Canada's Magic

12 February 2017

Michael Kras in Intermission magazine

I get where they’re coming from; the buzz about my hometown hasn’t exactly been glowing in recent years. But Hamilton is going through a renaissance. We’re not “Steel Town” anymore. This little big city is a forty-five-minute drive down the 403 from Toronto; take that car another ten minutes off the highway and up James Street North, and a loud phrase painted across a stretch of sidewalk says it all: “Art is the new steel.”

Not too long ago, though, this wasn’t the case.

Read more.

11 February 2017

Mystery School Monday: Dai Vernon his life and magic

Earlier this week Jeff McBride dedicated Mystery School Monday to Dai Vernon his life and magic.

Go on over to Magical Wisdom and watch MSM-294 "Dai Vernon" with Jeff McBride Feb 6 2017.

10 February 2017

Teresa Midbo wins the Lotti Hemeon Award for Excellence

Congratulations Teresa!

From Murray Hatfield's Facebook page:

For a glimpse into Teresa's magical talents, have a look at this video from last summer's show, "Unbelieveable" (also from Murray Hatfield's Facebook page).

09 February 2017

Breaking news from the 2017 Browser's Bash

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

As if you needed another reason to attend this year's Browser's Magic Bash ... Well, we have a great one for you!

EUGENE BURGER!

Among all the other talent, it's our pleasure to announce that the foremost philosopher of magic, Eugene Burger will also join us for the day at this year's Bash.

Imagine spending the day with one of the world's most talented magicians who knows the secret of capturing the imagination of ANY audience. Eugene Burger plans to share his highly regarded and clearly successful approach to magic.