18 February 2013

CAM Magician of the Year: Nominations for 2013

Last month, Shawn sent out an e-mail via Ballot Bin, inviting CAM members to nominate up to two people for the Magician of the Year award for 2013.  Recently, he posted this on the Canadian Association of Magicans Website:
As the time draws to the end I have been less than thrilled with the lack of interest in nominating magicians for our most prestigious award.  We have 400 members that are eligible to vote and 77 of you have participated.  That’s about 20%, which is dismal. I know you all care and want to have your own say, so what’s the problem?  Well I asked a few of you and found many didn’t know who to nominate.  With this in mind I have compiled a list of those already listed in the nomination process.  They are in no particular order, but will  help you to think perhaps of someone to name.  The four magicians with the most nominations will be placed on a the final ballot for the vote.  If you don’t see a name on the list that you feel is being missed, add it today!

Click through to read the list of current nominations.
 
The last date to submit nominations is February 28th.  What are you waiting for?

The very observant of you, after reading the list, will haved noticed a certain, ummm, magic enthusiast's name!  What an absolute honour to see my name listed there, with all of those fabulously deserving performers!  Thank you!

Trevor and Lorena Watters in the Moose Jaw Times

From the Moose Jaw Times:
The event was again headlined by comedic magicians Trevor and Lorena Watters, who said that Moose Jaw is one of their favourite stops on a tour that spans cruise ships and much of the continent.

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17 February 2013

Toronto: FREE screenings of Magic Camp documentary

From Magic Camp Movie:
Hi Toronto magic friends!
Just making sure you know about the two FREE screenings of the award-winning new documentary MAGIC CAMP at the Toronto International Film Festival's TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre this Monday, February 18 at 12 + 3pm. 

Two-time Emmy Award-nominated NYC-based director and former Tannen's Magic camper Judd Ehrlich will be in attendance for Q+As following both screenings.
More information: http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiffbelllightbox/2013/2330009340

MAGIC CAMP Trailer: http://youtu.be/FAqitNPKETs
We're happy to send you a press release, still images from the film or any additional information.

Thanks so much for helping spread the word to the Toronto magic community and hope to see you there!
All the best!
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Jay Sankey on Henning, Copperfield and Blaine

Watch a YouTube clip of Jay Sankey speaking at the 'Session Convention' in the UK:


16 February 2013

Toronto: The Comedy & Magic of Jean Pierre

This message was forwarded to me from Ariel Frailich:
Hello my name is Wes Evans, I'm producing an illusion show that is coming to The St.Lawrence Centre for the Arts on May 10th.

I'm emailing today to ask for your help in getting the message out to the Toronto magic community and magicians. The show is entitled "The Comedy & Magic of Jean Pierre." The show has been seen all over the world to over 2 million fans but this is the first time we're bringing it to Toronto.
 
 To learn more about this show, visit JeanPierreMagic.com

15 February 2013

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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