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27 August 2016
26 August 2016
[Guest post] "Unbelievable" Review
A reminder that the show runs at the PNE August 20 – September 5, 2016 (Closed Monday August 22 and 29).
The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as The Magic Demon.
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A ninety minute large scale magical extravaganza, nightly at 7:30 pm, free with admission to the PNE, Vancouver.
In a word, "Wow".
This is big time illusion-based magic at its best.
Playing to capacity crowds, "Unbelievable" combines fast paced magic with modern rock concert visuals and music to create a memorable evening's entertainment well worth the cost of admission to the PNE.
I loved that they began with pre-show screenings of some of the greats from the past - Sorcar, Cardini, etc - all in glorious b&w - while the audience filed in.
How to review such an awesome celebration of magic and illusion? I can't. It was just too much to absorb. But here are a few thoughts I somehow managed to jot down:
- American Matt Marcy's understated humour and impressive close up magic (seen on the big screen) should earn him an honorary Canadian citizenship.
- Marty Putz - undoubtably the hardest working funny man in all of showbusiness. And the most beloved by children of all ages.
- Juliana Chen's performance - sheer visual poetry. Beautiful, enchanting, mysterious. This is Art.
- Scott Pepper - definitely the contemporary reincarnation of Houdini's daredevil anything-can-happen spirit.
- Murray Hatfield and Teresa - the most accomplished, most polished, most energetic all around magical performers.
If you are anywhere near Vancouver this summer run (do not walk) to the PNE and catch "Unbelievable" before it disappears forever as the PNE ends for another summer.
The Magic Demon
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Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!
25 August 2016
24 August 2016
Toronto: There's magic at the 2016 CNE
From The Ex:
- Daniel Steep's Agri-Magic (only until August 24th)
- The Incredible Magic Of Professor Wick
- The Sentimentalists
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23 August 2016
Toronto: BuskerFest 2016
BuskerFest runs September 2-5.
From Toronto Buskerfest, magical performers include:
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From Toronto Buskerfest, magical performers include:
- Bella Magic (You may know her from "Chris Westfall Magic and the Porcelain Princess.")
- Magic Man
- Max T. Oz
- Ran'd Shine
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22 August 2016
21 August 2016
[Guest post] "Can A Magician Be Too Skillful?"
The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as The Magic Demon.
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Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!
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"Can A Magician Be Too Skillful?" A fan of magic blogs about itOne of my favourite non-magic bloggers has just written an interesting post about magic.You may agree or disagree with him but he always writes about chosen subjects with wit, insight and a heavy dose of humanity.Why mention him here? Well, here's a born-and-raised Torontonian (although he's lived and worked in LA for many decades). Guess we can still claim him as one of ours even if he has U.S. papers. He wrote/produced some great comedy television shows (although he is now long retired) - many of which you might remember. And his thoughts on magic (from the POV of a non-magician) are worthy of reflection by all of us.His question: Can a magician be too skillful?To read more, check out the always thoughtful blog of Earl Pomerantz and read his post of Monday, August 8th, 2016. You'll find it here:And who knows? Maybe like me you'll find his blog a very pleasant daily must-read habit. Even when he's not writing about magic.The Magic Demon
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Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!
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