Memdeck - The Next Step Webinar with Michael Close

From Michael Close:

Sunday, June 23, 2019
10:00 am (EDT)  &  4:00 pm (EDT)

Memdeck - The Next Step Webinar
You’ve put in the hours, memorized a stack, and can now perform a few basic effects with it. What’s the next step? What skills do you need to acquire on the road to memdeck mastery? You’ll find out in our new webinar, “Memdeck, the Next Step.” You can ask questions during the live broadcast of the webinar; if you can’t join live, you’ll have unlimited access to the replay. The webinar will run about ninety minutes.

We’ll discuss:

• A review of basic memdeck skills
• A review of basic memdeck effects
• The challenges of “the next step”
• Estimation
• Culling
• False shuffles
• Thinking on your feet
• Other useful tools
• Explanations of many useful effects

The information in this webinar is “stack independent” – it will apply regardless of which stack you have learned.

This webinar is geared to those who have memorized a stack and have some confidence with it. It is not geared to memdeck neophytes. (If you have not yet memorized a stack, you should wait for another presentation of our “Demystifying the Memorized Deck” webinar.

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Toronto: Jeff Hinchliffe's Memorized Deck workshop

From the Browser's Den of Magic Newsletter:

Young Jeff here with a special announcement for the card guys...I am doing my second Memorized Deck workshop.

The date will be SATURDAY JULY 13th, and the workshop/lecture will run from 6:30pm-10:30pm. That's FOUR HOURS of memorized deck magic! The cost is $40 and will be limited to twenty participants. To sign-up you can either call the shop (416-783-7022) or e-mail me directly at jhinchliffe13 AT gmail DOT com

I will be covering a wide range of information about memorized decks, including breaking down the differences between different stacks, stack-dependent and stack-independent material, and how to maintain your memorized deck when performing non-memorized deck magic.


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St. Thomas: Magic and Brews

From Eventbrite:

This is the grand opening event will be sure to tickle your tastebuds and blow your mind! World-renowned master magician Bill Abbott, (and former St.Thomas resident) is taking a detour from his current U.S. tour to jump the border on July 5th to bring the MAGIC to Caps Off!

Your ticket includes exclusive access to this event that starts at 7pm where you can purchase freshly brewed beer and enjoy complimentary charcuterie boards of meats & cheese PLUS up close and personal magic that happens in your own hands and mind!

Then sit down at 7:45 pm and experience the show that's filled with laughter, surprise, charm and wonder! Witness the incredible and hilarious magic show that has entertained and amazed audiences around the world! Bill Abbott will demonstrate mind blowing sleight of hand, jaw dropping illusion and laugh out loud comedy that will leave you thoroughly entertained. Then hang after while we serve up one more brew for the road and maybe grab a growler to go!

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From Bill Abbott's Twitter feed:

Come celebrate the brewery these two started! Sunday July 7 at 7pm in St. Thomas ON. I’ve got killer tricks, jokes and unexplainable mysteries to share! #billabbottlive #ginjaninja @capsoffbrewing

Get your tix here https://t.co/mYjWPt1zFF pic.twitter.com/SGNAqxWsrs

— Bill Abbott (@billabbottlive) June 14, 2019

Catching up with Luc Langevin

Catch Luc Langevin in Montreal and Quebec City in November and December respectively.  Or watch him record the show "The Children of the TV."  Or watch the show once it airs!  Or watch the Geminis and see if he takes his category "Best Variety Special."

Congratulations Luc!


From the June 12 article "Luc Langevin de retour au Québec" in La Press:

L'illusionniste présentera ainsi son spectacle Maintenant demain sur plusieurs scènes québécoises dans les prochains mois.

Il sera notamment à la salle Maisonneuve de la Place des Arts le 9 novembre et à la salle Albert-Rousseau de Québec les 22 et 23 décembre.

