27 June 2018

Winnipeg: Chris Funk at the Winnipeg Fringe

Catch Chris Funk: Fri July 20, Sat July 21, Sun July 22, Mon July 23, Tue July 24, Wed July 25, and Sun July 29.


From the Winnipeg Fringe:
Penn & Teller called him "irresistible". Simon Cowell said he's never seen anything like it. Las Vegas celebrity magician Murray Sawchuck said "absolutely phenomenal".

Witness this next generation comedy magic show that's been wowing audiences across the globe. Chris Funk The Wonderist combines intuition, influence and illusion with a unique comedic approach that will definitely be your "cure for the common magic show."

You've seen him on Fool Us, Wizard Wars, Masters of Illusion and America's Got Talent, and now you can see him live!

Read more and buy tickets.



From Chris Funk's Facebook page:


26 June 2018

Seattle: Something Magical with Billy Kidd

Sep 6 - Sep 8


From Facebook:
Join us for Something Magical With Billy Kidd at Hales Ales Palladium. An Evening of magic and comedy seamlessly interwoven, you won't believe your eyes as you are taken on this hilarious rollercoaster ride.

Billy Kidd also has appeared on numerous television shows such as CBC’s The Science of Magic on the Nature of Things and hosted Discovery Channel’s Breaking Magic series. She also appeared alongside Penn & Teller on Syfy’s Wizard Wars and is a regular on CW’s Masters of Illusion.

In the UK she was featured on ITV’s Next Great Magician, BBC’s Xmas Lectures and the doc. Now You See It.


25 June 2018

Richmond Hill: Michael Close workshop

From Michael Close:

Penn & Teller: Fool Us season 6 audition time is quickly approaching.
Workshop your routine at this intensive full-day session. 


Where: Richmond Hill, ON
When: July 21, 2018

During these sessions I will offer the same services I do in my role as one of the two magic consultants on Fool Us: addressing technical problems, punching up scripts, examining blocking and staging concerns, strengthening the clarity of the effect, and much, much more. You will get thousands of dollars worth of help and advice.

Whether or not you plan on auditioning for Fool Us, this is your opportunity to take your existing material to the next level.

**Please Note: Attendance will be limited to ensure personalized attention.

Read more and register.

24 June 2018

Spot the Canadian(s) in the 2018 Magic Castle Awards Show Opening Montage

Have a look at opening montage of the 2018 Magic Castle Awards Show, edited by Tom Frank.

Can you name the Canadian(s)?

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From Tom Frank's YouTube channel:




23 June 2018

Rosemary Reid: Magic Isn't Real (and other lies we tell ourselves)

Watch the TEDx Talk Rosemary Reid presented on April 25th for TEDx St. Mary CS School in Oshawa.
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From the TEDx Talks YouTube channel:

22 June 2018

Gananoque: The Comedy and Magic of Jason Palter

From Gananoque:
The Royal Theatre Presents - The Comedy and Magic of Jason Palter
Jul 8, 2018

Event Description: Jason Palter blends cutting-edge magic, hilarious comedy, and the art of mind reading to deliver an unparalleled and interactive experience to spectators! Prepare to be blown away!

Event Location: Royal Theatre - 175 King Street, E Gananoque

Tickets: $25 (tax included) available online, at the Royal Theatre Box Office or at the door.

Website: www.royaltheatre.ca

Read more and buy tickets.



21 June 2018

Masters of Illusion 2018 (season 5)

I spied Chris Funk, Murray Sawchuk, Billy Kidd, and Greg Frewin.

Who'd I miss?

Masters of Illusion returns for a fifth anniversary season on The CW with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central.


Watch the promo on Chris Funk's Instagram: