Canada's Magic

24 August 2018

A World of Magic in the Daily Hive

A World of Magic runs September 7 to 9.

From the August 21st article "Vancouver's first-ever magic festival is about to make its grand appearance" in the Daily Hive Vancouver:

And it’s all happening because the International Magician’s Gala is partnering up with Canada Chuan Sheng Culture & Media Group and The Vancouver Magic Circle.

Now for the magician talent.

You’ll get to see Canada’s master illusionists Murray Hatfield & Teresa, world champion magician Juliana Chen, shock magician and daredevil Wayne Houchin, America’s Got Talent contestant Aaron Crow, the misfit of magic Ed Alonzo, juggling magician Claudius Specht, as well as “the inventor” of magic, Kevin James.

You’ll be giving back by attending the magic festival as $3 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Richmond Hospital Foundation.

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23 August 2018

Friday's Diversion

From the Diversion Twitter feed:

Oubliez tout ce que vous pensez connaître de la magie vendredi 21h sur @TF1!
♣️@Gusillusionnist le Manipulateur
♦️@EnzoIllusion l'Insaisissable
♠️@AntonioMagicien l’Expert
🃏@ViktorVincentOf le Mentaliste
♥️@Caroline_Marx_ l'Ensorceleuse
⚗️@LucLangevin le Scientifique pic.twitter.com/SA6gC5cTkr
— Diversion (@Diversion) August 22, 2018

22 August 2018

The summer 2018 edition of Northern Peeks is out!

This issue of the Northern Peeks (v22, #3, Summer 2018) contains columns by:

Joan Caesar
Murray Hatfield
Gerry Frenette
Renée-Claude Auclair
Ryan Pilling
Phil Matlin
John Rose
Jason Verners and
Mike Fisher

Lastly, a reminder that FISM 2021 will take place in Québec City, July 26 to 31, 2021!

21 August 2018

AGT live show recap

From the August 17th article "'America's Got Talent' Recap: First Live Show Stuns And Excites" by Carolyn Lipka in Forbes:

Shin Lim’s intricate and mind-bending close-up magic had him producing cards out of thin air, changing their patterns and ultimately making them disappear. Shin Lim is a powerful stage presence with tricks to match and I have no doubt that he’ll achieve success in magic regardless of his ultimate performance on the show.

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From the IBM Twitter feed:

Shin Lim, first place winner of The I.B.M. Close-up contest in 2015 moves forward to the semi-finals of America’s Got Talent. Congratulations Shin Lim! pic.twitter.com/kibKHGxOWe
— IBM (@IBMMAGIC) August 16, 2018

20 August 2018

Chris Mayhew on Trickheads

From Chris Mayhew's Facebook page:

Toronto: The Magic of Professor Wick at the CNE

As near as I can tell, this is the only magic act at The Ex this year.

From The Ex:

MAJINX’s Professor Wick is back with a brand new show featuring all new illusions and a spectacular stunt that will leave the audience asking "how did he do that?".

Come experience the magical fun daily with Professor Wick on the Kids World Stage!

All Programming Subject to Change

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