29 September 2012

LA Complex mentions Canadian magician

The Canadian show, The L.A. Complex, happened to mention a Canadian magician with whom you may be familiar!  Watch the clip below:


27 September 2012

A Brush With Death teaser

From the A Brush With Death website:
October 14, 2012

Venue:
John Dutton Theater
616 Macleod Trail Southeast



Read more and buy tickets.

26 September 2012

Calgary: Ryan Pilling's Suitcase of Wonders

From Show of Wonders:
Ryan Pilling is a comedy magician who has travelled across the continent, from Yellowknife to Cancun, entertaining audiences with laughter and amazement. Now, for the first time, he’s bringing his Suitcase of Wonders back home to Calgary presenting a brand new theatrical show.

Featuring a 2000 year old trick alongside never-before-seen magical innovations, Ryan will present a variety of entertainments to delight and bedazzle*. He’ll defy impossible odds, show you curious mysteries, and you’ll laugh a whole lot along the way.

Read more and buy tickets.
 
Check out Ryan's Totally Rad promo video, "Come To My Magic Show":


Maple Ridge: Secrets with Shawn Farquhar

From the Maple Ridge News:

"Most people think magic is all about the secrets," says Farquhar, who is from Maillardville, Coquitlam but now lives in Maple Ridge.

"The real secret is: magic is in believing. If I told you how it works, you probably wouldn't believe me anyway."

Read more.


Showtime
Celebrate Canada Culture Day and The ACT's 10th Anniversary season launch on Saturday, Sept. 29.

At 4 p.m. the ACT's new season begins with Secrets, a show by Maple Ridge resident and world renowned magician Shawn Farquhar

25 September 2012

Alex Kazam's Braingasm podcast

From The Braingasm Podcast:
We began as we do every week by blaming art for all of the world’s problems.

This episode is an hour and a quarter conversation between Ben and Alex that covers topics as wild and varied as their views of show business, why magicians hate psychics, Alex’s history as a performer and a man, the importance of branding in the 21st century entertainment industry, and the Carson Couch. All the while the two were cracking jokes and keeping things fun and light while also being thought provoking and deep.

Read more and listen to the podcast.

24 September 2012

Bill Abbott: Pack smart, play anywhere

Updated:
  • Sept 29th to add Hamilton
  • Sept 26th to add Buffalo appearance. 
  • Sept 25th to add London appearance.

In October, Bill Abbott will be presenting his lecture "Pack smart, play anywhere" in Buffalo (the 1st), Toronto (the 4th), London (the 10th), Montreal (the 15th), Ottawa (the 16th) and Hamilton (Oct 18th).


[h/t: magicinfo.ca]