From Rod Chow's post in the Vancouver Magic Circle, IBM Ring #92 Facebook page:
11 September 2017
10 September 2017
Broken wand: Bruce Fricker
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 Bruce Fricker from Kitchener, Ontario.
From Life News:
From Life News:
FRICKER, Bruce Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, at age 64. Beloved husband of Linda for 28 years. Loved father of Jordan and fiancée Tina, Alysia, Melissa, and Sidney. Dear son of Marion and the late R. Bruce Fricker; brother of Donelda Fricker. He is also fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Gilda Stante, in-laws Marie (Eldon) and Donald (Diane), nephews Matthew, Joseph, and Nicholas and many friends. Bruce was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He performed under the name "Magic by Zachary".
Read more.
08 September 2017
Toronto: Amazing Johnathan and Anastasia Synn
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
From The Amazing Johnathan's Facebook event:
We are very excited to let you know that Anastasia Synn and the Amazing Jonathan will be at 'Browser's Den of Magic' for a FREE Meet & Greet on: Saturday, September 16 from 2pm to about 4pm.
Whether you are a friend of Anastia & Jonathan or not, they want you to know that all are welcome to attend. You can bring photos to sign if you wish too.
Read more.
From The Amazing Johnathan's Facebook event:
07 September 2017
The Magician James Randi on the Importance of Skepticism
From Holy Koolaid's YouTube channel:
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.
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.
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