Canadian card magicians

I received the following e-mail from reader Pepe F:

I'm doing a researching about card magic that involves the evolution and history of card magic in Canada. I'm looking for information about canadian magicians that were / are importants for the card magic worldwide.

The magicians that i'm looking information are: 

Roy Cottee

P. Howard Lyons

Ron Scharf

Mel Stover

Cliff Green

Sid Lorraine 

And any other canadian magicians that are influenced in evolution of card magic. I'm interested in other people, perhaps i don't know.

If you have information about Canadian card magicians you'd to share with Pepe (and us!) please leave a comment, e-mail me or e-mail Pepe directly at "josfemo at gmail dot com" (without the quotes).


Also from Pepe:

Last december, i started a social web related with magic, it's called magicsocial and is like facebook but for magicians, registrations are free, people can share magic videos, photos, or experiences. Is in spanish and english language. You can register and see.

http://www.magicsocial.org

Toronto: There's magic at The Ex!

There's magic at the CNE again this year!

At The Farm, Daniel Steep's is back with , Agri-Magic, an interactive magic show that educates audiences about Canadian Farming.

Majinx is back at Kids' World with Professor Wick's School of Magic and Illusion.

And Ted Outerbridge is at the Variety Stage; just west of Food Building.

This year the Ex runs from August 17th to September 3rd, 2012.  Please check the CNE's website for dates and showtimes.

Shawn Farquhar: The Magic Café Forum special guest of honor

From August 19th through the 25th, Shawn Farquhar will be the special guest of honor at the Magic Café!

The fashion of magic

From The Toronto Standard:

This week photographer Sarah Blais literally stepped on a stage to find out what was up the sleeves of Toronto’s Magicians. From mentalist to escape artist, they all bring their own style to their performance - in this weeks edition of The Uniform Project.

Read more (and see great photos!) of Magic Mike, Bobby Motta  and  Scott Hammell!

Lies, Damn Lies and More Media Coverage

From Mooney on Theatre:

Lies, Damn Lies & Magic Tricks is James Alan’s intimate magic show. It doesn’t make you smarter or share the secret to making money without working.

The show is a magic act, not a play. It is very engaging and entertaining. An hour will fly by before you know it.

Read more.

From Open 'Til Midnight:

During the course of his performance, Alan never loses sight of the notion that magic requires a sort of social contract between prestidigitator and audience member.  I, as the observer, must agree to believe him, even if I know that he doesn’t play fair; he, in turn, makes magic happen that evokes wonder and, ultimately, turns any conclusions I might draw on their heads by the very end.  What we believe and what we refuse to believe is toyed with and pushed to its limits by one feat after another.

Read more.

Amber Waves has also posted a short clip of the show on YouTube:

For show and ticket information, visit the Abracadabaret website.

Ottawa: SuperEx bringing Midway Magic to south Ottawa

From Ottawa East EMC:

Popular hypnotist Fernandez is the star, and will offer his "hypnotic comedy" at 4 and 8 p.m. each day on weekends. Ottawa magician Ian Quick will also offer two shows each day on the weekend, which are "filled with laughs, thrills and jaw-dropping effects," according to the Midway Magic press release.

But it's Quick's understudy, 14-year-old Gabe Roberge, that visitors should watch for.

The young Sandy Hill magician will perform twice a day on weekends at the biggest gig of his short career.

Read more.

David Acer interviewed by Chris Beason

Almost finished the internet? @penguinmagic blogger Chris Beason interviewed me about stuff (and things) here: tinyurl.com/cv46wkx
— David Acer (@David_Acer) August 14, 2012

From Chris Beason's interview of  David Acer over at Penguin Magic:

I only remember a few acts from the first convention that I ever attended. I remember a few really bad acts (you know who you are!) and I remember seeing the funniest act of my life…

…and that hilarious act was David Acer. His performance was equal parts wit, skill and expertly performed magic. Since then, I’ve bought every book, trick and DVD that he’s come out with and used several of his effects in my act. To say that I’m a fan would be an understatement, so I thought it’s about time that I asked him some questions.

Read more.