The Sentimentalists set a world record!

Updated June 22nd to add video of the event to the bottom of this post.


I'll share more details as I get them.

Congratulations Chris and Steffi!

From The Sentimentalists' Facebook page:

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From Chris Mysterion's Facebook page.

Luc Langevin in le Journal de Quebec

From le Journal de Quebec (as translated by Google):

"People go to see shows of humor, concerts, but have little reflex to make the gesture to buy a ticket for a show of magic. They have the image of magic for children, but it is no longer the case," he said.

Indeed, the illusionist originally from Quebec explains that magic has undergone a turning point in recent years. "Quietly, magicians all over the planet are abandoning the classic image of magic, from the man in tuxedo who has a cape and who takes a rabbit out of a hat or who saw a woman in two, he.

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Hamilton: "Strange and Unusual" with Nicholas Wallace

From Theatre Aquarius:

May 11 – 13, 2017

We all share a common delusion; that our world view is based on truth and logic, and that we would never believe in something unquestionably weird. But we do. Whether you admit it or not, we all believe in something weird.

Using magic and storytelling, illusionist Nick Wallace investigates the world of superstitions, psychics and other weird beliefs in a show not to be missed.

Read more and buy tickets.

Montreal: Masters of Spectacular 5

From the Masters of Spectacular 5 Facebook event:

11 June
Dollar Cinema




A family friendly stage show featuring magic, illusion, juggling, comedy & more!
Hosted by Ozzie E. 
Featuring:

• Jason Acoca
• Jason Hatrick
• Magician Rory Elias
• Magician Jacob Koffler
• Joshua Clarke
• with headliner Joe Culpepper

More acts to be added!!!

Toronto: Jay Sankey fan appreciation event

From Jay Sankey's Twitter feed:
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I'm hosting a live 'fan appreciation' event on June 17 in Toronto. Going to be a BLAST! https://t.co/rfDpaoK8Gq

— Jay Sankey (@jay_sankey) April 27, 2017

Bobby Motta on CHCH

From Morning Live's Twitter feed:
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Mind blowing mind reading with @bobbymotta that you have to see to believe. Interview: https://t.co/GwVUCf7ucH pic.twitter.com/DN9DcDQHj7

— Morning Live (@morninglive) April 26, 2017

The Doug Henning Project

From John Cox at Wild About Houdini:

Our good friend Neil McNally, who in the past has provided us with several excellent Guest Blog posts, has now launched his own blog devoted to the great Doug Henning. Neil has been working at this for some time and has amassed a fantastic amount of information and exclusive interviews.

Read more.

Visit The Doug Henning Project.