MASTERS OF ILLUSION
"Techno Magic, Quick Change and a Guillotine" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
A WEB OF DANGER - Hosted by Dean Cain, "Masters of Illusion" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Greg Frewin, Barry and Stuart, Jason Bishop, Michael Grandinetti, Jonathan Pendragon, David and Dania, Bill Cook and Les Arnold and Dazzle (#301). Original airdate 5/20/2016.
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12 May 2016
Greg Frewin in "Masters of Illusion" Friday, May 20, 2016
From Broadway World:
11 May 2016
New Westminster: Fundraising for Fort McMurray
Featuring Shawn Farquhar, Murray and Teresa Hatfield, Paul Romhany, Gary Savard, John Kaplan, Clinton Gray, Trevor & Lorena Watters, Damien James and Mike Battie.
From Fundraising Magic:
From Clinton Gray's Facebook page:
From Fundraising Magic:
WHO: BC's top magicians and variety artists.
WHAT: One-time only family-friendly benefit show on behalf of those families in Fort McMurray that have lost their homes in this devastating tragedy.
WHEN: Monday, May 16th 2016
WHERE:
Massey Theatre
735 8th Ave, New Westminster 604-521-5050
www.ticketsnw.ca
WHY: So many young families have been affected by this disaster. As family entertainers, many of us have performed multiple times in Fort McMurray, and have a longstanding and deep connection to this community. Pooling oiur talents to show our support and raise much needed funds is something we're all greatly motivated to do. Besides, helping our neighbours and fellow citizens during their time of need is the Canadian way.
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From Clinton Gray's Facebook page:
10 May 2016
Diary of a Sorcerers Safari newbie - part 3
A camper's notebook.
11pm
After dinner we went back to the cabins to get some rain gear -- the weather report said it was going to thunderstorm. We headed off to the “Pinetages Theatre.” The theatre is about the size of my school gym, maybe a little smaller but with a bigger stage.
The Pinetages Theatre.
Each cabin did something for “cabin intros” under the guidance of the counsellors (Philip Bowser, Greydon Gilmore, Jonah Babins, Tyler Williams, Mark Correia, Nathaniel Rankin, Rosemary Reid, and Sam Segal). Cabins did really clever things including impersonating well-known magicians (like Penn & Teller and David Blaine), miming deliberate misinterpretations of magic terms (like overhand shuffles and dribbling), a version of the TV show “Fool Us,” and magic effects performed using people instead of things (linking rings, sliding knot on rope, and cups & balls). I was sooo nervous. I took some deep breaths and I didn’t mess up! It feels amazing to be on stage and hear everyone clap and cheer for you.
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| Cabin intros. |
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| More cabin intros. |
Rosemary announced that they were going to do a lip sync competition all week. She started it off and then Eric did “Your Name” by Taylor Swift. Hilarious! It rained really hard while we were in the theatre. (Glad I brought rain boots!)
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| Rosemary singing. |
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| Eric channeling Taylor Swift. |
Daryl did amazing rope magic. Ben Train did a wild book test. Phil DaCosta did more fun rope magic. Chris Westfall and Chris Mayhew made everyone laugh so hard. They even threw some “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Llama” shirts into the audience. I wish I got one. At the end we all got brand new decks of really cool cards that Dave Mitchell got donated from Ellusionist. They look so nice, I don’t want to use them!
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| Chris and Chris bringing the laughs. |
It is soooo dark here at night. I can see more stars here than I knew existed! At our cabin we had a “cabin visit” from Chris Westfall. He showed us AMAZING tricks using cards, rubber bands, and coins!
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| Chris Westfall being magical. |
I feel a little sad. I miss my home and my bed and my room. And especially my family. Everyone here is super friendly and nice though. And this place is so much fun! I’m super excited about tomorrow.
We all got ready for bed. I tried to go to sleep without writing here. But I just couldn’t. That’s why I’m writing here so late. Tired now. G’night.
To be continued ...
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The 2016 season of Sorcerers Safari will run from Sunday August 7th through Friday August 12th, 2016. For more information, or to register, please visit SorcerersSafari.ca
* The “Diary of a Sorcerers Safari Newbie” is primarily based on the 2015 camp season. It is an aggregate of many perspectives, and at times includes events from previous years.
09 May 2016
Montreal: Spidey and McSorely and Chung
From the Comedy Nest Twitter feed:
Catch all these hilarious magicians on one show right here Sunday May 22nd! 8pm $15 info/tix https://t.co/oQueNYFpIm pic.twitter.com/5Vvn6Dkjnp— Comedy Nest Montreal (@comedynest) May 4, 2016
08 May 2016
07 May 2016
Toronto: Playing Card Collector's Meeting
Remember, everyone who attended the 2016 Browser's Bash is eligible to attend for free (Space is limited, not all 400 Bash attendees can go.)
Did you know that Lee Asher is the President of the 52 Plus Joker Organization?
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Did you know that Lee Asher is the President of the 52 Plus Joker Organization?
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Calling ALL card collectors within a 200 kilometre radius of Toronto & the GTA!
WHO: Anyone with interest in collecting playing cards
WHAT: Playing Card Collector's Meeting
WHERE: Browser's Den of Magic
WHEN: Sunday June 12th, 2016 - Start time: 2PM - 5PM
COST: $10 OR free for 2016 Browser's Magic Bash Attendees
Toronto Playing Card Meet-Up on Sunday June 12th, 2016.
With the help of 52 Plus Joker (North American Playing Card Collector's Club), the Browser's Den proudly offers you the opportunity to attend this free meeting and receive expert tips on caring for your collection, as well as learn methods to keep your cards in top-notch condition. Plus, see decks of cards you've only read about in books and online.
Get your questions answered from some of the most prestigious card experts on the planet. Their arsenal of knowledge will leave you wanting more. On hand during the meeting, President of the 52 Plus Joker Organization -- Lee Asher -- will be there to help you become a smarter collector. Bring items from your collection to have examined, appraised, traded, and/or sold.
Celebrate with everyone else in Toronto who shares the same love for playing cards as you do.
Space is limited. Mark Sunday June 12th, 2016 (2PM-5PM) in your calendar. See you there, and BRING CARDS!
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