Vaughan: David Merry at Dave and Busters

From David Merry's Twitter feed:
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Filling in this saturday for my pal @bobbymotta at his popular show "Gray Matter" in Vaughan https://t.co/KvoSJAbBdW

— David Merry (@davidmerry) October 18, 2016

Ray Anderson and Richard Forget in the Northumberland News

From the Northumberland News:

PORT HOPE -- Ray Anderson’s eyes were covered with half-dollar coins and duct tape when he positioned himself behind the wheel of new 2016 Hyundai Tucson.

The Toronto-based magician -- accompanied by Lauria Hyundai’s leasing and sales manager Les Grimshaw in the passenger seat -- buckled his seat belt and sent a prayer to the magic gods that he didn’t destroy any precious merchandise on Saturday, Oct. 15.

“I had Les pretty quiet on the second lap,” Anderson laughed after he successfully drove the SUV blindfolded around the dealership.

“We thought it would be a good way to do something unique and promote our upcoming show.”

On Friday, Oct. 21, Anderson can be seen on stage at the Capitol Theatre battling for the title of best magician during Anderson’s two-man family comedy magic show, ‘The Battle of Magicians: New Show, New Foe Tour’.

The show pits Anderson against world-renown illusionist and winner of Canadian Magician of the Year, Richard Forget, in a performance brawl for your entertainment.

Read more.

Vote for your favourite ReginAcadabra logo

From the ReginAcadabra Twitter feed:
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Help us choose @ReginAcadabra #magicfestival logo. Go to https://t.co/G3f4xEMANq and vote on our final three. #yqr #eventofevents

— ReginAcadabra (@ReginAcadabra) October 18, 2016

Toronto: Steve Beam lecture

A quick note that Jeff is now accepting 'used magic tricks, books, dvd's, etc' for his upcoming November 6 Anniversary Party AUCTION. 

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Dear Magic Friends,

You are in for a real treat!

Internationally acclaimed creator, lecturer, two-time Lou Gallo award winner, 2014 Literary Fellowship from the Academy of  Magical Arts, author of the best-selling 'Semi-Automatic Card Tricks' book MR. STEVE BEAM will be giving a lecture at Browser's Den.

From Las Vegas to Barcelona and from London to Vienna Beam has lectured all over the world.

His lectures feature the latest in sleight of hand interwoven with the hottest semi-automatic magic from the guy who coined the term.

Attendees learn clever principles, witness devious subtleties and experience eye candy with a purpose!

So we hope that you will support this lecture by buying a ticket, pulling up a chair sitting back and preparing to be amazed... all while learning some cool new material.

And I, Jeff, have seen Mr. Beam before. I can tell you that nobody in attendance will be disappointed.  He is not only hilarious fun but is a wonderful teacher of magic.

BONUS: AND FOR THE FIRST 30 PEOPLE WHO PURCHASE A TICKET TO THIS LECTURE YOUR NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE TO WIN ONE OF 5 PRIZES TO BE DRAWN AT THE LECTURE. EACH PRIZE IS WORTH NO LESS THAN $40.00!

Read more and buy tickets.

Chris Funk at the 2016 Best Banting Masquerade Gala

From Chris Funk's Twitter feed:
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See me Live November 5th at the Club Regent Event Centre in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Tickets at https://t.co/95wbfPe1by pic.twitter.com/OLCM93gq5P

— Chris Funk (@chrisfunkmagic) October 9, 2016

Peter Mennie's October 2016 appearance on Daytime London

From Rogers TV:

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2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising

Updated November 1, 2018 to add:

• Information about the 2018 tour can be found at the post "2018 "Holiday Magic"

Updated October 6, 2017 to add:

• Information about the 2017 tour can be found at the post "2017 "Holiday Magic"

Dick Joiner is once again presenting the "Holiday Magic Show" with performances in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Ontario.  This is a family style variety show raising much needed funds for the Shriners and their work for children's charities.

If you would like to attend one of the shows, please call 1-877-948-6626 for ticket availability and information.

The East Coast Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• Nathaniel Rankin, international juggler.
• John Park, novelty act and plate spinner.

The Ontario Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• The Amazing Aristov's quick change act.  
• Nathaniel Rankin, international juggler. [December 2nd show will have Craig Douglas in place of Nathaniel] 

 The Firefighters' Fundraiser shows (December 1st and 17th) feature:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Richard Forget with his assistant Jennifer Huggins performing magic and illusions.
• The Amazing Aristov's quick change act.  
• Greg Tarlin, juggler

Scroll down to see the show dates:

• October 30th. Cobequid Education Centre, Truro, NS
• November 1st. Horton High, Wolfville, NS
• November 2nd. Y'Arc, Yarmouth, NS
• November 3rd. Bella Rose Theatre, Halifax, NS
• November 4th. Savoy Theatre Glace Bay, NS
• November 5th. Theatre in the Square, New Glasgow., NS
• November 6th. Le Carrefour Theatre, Charlottetown, PEI
• November 7th. Bathurst High School Theatre, Bathurst, NB
• November 8th. Capital Theatre, Moncton, NB
• November 9th.  Saint John High School, Saint John, NB
• November 10th. Bernard-Poirier Theatre, Fredericton, NB
• November 18th. Forest City Community Church, London, ON
• November 19th.  Kiwanis Centre, Chatham, ON
• November 21st.  Capital Theatre, Windsor, ON
• November 22nd.  Sarnia Library Theatre, Sarnia, ON
• November 26th.  Waterloo Humanities Theatre, Waterloo, ON
• December 2nd.  Sanderson Centre Theatre, Brantford, ON

Firefighters' Shows:

• December 1st. St. Catharines, ON
• December 17th. Mississauga, ON

[with thanks to Dick Joiner for sending this information along]