Some shows, like Christian Cagigal’s Now and at the Hour, presented by Beyond the Mountain Productions and the Rialto Theatre in benefit of the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, are best understood in terms of the magical, inimitable ambiance they create. In the spirit of that magic, forget that this is a review for a few lines, and do as Cagigal asks his audience: “Humour me.”
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16 May 2012
Christian Cagigal in Montreal
From The Charlebois Post:
15 May 2012
Toronto: Haim Goldenberg
From Facebook:
[h/t: Deborah Fallick]
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Ready to play mind-games?
Then you should see Haim Goldenberg’s show!
With his captivating personality, and sense of humor to boot, celebrity mentalist Haim Goldenberg transforms the predictability of everyday life into an enchanting fantasy which grips and entangles.
Let the star of GoldMind take you to a Voyage to your Mind and uncover phenomena like mind reading, suggestions, telekinesis and much more…
It is a high energy, interactive, utterly funny, inspiring and mind-blowing show you don’t want to miss - it is an experience that will leave you breathless
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[h/t: Deborah Fallick]
14 May 2012
Shin Lim: FISM contestant
Shin Lim will be Canada's only entry at the FISM World Championships of Magic 2012 in Blackpool, UK. He will be competing this July in the category of close-up card magic.
Good luck Shin!
[h/t: Magic Convention Guide]
Good luck Shin!
[h/t: Magic Convention Guide]
13 May 2012
Women in magic week: wrapping up
In keeping with the schedule at The Magic Castle, this will be the last post this year on the topic of influential Canadian women in magic. Unfortunately, I don't have time to write detailed posts for the rest of the notable women. Here they are, in no particular order:
The "ands":
The many, many, magic assistants, like Gwyn Auger, who make the magicians look like miracle workers! (Let me tell you, box jumping is no easy task.)
The rising stars:
Who have I forgotten?
The "ands":
- Murray Hatfield and Teresa
- Trevor and Lorena Watters
- Gerry and Leonora Frenette
- Magic Mike and Jen Segal
- Dan Morrissey and Phoebe Hancock
- Phil and Evelyn Matlin
Each of the "ands" is a big part of the success of the team as a whole. These are fabulous women, all of them!
The many, many, magic assistants, like Gwyn Auger, who make the magicians look like miracle workers! (Let me tell you, box jumping is no easy task.)
The rising stars:
- Rosemary Reid
- Niki Runnalls
- Janna S.
- Hannah Farquhar
- Katie D
- Gabbie D
- Brianna Carlson
Keep an eye out for these talented young ladies!
Who have I forgotten?
12 May 2012
Women in magic: Julie Eng
Continuing the theme of influential Canadian women in magic, the next name that comes to my mind is Julie Eng.
Sometime in the late 90s, during a chance encounter with David Ben, I learned that Julie would be moving from the west coast to Toronto. David had great enthusiasm when he shared the news. I now know why.
In addition to being a wonderful performer, Julie makes "giving back" (to the magic community and to the community at large) a part of her life mission. Through Magicana, the creation of the Tony Eng Youth Fund, supports youths as they pursuing the art of magic. Also, her Senior Sorcery program brings live theatre in the form of magic shows to isolated seniors. In addition, the My Magic Hands program touches the lives of children by using magic as a vehicle to build self confidence and skills such as communication, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving. This program is brought to children with cancer and kids affected by childhood cancer by working with Camp Oochigeas as well as offering sessions at Holland Bloorview (Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital) for more than six years.
I have had the privilege of participating with children in the My Magic Hands at a local school. I marvel at how consistently the program acts as a catalyst for personal growth in the participants.
Thank you Julie for your contributions to the community and to the Canadian magic scene!
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Related post: CBC: Joan Caesar and Julie Eng talk about women in magic
Sometime in the late 90s, during a chance encounter with David Ben, I learned that Julie would be moving from the west coast to Toronto. David had great enthusiasm when he shared the news. I now know why.
In addition to being a wonderful performer, Julie makes "giving back" (to the magic community and to the community at large) a part of her life mission. Through Magicana, the creation of the Tony Eng Youth Fund, supports youths as they pursuing the art of magic. Also, her Senior Sorcery program brings live theatre in the form of magic shows to isolated seniors. In addition, the My Magic Hands program touches the lives of children by using magic as a vehicle to build self confidence and skills such as communication, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving. This program is brought to children with cancer and kids affected by childhood cancer by working with Camp Oochigeas as well as offering sessions at Holland Bloorview (Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital) for more than six years.
I have had the privilege of participating with children in the My Magic Hands at a local school. I marvel at how consistently the program acts as a catalyst for personal growth in the participants.
Thank you Julie for your contributions to the community and to the Canadian magic scene!
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Related post: CBC: Joan Caesar and Julie Eng talk about women in magic
11 May 2012
New Westminster: Va”RIDE”ity show
From The Record:
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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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!
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