Yeatland Wong in the Calgary Herald

From the article "Hobson: Behind the curtain for a good cause" by Louis B. Hobson in the Calgary Herald:

I honestly couldn’t resist this concept of theatre for charity. Audiences can have a fun night out knowing most of their ticket price is going to deserving charities.

If you wave the Kinsmen banner, it’s amazing who comes to your aid. We needed advice on how to stage the opening illusion and, voila, local magician and illusionist Yeatland Wong to the rescue. He has been an invaluable resource, not only for the mystifying cabinets illusion but on how to properly strap someone in a straight jacket.

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Outerbridge Magic Fall 2017 tour dates

If you can catch Ted and Marion Outerbridge on their upcoming tour, I highly recommend it!

From Ted Outerbridge:

• October 14, 2017:  Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (Showcase), Regina, SK
• October 15, 2017:  Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (Showcase), Regina, SK
• October 27, 2017:  Gracie Theatre, Bangor, ME
• November 18, 2017:  (Holiday Magic Show), St. Catharines, ON
• November 20, 2017:  Capital Theatre (Holiday Magic Show), Windsor, ON
• November 21, 2017:  Kiwanis Theatre (Holiday Magic Show), Chatham, ON
• November 22, 2017:  Library Theatre Holiday Magic Show), Sarnia, ON
• November 24, 2017:  Forest City Church Theatre (Holiday Magic Show), London, ON
• November 28, 2017:  (Holiday Magic Show), Belleville, ON
• November 30, 2017:  Rose Theatre (Holiday Magic Show), Brampton, ON
• December 1, 2017:  Sanderson Centre (Holiday Magic Show), Brantford, ON
• December 2, 2017:  Humanities Theatre (Holiday Magicc Show), Waterloo, ON
• December 7, 2017:  Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, Camrose, AB
• December 8, 2017:  Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, Medicine Hat, AB
• March 14, 2018:  First Ontario Arts Centre Milton, Milton, ON

Greg Frewin Theatre: Winner of 2017 Top Performing Arts Award from Attractions Ontario

Do you remember, back in May, when I was bugging you to vote for Greg at Attractions Ontario?  Enough of you did!

Congratulations Greg, et al! Well deserved!

And you can wake up with Greg on Friday the 13th! From the Greg Frewin Theatre Facebook page:

WAKE UP WITH GREG-
 Greg & Nick from the #GregFrewin Theatre LIVE #610AM - round table with #TimDenis tomorrow at 7:30am

From the Greg Frewin Theatre Facebook page:

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Ty Reveen on CFJC Midday

A reminder that Ty Reveen is on his BC Autumn tour.  Locations and dates can be found at the Facebook page of Reveen The Legend Continues.


From the CFJC Community YouTube channel:

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Ariann Black's "The Volunteer Network"

From The Volunteer Network:

The Volunteer Network empowers Volunteers by building dynamic relationships between fellow volunteers, philanthropic organizations and worthy sponsors in a way that is simpler and more effective than ever before, all with the goal of making a positive impact on the world.

To accomplish this we are creating a platform unique to the altruistic world.

Read more and sign-up to be notified of the official launch.

From Ariann Black's Facebook page:

Vancouver: "MAGIC! 75 Years of the Magic Circle"

From Straight:

Nov 4, 7-9 pm
Nov 5, 7-9 pm

Join the Vancouver Magic Circle as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary with a magic show featuring the finest magicians from around the world. You've seen these magical artists on shows like America's Got Talent, TEDx talk, The Magic Castle in Hollywood and even Penn & Teller's Fool Us. Featuring:

• Jeki Yoo - South Korea
• Hannibal - North Carolina
• Andrew Goldenhersh - California
• Shawn Farquhar - Master of Ceremonies

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Toronto: "The Illusionists – Live From Broadway" buy 1 get 1 for only $1!

From Mirvish.com:

December 12 to January 7, 2018

This year's illusionists: Darcy Oake (The Grand Illusionist), Jeff Hobson (The Trickster), An Ha Lim (The Manipulator), Charlie Frye (The Eccentric), Raymond Crowe (The Unusualist), Colin Cloud (The Deductionist), and Jonathan Goodwin (The Daredevil).

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From Smart Canucks:

Mirvish Toronto are celebrating Thanksgiving by offering a promotion on tickets. Buy 1 get 1 for only $1! But hurry because only 100 tickets per selected performance are available. Use the promo code GIVE17 to get this deal.

Included in this promotion:

The Illusionists – Live From Broadway
Princess of Wales Theatre

DECEMBER 12, 2017 – JANUARY 7, 2018

Valid on price 1 and 2 for the following performances:
DECEMBER 12, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 13, 1:30PM
DECEMBER 13, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 14, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 19, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 20, 1:30PM
DECEMBER 20, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 21, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 22, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 23, 1:30PM
DECEMBER 23, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 24, 1:30PM

This offer ends Sunday October 8 at 11:59pm EST or while quantities last. All prices are in Canadian dollars and include 13% HST and $3.25 CIF. Seating restrictions apply. Offers are not valid on premium seats.

Click here to buy your tickets at Mirvish.

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