Ben Train is the Blue Crown's special guest tonight

From The Blue Crown Facebook page:

Our Question of the Day comes from our special guest - Ben Train!

"Everyone likes impromptu tricks, but I think we can all agree that sometimes great pieces of magic require preparation (other than just practice).

So here's my question. What's the furthest, or most elaborate, set-up you've been willing to go through to create a real miracle?" - Ben Train

Don't forget to join us TONIGHT at 8PM eastern time for a LIVE hour-long Q&A session with Ben! See you there!

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Bill Abbott at The Session

Bill Abbott will be will be presenting at The Session, the UK's only close-up magic convention, in January 2013. 

We'd previously reported that Jay Sankey will also be there receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award! 

Canada will certainly be well represented!

Luc Langevin at Théâtre St-Denis

From Journal Metro:

Les trucs de magie à la télé, c’est bien. Sur scène, c’est beaucoup mieux. Luc Langevin l’a bien compris, et il offrira son tout premier spectacle, Réellement sur scène, les 25 et 26 septembre prochain sur la scène du Théâtre St-Denis.

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[h/t: Eric Levesque]

Winnipeg on Demand: Pick a card, any card

From the MediaCircus.TV Facebook page:

Here is the long synopisis for "Pick a Card, Any Card", coming soon to MTS Winnipeg on Demand.

- The City of Winnipeg has a rich history in the art of Magic. From the founding of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) in 1922, , to modern day successes like Dean Gunnarson and Sean Fields; Winnipeg and the world of magic have grown together to form a charming relationship.

Over a light dinner and wine, Winnipeg magicians Anders, Greg Wood, Gord Gilbey, Ray Starr, Chris Funk and Sean Fields tell stories of Winnipeg magic; how Harry Houdini played a part in the founding of the I.B.M., how Philips Magical Paradise was founded out of tragedy, which Winnipegger worked on Criss Angels "Mindfreak", and other fascinating tales.

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Toronto: Jason Palter lecture

Updated November 11 to add link to event at the Browser's Den website.

Winner!! @krasmagic Jason Palter, lecturing at the Den December 2nd. 5-7pm Mark your calendars. #browsersdenlecture
— The Browser's Den (@theBrowsersDen) November 4, 2012

Jeff also had this to say about Jason Palter:

Another good guess @canadasmagic how bout a clue.. He is also an actor and voice-over talent when not performing magic. #browsersdenlecture
— The Browser's Den (@theBrowsersDen) November 4, 2012

Winnipeg: Bill Abbott lecture

Monday December 3rd, Bill Abbott lecture in Winnipeg!


[h/t: Magic Information Canada]

Calgary: Magical arts festival

From the WowFest Facebook page:

Exciting News! We have received word that WowFest has won a funding grant from Calgary 2012! Hooray! A huge thanks to all those who supported the project with their votes, and all the friendly Calgary Cultural Ambassadors. Plus a special thanks to Gwyn The Magic Assistant who helped spread the word. I'm very pleased she has accepted the role of "Social Media Coordinator" for WowFest.

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Congratulations to Ryan Pilling on being one step closer to making his dream a reality!