SAM: Magic camp scholarships

From the Sorcerers Safari Facebook page:

The Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund
Presents . . . MAGIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

For over twenty years, the Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund has awarded full tuition scholarships to promising young magicians between the ages of 10 and 18 to attend facilities focused on the magical performing arts.

The S.A.M. has awarded over $115,000 in scholarships over the years to support magic education for our youth. Scholarships are available for either Tannen’s Magic Camp in Pennsylvania (July 13 – July 20) or the Sorcerer’s Safari Magic Camp in Toronto, Canada (August 27 – September 1). The Magic Endowment Fund realizes the importance of the magic arts in the lives of youngsters. The development of magical skills and respect for the art of magic can help them gain a positive mental attitude and become more confident in themselves. Candidates must be able to demonstrate talent and dedication to the magical performing arts discipline.

Both camps are wonderful places for youngsters to learn new skills, improve their performance abilities and make new friends with similar interests. The campers study under some of the leading professionals, receive helpful critiques of their performance ability, and attend classes which improve their skills.

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David Peck: Tips on increasing wonder

From Biz TV Canada:

As business people, we struggle with balancing our work and life schedules and how to deal with the stress of the day. The answer may be to add a little play time into our day. Our change guru, David Peck has five tips on how to add that play time and how to wonder more.

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Trailer: A Series of Unfortunate Effects

Watch the trailer for A Series of Unfortunate Effects on YouTube:

Ron Guttman gives the gift of life

From Ron Guttman's Twitter feed:

Join me on Sat Feb 23 at Hillcrest Mall as I make my 100th blood donation. New donors welcome. Sign up at signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FADAF…and save time
— Ron Guttman (@ronguttman) February 5, 2013

Congratulations Ron!

Sorcerers Safari early bird and other deals

From Sorcerers Safari:

The registrations are up and ready to go. As an incentive to register early this year – on or before April 1st – we are offering $100.00 worth of magic stuff which you will receive up at camp if you are registered in full.

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And from their Twitter feed:

2013 REGISTRATION DEAL!:This year if you register with a friend, you BOTH get 10% off your registration fee! Tell your parents, campers!
— Sorcerers Safari (@SorcerersSafari) February 7, 2013

And to help get you in the magic camp frame of mind, the 2012 camp video:

Bill Abbott Vlogs from the UK

Watch Bill Abbott give advice to beginners and demonstrate his cure for the common cold with The Merchant of Magic in the UK.

Ontario: Teach magic

This message is via James Alan:

There is currently a special opportunity available in Ontario for those interested in teaching magic. It is a chance to earn some extra money and share magic with children.

The requirements are

• Organization and dependability
• Experience and willingness to work with children (mostly 7-12 years old)
• Confidence and enthusiasm speaking in front of a group
• A flexible schedule (most of the classes will be during the day, either lunch time or immediately after school)

Read more and contact James.