Review: The Evasons in South Tyneside

From The Shields Gazette:

Jeff and Tessa Evason left everyone completely gobsmacked as they delved into minds, pulling out the information they needed.

It’s absolutely impossible to explain how they did what they did.

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From The Journal:

Unless I’m much mistaken, there will be a few hundred people like me still wondering: How on earth did she do that?
The apparent mind-reading ability of Tessa Evason of The Evasons prompted a standing ovation to conclude this final South Tyneside International Magic Festival in style.

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Congratulations to Mike D'Urzo

Congratulations Mike D'Urzo on being named 2014 "Performer of the Year" by Events Ontario!

Winner of the 2014 "Performer of the Year" award by Festivals & Events Ontario! pic.twitter.com/RAqMw6anUQ
— Mike D'Urzo (@MikeDurzo) March 3, 2014

Vaughan: Diamond and Ottaway

From Ring 17:

We would like to make a prediction... or perhaps reveal a prediction:

After reading the subject line, fifty percent of you are saying, "Who's Dustin Diamond?" And fifty percent are saying, "Who's Glenn Ottaway?"

For those born after 1985, Glenn Ottaway is the godfather of comedy magic in Toronto. Mostly retired at the moment, you may have seen him at the Morrissey Magic anniversary parties or at our own comedy magic workshop a few years ago.

For those born before 1985, Dustin Diamond was "Screech" on Saved by the Bell (1989-1993), one of the great television nerds of all time.

This Saturday night (March 15), there is a special comedy gala headlined by Dustin Diamond and hosted by the legendary Mr. Ottaway himself at Dave & Busters (Highway 400 &7).

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Toronto: Vincent Hedan's The Wish

From the Abracadabaret Facebook event:

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

French champion of magic, Vincent Hedan, will be joining us in Toronto for one night only for a performance of his new show The Wish. Vincent has performed in Europe, Australia, and Asia and has performed for Fortune 500 companies including Calvin Klein, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz. This is his first public performance in North America.

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Toronto: Sorcerers Safari Open House 2014

Post by Jen Segal.

Toronto: Best Magician Contest 2014

From Arthur Poon:

Hello to all Magic Lovers, the moment is finally here.

In the evening of April 26th , 2014, “[A1] Chinese Radio” is giving out opportunities to the magic lovers in Toronto! Bringing along with own incredible skills, the candidates will enter into an exciting competition held on a magical platform in Market Village.

Same as the previous years, this magic contest will gather all of professionals and entertainers within the magic scope and the qualified contestants will compete among themselves. After all, they are going to the same stage to compete for the fame of Top Magician in Toronto. It is absolutely an extraordinary experience to give yourself a chance to present your talent.

Date: April 26, 2014 (Saturday)

Time: TBA

Contestant: All Ages, All Genders (The show will be hosted in Cantonese. However, English and other language speakers are welcomed.)

Performance: Stage Magic or Close-Up Magic. For stage magic, it does not have to be “big stage illusion; any magic that can be performed on stage is fine, such as producing a rabbit from an empty hat etc.)

Venue: Market Village (Steeles & Kennedy)

Audition: We will start with YOUTUBE audition right away. From now till March 22nd, all participants only need to submit a roughly 2-minute video to: starz@classicforce.com. All videos should be titled as “Best Magician Contest 2014 1st Audition: XXXXXX (the title of your performance)”. (P.S. Video editing is permitted; HOWEVER, no editing on the MAGIC PERFORMANCE. Two minutes are including the effect AND all of the editing.)

• By submitting your video before March 16th, 2014, the entry fee will be automatically waived. Any video(s) submitted after March 16th, 2014, a $20 entry fee will be applied.
• When submitting the video, please provide us your name and contact, so we can contact you.
• ONE video entry per contestant.

The winner of the competition will be receiving the following:

a. “Best Magician 2014” trophy,

b. Your chance to perform live at CNE on July 1st, 2014 Canada Day.

c. Gift(s) from our main sponsor(s).


Look forward meeting you guys, See you all at there!!

Toronto: Browser's Den Auction 4/2014

From the Browser's Den:

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014

Dear Magic Friends,

It is time for another fun-filled and bargain-filled magic auction!!

This is the time of the year when you our dear customers get to bid on magic equipment, tricks, books and DVDs at fantastically low prices.

For those of you who would like to bring in items to be auctioned off… Please bring in those items to the shop anytime between March 10 and April 3.

Please note that you may bring in no more than 3 LOTS.  However, a LOT may consist of more than one item. Please try to make sure that everything has directions and is in good working order.

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