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From Luc Langevin's Twitter feed:

Amis québécois, je ferai partie des invités de l'émission "Les enfants de la télé" à @iciradiocanada lors du tournage du mardi 18 juin de 18h à 22h et il encore possible d'y assister gratuitement. Les personnes intéressées doivent réserver ici -> https://t.co/fc3UbplTtd pic.twitter.com/eHze1IhBwp

— Luc Langevin (@LucLangevin) June 13, 2019

Belle surprise pendant mes vacances : Je viens d’apprendre que je suis en nomination aux Gémeaux comme meilleur animateur de spécial de variété! Cheers 🥂! pic.twitter.com/hJlMaC63xG

— Luc Langevin (@LucLangevin) June 13, 2019

Laval: David Acer at Le Cabaret C

From Eventbrite:

June 18

Jaguar Land Rover Laval est fière d’annoncer la tenue de "Nous pour Vous III" une soirée-bénéfice humoristique en compagnie de Rachid Badouri et ses invités, au profit de l’Organisation familiale des besoins spéciaux de Montréal.

L’animateur du spectacle sera à nouveau cette année, Rachid Badouri, et il mettra en vedette une superbe brochette de grands noms de l’humour, le tout dans un format bilingue. Ainsi vous pourrez entendre les talents de David Acer, Mike Patterson, Christine Morency, Derek Séguin, Dave Gaudet, Maude Landry et Mat Cyr!

Les billets pour cet événement recherché et intime sont disponibles au prix spécial de seulement 40$ et toutes les recettes seront versées à l’Organisation familiale des besoins spéciaux de Montréal. 

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From David Acer's Twitter feed:

I'll be stand-up comedying on this bilingual show for a great cause with some other fine comedyists! June 18th at Le Cabaret C in Laval. Info/tix: https://t.co/TzKFOzA80Y pic.twitter.com/YpWP68lVVC

— David Acer (@David_Acer) June 12, 2019

Lee Asher's thoughts on the recent Cartamundi / USPCC deal

Skip to the bottom of this post to watch Lee's video.

ICYMI...

From the June 4th article "Cartamundi to acquire The United States Playing Card Company" from Cartamundi:

Turnhout, June 4, 2019 – The Belgian privately owned group Cartamundi has signed an agreement to buy The United States Playing Card Company (USPC) from its parent company Newell Brands. The acclaimed playing cards maker’s focus is on North America and Spain. Through this acquisition, Cartamundi continues to invest in the global entertainment market.

The United States Playing Card Company, owner of the iconic brands such as Bicycle®, Bee®, Hoyle® and Fournier®, is the global standard within the world of playing cards. The business employs over 350 people and has manufacturing facilities in the U.S. city of Erlanger (Kentucky) and the Spanish city of Vitoria (Álava). In 2018 USPC realized net sales of approximately 112 million US dollars.

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From Lee Asher's Twitter feed:

If you love #Playingcards, watch this video about my thoughts on the @CartamundiCards @bicyclecards merger. I promise it's worth your time, and I might change the way you feel about all of this. 😊https://t.co/QdEFmdEVNV pic.twitter.com/SnFK9OlUxp

— Lee Asher (@LeeAsherMagic) June 13, 2019

From Lee Asher's YouTube channel:

Niagara: Magic Beyond Tricks

From Events Niagara:

An evening of fine dining, good company and an interactive, mind-bending performance that will have you laughing one minute, and awestruck the next.

Your night starts with a delicious 3-course meal at the legendary Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

Then you'll head downstairs, to the Grand Ballroom, to experience Alex Kazam's perfect combination of comedy, magic, and mentalism: Magic Beyond Tricks

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From Alex Kazam's Twitter feed:

I'm excited to announce that "𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 " opens in 10 days.

Tickets are now available for June 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

The evening begins with a 3-course dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House Niagara Falls.

Then... https://t.co/CESt4I95Xz

— Alex Kazam (@wittymagic) June 7, 2019