Niagara Talent Search 2013 Edition

From the Greg Frewin Theatre:

Niagara Talent Search 2013 Edition

Sunday Mar 03rd, 2013 to Wednesday Mar 06th, 2013

We're asking the Niagara Region if they have what it takes, and we're asking for your help! Some of the area’s most talented singers, dancers, bands and more will be performing in this amazing competition!

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Montreal: Holiday Magic on Ice at Atrium Le 1000!

From Atrium le 1000:

December 22, 2012 to January 6, 2013

Experience the Holiday Magic with Virginie the face painting artist, Patrick the Magician and our mascot Émile!
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[via: Perfect Magic]

Billy Kidd: Breaking Magic in Australia

From James Galea:

Apparently 'Breaking Magic', which will be called 'The Magic Of Science', will premiere in Australia in January... fb.me/2E1zG5DwS
— James Galea (@jamesgalea) December 18, 2012

The show originally aired in the US on Nov 11.  It features Wayne Houchin, our very own Billy Kidd, James Galea and Ben Hanlin.

Toronto: The Mark Lewis Magic Show -- extended

I've just learned from Mark Lewis that his run of "The Mark Lewis Magic Show" at the  Lower Ossington Theatre website, has been extended by popular demand to the end of January.

For more information, visit the Lower Ossington Theatre website or visit Ticketwise to purchase your tickets.

Toronto: Anthony Lindan lecture

From The Browser's Den of Magic:

Anthony Lindan Lecture

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Regarded as one of Canada’s leading corporate magicians, Anthony Lindan has been a full time working professional since 1997. Anthony performs both close-up and stand up magic at business and corporate event across Canada and the U.S.

Anthony’s original creations have been published in The Linking Ring magazine, Harry Lorayne's Apocalypse, Steve Beam’s Trap Door magazine and the Minotaur magazine.

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Keith Brown in the End of the World Project

Get yours now, before it's too late!

my friend Bizau put together a free ebook of magic. something of mine is in there: eotwproject.comIt's completely free!
— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) December 19, 2012

Spellbinder: The Wonder-Filled Life of Doug Henning

John Cox has a nice review of "Spellbinder: The Wonder-Filled Life of Doug Henning".  From Wild About Houdini:

I really think this book is essential reading for anyone interested in magic history. In fact, I'd even go as far to say that it's as important as The Memories of Robert-Houdin in understanding how a single magician advanced the art of magic from one golden age to another. I also applaud Harrison for his amazing research and for telling the story of Henning, who I don't think always gets the credit he deserves. I put Henning right up there with Houdin, Herrmann, and Houdini as one of the seminal figures in magic history. I think that will become more apparent with time.

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