Chris Funk on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us"

From Chris Funk's Twitter feed:

It's official! Watch me Aug 17 on #FoolUs on @CWPennandTeller @CW_network with @pennjillette & @MrTeller I can't wait! #redefiningwonder

— Chris Funk (@chrisfunkmagic) August 2, 2015

From a press release:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, August 4, 2015- Winnipeg-based magician Chris Funk The Wonderist, will be appearing in the CW network’s upcoming series “Penn & Teller’s Fool Us” season 2. Chris, will perform his signature routine involving his violin playing skills, with the hopes to fool Penn & Teller for the chance to open for one of their shows in Las Vegas.

“When the associate producer e-mailed me, I had to have my wife read it to me to make sure I fully understood. It seemed like a dream! I couldn’t believe I had a personal invitation to perform on that show! ...It was the hardest thing I’ve had to do, and the best thing I’ve ever had the chance to do.” “This is a huge deal to me, as I just spent the last several months recovering from an Achilles Rupture… which happened in a live show!”

Season 2 of “Fool Us,” which will air July 6,2015, will showcase the best and the brightest that the World magic scene has to offer. Chris's episode is set to air August 17th.

Chris, who’s style has been described as “a combination of Sherlock Holmes and Conan O’Brien with a dash of James Bond”, was hand-picked to showcase on the show by the Executive Producers. He's had the privilege of performing for Penn & Teller in the past on the television show Wizard Wars. Both Penn & Teller described his performance as, "Irresistible!"

Canada's best illusionists

Greg Frewin Theatre recently posted a selection of Canada's Best Illusionists.  Do you agree with this list?  Are there more celebrity magicians that you would add?  Or would you add what Larry Hass refers to as  "unsung heros" in magic?

Who would you add to the list?


From the Greg Frewin Theatre Facebook page:

Get to know Canada's best illusionists! Did you know Canada is the birthplace to some of the world's most regarded magical innovators? http://hubs.ly/y0WcZQ0
Posted by Greg Frewin Theatre on Saturday, 20 June 2015

Toronto: Matt DiSero and David Peck at "Magic Tonight"

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Jay Sankey at the 2015 Midwest Magic Jubilee

From the 2015 Midwest Magic Jubilee website:

The 2015 Midwest Magic Jubilee
Aug 13 -15, 2015
New Reduced Price for 2015!!! 

Jay Sankey is a true magician’s magician and is widely considered to be one of the most original thinkers and finest magic teachers alive today. He is also one of the most prolific magic creators on the planet.

Read more and register.

Shawn Farquhar in "Superstars of Magic Malaysia 4"

From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:

Many of you have been asking where Shawn Farquhar is . =) Due to Shawn's crazy schedule , Shawn will only be joining...
Posted by David Lai on Monday, 3 August 2015

Review: Michael Close reviews "The Experts"

Read Michael Close's thoughts on "The Experts" from the July issue of MUM Magazine.

From Sharing Wonder:

Mark Twain said a classic is a book that people praise and don’t read, a definition that certainly applies to The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase. Dai Vernon was the primary champion of the book; his approach to card handling, shaped by Erdnase’s philosophy and techniques, astonished everyone. Vernon shared his insights to the members of the New York inner circle, and years later even offered personal lessons on the techniques (a project abandoned because of too few interested parties). Charlie Miller and Ross Bertram (in Canada) were also exponents of Erdnase.

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More magic tips for beginners

I recently posted  a link to Evelyn Matlin's post "A Few Tips For New Magicians."  Greg Frewin Theatre also has a similar post up "The Greg Frewin Theatre's magic hints and tips for your children."

From the Greg Frewin Theatre blog:

Magic is fascinating and can captivate audiences of all ages. We've discussed some of the most popular types of magic before, but where do you start when your child has started showing an interest in magic? Whether your child will be performing in front of you or just a few stuffed animals, they’ll need to know a few tips to help them get started.  

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