Kitchener: Michael Francis' record breaking coin rolling

From the Breaking Guiness (sic) World Records Facebook page:

On Saturday January 30th I will be breaking 4 Guiness World Records and 16 for Record Setter in coin rolling. I am very excited to represent Kitchener Waterloo and would love the support of my friends and family. Join me at All Star Wings and Ribs on the upper level where I hope to break these World Records!!!!

Shane Cobalt at Belfast MagiCon 2016

Shane Cobalt will be performing at Belfast MagiCon 2016.

From Belfast MagiCon 2016:

Belfast MagiCon 2016 is being held in the Ramada Encore Hotel, Belfast. The dates for the convention are Friday 29th April, Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May 2016.

 An extra special event, Roberto Giobbi's Dai Vernon seminar will be taking place on bank holiday Monday 2nd May 2016. For anybody wishing to attend this event please get in touch asap to secure your space. Details can be found on our headliner page.

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Toronto: Nichaolas Wallace at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Nicholas Wallace








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Ty Reveen's BC tour

From Ty Reveen's Facebook page:
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Due to the overwhelming success of our show in Vancouver, we've been booked for 8 more shows in British Columbia. See you in March of 2016
Posted by Tyrone Reveen on Thursday, 21 January 2016

Mysterion, Steffi and Adam visit Perfect Magic

From Perfect Magic:

If you buy a magic trick or learn it through a video or book, and you fool someone, or an even a whole audience, the trick worked, it did what it was supposed to, but did you? That’s the question. Everyone has a different approach to magic. That’s what makes it so much fun, but if you just fool someone and leave them wondering and trying to figure it out, I don’t think it’s enough. They should feel thrilled, excited, astonished, delighted and a whole host of other adjectives. The trick can’t do that by itself. You are the one that makes that happen.

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James Alan on why math is important

From Reality Based Magic:

On the way home, however, was another story. I hopped off the 401 to get gas in Whitby. I located an Esso station (150 Consumers Drive, for those who want to avoid it). They had gas posted for 92.3¢/L which seemed quite reasonable. I authorized my card and began pumping. But soon it stopped. When I looked up, I was rather confused to see that I had managed to pump less than 14L of fuel and the price at the pump what a whopping $125.00.

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Toronto: Dani DaOrtiz, Christian Engblom and Miguel Angel Gea

From Eventbrite:

It's time to overindulge with The Fat Brothers...
Or not... It's your life.

April 23 & 24, Dani DaOrtiz, Christian Engblom and Miguel Angel Gea will be coming to Toronto for a weekend  gourmet magic.

The Lecture - Saturday April 23 - 1:00 PM
At the Wychwood Theatre (St. Clair & Christie).

Break for Dinner

The Show - Saturday, April 23 - 8:00 PM
At the Wychwood Theatre (St. Clair & Christie)

The Workshop* - Sunday, April 24 - 1:00 PM
At the Howlett Academy (Bloor & Spadina)


These three larger-than-life performers are recognized around the world for their astonishing magic and zany off-the-wall humour. We invite you to to join us for this remarkable opportunity.

*The workshop has limited seating for an intimate learning experience. The Brothers will be covering previously unpublished material and (time permitting) answer specific questions about their material.

Performances in English... more or less.


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