Dean Gunnarson update

Here's an update from Clive Court's Facebook page about Dean Gunnarson's coffin escape:

Post by Clive Court.

Our sincere condolences to Paul Pacific and his family

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the recent passing of Paul Pacific's father.

For those of you who wish to attend the visitation or the service, here is the information from Paul.

From Paul Pacific's Facebook page:

Post by Paul Pacific.

  

From the Ward Funeral Home:

Early morning on Saturday, December 6, 2014, Ronald Pacific passed away peacefully as he wished at home surrounded by the love and support of his family. Survived by his loving wife Ruth (nee Donald). Ron was a loving father to Paul Pacific, and Sharon Miedema (Mike), and was a proud Granddad to Lauren. Dear brother of Dolores Ellis (nee Pacific), last surviving sibling. He will also be missed by extended family and friends. A special thanks to Doctor John Denby and CCAC Nurse Liliya for providing such loving care and support during his final weeks. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, December 10th, at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, followed by burial at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. In his memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.  

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Our sincere condolences go out to Paul and his family at this difficult time.

Toronto: Mayhew Mayhem at "Magic Tonight"

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From Chris Mayhew's Facebook page:

Post by Chris Mayhew.

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Make-A-Wish® Canada: Wishes from the Heart

Updated Dec 8th to add (with permission) that the magical child is Ava, daughter of Lisa and Michael Close.  Ava appears at about 00:24.

Share this YouTube video (with the daughter of a Canadian magician in it) to raise money for Make-A-Wish® Canada.

"Help us spread more joy this season - each time you share this video from the Barbie™ YouTube Channel, $1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish® Canada*. Spread the joy using #BarbieWishes."

The Evasons at University of Ottawa

From the astound4 YouTube channel:

Greg Frewin supports Project Share

From the Greg Frewin Theatre Facebook page:

Post by Greg Frewin Theatre.

SOULO: Call for Submissions

From Reality Based Magic:

We are now accepting submissions for the 2015 SOULO Theatre Festival. Now in its third year, the festival is a four-day intensive of performances, panel discussions and workshops where every event is one-performance-only.

We are looking for recently-performed finished work, 45-60 minute one-person shows. The festival will be May 21-24, 2015 at the Red Sandcastle Theatre in Toronto. For the full details and the submission form, please visit soulo.ca/submissions

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