James Randi, the legendary magician, skeptic, and paranormal debunker talks about the importance of scientific skepticism and how his work as a magician has shaped the way he views the world. James "The Amazing Randi" has spent decades in show business as a magician, but as a psychic investigator and debunker of the paranormal, Randi stresses the fact that it's all an artful deception and not supernatural at all - earning him the nickname "An Honest Liar." In this interview, James Randi discusses his work as a magician and the importance of being skeptical.
07 September 2017
The Magician James Randi on the Importance of Skepticism
From Holy Koolaid's YouTube channel:
06 September 2017
05 September 2017
Montreal: Jörg Alexander lecture
From the Montreal Magic Jam:
Tuesday Sept 5th
Jörg Alexander is one of Germany’s busiest magicians, and a member of the world famous Flicking Fingers. As a full-time professional since 1994, he has performed and lectured in Germany, England, Spain, Argentina, USA, France, Finland, Austria and Switzerland.
As a FISM competitor he won awards for his performances in the categories of close-up card magic, and mentalism.
He is the creator of Sympathetic Ten and Fantastic Aces, both commercially available, best-selling items from his working repertoire.
His lecture covers both parlor and close-up magic, and also delves into performance theory, discussing the topics of direction of attention, intrinsic actions, and routine construction and development.
Read more and buy tickets.
04 September 2017
Rounding the Western rings in September 2017
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
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| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - TBA. |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - TBA. |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - TBA. |
| Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - Third Monday Magic. |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - TBA. |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - TBA. |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - TBA. |
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Rounding the Central rings in September 2017
Updated September 11th to add:
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- Ring 17 (Toronto) will host a lecture by Alfredo Marchese in addition to the one by Jörg Alexander
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| Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - Stage workers. - Sunday brunch. - Instagram Tuesday |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Current and past executive perform. |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Easy but good. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Ryan Joyce lecture. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - TBA. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - Jörg Alexander lecture. |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Jörg Alexander lecture. (Note location change.) - Alfredo Marchese lecture. |
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Rounding the Eastern rings in September 2017
Does anybody have current information to share about the Magic Circle of St. John?
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Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Jörg Alexander lecture. - Visit their Facebook page. |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - TBA |
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