6. David Acer
I just bought a Canada Goose jacket. I love it—it’s warm, it’s comfortable. The only problem is, whenever I run into other people wearing Canada Goose jackets, we all have to walk in a V-formation.
Follow Montreal comedian David Acer on Twitter @David_Acer.
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20 October 2018
Reader's Digest suggests watching out for David Acer
From the article "22 Canadian Comedians to Watch Out For—and Their Best Jokes" at Reader's Digest Canada:
19 October 2018
Bill Abbott and The Evasons at the FREE Well Attended Summit
William Rader has produced the Well Attended Summit, something similar to David DaVinci's Magic Master Summit.
From the Well Attended Summit:
From the Well Attended Summit:
November 1 – 4, 2018
20+ professional entertainers, producers, and actors are sharing their secrets on how to be successful. You’ll learn step-by-step marketing strategies, how to book more gigs, how to sell out shows, and more.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Thom Britton – The Steps to Become a Full Time Theater Performer
Bill Abbott – Personalizing Your Presentations & Selling Products
David Serero – Achieving Success Against All Odds
Gary Berg – How to Find and Work with an Agent
David DaVinci – How to Leverage Your Talent to Get Free Publicity
Friday, November 2, 2018
Bill Gladwell – The Benefits of Performing in Tourist Destinations
Brad Shur – How to Get Your Show Booked in a Theater
Dan Holzman – Creating a Successful Act Lasting Over 30 Years
David Parr – Finding Your Creative Voice and Developing New Material
Philip Peredo – How to Secure Investor Funding and ROI Strategies
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Paul Draper – Get on TV and Get Celebrity Endorsements
Art Grueneberger – How to Make $250,000 a Year with Corporate Contracts
Freya West – How to Diversify Your Income and Make a Living with Burlesque
Matt Marberry – Producing Multiple Shows Across the Country
Peter Boie – Making a Living with College Shows
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Brad Montgomery – The Secrets to Increasing Your Bookings
Evasons – How the Mentalist Duo Books Their Act in Various Markets
JC Sum – How to Use the Trinity of Success to Build you Career
Peter Michael Marino – How to Perform and Get Reviews at Fringe Festivals
Marty Wilson – Tapping into the Wisdom of Your Network
Joe Diamond – Marketing Strategies to Sell Out Shows
Read more and register for FREE.
18 October 2018
Sweden: Billy Kidd
From Billy Kidd's Twitterfeed:
Sweden October 30th! Get your tickets! https://t.co/8z6oq8glDD https://t.co/8z6oq8glDD— Billy Kidd (@Billykiddshow) October 14, 2018
17 October 2018
Toronto: Chris Philpott lecture
From the Browser's Den of Magic:
Sunday, October 21, 2018
My goodness we are excited to announce that Chris Philpott will be giving a rare lecture here at our shop!
He is the inventor of many very popular magic effects you have seen on so many shows. Including: The 100th Monkey; Babel; Pantheon; Spellcaster; French Postcards; Tossed Out Book Test.
Mr. Philpott has created and scripted magic for: Derren Brown, Justin Willman, Cyril Takayama, Steve Valentine,Aiden Sinclair and two of America's Got Talent finalists, David Leeman & The Clairvoyants).
The performance of his 100th Monkey on AGT received a standing ovation and over 13 million YouTube views.
When Dan Harlan was asked "On the topic of Penguin lectures, what's been your most memorable moment" he replied " Chris Philpott...He brought the most dramatic presentations, things where you really cared about what was going on...Just so well thought. So smart"
But there is much more to Chris then a creator of magic. Chris Philpott is an award-winning screenwriter and director who lives and works in L.A. He has written and directed three feature films.
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16 October 2018
Atlas Obscura wants to know the "World’s Best Magic Shops"
From the October 9th article "Help Us Reveal the World’s Best Magic Shops" by Eric Grunhauser at Atlas Obscura:
NEED A DECK OF TRICK cards? Looking for a new set of cup and balls to impress your family with over the holidays? Hoping to pick up a cursed monkey’s paw? Magic stores were once one of the very few places you could turn to for arcane materials, or to discuss tips and tricks with fellow magic fans, often becoming little clubhouses unto themselves. There are still places like Tannen’s in New York, but as with many formerly physical gathering places, much of the magic scene has migrated online. And yet! There are still magic stores all over the world keeping the flash paper burning, and we want to know about your favorites.
Fill out the survey below to tell us all about your favorite local magic shop, and why you love it.
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15 October 2018
Windsor: Outerbridge - Magical Odyssey
From Eyes on Windsor:
October 20
Outerbridge: Magical Odyssey – The Incredible Shrinking Woman, transporting you into a Victorian parlour of mysteries to experience the Golden Age of Magic, takes place at The Chrysler Theatre on October 20, 2018.
Ted and Marion Outerbridge weave incredible enchantments and grand illusion with stories from their world-traveling adventures in this unforgettable family experience. Did you know that the recipe for a shrinking potion can be found in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland? The code has been cracked and you will witness the Incredible Shrinking Woman live onstage!
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14 October 2018
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