David Jans: One of the top 10 citizens of 2017

Congratulations David!

From the January 12th article "The 2017 Top Ten Citizens of the Year" by Jason Setnyk in The Cornwall Seeker:

Magician David Jans has had an incredible year, from playing live on CTV Ottawa Morning Live television program, to performing at Pommier Jewelers 80th anniversary party, plus many sold out rooms including NYE at La Maison Tavern. He also performed street magic in downtown Montreal at the Canada Grand Prix, as well as in downtown Cornwall for Food Fest. He was also featured in Cornwall Living Magazine. Furthermore, as an actor he played an extra on the Jean Beliveau biography mini series that aired on the French History Channel. Way to go David!

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Calgary: Make Magic

From the Make Magic with James Jordan Facebook page:

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James has been receiving praise and applause from Festivals, Cabaret Theatres, Bars, Corporate Parties and yes Kids Birthday Parties all over the world. It does not matter where he is, his act is sure to please.

His life has been spent developing a unique blend of comedy, magic, music and juggling.

Come see him as his astonishes and astounds at Madisons

James Randi winner of the 2017 Philosophy Now Award!

From Philosophy Now:

The fourth Philosophy Now Festival will take place all day on 20 January 2018.

As in previous years, the Festival will include talks, debates, workshops, and philosophical games for the whole family. There is no need to book for the Festival or for most of the individual events within it. However, you do need to book in order to attend one of the children’s philosophy workshops, as spaces are limited.

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From the Philosophy Now Twitter feed:

James Randi (The Great Randi) has won the 2017 Philosophy Now Award for Contributions in the Fight Against Stupidity. More soon! We will be showing an acceptance video by him at the Philosophy Now Festival on 20 January. https://t.co/7CViW7Wuhx #stupidity #magic pic.twitter.com/3SXUTAuNS4

— Philosophy Now (@PhilosophyNow) December 31, 2017

You Laugh, You Lose, Canadian magician edition

Chris Ramsay, Wes Barker, Spidey, Vincent C, and Eric Leclerc face-off in the ultimate "You Laugh, You Lose" challenge where they each have to come up with their own magic related Dad Jokes!

Definitely NSFW.

From Chris Ramsay's YouTube channel:

St. Albert and Leduc: Morton the Magician in TA DA!

From Sheldon Casavant's Facebook page:

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Calgary: The Sixth Annual WowFest Magic Arts Festival

From WowFest:

February 2nd to 4th

Featuring amazing magic shows, with a full-on family-friendly magic experience. Not only will you have a chance to watch amazing magicians in performance, you will also have a chance to learn magic, try your hand at juggling, and more fun with our pre-show activities.

WowFest has always been focused on providing great family fun and entertainment with affordable ticket prices. For 2018 we are working to make a bigger impact in the community.

This year we have partnered with Brown Bagging For Calgary Kids as our charity partner to support the amazing work they do.

25% of All WowFest Ticket Proceeds
Will Support Feeding Hungry Kids in Calgary

Read more and buy tickets.

From the WowFest Facebook page:

Thank you to our January 2018 friends!

Thank you to John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, The Outerbridges, and Ian Crawford for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

It's good to have friends like you.

You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.