Last month, David Peck spoke at TEDxSixteenMileCreek. Watch his talk, "Pockets of Wonder" on YouTube:
20 February 2013
19 February 2013
Does Magician of the year mean the same thing as Perfomer of the year?
When Shawn posted the list of current nominations for "Magician of the Year" on the CAM website, I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one completely floored to see the name of an amateur magician in the mix. (I was floored because the name was mine. But many of you were shocked, I think, because an amateur was on the list.)
I, like many of you reading, assumed that "Magician of the Year" meant, among other things, "Performer of the Year." I am incredibly honoured to be listed with all of the fine performers nominated thus far. (Imagine my surprise, to receive messages from people in support of my nomination!) A casual glance at the names on the list, informs me that I don't stand a chance.
But it has lead to interesting discussions. I'm pretty convinced that to win Magician of the Year, you have to be a professional peformer. What do you think?
I, like many of you reading, assumed that "Magician of the Year" meant, among other things, "Performer of the Year." I am incredibly honoured to be listed with all of the fine performers nominated thus far. (Imagine my surprise, to receive messages from people in support of my nomination!) A casual glance at the names on the list, informs me that I don't stand a chance.
But it has lead to interesting discussions. I'm pretty convinced that to win Magician of the Year, you have to be a professional peformer. What do you think?
Ottawa: Denis Behr lecture
From Magic Information Canada:
Friday, May 3
Denis Behr. Magic lecture.
Royal Oak Laurier, 161 Laurier Avenue East (at Copernicus), Ottawa.
Read more.
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:
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!
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!The last date to submit nominations is February 28th. What are you waiting for?
Click through to read the list of current nominations.
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.
Read more.
17 February 2013
Toronto: FREE screenings of Magic Camp documentary
From Magic Camp Movie:
[via Magic Camp and James Alan]
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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