Did you enter to win a copy of "Forcing the Ace"?

Just over a month ago, I ran a contest to win a copy of "Forcing the Ace," from the Orca Limelights series.  I'm excited to let you know that the author,  Erin Thomas, has kindly offered me books for everyone who entered!  (I'm looking at you Lee, Roger, Robert and Jay!)

Please send me an e-mail (canadasmagic at gmail dot com) so that I can tell you how to claim your prize!

Thank you very much Erin, for making this possible!

Luc Langevin interview with Renaud-Bray

From Renaud-Bray's YouTube channel:

Invité : Luc Langevin
Animatrice : Émilie Laguerre
Réalisation : Martin Bertrand
Caméras : Martin Bertrand, Bernard Neault
Montage : Alexis Fortier Gauthier
Maquillage : Chloé Lefebvre

Shawn Farquhar raising money for Paul Green

Updated Dec 12 to add:

• Dollar amounts are in USD.
• After you pay, if you aren't redirected to the download site, check your e-mail for the download link.

From Palmer Magic:

This is a digital download video that was shot at Chateau Farquhar with iPhones.  No this is not a high quality video production.  However the tips and instructions on how to do the Classic Force are high quality and will help you to learn Shawn Farquhar’s version of this amazing technique.  If you have ever seen Shawn perform, the chances are you saw him Classic Force a card.

This project was created because so many people asked Shawn for advice on his handling of the Classic Force.  Shawn felt that most of the information he shared was given to him by mentors such as Tony Eng and John Gilliland and did not want to charge for something given to him freely.

So why are we charging you anything?  Well a wonderful magician and friend, Paul Green is facing some health challenges and Shawn felt this would be a great way to raise some needed funds.  If you know Paul Green, you know he is a master of the Classic Force and even has his own DVD.  We recommend you purchasing this too, as it approaches the technique in a different way.  All funds raised by this project will go directly to Paul Green.

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From the International Brotherhood of Magicians Facebook page:

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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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More 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.