

Sheldon Casavant at the Whistler Children's Art Festival

From ArtsWhistler.com, Whistler Children's Art Festival August, 13 & 14, 2011:

Passionate about magic from a young age, Sheldon Casavant honed his skills in a real school of Magic and Mystery in Las Vegas. The young magician is one of Canada’s most sought after performers, with a repertoire of magic that is contemporary, fun, and highly interactive. Sheldon’s performances blend fast-paced magic with a friendly patter and playful humour that puts audiences and on-stage participants instantly at ease. Combining sophisticated artistry and casual humour, Sheldon will charm children and parents alike.

Murry Hatfield on /A\ News Vancouver Island

Watch this YouTube clip, Incredible Evening of Magic with Murray Hatfield, on /A\ News Vancouver Island:




To purchase tickets for An Incredible Evening of Magic or for more information visit MagicInVictoria.com

Calgary: The Amazing James Randi

From the CAM website:

James Randi has an international reputation as a magician and escape artist, but today he is best known as the world’s most tireless investigator and demystifier of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.
...

Join Randi for a lecture at the University of Calgary as well as a special Meet and Greet event. Meet and Greet event takes place at Club Sapien: 1140 10th Ave SW at 11:30am.

[Edited Sept 22 as per comment below to reflect 4pm meet and greet time.]

The lecture will be on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (MT)

Visit the CAM website for event details or to purchase tickets.

A Tribute to James Randi was recently published over at iTricks.com.