Keith Brown at TEDx University of Windsor

From TEDx University of Windsor:

November 8, 2014

Keith has performed at many festivities including; private parties, corporate functions and charity events in Canada, France, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, the United States, Belgium, Czech Republic, and once, on a ship sailing the Mediterranean. He is definitely not your typical rabbit-and-hat type of magician. Keith performs many different styles of magic and specializes in close-up miracles. People who see him perform are shocked by the fact that the magic happens in their hands, in their minds and right in front of their faces. While performing at various venues, Keith mingles with the crowd, or travels from table to table using cards and other common objects to astound guests. Audiences always experience a personal and customized show. His personality is engaging. His magic is ASTONISHING!

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Avenue Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2014

Congratulations to Sheldon Casavant, recently listed in Avenue Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2014!

From Avenue Edmonton:

This marks the sixth year that Avenue has unveiled a Top 40 Under 40 list. And, as the city evolves, so does our list of the movers and shakers, the people who make Edmonton a great place to live.

After going through hundreds of preliminary nominations, our judges were finally charged with narrowing our field to the 40 people you’ll meet in the following pages. And, more than any other Top 40 Under 40 that has come before, the 2014 class reflects the diverse, inclusive nature of Edmonton.

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From Sheldon's Twitter feed:

Thank you @AvenueEdmonton for the #top40yeg. Fantastic to be named with other #yeg leaders! #ABCulture pic.twitter.com/5KcZOnr2Uz
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) October 31, 2014

Rounding the Western rings in November

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

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Danny Orleans and Jan Rose lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- n/a
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Danny Orleans and Jan Rose lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Christmas Banquet. - Danny Orleans and Jan Rose lecture.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Vancouver Magic Circle Christmas Dinner - Vancouver Magic Circle Stage Competitions
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- n/a
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Danny Orleans and Jan Rose lecture. - Wacky Wednesday show

 
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Rounding the Ontario rings in November

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

Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- David Merry lecture.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Taking the stage.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Magic Movie night.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- Joint meeting with the other Ottawa Club - Flea Market - Close-up magic - CHEO Charity Show
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- Joint meeting with the other Ottawa Club
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Dr. Michael Rubinstein lecture and workshop.

 
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Rounding the Eastern rings in November

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

Halifax, NS	Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court)	- n/a - Visit their Facebook page.
St. John, NB	Magic Circle of St. John	- n/a

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Broken wand: Alfred Spence

From IBM Ring 92:

Alf died peacefully, following a courageous battle with cancer, on June 23, 2014. Beset by polio three months after his birth in 1925, and dependent on leg braces until his eighth year, Alf never complained for himself, and was a pillar of moral strength and physical determination for every one of his full and active 89 years. He always credited this fortune to his mother Annie Spence’s effort and encouragement, and to the Freemasons’ financial support for his 13 childhood operations.

Alf’s first love and concern was his family: wife Joyce (nee Morgan), whom he cherished for 64 years, and his children Gary (Ana), Lea MacKenzie (Ross), and Vanda (Guy). Alf’s
grandchildren were his pride and joy: Ryan MacKenzie, Shannon Hickey, Kaytlyn MacKenzie, Samantha Brown, Benjamin Brown, Damian Spence and Jason Spence. Shannon gave Alf his only great-grandchild Isla, days before his death, bringing him great happiness.

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From Legacy:

SPENCE, Alfred (Alf)
May 5, 1925 - June 23, 2014

Alf succumbed to cancer on June 23. Beset by polio three months after his birth in 1925, and dependent on leg braces until his eighth year, Alf never complained. He was always grateful for the Freemasons' financial support for his 13 childhood operations. Alf's first love and concern was his family: wife Joyce, whom he cherished for 64 years, and his children Gary (Ana), Lea (Ross), and Vanda (Guy). Alf's grandchildren were his pride and joy: Ryan, Shannon, Kaytlyn, Samantha, Benjamin, Damian, Jason and great-grandchild, Isla. Alf worked in the radio broadcasting industry in his home town of Vancouver from age 14 during WWII. Afterwards he went to Toronto and began his career at the CBC where he met Joyce.

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Dave Attwood interviews Paul Gertner

 From Attwood Magic:

DAS-October 23th, 2014 Paul Gertner

This week we were able to catch up with Angel after her lousy camping trip. Our guest this week was Paul Gertner reknown for his version of the classic magic routine cups and balls but done with metal cups and metal balls.

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