20 March 2015
19 March 2015
18 March 2015
Chris Westfall and Bill Abbott at "Magic Tonight"
Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com
Mississauga (Thurs): ChrisWestfall [sold out]
Pickering (Fri): ChrisWestfall [sold out]
Toronto (Sun): Bill Abbott
James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!" Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.
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Pickering (Fri): ChrisWestfall [sold out]
Toronto (Sun): Bill Abbott
James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!" Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.
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* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
PCAM 2015 in Chilliwack, BC
PCAM 2015 in Chilliwack, BC: Thursday Nov 19 - Sunday Nov 22
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
Visit PCAM2015.ca for more information or to register.
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
Post by Shawn Farquhar.
Visit PCAM2015.ca for more information or to register.
17 March 2015
Our sincere condolences to Tony Nielson and his family
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the recent passing of Montreal magician, Tony Nielson's wife, Lynn. Our sincere condolences go out to Tony and his family at this difficult time.
Thank you to Phil Matlin for letting me know.
Thank you to Phil Matlin for letting me know.
Thirty seconds with Michael Close
This is the ninth in a series of "Thirty
seconds with ..." interviews, so called because I approached the
interviewees at Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp last summer with the idea that I
would interview them for 30 seconds. It didn't always work that way.
I remember sitting at a picnic table outside the Mess Hall. Michael was chatting with a group of campers and showing them some fabulous effects. He then kindly agreed to let me interview him. At the conclusion of the interview he said, "I've given you my time for your interview. In return, you need to give me some of your time so I can show you something." (A price I was only too happy to pay!) Michael illustrated for me the interconnectedness of all things as not one, but two decks of cards mysteriously divined a card I'd previously selected. Our time ended with a delightful discussion of probability and statistics.
Professional magician Michael Close was born in Cleveland, raised in Indiana, lived and worked in Las Vegas for twelve years, and now lives in Toronto. Michael first learned about Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp from his wife, Lisa. He enjoys the location of the camp, the relaxing environment and especially that the instructors are always available to interact with the kids. He likes how the camp setting breaks down barriers and gives kids access to the pros. Teaching at Sorcerers Safari gives instructors a chance to offer to the young magicians, viewpoints grounded in classic principles.
Visit Michael's website at MichaelClose.com .
From Sorcerers Safari's Facebook page:
Previously published "Thirty seconds with ..." interviews:
I remember sitting at a picnic table outside the Mess Hall. Michael was chatting with a group of campers and showing them some fabulous effects. He then kindly agreed to let me interview him. At the conclusion of the interview he said, "I've given you my time for your interview. In return, you need to give me some of your time so I can show you something." (A price I was only too happy to pay!) Michael illustrated for me the interconnectedness of all things as not one, but two decks of cards mysteriously divined a card I'd previously selected. Our time ended with a delightful discussion of probability and statistics.
Professional magician Michael Close was born in Cleveland, raised in Indiana, lived and worked in Las Vegas for twelve years, and now lives in Toronto. Michael first learned about Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp from his wife, Lisa. He enjoys the location of the camp, the relaxing environment and especially that the instructors are always available to interact with the kids. He likes how the camp setting breaks down barriers and gives kids access to the pros. Teaching at Sorcerers Safari gives instructors a chance to offer to the young magicians, viewpoints grounded in classic principles.
FUN FACT:
Michael prefers "The Lord of the Rings" to "Harry Potter" and the original "Star Wars" movies (IV-VI) to "Star Trek."
DID YOU KNOW?
Michael is currently the editor of M-U-M, the magazine of The Society of American Magicians.
His first memory of magic is as a five year old. He still remembers every trick Dick Stoner performed at his school in Fort Wayne Indiana. Michael is concerned that the approaches and principles of magic are being forgotten because the kids today aren't being exposed to them. He hopes the young magicians of today will learn to value secrets, respect history, and to value the experiences of those who came before them. His advice for aspiring magicians: "1) Don't forget that magic performance requires engaging people, it's not just performing for a camera. 2) Be well rounded and interesting to people outside of magic. 3) Learn to be engaging without doing a trick. 4) Read."Michael prefers "The Lord of the Rings" to "Harry Potter" and the original "Star Wars" movies (IV-VI) to "Star Trek."
DID YOU KNOW?
Michael is currently the editor of M-U-M, the magazine of The Society of American Magicians.
What is Michael's favourite non-magic activity? Being an awesome dad, of course!
Visit Michael's website at MichaelClose.com .
From Sorcerers Safari's Facebook page:
Previously published "Thirty seconds with ..." interviews:
Dan Wiebe | Eric Leclerc | Lisa Close | Alex Seaman | Ben Train
Lorena and Trevor Watters | Mark Correia | Carey Lauder
Lorena and Trevor Watters | Mark Correia | Carey Lauder
From the Sorcerers Safari Twitter feed:
Guarantee your spot at #MagicCamp Aug.15-19 2015. Tell your parents registration is on your wish list - it's now open at sorcererssafari.ca
— Sorcerers Safari (@SorcerersSafari) December 22, 2014
16 March 2015
Luc Langevin on CBC radio
Listen to La magie qui enchante avec Luc Langevin at http://ici.radio-canada.ca
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