David Peck's 9 tips for a tighter talk

From the Toronto Star:

Are you one of those people like me that beams with excitement when you hit the stage or glows when someone puts a microphone in front of us? No. Well if it's no, then you're in the majority. Fortunately, change guru David Peck has 9 Tips for you.  

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Billy Kidd's international press on The Magic of Science

From Focus Taiwan:

Taipei, Jan. 25 (CNA) Canadian magician Billy Kidd astounded a Taipei audience Friday with a routine of science-based tricks during an event to promote a new TV series that purports to "fuse science with magic."

Kidd demonstrated several routines, including how to pick up a glass full of rice with a knife and command a straw to spin, to the awe of some 300 magic fans and children.
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From Rappler:

MANILA, Philippines - Female magicians are a rare species. Gorgeous Canadian half-Pinay magicians are even rarer.

But that’s precisely who Gia Anne-Marie Felicitas aka “Billy Kidd” is.

If I hadn’t been told she was a magician, I would not have suspected it. With her Eurasian features (that would not look out of place on a magazine cover), her edgy jet black bob, and black Doc Martens, Billy Kidd looked like some artsy chick at best.

But her large eyes that glinted with mischief told all.

The 30-year-old illusionist was in Manila last January 23 for the launch of her new show on Discovery Channel, “The Magic of Science.” The 9-part series follows Billy and 3 other (hot) young magicians as they perform street magic in New York, Warsaw, and London.

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Edmonton: Stand up for hunger on Feb 2nd

From Andrew Rufiange's Twitter feed:

facebook.com/events/4433505… Stand up hunger event featuring comedian's and magician Andrew Rufiange
— Andrew Rufiange (@RuFiange_Magic) January 26, 2013

CAM Magician of the Year: Vote early, vote often!

Well, maybe not often...

From the Canadian Association of Magicians:

It’s that time of the year to nominate your favourite Canadian magician for the most prestigious award we offer. We are using a new system to tabulate results and in fact you can nominate two magicians. In your email box you should have a notice from BallotBin giving you a unique link to vote and instruction to do so before February 28, 2013. Once all nominations have been tabulated the four top finalist will be named and we will once again vote to find the 2013 winner.

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Montreal: Camirand Magic Courses

From Camirand Magic:

Basic Course, Level 1: starts Tuesday April 2th 2013.
Camirand Academy of Magic level 1 course is designed for those interested in magic and want to learn the methods of the professional even if this is not their goal to make a living in magic.

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Stage Course: Starts Wedneday April 3rd 2013.

This 30 hour course is open to students from the Basic Course Level One. This is magic on stage using dexterity with day to day objects. Each course as a theme and the full three hours are dedicated to a complete stage routine. Some of the themes included Card Productions, Balls Productions, Basic Mental Routines, Egg Bag, Floathing Ball, and other classics. These courses deal with theatrical aspect of performance, scenario, moving on stage, sound systems, lighthing and other aspect of the magic on stage.

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[via: Magic Information Canada]

Toronto: Roy Kuepper's at Browser's Den

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook page:

FREE…ROY KUEPPERS'S VISIT TO SHOP, SUNDAY, MARCH 10 - We will have full details about this SPECIAL DAY over the next couple of weeks. In the mean time we wanted to let you know as we hope that you will mark this on your...cellphone, smartphone, desktop computer, laptop computer, calendar, washroom wall or even on your hand!!! THAT.... ROY KUEPPERS, the man who makes all of the Canadian Gimmicked Coins, will be making a Special Visit to our shop on SUNDAY, MARCH 10. He will be at Browser's Den for the afternoon .

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Update from Magifest

From Aaron DeLong's Twitter feed:

Madhi Gilbert just got a standing ovation from 500 magicians. Simply inspiring how magical this young man is. @magifest
— Aaron DeLong (@AaronDeLong) January 25, 2013

Way to go Mahdi!