David Johnston in The Chronicle Herald

From the October 19th article "Halifax magician meets childhood hero, the man behind Big Bird" by Tim Arsenault in The ChronicleHerald:

David Johnston, a full-time Halifax-based magician, discovered last weekend that he had more in common with a childhood idol than he imagined.

Johnston, who performs as the Amazing Mr. J., made a road trip to Ontario for the chance to meet puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who has played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street from its inception in 1969.

Spinney was a guest at Hamilton Comic Con for what was billed as his final appearance in Canada, and Johnston said he got to spend some quality time with the performer.

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Tyler Williams leaving magic?

Find out for yourself in episode 133 of Discourse in Magic.


From the Discourse in Magic Twitter feed:
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After 133 episodes, and a heart full of support Tyler (@tylerwilliamsmagic ) is leaving magic, and the podcast
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We are going to miss him dearly and wish him the best in his new endeavors (video!!)
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Link in bio for the episode to hear about what he does… https://t.co/5Xod4xx0zM pic.twitter.com/iaqP1NryNu

— Discourse in Magic (@discoursenmagic) October 22, 2018

Toronto: Keith Brown supporting Sick Kids

From Keith Brown's Twitter feed:
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Hey Toronto, I'll be doing a set this Sunday, October 28th at Seven Sibling's Monster Soirée fundraiser in support of @sickkidstoronto
Tickets available at https://t.co/VA0QIJcitx or click link in bio for details.

There's plenty of candy and awesome g… https://t.co/RvbxVvb1qB pic.twitter.com/zTS91TPGGv

— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) October 20, 2018

Toronto: Rudy Coby lecture

From Eventbrite:

14 November

Rudy Coby, also known as "Labman," is one of the most creative and bizarre comedic magician working today.

In the early 1990s, Coby appeared in several small theatrical live shows, and on broadcast television, where he delivered two unforgettable specials, “Rudy Coby: Coolest Magician on Earth,” and “Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous.” He is known for delivering eclectic and original comedic performances, of which stage magic plays a large part. He also works closely with rock musician and film director Marilyn Manson.

In the mid-1990s, Coby and his troupe of illusionist comrades performed in the Gem Theatre in downtown Detroit for an unprecedented thirteen weeks, thanks to his impressive cult following, and overwhelmingly positive local media support.

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Registration is open for the 2019 3 of Clubs convention!

From Eventbrite:

The 3 of Clubs Convention gets a new coat of paint in 2019 - restoring the original aim of the Vancouver Magic Circle’s long-standing “Weekend of Magic” to unite the magic community with education and excellence of internationally-renowned talent without breaking the bank!

The Vancouver Magic Circle is thrilled by the return of our very own Billy Hsueh and Alex Zander to spearhead this year’s convention once again. Ring 92’s last 3 of Clubs in 2016 at the “Pink Palace” in Surrey reinvigorated what a local convention could be, and they’re doing it again! But this time it’s even bigger, even better, and even cheaper!

We don’t know how.. but they’ve done it!
With an all-time low early-bird registration rate of only $75 for all 3 days (same early bird rate available to all 3 Clubs) our 2019 convention will be the most affordable in YEARS!

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From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:

Nashville: Matt DiSero

From the Twitter feed of Matt DiSero:
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I'll be performing at House of Cards in #Nashville Jan 14-20 2019.
Its a really cool new #magic venue, and I'm thrilled to be asked to perform there. Check out the site, if you're in Nashville its a must do. #HouseOfCards https://t.co/NWCk5tQfgW

— Matthew DiSero (@MattDisero) October 16, 2018

Toronto: 44th anniversary of the Browser's Den of Magic!

From the Browser's Den of Magic newsletter:

44th ANNIVERSARY PARTY, BROWSER'S DEN OF MAGIC- Sunday, November 4 from 10am to 5pm: All of you are invited to join us on this day. Store Auction. Big Discounts all Day Long, Len Cooper Memorial Award, Bernice Cooper Visit, Party Sandwiches, Coffee, Candy, Cake, Trivia Quiz with Big Prizes.  Come celebrate the beginning of our 44th year in business.