French Canadian escape artist Le Grand Gervais, who made a name for himself in the late 80s performing Houdini's Overboard Box escape and Water Torture Cell, is still going strong. He recently revived the Water Torture Cell to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the famous escape. You can check out photos, film, and posters of Gervais' USD at www.houdinithelastescape.com.
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27 February 2013
Le Grand Gervais
Recently, John Cox from Wild About Houdini posted:
26 February 2013
Toronto: Breakfast with Houdini
From the Casa Loma website:
Breakfast with Houdini[via Deborah Fallick]
Delight in an exciting breakfast with the incredible Houdini in the Casa Loma Conservatory. Children will enjoy Performers Pancakes, Ringmaster Sausages, Stage of Syrup and Butter, Circus of Fruit. Price also includes self-guided touring and Casa Loma Carnival.
Dates: March 13, 14, 15, & 16
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Review: Shane Cobalt lecture
From The Browser's Den blog:
Shane Cobalt is a dedicated "student" of magic in the very best, truest sense of the word.
During his two hours-plus lecture given to a full room at The Browser's Den he demonstrated it repeatedly through his passion for magic, his commitment to advancing the Art and his encouragement of those less experienced than himself.
Shane promised that "everyone will be able to walk away with something you can do" and that his lecture would contain "no crap". He fulfilled those promises admirably while presenting a mixture of his favourite easy and more demanding card effects as well as a couple outstanding coin moves for good measure.
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25 February 2013
Murray Sawchuck on Top Gear
From iTricks:
Murray Sawchuck consistently proves adept at at appearing on television. That dude should write a book about networking and casting in the reality television age. Aside from his reoccurring role on Pawn Stars, Murray will turn the key on a cameo for the American version of Top Gear this coming Tuesday on History Channel.
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Toronto: The Paranormal Show
From The Paranormal Show Facebook page:
22 March at 20:00 until 23 March at 22:00
Scott McClelland is BACK with a limited engagement at the Paper Mill Theatre! After 3 years of touring Canada, Scott McClelland proudly brings his special blend of the Phantasmagorical and Supernatural back to Toronto!
The Paranormal Show is a Spectacular assortment of Supernatural feats that will make you question everything you thought you understood about REALITY. Created by Scott McClelland the man behind Canada's Premiere Sideshow 'Carnival Diablo' , The Paranormal Show takes the Strange and Bizarre to new heights. Read more.
24 February 2013
Montreal: Magic Jam
From the Canadian Association of Magicians:
Excited to announce the 2013 Montreal Magic Jam will take place May 4! The day will feature lectures from Denis Behr and Eric Roumestan, with more announcements to come.
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