Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality

From the Blackpool Gazette:

After wowing the nation in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent – making it all the way to the final – illusionist Darcy Oake is back on our TV screens later this month with his very own one hour magic special filmed in Blackpool. 

Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality is hosted by Christine Bleakley and shot on stage at the historic Opera House.

The Canadian took to the stage on Saturday night to thrill the crowd as he performed some jaw-dropping illusions.

Billed as an “evening of breath-taking, logic-bending illusions in the grand old tradition of stage magic fused with Darcy’s modern twist”, it certainly did not disappoint.

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From Clive Court's Facebook page:

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NBC Today Show (on Wednesday)

From George Schindler via Phil Matlin:

NBC TODAY SHOW    (DECEMBER 10- 8;30 AM)  is  scheduled to  run an  S.A.M. segment filmed at the Edison Magic Table with interviews, magic and nonsense  - Set your Tivo   and alarm clocks to catch this.  

George Schindler

Thanks for sending this in Phil!

Dean Gunnarson update

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

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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:

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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:

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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: