Vernon: Shriners Variety Show

From the October 26th article "Vernon Shriners Variety Show to feature award-winning Canadian illusionists" by Brendan Shykora in the Vernon Morning Star:

Award-winning illusionists Murray Hatfield & Teresa are set to wow a Vernon crowd as they headline the upcoming Vernon Shriners Variety Show.

The Victoria duo, who were named Magicians of the Year”by the Canadian Association of Magicians, will perform at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 6.

Fans of the Penn & Teller: Fool Us may have seen Murray Hatfield and Teresa on the popular TV series in 2017, or on stages around the world.

Aaron Gregg, Comedian and previous Guinness World Record holder for juggling chainsaws, will be there to warm up the crowd at the event. Rounding out the show is master bubble artist Geoff Akins-Hannah, who will attempt to put a person inside of a bubble.


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Moncton and Enoch: The Clairvoyants

From Casino New Brunswick:

TUE MARCH 31, 2020

Thommy Ten and Amelie Van Tass(The Clairvoyants) were both born and raised in Austria and now reside in both Austria and America. When they met in 2011, they began to develop their “second sight” act, andtwo months laterbrought itto the stage for the first time. Within a year they had developed a full-length show. Shortly thereafter, they began touring Europe. In 2014, they received their first long-term contract in America when they performed in the showThe Illusionariumby JeffHobson. A custom theatre was built for this show on the cruise ship “Norwegian Getaway”. After a six-month run inThe Illusionarium,they were offered a featured spot in the largest touring magic show in the world,The Illusionists,produced by Simon Painter. As part of the brand-new showThe Illusionists 1903,they toured Australia, Mexico and the Middle East after which they continued withThe Illusionists 2.0andThe Illusionists —Live From Broadway. A highlight of their career was the opportunity to perform at the Sydney Opera House.This winter they are experiencing another career highlight, appearing in the showThe Illusionists —Turn of the Centuryat the Palace Theatre in New York City, on Broadway. In 2016, they decided to take part in the biggesttalent show in the world, “America’s Got Talent.” After four months, six different performances and more than 100,000 contestants, America voted them second place. In October 2016 they appeared, together with winner Grace Vanderwaal, at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Being a part of that show was another major step in the evolution of their careers. Van Tass and Ten were awarded the “German Champions of Mentalism”, “Magicians of the Year”, 2015 and, were enthusiastically chosen as the “World Champions of Mentalism, 2015”, a prize that hadn’t been awarded in 30 years.

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From Ticketmaster:

Apr 03, 2020
River Cree Resort & Casino

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Calgary: Derek Selinger's "The Gift"

From Family Fun Calgary:

You can have smoke and mirrors or you can enjoy a show filled with magic and wonder! The Gift is a magic and illusion show coming to Calgary on November 15 – 16, 2019, that will leave you mystified and thoroughly entertained. Derek Selinger is an award-winning illusionist and master magician who will bring you the art of altered perception. Not only will you be transported into the experience, but you’ll be inspired by the magic of life itself.


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Rounding the Western rings in November 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)	- Mark Strivings lecture. - Club meeting.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- Mark Strivings lecture.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- Mark Strivings lecture.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Mark Strivings lecture. - Christmas banquet.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- 3 of Clubs convention (Nov 8-10)
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Round Table - Mark Strivings lecture.

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

Rounding the Central rings in November 2019

Updated November 4th to reflect Ring 235 is known as the "KW Magic Society."


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)	- Buck Mcleod lecture.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Flea circus. - Mike Fisher
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- Round Table Discussion.
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)	- The Magic Lab (panel: Glenn Ottaway, David Peck, and Mike Carbone)

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