Chris Funk's Magic Castle act

From Chris Funk's YouTube channel:

January 21-29 Chris Funk performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood California. This is the complete performance. This is the first time I have publicly released any of my shows performance.

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Now with prizes! (Unofficial) Browser's Bash Bingo

This is not officially part of the Browser's Bash!

All questions about the bingo go to Canada's Magic. 

Do NOT ask Jeff P, Lee A, or John T questions about this.

Those of you planning on playing the (unofficial) Browser's Bash edition of Magic Convention Bingo on Saturday may be interested in knowing that Ben Train has generously offered 3 pairs of tickets as prizes for Browser's Bash Bingo 2017!


Three (3) lucky bingo players can each win a pair of early bird tickets to an exciting, brand new magic show in Toronto, opening in May 2017 in the College and Bathurst area.

The show is presented by the Toronto Magic Company.  (If you haven't already, go to their website now and sign up for their newsletter!)

As an added bonus, everyone submitting a card with a "bingo," will receive by email at a later date, a coupon code which can be used to receive a "buy one get one free" discount for the same show.

Thanks Ben, for making these goodies available!




How to play:

1. Print off a copy of Magic Convention Bingo - Unofficial Browser's Bash edition and bring it with you to the Bash this Saturday.
2. Print your name, email address, and phone number on the card.
   
3. At The Bash, and before dinner is served, bring to Canada's Magic, your printed bingo card with a "bingo" (5 across, 5 down, 5 diagonally through the centre, or all 4 corners) to be entered into a draw for the prizes.
   
4. Contest closes Saturday April 1st when dinner is served.
5. Only one entry per person.
6. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
7. Winners will be determined by random draw.  
8. Winners will receive, by email at a later date, a coupon code which will allow you to obtain tickets.
9. This contest may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
10. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
11. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the prize.)
12. You will be disqualified if you interrupt me while speeches, presentations, or performances are happening.
    
13. You will be disqualified if you shout "BINGO" during speeches, presentations, or performances!

Winnipeg: Conjuror's Cabaret

From Carpe Diem Winnipeg:

15 APRIL

Manitoba Theatre For Young People
2 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4X1
**THIS WILL BE A SOPHISTICATED EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT — ADULTS ONLY**

An exclusive evening of magic and mystery featuring local magicians Greg Wood, Terry Greenwood, The Great Gregoire and Brian Glow!

Tickets are $15 each, doors open at 7:30pm, rush seating. Show starts at 8:00pm.

200 seats only! Tickets will sell out fast, get in touch now to buy!

**THIS WILL BE A SOPHISTICATED EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT — ADULTS ONLY**

Kitchener and Hamilton: David Blaine

According to David Blaine's website, he's coming to Kitchener and Hamilton this summer!

• July 4, Centre in the Square, Kitchener
• July 5, Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton

From Live Nation's Twitter feed:

Magician, illusionist & stunt artist @davidblaine is embarking on his 1st-ever North American tour! Info: https://t.co/aOegCLoTRX pic.twitter.com/eL4e8rB3rb

— Live Nation (@LiveNation) March 27, 2017

Shane Cobalt on Erdnase

From Shane Cobalt's Facebook page:

I just wrote this as a comment to someone asking "Who's Erdnase" and thought it might be interesting to a wider audience.

Let's pretend this is a real question.

The first answer, which will assume you know about the book and are just looking for the identity, is still a mystery. As it stands, I am of the mindset that Marty Demarest has found the most current convincing candidate with Wilbur Edgarton Sanders. However, everyone is speculating and as Erdnase never actually came to get the books from the printer, I believe we are in a position where we may never truly know with 100% certainty who Erdnase truly was. Unfortunate really.

That being said, let's assume you are asking the greater over arching question that many new to the field ask. What/Who is Erdnase (all about).

A relatively small book was published in 1902 under the name S.W. Erdnase. A pseudonym name we assume of the author.

While there is a lot of mystery and searching going on regarding who he was, let's discuss what the book is, why it's important, and what you can expect from it.

Read more.

Broken wand: Arshan Khan

We were notified by Dennis Schick, the editor of the Broken Wand in the International Brotherhood of Magician's magazine, The Linking Ring, of the passing of Arshan Khan.

You may remember that in 2011 Arshan was awarded the Order of Merlin - Shield Award.


From Canadian Obituaries:

KHAN, Dr. Arshad  -  Loving husband to Rita, and father to Rajal (Jennifer) and Aanchal (Bradley), passed away surrounded by family on February 5, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital, in Kitchener.

He is survived by his brother, Amin (Talat) and his sister, Parveen.

He was a dedicated psychiatrist in Kitchener-Waterloo for 29 years and a devoted member of the community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Brandon and Prince George: Ty Reveen

See Ty at the WMCA in Brandon on March 25 and in Vanier Hall in Prince George on April 1st.

From the Prince George Citizen:

Pushing the mental buttons of Canada is now a best-selling tradition for one Canadian family.

Like his father before him, the name Reveen is now being worn by a hypno-entertainer who is touring the nation, wowing audiences from coast to coast with a combination of comedy and feats of the human mind.

Organizers call the Reveen experience "the most popular show in the history of Canadian theatre," for its longevity and public appeal over the two generations it's gone on. An estimated audience of more than six million viewers have taken in the first generation of performances, and now those numbers are set to grow.

Read more.

From the Facebook page of Reveen the Legend Continues: