Broken wand: Blain Harper

Updated at 4pm to include this link to a tribute to Blain by Lee Elliott.

From Mount Pleasant Group:

Harper, Blain
 
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Blain, on March 15, 2013 at St. Michael’s Hospital in his 41st year. Blain brought humour and magic into the lives of everyone he met and will be sadly missed. Cherished husband to Sophie for 13 years. Adoring father to Kara. Loving son to the late Marilyn (1991) and Robert and his wife Susan. Loving and supportive brother to Jennifer. Devoted uncle “Goofball” to Willow. He will also be missed by his step siblings Alison and Warren Lawtey as well as by his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was revered by his multitude of friends, neighbours, and colleagues at Yonge & Rubicam where he worked as an Associate Creative Director. Family and Friends may call at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm for visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11am in the chapel at Pine Hills.

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[with appreciation to Lee Elliott for letting us know]

David Peck interviews Jay Sankey

From David Peck Live:

Listen as Jay covers a whole lot of ground talking philosophy, creativity and how magicians have lost their way. Find out why he believes sleight of hand magic is about Bending The Real.

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Edmonton: Wayne Lee & Sheldon Casavant

From Constant Contact:

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23^rd when two nationally-acclaimed entertainers in hypnosis and illusion come together to share a night of upbeat entertainment at the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre. Hypnotist Wayne Lee and Magician Sheldon Casavant will mesmerize audiences with their interactive mix of humour, mystery and intrigue, all while helping raise funds for the children and youth of Edmonton-based charity Abbottsfield Youth Project.

Read more and purchase tickets.

Toronto: Gaffed Coin Seminar V2

From Morrissey Magic:

Gaffed Coin Seminar with Luiz Castro
March 23
This is a free event.
Read more and order tickets.

Vancouver: 2013 Tri - City 3 of Clubs Magic Convention

From Ring 92's website:

The Vancouver Magic Circle is proud to host the annual Tri-City 3 of Clubs Magic Convention for 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia and welcomes you to come and join in the fun!

Here's a sneak peek at some of the talent:

• Daryl
• Shoot Ogawa
• Nick Lewin
• John Lovick
• Barry Mitchell
• Louie Foxx

Read more and register.

The Victoria Magic Circle has posted the convention dates: Friday Nov 8th— Sunday Nov 10th, 2013.

“Stars of Tomorrow” at S.A.M. Convention

From Magic Mike Segal on the Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp Facebook group:

The S.A.M. is seeking to hire talented young magicians ages 7 through 17 as Stars of Tomorrow at the 2013 S.A.M. National Convention, July 3-6, at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. Membership in the S.A.M. or S.Y.M. is not mandatory.

The S.A.M. will hire 6 young magicians to perform as Close-up Stars of Tomorrow and 7 young magicians to appear in the Stars of Tomorrow Stage Show. Those selected will receive a stipend, full convention registrations for the act plus one guardian, and one year free membership in the Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.).

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Broken wand: Stuart Feldman

From the Montreal Gazette:

FELDMAN, Stuart
Suddenly, on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Rhoda and Leon Grinberg, Judy and Allan Klein of Houston, Texas. Son of the late Rosaline and the late Abbey Feldman. Stuart will be sadly mourned by his nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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Read condolence messages, including one by Richard Sanders, at Paperman and Sons.


[Thank you to Perfect Magic, for sharing the news.]