Simon Jukes is up to his old tricks.Reading between the lines, does that mean that Trevor and Lorena will be guest performers on this week's Got Talent finale?
Jukes, a professional juggler and performer, and the B.C. Ride to Conquer Cancer are presenting their second annual Va”RIDE”ity show featuring two-time world champion of magic Shawn Farqhuar (sic), comedy magicians Trevor Watters and Lorena (who will soon be seen on Canada’s Got talent), the eccentric juggler Simon English, international comedy performer The Checkerboard Guy, The Incredible Underground Circus, magician Brian Cooke, the ELEVATE dance crew, MC/comedian Donovan Dresher. The family-friendly fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, May 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Columbia.
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11 May 2012
New Westminster: Va”RIDE”ity show
From The Record:
Women in magic: Joan Caesar
You can't talk about influential Canadian women in magic without talking about Joan Caesar!
Joan was probably the very first female magician I ever saw perform live. (She was a guest performer at one of IBM Ring exchanges back in the mid 90s.)
Joan founded CAM on March 15, 1997 to allow Canada the opportunity to apply for membership to FISM. In the year 2000, CAM was accepted as a FISM member and Canadian magicians could, for the first time, compete under the Canadian banner at FISM's World Championship of Magic.
Since 1997, Joan has lead the charge for more than 6 national conventions, been International President of IBM (2008-9) and kept a watchful eye on the publication of over 100 issues of Northern Peeks and Northern Sleights.
Thank you Joan for your contributions to the Canadian magic scene!
Joan was probably the very first female magician I ever saw perform live. (She was a guest performer at one of IBM Ring exchanges back in the mid 90s.)
Joan founded CAM on March 15, 1997 to allow Canada the opportunity to apply for membership to FISM. In the year 2000, CAM was accepted as a FISM member and Canadian magicians could, for the first time, compete under the Canadian banner at FISM's World Championship of Magic.
Since 1997, Joan has lead the charge for more than 6 national conventions, been International President of IBM (2008-9) and kept a watchful eye on the publication of over 100 issues of Northern Peeks and Northern Sleights.
Thank you Joan for your contributions to the Canadian magic scene!
10 May 2012
Chris Mayhew: Scare tactics
Updated October 10, 2017 to update link to video.
This isn't exactly what I had in mind when I talked about honouring Canadian women in magic.
Watch as Ben Train sets up Chris Mayhew on Much Music's Scare Tactics.
From the Scare Tactics YouTube channel:
[h/t: @LeeAsherMagic]
This isn't exactly what I had in mind when I talked about honouring Canadian women in magic.
Watch as Ben Train sets up Chris Mayhew on Much Music's Scare Tactics.
From the Scare Tactics YouTube channel:
[h/t: @LeeAsherMagic]
Kitchener: Three ring auction!
From Ron Keller:
The Hamilton, Kitchener and London clubs decided that their ring auction while done every year could be better. Instead of the same old crowd being the same recycled magic every year, it was thought that a three ring auction would provide a better venue and give the auction some much needed freshness.
With that in mind we are having our first annual auction on Saturday, May 12th in Kitchener. Magic to be auction will be accepted from anyone and with that in mind we are also extending an invitation for others to join this event to buy or sell magic.
We look forward to seeing you or your members for this event.
Auction sheets can be obtained by contacting me.
Thanks, Ron
Women in magic week
This week at the Magic Castle is "women in magic" week! What a fabulous idea!
Let's make this an international week to recognize the fantastic females out there! Which Canadian women in magic deserve honourable recognition for their contributions to the magic community?
From NBC Los Angeles:
[h/t: about.com]
Let's make this an international week to recognize the fantastic females out there! Which Canadian women in magic deserve honourable recognition for their contributions to the magic community?
From NBC Los Angeles:
For women have long been master magicians in addition to playing the part of the able and quick-footed assistants. And while we're pretty sweet on vintage illusions like the box-disappearing trick, we're keen to see a magician directing the action from her place at centerstage. So when the Magic Castle hosts its first week fully devoted to women working in magic, it is time to take note.
That week is happily upon us now. Dates? Monday, May 7 through Sunday, May 13. Stars of magic? Oh yes. The roster of top-notch prestidigitators includes Juliana Chen, who is a wizard with the cards, and the Duchess of Deception Joycee Beck. (We long for a cool title like that.)
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[h/t: about.com]
09 May 2012
St. Catharines: Don't tell mom!!
From Alex Kazam's Facebook page:
Alex Kazam has been featured on MTV, he has consulted for major productions across Canada, and has performed comedy magic around the world. If you haven't seen his show live, now's your chance...
Don't tell mom!! (A night of burlesque, comedy, music, and magic. BETA V.1.0)
12 May at 19:00 at Mahtay Café & Lounge
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08 May 2012
Toronto: Luminato Discount Offer
From Sharing Wonder:
Magic enthusiasts: a special offer* just for you!
We are presenting Mind Over Matter with Luminato and we have just arranged a special 10% discount.
Use this link to BUY and SAVE NOW
Or, call 416-368-4849/4TIX (Password MAGICANA).
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* This is a limited time offer only. Offer is valid until 11:59PM Sunday May 20, 2012 for online sales only. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 11am – 7pm and Saturdays 11am to 3pm; the offer is only valid until 4pm on Saturday May 19, 2012.
Offer is subject to availability. Offer cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets or combined with any other offers or promotions.
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