Sat, 4 February 2017
Be amazed and entertained by comedic magician, Ryan Pilling! Join us for an evening of fun in the Homestretch Room! Make sure to check out the Mid City Grill before the show for mouthwatering choices that will leave your bellies happy!
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12 January 2017
Rock View County: Ryan Pilling
From Eventbrite:
11 January 2017
The Mahdi Gilbert Scholarship
From Mahdi Gilbert:
From Mahdi's Twitter feed:
Mahdi Gilbert knows firsthand the value of learning magic. His new sponsorship program will help students of magic progress with their education. Sponsored by Mahdi Gilbert & Before Magic.
Read more and apply.
From Mahdi's Twitter feed:
— Mahdi Gilbert (@mahdigilbert) January 9, 2017
10 January 2017
Vote now for the 2016 Readers' Choice award
Updated to add:
The nominations are closed and voting is now open for the 2016 "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award! Voting will close on Sunday, January the 22nd at 11:59pm EST.
To vote, scroll down to the bottom of this post and participate in the poll. (Unfortunately, the poll does not appear in the mobile version of the site.)
Let's have a look at the nominees (in no particular order):
Matt DiSero
Matt's nominator stated that Matt is "a very sassy act." In addition, in 2016 Matt also appeared on season 3 of Penn and Teller's "Fool Us."
Website: MattDiSero.com
The Evasons
The Evasons have requested that they be withdrawn from consideration for this voting process. We are unable to remove their names from the ballot at this time and ask that you respect the Evasons' wishes and not vote for them.
Mahdi Gilbert
Mahdi's nominator submitted the following: "He has inspired so many of us through his amazing sleight of hands without having any hands. The way he transformed his own life through magic is a role model for everyone who's searching for meaning, hope and inspiration." Mahdi also appeared on season 3 of Penn and Teller's "Fool Us."
Website: MahdiGilbert.com
Murray and Teresa Hatfield
The Hatfields were nominated for "starring in and (even more importantly) producing the extraordinary magic and illusions-filled phantasmagoria 'Unbelievable' at this summer's PNE in Vancouver. It was, without a doubt, the most inspirational, most wonderful, most entertaining stadium-scale magical event I have ever witnessed."
Website: MurrayHatfieldMagic.com
Steven Lafond
Steven's nominators submitted the following, "Steven Lafond, producer and host of 'Magic Mondays' in Ottawa for his continued support of the magic community. Hosting over 30 different magicians from all over Canada in 2016 alone. (Additional supporting comment: He has done a whole year's worth of monthly magic showcases featuring locals and big names alike. Chris Pilworth, Bill Abbott, Mysterion, Zach & Steve, Jonathan Gold, Eric Leclerc...all opened by local professional and up-and-coming magicians. A real community supporter.)
Website: MagicStudioProductions
- Voting has closed. Results will be posted later this week.
- The Evasons have requested that they be withdrawn from consideration for this voting process. We are unable to remove their names from the ballot at this time and ask that you respect the Evasons' wishes and not vote for them.
The nominations are closed and voting is now open for the 2016 "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award! Voting will close on Sunday, January the 22nd at 11:59pm EST.
To vote, scroll down to the bottom of this post and participate in the poll. (Unfortunately, the poll does not appear in the mobile version of the site.)
Let's have a look at the nominees (in no particular order):
Matt DiSero
Matt's nominator stated that Matt is "a very sassy act." In addition, in 2016 Matt also appeared on season 3 of Penn and Teller's "Fool Us."
Website: MattDiSero.com
The Evasons
The Evasons have requested that they be withdrawn from consideration for this voting process. We are unable to remove their names from the ballot at this time and ask that you respect the Evasons' wishes and not vote for them.
Mahdi Gilbert
Mahdi's nominator submitted the following: "He has inspired so many of us through his amazing sleight of hands without having any hands. The way he transformed his own life through magic is a role model for everyone who's searching for meaning, hope and inspiration." Mahdi also appeared on season 3 of Penn and Teller's "Fool Us."
Website: MahdiGilbert.com
Murray and Teresa Hatfield
The Hatfields were nominated for "starring in and (even more importantly) producing the extraordinary magic and illusions-filled phantasmagoria 'Unbelievable' at this summer's PNE in Vancouver. It was, without a doubt, the most inspirational, most wonderful, most entertaining stadium-scale magical event I have ever witnessed."
Website: MurrayHatfieldMagic.com
Steven Lafond
Steven's nominators submitted the following, "Steven Lafond, producer and host of 'Magic Mondays' in Ottawa for his continued support of the magic community. Hosting over 30 different magicians from all over Canada in 2016 alone. (Additional supporting comment: He has done a whole year's worth of monthly magic showcases featuring locals and big names alike. Chris Pilworth, Bill Abbott, Mysterion, Zach & Steve, Jonathan Gold, Eric Leclerc...all opened by local professional and up-and-coming magicians. A real community supporter.)
Website: MagicStudioProductions
09 January 2017
Toronto: Roy Kueppers and Luiz Castro
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
ROY KUEPPERS DAY with Luiz Castro
Date & Time: Sunday, January 29 from 12noon until 5pm at Browser's Den
Cost to Attend: FREE
Mr. Kueppers a true craftsman of Canadian, U.S. and European trick coins will be at Browser's Den for the whole day.
So many of you have purchased from us his Canadian Coin in Bottles, Coin Bites, Toonie/Loonies, Canadian Shells, and so many more including his specialty Coin Boxes.
Well this is your chance to meet the man behind 'the work'. Also, Mr. Kueppers will be bringing specialty coin gaffs that Browser's Den does not regularly stock.
And at 3pm as an added FREE BONUS to you...Our own Luiz Castro, construction worker by day and magician by night will be teaching some of his pet routines, ideas and tips with Roy's trick coins. Many of Luiz ideas are mind-boggling and inspirational.
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE...RAFFLE...Anyone who makes a purchase of a Roy Kuepper's product will be entered into a raffle to win one of two big prizes. One prize is 'Expert Coin Magic David Roth' book; the second prize is a Roy Kueppers Mojo Boogie Boxes Set.
The Draw for prizes will be at 4:30pm.
We hope that you will join us.
Read more.
08 January 2017
Shawn Farquhar in The Magic Compass' top 20
A friendly reminder that this is the last day to nominate a Canadian magicians for the 2016 "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award!
From The Magic Compass:
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
From The Magic Compass:
Before we look ahead to a new year we thought we would once again look back at the 20 top magic news stories, posts and viral videos of 2016. This list was compiled from the most popular posts from magic related Facebook pages, YouTube sites, Twitter, Reddit, The Magic Compass and other social media. Some of the things that made this list surprised us. Other stories that we liked a lot didn’t gain any traction at all.
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From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
07 January 2017
06 January 2017
Toronto: Free magic club
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Hi Denizens- A friendly reminder that this Saturday, January 7 is our next FREE MAGIC CLUB meeting. All those interested in talking/showing magic are welcome. Club meets at Browser's Den from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
Have a nice day-Jeff & The Browser's Den Team
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