30 July 2013

Remembering the stars from Magie Montréal

Evelyn Matlin over at Perfect Magic has a wonderful tribute post, remembering the performers from Magie Montréal that are sadly no longer with us.

From Perfect Magic:
When I started writing this I didn’t realize how many magicians that made Magie Montréal, the great and fun loving convention that it was, had passed away. This blog is a tribute to them, to the performers  who graced our stage and close-up tables that are no longer with us. I don’t have photo’s of them all.

Read more and see photos!

29 July 2013

Magicana's Helping Hands

How wonderful to see magic making such a big difference in these patient's lives!  Well done Julie, keep up the great work!


From Sharing Wonder:
For the past few weeks, lead by magicienne Julie Eng, we made one of our favourite stops to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab to bring some magic to the Helping Hands program.

Helping Hands is a modified constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) for clients with hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body) secondary to an acquired brain injury or stroke. Participants are required to wear a splint or cast on their non-affected hand. Activities that encourage the functional use of their hemiplegic arm, such as magic, help participants in their physical therapy.

Read more.

28 July 2013

Can a hypnotist make a man propose?

Watch as Dave Curran hypnotizes a young man.  While hypnotized, the participant proposes to his girlfriend!




Was it Dave's hypnosis?  See for yourself!

27 July 2013

Toronto: Summer Head Games with Bobby Motta

... and a touch of Mayhew!


From the Head Games Facebook page:
Wednesday August 7

After the last sold out show we received dozens of emails requesting one more summer appearance so we've decided to give you one more...plus a very special surprise!!

Ticket will be on sale until the 1st of Aug but we suggest you get them now as the last show sold out quick.

All tickets must be purchased in advanced through
http://www.bobbymotta.com/file/Reservation.html

Read more and buy tickets.

26 July 2013

New Westminster: Michael Dardant lecture

From the Vancouver Magic Circle:
Saturday, July 27, 2013

VMC is bringing in the hilarious Michael Dardant for a lecture on Saturday July 27th! Come join us at Douglas College New Westminster at 7:00pm to learn how and why Michael took 1st place in nearly all the major competitions across the continent! This guy is doing it right, and you can too!

Read more and buy tickets.

Hamilton: Contemporary Conjuring with Nick Wallace

From the Hamilton Fringe:
Fri July 26 to Sun July 28

In only 25 minutes, and with minimal props, Nick Wallace creates something that few modern conjurors can – a genuinely mysterious experience.  Because this show is designed to be experienced close up – EACH PERFORMANCE WILL HAVE VERY LIMITED SEATING!

Read more and buy tickets.

Wendy's: Act 8 - Rob Testa

The eighth act in Wendy's advertising campaign featuring nine Canadian magicians performing real magic!

You can read about the promotion over at Reality Based Magic.

Watch Act 8Rob Testa, on YouTube:






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