Alex Kazam at Yuk Yuk's

Alex Kazam's first time on a Yuk Yuk's stage, opening for Dave Curran, Canada's Bad Boy of Hypnosis.

Kitchener: Ryan Joyce

From Event Brite:

Saturday, February 9, 2013 

International Grand Illusionist Ryan Joyce is one of the most highly regarded magical entertainers in Canada today. His Vegas style revue show has won critical acclaim from audiences all around the world including New Zealand, India, and the Middle East. He has presented 10 annual national illusion show tours with over 80 live performances from coast to coast. His tours have contributed over 2 million dollars for Canadian Charities.

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For Ryan's complete tour schedule, visit RyanJoyce.com

Magi-Fest 2013 round-up

Read all about the Magi-Fest 2013 experience!

From Sorcerers Safari:

When Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin heard that Magifest was to be discontinued last year, they decided that just couldn’t be, so they stepped up and Magifest 2013 was reborn. With the help of our very own Steven Kline as Production Manager and Steven Branham, the amazing Dealer Contact/Badge Checker/Bouncer the convention took off.

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From the Tony Eng Youth Fund:

Congratulations to Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin for staging and producing a successful 83rd MagicFest! From all accounts, it sounds like there was a full house filled with stellar speakers and performances, heaps of magic dealers and of course, magic day and night. What more could any magic enthusiast wish for?!

We also congratulate our  Tong Eng Youth Fund Bursary Recipients – part of the Magi-Fest Youth Scholarship program. Their verdict of the convention?

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Toronto: Gaffed Coin Seminar with Luiz Castro

February 17, 2013
This is a free event.
Price of Seminar after February 13 2013 $10

From Morrissey Magic:

Everything you every wanted to know about gaffed coins. Over two hours of in-depth instruction on coin magic.  Tips, sleights,  routines and even gaffs you can make yourself. Luiz will take you step-by-step through some of his favorite routines with Gaffed Coins. Split Coins Shells Stack of Coins, boxes and much, much more, do not miss this free event. 

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Edmonton: Abra-kid-abra

From YESS (youth empowerment and support services):

ABRA-KID-ABRA is a family-oriented magic extravaganza presented by Edmonton Magic Club on April 13, 2013 at the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre.

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[via: Magic Information Canada]

Train and Mayhew: A Series of Unfortunate Effects

From Ben Train's Twitter feed:

For the past year I've been working with @chrismayhew1 on a project we're finally ready to share. Check it out! facebook.com/SeriesOfEffects
— Ben Train (@ErdnaseinTO) February 4, 2013

From the Facebook page of A Series of Unfortunate Effects:

After witnessing an amazing magic trick performed by the world-famous Lee Asher, Chris enlists his friend Ben's help to discover the secret.

They soon discover though that learning the secrets to magic aren't as easy as they once thought. Chris and Ben need to help Lee find something he's looking for before he'll share the secret with them. In order to do that they have to go through magicians Jeff Hinchliffe, Glenn West, and Chris Westfall, while avoiding destruction at the hands of crazed card collector Bill Abbott on a wild adventure filled with laughs and great card tricks.

Coming Spring 2013

David Merry: Blackpool 2013

David Merry will be lecturing and performing at Blackpool 2013, February 22nd to 24th!  For more information, visit the Blackpool Magicians' Club website.