Greg Frewin in the Metrolinx News

From the May 16th article "No illusion – Magician Greg Frewin reveals Niagara Falls spectacles GO customers need to unlock" by Sara Wilbur in the Metrolinx News:

Greg Frewin has pulled off one of the most elaborate feats in the history of prestidigitation. He’s managed to quietly hide a very Canadian existence within a bigger-than-life Niagara Falls spectacle.

 The 52-year-old magician seems as much a modern staple of Niagara Falls as, say, running water. His production, inside a local 700-seat theatre named after him, is based on decades of performances around the world that have won him a magic box full of trophies, including the prestigious Magician of the Year Award at the World Magic Awards, as well as a first place for the International Federation of Magic Societies.

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The top 5 posts in May 2019

There were 37+ posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED - The people want to know!

4. Windsor and London: Keith Brown hits the Fringe - Catch Keith at not one, but two fringe festivals!

3. Gordon Precious, world record holder - Congratulations Gordon, and happy belated birthday!

2. Chilliwack: Cabaret of Wonders XVI with Chris Funk - Look for more Chris Funk in BC!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Welcoming a new Friend: Gwyn Auger - Thank you Gwyn.  Congratulations on your recent solo performance!

Kingston: Kingston Magic Theatre

From the Kingston Magic Theatre's Facebook page:

We are reentering the "golden age" of magic... it is everywhere on network tv and streaming services, and honestly we love it!, (well to a degree 😉).

But we believe that Magic, is supposed to be experienced live and in person, where you are truly affected by the effect. Where the moment is real, in an environment where the impossible is not created by the editor, but by your participation and involvement. Where the magic happens right in front of YOU!

Join us for any of the upcoming shows that are happening live, where there are no camera tricks and experience the reality of being astonished and amazed!

Astonishment & Wonder The Close Up Magic of David Johnson plays in The Coach House Pub on Friday May 31st. VIP seats have sold out but there are still some great General Admission spots available.
Grab your tickets now to what people are calling "the perfect magic show!"

An Evening of Magic in the Parlour with Magician David Johnson plays Friday and Saturday June 7th and 8th with two shows at 7 and 9pm.
This 50 min experience is unlike "Astonishment & Wonder" and plays to an exclusive audience of only 25 people in The Parlour of the Roselawn House in the Donald Gordon Conference Centre.
There are a few FREE front upgrades available to these shows, but do not wait, tickets are moving fast!

Kingston Magic Theatre presents Buzz Collins Master of Delusion! is playing in the Grand Room on Saturday June 22nd and this is our biggest show to date, but we have limited seating to only 120. Click the link above to secure your seats and support the Garrett Mills Memorial Scholarship award and experience an unbelievable full evening of astonishing magic and mind melting mentalism!

Toronto: Mystery & Magic featuring Beyond Mental Borders

From the May 22 article "Toronto is getting a Las Vegas style magic show series" by Tanya Mok in BlogTO:

One of Toronto's most popular mind-reading duos, Beyond Mental Borders, is launching a new stage show called Connection on June 16 at the Rec Room.

According to the mentalist pair, Melissa Ronson and Armand Antony, it'll be an extravaganza of divination, accompanied by some of the best magicians across the country.

The pair have previously wowed audiences on CityTV, at Second City, and other venues in the city with their ability to do stuff like guess what number or place you're thinking of, down to the tiniest detail.

It's still a mystery what exactly the show will incorporate, but according to the team, it'll be a "Las Vegas-style magic show that is currently lacking in the city of Toronto."

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Halifax: Nathaniel Rankin at the Halifax Busker Festival

As an aside, has anyone witnessed Mike Wood's “Catapulted Cabbage Catch”?  I can only assume it's as hilarious as it sounds!



From the May 22nd article "Halifax Busker Festival performers announced" by Victoria Walton in Halifax Today:

The 33rd year of the festival will take place on the Halifax Waterfront from July 31 to August 5.

Some of the Canadian artists featured include living statue Jenny Jupiter, comedian Mike Wood, and magician Nathaniel Rankin.

Last year's winners of the Busker's people's choice award, Canadian break-dancing group Break City Allstars will also return.

The festival will include the Nova Scotia Marquee Music Stage, which is now in its third year, and will be set up at Bishop's Landing in partnership with the province and Develop Nova Scotia.

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Rounding the Western rings in June 2019

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Club meeting. - Marcus Eddie lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Marcus Eddie lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Marcus Eddie lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Marcus Eddie lecture.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- The Children’s Magician of theYear competition.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Marcus Eddie lecture.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Central rings in June 2019

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Hot Tricks For Summer Fun.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Magic at the Marienbad show.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Annual Summer BBQ.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- N/A.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- N/A
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Kiko Pastur Lecture and workshop. - Marcus Eddie lecture. (Browser's Den)

Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.