08 October 2015

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Shawn Farquhar: Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star

Congratulations Shawn!

From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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07 October 2015

PCAM 2015 talent line up

A reminder that PCAM 2015 is in Chilliwack, BC:  Thursday Nov 19 - Sunday Nov 22

Ok - less than 2 months away from ‪#‎PCAM2015‬ - have you registered? And if you have registered have you booked your hotel room yet? We only have a hold on the room for a few more weeks so check the website at www.PCAM2015.ca for details. Oh - why should you attend? How about this talent line up:
Shawn Farquhar 
Bill Abbott
Cody Fisher
Eric Knaus / The Great Zucchini
Master Payne
Michael Dardant
Trevor & Lorena Watters
Steve Brooks
Eric Cmd Bedard
Jason Verners
Karl Hein
Joe M. Turner
Jamie D. Grant
Wes Barker
Norden & Gordon
Dave J. Attwood and MORE! 
Plus 3 public shows, 12 dealers, close up show, contests, Bag O Tricks, prizes and so much more - so join us Nov 19-22nd, 2015! 
Read more.

06 October 2015

Windsor: Rick Thomas

From Caesars Windsor:
Returning for a spectacular ALL AGES solo show on Saturday, October 10 at 8 pm. Few entertainers have succeeded in Vegas like Rick Thomas, whose show has run for 15 consecutive years, performing an incredible 600 shows annually. Master Illusionist Rick Thomas, who recently performed with the Masters of Illusions at the Colosseum showcases slick showmanship and an unmatched stage presence, Thomas weaves magic, music and dance into a seamless spectacle. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now.

Read more and buy tickets.


[With thanks to Dennis Schick for letting me know.] 

Mississauga: Ben Train at "Magic Tonight"

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com

Click for details.

Mississauga (Thurs):  Ben Train








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05 October 2015

Win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle"

This contest is now closed.  The winner has been announced at "Winner of an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle."

Updated on October 8th to add items in this prize package include:

Three contests in three weeks!  I'm starting to wish someone else was running the site so I could get a chance at winning some of these fabulous prizes!  (Between you and me, there's very good chance there will be another giveaway before the month is out.)

I had the pleasure of meeting Marion and Ted Outerbridge while they were volunteer instructing at Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp this past summer.  They are fabulous people with a fantastic show!  (I'm not the only one who thinks so.  They received a standing ovation when they performed at this summer's IBM convention!)

They are generously providing, for your winning pleasure, an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" with a retail value of $135!  (Currently available on their site for $100).  From their site:
"Included are lecture notes and props for three of Outerbridge’s original, audience-tested routines that have been refined over 25 years in theatres, cruise ships, casinos, and television, as well as comedy clubs, schools and birthday parties."


If you're not familiar with their work, have a look at their Clockwork Mysteries Trailer video on YouTube:





CONTEST:

I have been offered an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" from Marion and Ted Outerbridge to give away to my readers.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted Tuesday, October the 13th.

To enter:
  1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
  2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, letting us know your favourite Outerbridge effect or memory.  (Your favourite memory could be of them offering this prize up!)
  3. Optional: For an additional entry, use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
    "Enter by Oct 12 to win an "Outerbridge lecture Bundle" from @OuterbridgMagic via @canadasmagic
    http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/10/win-outbridge-lecture-bundle.html"
  4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and shipping information for me to share with the Outerbridges.

The fine print:
  1. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  2. Limit of one mandatory entry and one optional entry per person.
  3. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents excluding residents of Quebec.
  4. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  5. If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
  6. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered.)
  7. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  8. The contest closes Monday, October the 12th at 11:59pm ET.


With thanks to Marion and Ted Outerbridge for generously making this prize available to you!



  a Rafflecopter giveaway

04 October 2015

The CAMaraderie is Back! C'est le retour de la CAMaraderie!

La CAMaraderie 2016
From 21 to april 24 2016
Du 21 au 24 avril 2016 
Les artistes qui ont confirmé leur présence sont :
Artists who are confirmed include:
  • Shin Lim
  • Christian Schenk
  • Vincent Hedan
  • Shawn Farquhar
  • Mathieu Bich
Other names to come...
D'autres noms à venir... 
Toutes les conférences et les spectacles de la CAMaraderie seront en anglais, excepté pour le gala qui sera bilingue. 
All lectures and shows associated with CAMaraderie will take place in English, with the exception of the bilingual gala to be held at the Capitole.  
Read more and buy tickets.