Ghost Writer Theatre presents
The World Premiere of
Minerva – Queen of the Handcuffs
By Ron Pearson
No binds can hold her! No box can contain her! She can escape from anything… anything but the clutches of the master himself! Minerva – Queen of the Handcuffs is the true story of the world’s most famous female escape artist and her rivalry with Harry Houdini. This world premiere production features Edmonton’s own master escape artist, Miranda Allen.
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17 January 2019
Edmonton: Minerva – Queen of the Handcuffs
From Theatre Network:
16 January 2019
Roger Boucher in the CBC
From the January 15th article "Magician prepares for icy escape from Emma Lake in chains and handcuffs" by CBC News.
It's hard to make a polar bear plunge into a freezing Saskatchewan lake more difficult, but Prince Albert-based magician and hypnotist Roger Boucher wants to up the ante by escaping chains and handcuffs while beneath the icy waters of Emma Lake.
"It's going to be very challenging, and I like to challenge myself," he explained to CBC Saskatchewan's Afternoon Edition.
His planned escape is part of a Feb. 16 fundraiser for the Lakeland fire department. Boucher suggested the challenge as a publicity stunt. He'll jump in handcuffed past three feet of ice with a weedy lake surface below him.
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15 January 2019
Canadians in Masters of Illusion 2019
I spy Greg Frewin, Chris Funk, The Evasons, and Murray SawChuck. Who am I missing?
Wikipedia suggests the 2019 season is season 9, but the performers are all referring to it as season 6 as it is the 6th season with the CW.
From Greg Frewin's Instagram:
From Chris Funk's Twitter feed:
From The Evason's Twitter feed:
From Murray SawChuck's Instagram:
Wikipedia suggests the 2019 season is season 9, but the performers are all referring to it as season 6 as it is the 6th season with the CW.
From Greg Frewin's Instagram:
From Chris Funk's Twitter feed:
That’s a wrap! #mastersofillusion #season6 & the #christmasspecial shot and complete! Now some dinner, rest and a flight home! #lifeontheroad #thewonderist #internationalmanofwonder https://t.co/dy7dRgk64J pic.twitter.com/9VOmgaIhga— Chris Funk (@chrisfunkmagic) January 14, 2019
From The Evason's Twitter feed:
So much fun yesterday working with many talented friends taping the upcoming season of Masters Of Illusion TV show. @cw_illusion #Magic #mentalistduo #theevasons #mentalist #mentalism #tv pic.twitter.com/98t5czOv9M— The Evasons (@TheEvasons) January 11, 2019
From Murray SawChuck's Instagram:
14 January 2019
Guelph: Ray Chance and Mike D'Urzo
From the River Run Centre:
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Mesmerizing magicians Mike D’Urzo and Ray Chance have entertained audiences around the world with memorable mental demonstrations and incredible illusions. The pair is bringing their unique performance styles together, joining forces in a dueling magic show that’s sure to inspire awe.
“Be amazed as renowned magicians Mike D’Urzo and Ray Chance square off in a magic show designed to challenge each other and mystify audiences.” – Inside Halton
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13 January 2019
Random thoughts from the Kayla Drescher lecture
I should start with congratulations to Kayla for keeping her energy up through the
evening after having just completed a grueling 41 show run with the recent Champions of Magic tour!
- Hurray for Loblaws, Roots, and
CanadaCanadian Tire! - And beer, ginger beer, and Brio!
- Colour changing bottle caps are very cool.
- How do you define magic, art, and craft? (Definitely not the same way I used the term "arts and crafts" in my earlier report of the show!)
- Because ... science!
- And bar towels!
- Kayla gave Rosemary Reid a shout out for her video:
(You may remember that Rosemary delighted us all with the first iteration of this speech which she shared at the 2017 Browser's Bash.)
- Chris Westfall made a memorable entrance. (How many elastic bands do you wear on your wrists?)
- There was a mini Sorcerers Safari reunion with Rosemary Reid, Lee Asher, Chris Mayhew, Chris Westfall, and Jonah Babins! (Which made Kidlet doubly regret the decision to not attend.)
@MagicinHeelsKD Toronto lecture with @LeeAsherMagic @chrismayhews @jonahbabins & more! pic.twitter.com/S0b08IBkes— Rosemary Reid (@RosemaryReid) January 8, 2019
- Staff appreciation and lessons from street performers.
- Described a fabulous pseudo-controlled study on colours that increase tips! (Also pseudo-controlled for gender with surprising results.)
- Demonstrated a fabulous tip for bar magicians to increase probability of receiving a big tip. (I wonder how one could design a study to see if that methodology gives the same % tip increase for a man using the technique as for a woman using the technique?)
- Something spontaneously happened at the 1 hour 15 minute mark that Kayla was totally expecting. (I'm not entirely convinced that it wasn't just a case of a poorly worded question.)
- If you aren't already, subscribe to Shezam, the feminist podcast that hopes to make itself obsolete. The podcast has great tips and strategies for young women starting out in magic (No pockets? No problems!) Carisa Hendrix and Kayla also share entertaining anecdotes about performing and lots of pro-tips too!
- After the break, Kayla gave a fabulous hands-on lesson for colour changing bottle caps using a technique even I can master!
- Good times, good fun, good magic.
- Thank you Kayla!
Great turnout for a great lecture at the first @IBMring17 meeting of 2019! Thank you @MagicinHeelsKD— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) January 8, 2019
I hope you can finally get some well deserved rest! pic.twitter.com/g7keN6Dxlk
12 January 2019
Bill Abbott at the Chicago Magic Lounge and Blackpool
Catch Bill at the Chicago Magic Lounge Jan. 17-19 or at the Blackpool Convention Feb 15-17, 2019!
From Bill's Twitter feed:
From Bill's Twitter feed:
Next LIVE public appearances will be at the stunningly beautiful https://t.co/IH3rwiYJL7— Bill Abbott (@billabbottlive) January 3, 2019
I'm headlining 5 shows Jan. 17-19 and I have just been informed that the January 19th shows are already SOLD OUT! So act now to grab a seat and join me at this truly amazing venue. pic.twitter.com/DexuLP1XTz
Having heard about the world's largest magic convention for many years - I'm excited to be a feature lecturer and performer at this years Blackpool Magic Convention!— Bill Abbott (@billabbottlive) January 10, 2019
Bringing a brand new lecture and show package to all my UK friends ;) #blackpoolmagicconvention pic.twitter.com/dERpfAPQSF
11 January 2019
Quebec City: Loran at the Galerie de la Capitale
From the Facebook post of Loran Magie:
-I am very pleased to announce that I will be performing on January 18-19-20 at the official opening of the New Mega Park "Steampunk Theme" at the Galerie de la Capitale in Quebec City. I will be there to presents close-up magic performances everywhere on the site. Several members of Steampunk groups from Quebec, Montreal, Beauce and Ottawa will also participate to the event with their original costumes. Set your watches for this Retro-Futuristic event !
-J’ai le grand plaisir de vous annoncer que je serai présent les 18-19-20 janvier prochain lors de l’ouverture officiel du Nouveau Méga-Parc « Thématique Steampunk » des Galerie de la Capitale à Québec. J’offrirai des performances partout sur le site en magie rapprochée. Plusieurs représentants des groupes Steampunk de Québec, Montréal, Beauce et Ottawa participeront aussi à l’événement avec leurs super costumes. Réglez vos montres pour cet événement Rétro-Futuriste !
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