A question from the floor

Updated at 16:00 the consensus so far:

• The Browser's Den of Magic: oldest existing magic shop
• Perfect Magic: oldest existing magic shop under single owner (the people that opened it are still running it)
• IBM Ring 17 - since 1941
• IBM - co-founded by a Canadian in 1923

What is Canada's oldest magic institution?

From Lee Asher's Twitter feed:

@canadasmagic I think @theBrowsersDen is Canada's oldest magic institution. Maybe @jay_sankey @SorcerersSafari or someone else can confirm?!
— Lee Asher (@LeeAsherMagic) November 11, 2014

@canadasmagic @theBrowsersDen I should preface by saying oldest Canadian magic institution "still open".
— Lee Asher (@LeeAsherMagic) December 2, 2014

David Merry on "Too Much Information"

From David Merry's Twitter feed:

My first episode of Too Much Information @TooMuchInfo_TV is this Tuesday @ 11pm on @SuperChannel Topic: Marriage
— David Merry (@davidmerry) November 20, 2014

@davidmerry hey david! The marriage episode is actually airing next week :)
— Too Much Information (@TooMuchInfo_TV) November 24, 2014

From Toronto is Awesome:

Too Much Information pits two panels of… well, panelists I guess… against each other. Riffing on the topic of the day – Politics. Sex. Religion. You know, the classic non-starters. Each team of panelists waxes on the subject at hand, vying to outwit, out-banter, out-shock and generally out-clever their foes across the isle. Moderated by the affable Norm Sousa (Discovery Channel’s Never Do This at Home) who at times looks like a mischievous kid who stole his Dad’s suit and set out to host a late show. His boyish face lights up when someone says something truly off-key and really lays into an opposing panelist. After all, that’s the beauty of a show that airs at night and the majority of your guests are comedians – there will be some sh*t said.

Sousa kicks things off with a monologue of sorts, testing the electricity in the water. He does a few setups on the theme of the show, to get the crowd warm & loose. It’s definitely not the daytime audience they’re looking to draw. The crowd in these seats comes ready for comedy. Familiar faces saying very naughty things, almost as if the camera isn’t even there

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Who's where December 2014

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

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6	From the Amazing Corbin's Twitter feed: @canadasmagic I'm at the Schomberg winter festival on Sat DEC 6 with 3 evening performances. pic.twitter.com/ulTfhwSGAA — The Amazing Corbin (@AmazingCorbin) December 1, 2014
7	From the Abracadabaret Facebook page: Post by Abracadabaret.
8	From Keith Brown's Facebook page: Post by Keith Brown - The Official Fan Page.
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11	What's that? The Nerdtacular needs some more magic? @ErdnaseinTO is bringing it! @Tranzac Thursday, 7:30 $10. Be there and be magical! — Nerd Nite Toronto (@nerdnitetoronto) December 8, 2014
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14	From Chris Mayhew's Facebook page (reminder receive a 20% discount* at Magic Tonight with coupon code cmagic): Post by Chris Mayhew.
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18	From the Amazing Corbin's Twitter feed: Dec 18 in St. Thomas ON ~ Tickets are $5 each. The Charming Cheat - a very entertaining show. pic.twitter.com/Aaeg8Gy6nP — The Amazing Corbin (@AmazingCorbin) December 2, 2014
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20	From Oakville Kids Twitter feed: See #Magic by @MikeDurzo at @OakvilleCentre; http://t.co/CLqFNleVhs — Oakville Kids (@Oakville_Kids) November 27, 2014
21	Receive a 20% discount* at Magic Tonight with coupon code cmagic From James Alan's Facebook page: Post by James Alan. From Falls Avenue Resort Twitter feed: @MikeDurzo See you on Sunday Dec. 21st for your 1st Magic Show at Falls Avenue Resort http://t.co/Vq6UMBtSOJ pic.twitter.com/4AGx614u2b — Falls Avenue Resort (@fallsavenue) November 28, 2014
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27	#Montreal if you're thinking about considering seeing a show Dec 27/28 think about considering seeing this one I'm on http://t.co/7iONPJNnIm — David Acer (@David_Acer) December 11, 2014 @courtconjuring Sat 27th dec TWO SHOWS! @JohnKimmons @Billykiddshow @ScottDPenrose, Gazzo http://t.co/fUV0Lrgj83 pic.twitter.com/BQEyS2lIDG — STEPHEN BARRY (@Stephen_Barry) December 9, 2014
28	Receive a 20% discount* at Magic Tonight with coupon code cmagic Post by Abracadabaret. #Montreal if you're thinking about considering seeing a show Dec 27/28 think about considering seeing this one I'm on http://t.co/7iONPJNnIm — David Acer (@David_Acer) December 11, 2014
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30	Tix on sale today http://t.co/YmtNmLpnNp for The Conjuror @Soulpepper Limited time run Dec 30-Jan 3 pic.twitter.com/OG9thQ8LMn — David Ben (@theconjuror) June 24, 2014
31	From Incredibrent's Facebook page: Post by The Magic & Comedy of IncrediBrent.  From Bill Abbott's Twitter feed: Looking for a New Years party in Toronto? Join @bobbymotta & myself at @DnB_Toronto Dec. 31st for a magical party! pic.twitter.com/ALNJjEZtjU — Bill Abbott (@billabbottlive) December 21, 2014 From the Amazing Corbin's Twitter feed: @canadasmagic Ahoy! I be sailing my ship to the Americana Resort in Niagara Falls ON for a Grand family friendly show on New Years Eve! — Captain Corbin (@Captain_Corbin) December 1, 2014 From David Merry's Twitter feed: Performing on NYE at Shenkman Arts Centre in Ottawa @shenkmanarts with two very funny pals @judycroonsays & @EvanCarterCmedy — David Merry (@davidmerry) October 2, 2014 From Peter Mennie's Twitter feed: The show is free but you have to be a @DeerhurstResort guest to go! http://t.co/VJ72V0tp7B pic.twitter.com/guJt7hnisB — Peter Mennie (@petermennie) November 4, 2014

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Rounding the Western rings in December

From Carey Lauder's Facebook page:

Post by James Carey Lauder.

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)	- No meeting.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- n/a
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- n/a
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- n/a
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- n/a
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- n/a

 
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Ontario rings in December

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

Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- n/a
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- n/a
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Christmas Dinner.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- Michael Close lecture - Christmas Party Pot-luck dinner
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- n/a
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- David Regal workshop - David Regal lecture

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Eastern rings in December

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

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.