Happy 2018!

Wishing you and yours a year filled with awe and wonder!

In memoriam 2017

• Evans, Celeste (1931 - 2017) 
• Fattah, Suley ( - 2017)
• Foy, Vincent ( - 2017)
• Fricker, Bruce ( - 2017)
• Khan, Arshan ( - 2017) 
• Sacco, Nick (1947 - 2017)

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Top 5 posts in December 2017

Out of all the posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. London: Michael Close at The Session 2018 - Sounds like a great way to start the new year!

4. Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries in The Medicine Hat News - Ted and Marion put on a fabulous show!

3. A very Canadian optical illusion - Owen Anderson illustrates an effect I first saw David Acer demonstrate.

2. Phil Matlin's 2017 Ragtime Tour - Magicians, they are a multi-talented bunch!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Vote now for the 2017 Readers' Choice award - 107 votes were cast.  I hope to get the results posted soon!

Thank you for a great 2017!

We couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you to our readers, our fans, our followers, our wonderful guest posters (Dennis Schick and The Magic Demon), those who sent news our way, and last but not least, thank you to all of this year's friends (John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, The Outerbridges and Ian Crawford) and sponsors (be sure to support them!):

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London: Michael Close at The Session 2018

From The Session:

The Session & The Event – January 12th – 14th 2018

Now based just two minutes from Heathrow airport (making it very easy to get to!), you’ll learn the true secrets of performing amazing close-up magic and mentalism from some of the best in the industry.

With a variety of workshops, lectures, parties and plenty of time to session (of course), it’s no wonder that The Session has sold out every single year. With one-off events and lectures designed specifically for this event, The Session is not just a conference; it is a learning experience like no other in magic.

The Session 2018 promises to be the best yet! In previous years our guests were sharing magic with the likes of Derren Brown, David Blaine, Dynamo, Rune Klan, Troy, Ben Hanlin, Guy Hollingworth, Pit Hartling, Denis Behr, Daniel Madison, Roberto Giobbi, Juan Tamariz, and more. You would be CRAZY to skip The Session 2017. We’ll be announcing more info soon!

Read more and register.

From the Facebook page of Michael Close:

Hamilton: Michael Kras' "The Year and Two of Us Back Here"

From the Twitter feed of Michael Kras:
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Also, my new play The Year and Two of Us Back Here is officially premiering at the @HamOntFringe in 2018 at @TheStaircase. It's really personal and also has the longest title at the Fringe this year probably. I can't wait to share it with you. pic.twitter.com/srieQJfaSu

— Michael Kras (@KrasMagic) December 12, 2017

Carleton establishing Chair for the Study of the Conjuring Arts

Speaking of picking a post-secondary school, Carleton is adding a new magical incentive!

(There's a nice mention of Johnny Giordmaine in the post too.)


From the December 20th post at the Carleton Newsroom:

Carleton University is pleased to announce the creation of the Allan Slaight Chair for the Study of the Conjuring Arts, thanks to a $2-million leadership gift from The Slaight Family Foundation that has been matched by the university. The Chair will work with students on various topics in many disciplines and will join the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

“We are honoured to be the recipient of The Slaight Family Foundation’s generosity and excited for the learning opportunities this Chair will create,” says Carleton’s Interim President Alastair Summerlee. “As a society, it’s imperative that we understand when we are being deceived. It’s also important to remember that magicians are among some of history’s greatest performers and influencers.”

Read more.