Brent and Sarah Nicholls in the Cambridge Times

From the Cambridge Times:

In an enchanted world, married magician couple Brent and Sarah Nicholls could wave their magic wands and make all wicked words and bullying behaviour disappear into a cloud of dust.

“Unfortunately, that’s one thing that’ll never happen,” acknowledged Brent, during an interview with the Times this past Tuesday (April 7).                        

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New York City: Elliott Smith

With quotes from Shawn Farquhar.

From the Ottawa Community News:

Barrhaven magician Elliott Smith is an old hand at slights of hand.

He has cast spells on audiences for 42 years, and he is now poised to execute a feat accomplished by only one magician before him.

On May 13, Smith will perform his comedic magic act as headliner at the legendary Friars Club in New York City in a show hosted by Jerry Lewis.

Read more.

Sheldon Casavant on CTV Alberta Primetime

From Sheldon Casavant's Twitter feed:

Profiled on Alberta Primetime last night... check it out! #yeg #yegarts http://t.co/RXQo1HtDLr
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) April 7, 2015

Sketchy Magic, Phil Pivnick and Jason Palter at "Magic Tonight"

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com

Toronto (Tues):  Sketchy Magic

Mississauga (Thurs):   Phil Pivnick

Pickering (Fri):   Jason Palter

Toronto (Sun):  Jason Palter


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Toronto: Harry Houdini

From Beth Tzedec: 

Harry Houdini: Poster Child of the Jewish Immigrant Experience
with a Lecture and Magic Performances
Apr 29 2015

Magician Ben-Zion Train will amaze with feats of grand illusion and Barbara Rusch will entertain with stories of master magician Harry Houdini, the quintessential Jewish immigrant. Artefacts once belonging to Houdini will also be on display.

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Toronto: Best Magician contest 2015

Winners of last night's A1 Radio Best Magician Contest:

• Best Magician: Phil Pivnick
• Viewer's Choice: Ray Xu

Congratulations Phil and Ray!

[With thanks to James Alan.]

Brockville: Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries

From Inside Brockville:

On Saturday, May 2, Canada’s top illusionist Ted Outerbridge along with his talented wife Marion will bring an amazing magic and levitation show, Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries, to the Brockville Arts Centre.

During a brief visit to the city last week, Ted took to his signature levitation act with Marion three feet off the ground at Blockhouse Island, in front of a passing freighter, John B. Aird.

Read more and buy tickets.