[Guest post] Can Canada's top mentalists fool Penn and Teller?

The following is a guest post from Clive Court.

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MEET THE EVASONS---THEY READ A LOT OF MINDS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. BUT CAN THEY FOOL PENN AND TELLER?

TORONTO,Ont--(Sept.1)   The Evasons are a Toronto couple who make a good living reading the minds of corporate and political leaders on the U.S. East Coast.

On Wednesday, Sept.7, at 8pm.ET, they will challenge the famous Las Vegas magical duo on Penn and Teller:Fool Us! the popular primetime series on the the CW Network.

Recognized as one of the world's top mentalism acts, The Evasons appear to be part of an emerging trend which is bringing more magical and visual entertainers to primetime TV audiences in the United States.

Network TV series like NBC's America's Got Talent, CW's Masters of Illusion, and Penn and Teller:Fool Us! are introducing a greater number of magical and visual entertainers to North American viewers.  This, in turn, has meant more exposure for Canadian magicians.

Why is this?  Because Canadian magical entertainers are ranked among the best in the world by other nations. The Evasons are known worldwide for their second-sight act where a blindfolded Tessa describes in intimate detail the personal items held up by members of the audience.

Although based in Toronto and Annapolis, Maryland (just outside Washington,DC) Jeff and Tessa are in demand around the world as entertainers for major corporate and international conventions.

Born in Toronto, Jeff met Tessa in the early 80s while hosting a fashion show where she was a model. Tessa was working part-time while studying at Ryerson University. They have been together since 1983.



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For further information, photos and video:  Please go to www.evasons.com.

NB.  A great example of a Canadian magician appearing on a US network primetime show was Winnipeg's Darcy Oake introducing guest artists from The Illusionists (on Broadway) on the August 31 edition of America's Got Talent.  Among the other Canadian magicians appearing on US primetime TV this summer were: Shawn Farquhar, Murray SawChuck, and Vitaly Beckman (from Vancouver); Mahdi Gilbert, Neil Croswell, Ryan Joyce, and Matt DiSero (from Toronto); and world-champion magician, Greg Frewin, from Niagara Falls.


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Thank you Clive for guest posting at Canada's Magic!

Chilliwack: PCAM / CAM 2017 Combined Convention

From the PCAM / CAM 2017 Combined Convention Facebook event:

Norden & Gordon are BACK!

What? PCAM already?? We just had one in August - and last years was November! You mean 3 PCAM's in 17 months? Yep - we like to mess with things!

For 2017 the PCAM will be joining forces with the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM). The CAM convention has only been held ONCE in the West back in 2011 (also a combined convention with PCAM)

Norden is back as President for 2017. Past President (2015) Gord Boyes will be back doing all the work while Norden basks in all the glory that being President brings. 

Right?....

We are also going back to Chilliwack. The hotel, the staff, the people, the theatre, the price - why would be go elsewhere?

We will have Shawn Farquhar's Cabaret on the Friday again. Plus a full evening gala 'Variety' show - with comedians, juggles, ventriloquists, balloon artists, and stunts - plus magic!

Not only are the favorite things coming back like Game Night 2.0, but of course Bag O Tricks, contest (times TWO!) and 7 lectures, workshops, opening night events, improv and just so much more!

 7 lectures
 3 Evening shows
 Improv and Variety
 Flea Market
 Dealers Room
 Game Night
 Bag O Tricks
 Contest
 People's Choice
 and so much more!

 Oh - and did we mention the very FIRST ever:

 CANADIAN CHILDREN'S MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR

 Yes - with $500 in PRIZES to the winner!

 We are limited to 125 people - so please register early. If you register early then we offer the prefered seating for $5 to first 20 people (paid in full)

 If you can't pay in full we offer 6 automatic payments via Paypal!

 What are you waitng for?

 Visit www.PCAM2017.com and get on board!

 Norden & Gordon


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Fredericton: Mega Magic at the 2016 NBEX

The New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition runs from September 4th - 10th, 2016.


From the New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition:

MEGA MAGIC : MIKE D'URZO

Daily shows in the Magic Tent
3:00pm / 6:00pm / 9:00pm Monday - saturday

Entry is FREE with admission to the grounds

Mike D’Urzo is an international award winning magician & mentalist.  As the founder and creative director of Mega Magic, he performs in hundreds of shows annually for some of the largest corporations, theatres, theme parks, festivals and television networks across Canada.  Mike was the winner of the 2014 “Canadian Entertainer of the Year” award by the Canadian Event Industry Awards.  He was the winner of the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 “Performer of the Year” award presented by Festivals & Events Ontario.  He was awarded in the top 10 magicians worldwide by the Wedding Industry Experts Awards and the 2015 & 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Entertainer by Canadian Special Events Magazine.  He was also named in the top 5 magicians in Toronto by BLOG TO.


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Halifax: Ty Reveen

From the Facebook page of Reveen The Legend Continues:

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The devil is in the details

From the post "Where Magic Takes You" at Perfect Magic:

“We’re having a conference in a few weeks, maybe you’ll do some magic there.”

“Sure.”

So this fellow goes about practicing up on his walk around magic and one day his boss comes up to him and says, “By the way, just let me know what kind of lighting you need or tables, etc. Whatever you need.


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