Who's where July 2014

Leave a comment on this post to let us know where you're going to be this month!

Listings from the comments section:

From Captain Corbin:

Yarr,
I'll be performing pirate themed magic shows every Friday in July and August at London Ontario's Storybook Gardens! and Every Sunday in July and August at Gravenhurst Ontario's Wharf aboard the steamship Wenonah I'll be hosting a 2 hour pirate cruise on Lake Muskoka!

This Sunday at 7:00 on Magic@theCage: @james_alan performs his entire one-man show, Lies, Damn Lies & Magic Tricks http://t.co/mUy57ZIeP1

— Abracadabaret (@Abracadabaret) July 24, 2014

“@WowFestMagic: #yyc Jr. Magic Club has their #stampede performance today at 1:30 PM Window on the West Stage, BMO Centre, Hall D #yycmagic”
— Gwyn Auger (@magicassistant) July 9, 2014

Come see a show this summer. If you're looking for me you shouldn't have to look to far because I'm everywhere! http://t.co/k8vOwv5Zso
— IncrediBrent (@IncrediBrent) June 18, 2014

What a great first day of #agrimagic shows at the @calgarystampede steps! Shows daily at 12:20 and 2:20
— Daniel Steep (@danielsteep) July 4, 2014

Happy 4th of July and remember the 2 Canadians, @UnrealTyWilson &@chrismayhew1 will be lecturing next Thursday 7pm. $30 per person
— The Magic Apple (@The_Magic_Apple) July 5, 2014

Every Saturday @HorseshoeResort A day of fun, adventure and MAGIC! @Att ractionsOnt pic.twitter.com/3xIFZT9gBT
— Peter Mennie (@petermennie) July 4, 2014

Post by Greg Frewin Theatre.

I'm back doing my thing at Krowd Keepers: Magic Theatre this Saturday in Bath Spa. Few tickets left. Come my hizzos.
— Billy Kidd (@Billykiddshow) July 2, 2014

I am going to be performing at Illumination Music & Arts Festival July 12th! It's a funk and electronica, folk... http://t.co/xIjuV7CsxM
— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) June 18, 2014

Exchange coming to @winnipegfringe July 16-27th, 2014 "Magic done right" - Erika Faust, Theatre in… http://t.co/Xqo7FPfKBw
— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) June 27, 2014

Fine print:

• Must be a Canadian associated with the magic community or a magic performance in Canada.
• No more than one comment per event.
• Submissions will be subject to editing and / or deletion.

Winnipeg: Society of Young Magicians

From the Magic Club of Winnipeg:

Society of Young Magicians meeting on July 6th. 

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Who's where on Canada Day

Leave a comment on this post to let us know where you're going to be on Canada Day!

• Scott Hammell at University of Waterloo

Canada Day magic shows #canadadayyyc #calgary http://t.co/bOZTC0rfip pic.twitter.com/q1mIr0WCCZ

— James Jordan (@GVS_varietyshow) July 1, 2014

Me and my duck #torontoribfest pic.twitter.com/yhQfzmtfRN

— Phil, The Magic Guy (@MagicInToronto) July 1, 2014

Albion Hills tomorrow! Best Canada celebrations! 2 wonderful magic shows. See you there!! http://t.co/yDZ9923rJh
— Presswood (@robertpresswood) July 1, 2014

C me @ Niagarafalls Canada Day festi @ 1pm and 3pm~ July 2 @ Niagara-on-the-lake library at 10am~ July 4 @ Storybook gardens 1&2pm shows
— Captain Corbin (@Captain_Corbin) June 27, 2014

Come celebrate Canada day with some Magic! The show is at 2:00 in Whitby.... http://t.co/EsvoUAye1w
— IncrediBrent (@IncrediBrent) June 27, 2014

One week from now I have some minor plans. pic.twitter.com/VmtKAiZoxo
— Peter Mennie (@petermennie) June 23, 2014

Top 5 posts in June 2014

It's been a busy month at Canada's Magic, with 40 posts and over page loads so far!  The most popular were:

5. Classifieds: Sale on Magic Props and Clown Supplies - I hope you sold most of your stuff Chris! 

4. Niagara Falls: Mindtrix the Show - Reviews anyone? 

3. Toronto: The Ghost Experience with Jamie Stam - Reviews anyone? 

2. James Alan on Beyond the Mundane 

and the most viewed post this month is a topic that's near and dear to my heart  ...

1. Grateful for our June sponsors! - Please let them know you saw their sponsorship here!

A timely reminder from Perfect Magic

Post by Perfect Magic.

Random thoughts about 90th birthday parties

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending two 90th birthday celebrations, both for Toronto's very own Gordon Precious.  Gordon is an absolute gentleman in every sense of the word.  I've known Gordon for close to 20 years and in that time he's been consistently positive, welcoming and encouraging.  He's younger at heart than many people of my generation.  Simply having Gordon in your life, makes you a better person.

First up was the Browser's event:

• The event was extremely well attended.  There were people in attendance that I didn't see that day -- it was that packed.
• It was fabulous showing of friendship from the magic community.  (Folks drove in from Kitchener, Hamilton and Ottawa!)
• No one does the the Vanishing Birdcage like Gordon.
• David Merry did a set that kept everyone in stitches.
• Jeff always throws wonderful celebration parties!
• I am incapable of entering a magic shop without leaving with a purchase.
• Read more about it (and see pictures) at the Browser's Den blog.

And later in the week, a celebration by Ring 17 at their year end banquet:

• The banquet was also very well attended.  (Folks also drove in from Kitchener, Hamilton and Ottawa!)
• Gordon did a wonderful set, entertaining young and old alike!
• There was a Zig-Zag illusion that went off without a hitch.
• I had no idea Gordon could breathe fire.
• Paul Wildbaum and Bill Abbott were entertaining, as always. 
• See photos at the Ring 17 Facebook group.

Wonderful celebrations for a wonderful person!  Happy birthday Gordon!

Asi Wind Special Guest at Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp

From Sorcerers Safari Facebook Group:

Toronto, Ontario. - June 27th, 2014 EST - Amidst rampant magic forum speculation, Sorcerers Safari Summer Magic Camp announced it is bringing in a world renowned mentalist as the special guest at Magic Camp this summer.

With several best selling DVDs & downloads, a one-man show 'Concert of the Mind' under his belt, and a ton of great unpublished ideas – Asi Wind has lots to offer the campers. Asi Wind is famous for his exceptional performances, he's also known for consulting on David Blaine's latest special, which has received international acclaim. Now imagine what it would be like to spend a camp session with him?!

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This year Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp runs from Friday August 15^th through to Wednesday August 20^th.  They are currently taking registrations at http://www.sorcererssafari.ca