Bill Abbott in the Magic Cafe's Creator's Spotlight

From Bill Abbott's Twitter feed:

Delighted to be the part of the Magic Cafe's Creator's Spotlight June 25-June 27 Thx to @stevejbrooks& @murphysmagic for making it happen!
— Bill Abbott (@billabbottmagic) May 17, 2013

Eden Cheung: street artist

From the CBC:

Eden Cheung is a Vancouver street magician who incorporates music, comedy and balancing acts into his performance.

Cheung has recently become a prominent voice against controversial new regulations and a revamped audition process buskers now need to go through in order to get a chance to play at the coveted Granville Island outdoor market adjacent to downtown Vancouver.

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Calgary: The Garden Variety Show

From The Garden Variety Show press release:

May 30th, 2013 - 7:30 pm

Press Release:

The Garden Variety Show is a once a month gathering of some of the best local and international performers, for a one of a kind entertainment extravaganza. Magic, Juggling, Side Show, Comedy, Music and more; this show captures the true spirit of Vaudeville Variety shows of the past.

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Toronto: CAFTCAD's Spring Movie Wardrobe Sale

From the CAFTCAD's Spring Movie Wardrobe Sale Facebook page:

It's time for the amazing event every savvy shopper speaks of all year long. Clothing, costumes, accessories, craft materials all under one roof at the Toronto Pinewood Studios for one day only (until the next sale that is).

Saturday May 25th

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[via: Deborah Fallick]

New Westminster: Exploring the impossible

From Sheldon Casavant's Twitter feed:

Free magic show & mini-workshop in New Westminster, BC this Sunday! 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM at @rivermrkt. @artstarts twitter.com/SheldonCasavan…
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) May 22, 2013

Port Coquitlam: CAM JAM Summer edition

From the CAM JAM 2013 Facebook page:

Location for the Summer CAM JAM will be the Second Storey Theatre in Port Coquitlam. This is also an offical venue of the MAGIC Festival which takes place the entire week leading up to the CAM JAM. Visit www.themagicfestival.com for more details on those events...

The acts for the Summer Edition of the CAM JAM have been confirmed. We are proud to announce the appearances of both ICE McDonald and Paul Romhany! Two amazing lectures, a parlour show, one handed cut a thon and more... visit the website to register today. www.magicianconvention.com The venue only seats 54 people so it is VERY limited!!!!

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Truro: "Houdini in Truro" by Bruce MacNab

From Wild About Houdini:

Bruce MacNab, author of Metamorphosis: The Apprenticeship of Harry Houdini, will be giving a talk about "Houdini in Truro" tomorrow, May 23, 2013, at the Colchester Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro, Canada.

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