Toronto: Banacheck predicts

From Sharing Wonder:

Last night at Kiehl’s on Queen Street, world-famous mentalist, BANACHEK, was spotted sealing a prediction – now on display – of headline news from The Toronto Star which will be revealed June 9.

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Victoria: 2012 Tri - City 3 of Clubs Magic Convention

From the Victoria Magic Circle:

Tri - City 3 of Clubs Magic Convention
DATE: Fri Nov. 2 to Sunday Nov. 4
Friday - Vancouver Magic Allstars Show
Saturday - Gala Show
Sunday - Close up Show
plus Lectures, Dealers Room, Performances, and Lot's More!

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Talent listed on the site includes:

• Jon Armstrong
• Andrew Goldenhersh
• Murray Hatfield and Teresa
• with more to come!

Rounding the Western rings in June

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.  

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- David Acer lecture - Year end meeting
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Mike Caveney & Tina Lenert
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- David Acer lecture
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Children's Magician Of The Year competition - David Acer lecture
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- David Acer lecture - Annual picnic

 
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Ontario rings in June

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Elections - Potluck / BBQ
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	-
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Potluck / BBQ
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- Year End Party Pot-luck / Banquet
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	-
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- The Annual Banquet
Woodstock, ON	CAM 1 (Friendly City Mystics)	-

 
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Rounding the Eastern rings in June

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Halifax, NS	Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court)	- Annual magic show
St. John, NB	Magic Circle of St. John	- N/A

 
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The value of a quarter

A few days back, Michael Fisher tweeted about experience familiar to many:

lost my two headed quarter today. I've been flipping coins all morning!
— Captain Corbin (@AmazingCorbin) May 25, 2012

Evelyn Matlin caught my retweet of the situation and wrote up a fabulous post about her memorable experience with a gaffed coin, titled "Magicians! Just How Much Is A Quarter Worth?".   That could have been a very expensive mistake indeed!

Which brings us to our first poll:

Have you ever lost a gaffed coin?

New York: Bill Abbott lecture and workshop

From Tannen's:

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

The Lecture Includes:
• 6 Complete Stand-Up Routines that feature General Magic, Geek Magic and Mentalism, are performed as a full show and then explained.
• The Theory of The Pack Smart Play Anywhere approach is discussed, examined and demonstrated during the performance.
• How to develop your own Pack Smart Play Anywhere Show to take with you on your next flight, throw into the glove box of your car or perform at your next paid function.
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Sunday, June 10th, 2012

Along with this workshop and some consistent practice you will be adding The Thing to your working repertoire sooner than you think. Whether The Thing is already part of your act and you want to improve or you want to start from scratch this workshop will have enough information and personal instruction to help you on your way. 

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