03 April 2013

Lee Asher YouTube exposé

Lee Asher's article, "YouTube Exposé: A Different Perspective" was recently published in Published in MAGIC March 2013 Vol.22 No. 7.

From the article:
This has been done so many times with so much magic from so many artists, I’ve been forced to think about it intensely. At first, it upset me. But surprisingly, with time, my feelings about this issue have begun to change, and I want to share that evolution with you.

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Go and see what the folks are saying about this reddit.

02 April 2013

Toronto: Atlas Obscura Day freakshow

From the "Atlas Obscura Day" Facebook page:
Saturday, 6 April 2013

Baltic Ave- 875 Bloor West

Step right up! Something Strange is proud to present its annual Atlas Obscura Day freakshow! It's a compendium of the amazing and the weird not to be missed!

YOU WON"T BELIEVE YOUR EYES!

Once again, your ambassadors of the bizarre, Prof Tithonus and Doctor Mysterion have assembled a motley congress of freaks. This batch just might get the pair arrested and you committed as your brain will be blown by their unbelievable antics!

This Something Strange event takes place at a NEW VENUE! It's a HOT new venue called Baltic Ave (sister bar to our original home the Comedy Bar), on a SATURDAY NIGHT!

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01 April 2013

Coquitlam: The Jeff McBride Experience

From the Vancouver Magic Circle:
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Jeff McBride Experience...2 days of incredible magic performance and teaching!!

All events will be held at:
Baker Drive Elementary School
885 Baker Drive
Coquitlam, BC
604-461-5323

Friday June 21st @ 7:00 pm - 90 minute public show "Magic Behind the Mask" (doors open at 6pm). Tickets are $30 for adults and children under 12 are $10.

Friday June 21st @ 9:00 pm - Magicians only lecture "The Show Doctor" (90 minute lecture). Magicians only lecture cost is $30 or...
Read more.
 
I've had the pleasure of seeing Jeff's live show a number of times, in addition to participating in one of his Master Classes.    I highly recommend the experience!

Great news!

I am in the process of dotting the "i"s and crossing the "t"s of selling this blog!  The buyer is the official publication for a large magic organization.   They are purchasing the web site, Facebook page and Twitter feed outright, while paying me a small salary for continuing to publish content.  The purchase is part of their strategy to increase both membership and revenue.

We will be working to make this transition as seamless as possible.  However, there will be a few changes once the sale is complete.  Specifically:
  • All items will be published on a fee per post basis.  (Items submitted by members will be published at a greatly reduced rate.)
  • The cost of site sponsorship will increase.  (With a substantially discounted rate for members.)
  • Prank posts such as this one, published on April Fools' Day, will no longer be permitted.
Thank you for your understanding.  We look forward to your continued support!

31 March 2013

Rounding the Western rings in April

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.  


CityClubEvent(s)
Calgary, ABRing 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)Dan Harlan lecture
Edmonton, ABEdmonton Magic Club- n/a
Winnipeg, MBThe Magic Club of WinnipegDan Harlan lecture
- A Family Day of Magic
Vancouver, BCRing 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)- n/a
Vancouver, BCSAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)- n/a
Victoria, BCRing 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)   - Annual General Meeting
 
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Ontario rings in April

Updated April 22nd to add Woody Aragon and Juan Rubiales lecture hosted by Ring 235.


Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.


Hamilton, ONRing 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) - Mental magic
London, ONRing 265 (London Magician's Guild)- tba
Kitchener, ONRing 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)- Woody Aragon and Juan Rubiales lecture
Ottawa, ONRing 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) - Banquet Show Performance Practice     
Ottawa, ONOttawa / Gatineau magicians- n/a
Toronto, ONRing 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) - Tina Lenert – Connecting the Dots
 

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.