Toronto's AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) will screen three Houdini movies in March as part of their Illusions: The Art of Magic exhibition programing.
First up will be Houdini's 1923 Haldane of the Secret Service on March 4 with live musical accompaniment by Tania Gill. Then on March 6 the gallery will screen The Man From Beyond with live musical accompaniment by Marilyn Lerner. Both films will be introduced by Alicia Fletcher.
Finally, AGO will screen the classic Paramount biopic Houdini (1953) starring Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh three times on March 18 at 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm.
29 February 2020
Toronto: Houdini movies at the AGO
From the February 22nd post "Three Houdini movies screening at AGO in March" by John Cox at Wild About Houdini:
Owners of Houdini's water torture cell
Last month John Cox posted a story about Houdini's water torture cell possibly being in Canada.
On February 26th, John posted "Canadian Mystery Cell owners revealed" at his blog Wild About Harry:
On February 26th, John posted "Canadian Mystery Cell owners revealed" at his blog Wild About Harry:
I'm taking a break from my break to bring some breaking news. The owners of the mysterious Chinese Water Torture Cell that was uncovered in Canada and revealed here last month have decided to go public. The cell was acquired by Richard Sherry and Dayle Krull of Sherry and Krall Magic.
28 February 2020
Saint John: Robert Watkins and Kent Axell workshop
February 28th
Virtual Reality: Robert Watkins and Kent Axell workshop
Virtual Reality: Robert Watkins and Kent Axell workshop
27 February 2020
Portland and Lincoln City: Shawn Farquhar
From Oregon this Week:
From the PDXMagicJam:
Thursday, March 26, 2020
This year, the Festival of Illusion offers you the chance to meet a magician who has fooled Penn & Teller -- twice! Festival headliner Shawn Farquhar has been entertaining audiences around the globe for over two decades. His magic has been seen on Television shows like the X-Files and Highlander, in Motion Pictures like Spooky House and the Fly II, for corporate clients like IBM and Konica, and on the most luxurious cruise vessels such as Norwegian Star and Radiance of the Seas.
Read more.
From the PDXMagicJam:
March 27 - 29
Shawn is a 2-time World Champion of magic, and has appeared on Ellen, Masters of Illusion, and Fool Us, where he became the first magician to fool Penn & Teller twice! Shawn’s magic can be seen on Hulu, Netflix, & YouTube where many of his videos have been viewed millions of times. Shawn has performed in more than 40 countries including extensive tours of China, Europe & Japan, as well as shows in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and off Broadway in NYC.
Among countless other awards, Shawn is the only person in history to be awarded both Stage Magician of the Year and Sleight of Hand Magician of the Year by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He's also won the highest award in magic - the Grand Prix World Champion of Magic at the Olympics of Magic in Beijing.
His infectious attitude and amazing magic will leave you breathless.
Read more and register.
26 February 2020
Ottawa: Sky High Magic Series - Professor Wick’s Incredible Magic Factory with Majinx
From Ingenium:
March 8, 2020
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is proud to present the lineup for this year’s Sky High Magic Series.
Prepare to be captivated by amazing magic and science-based illusions. These talented, high-energy magicians perform unbelievable feats of magic, blended with fast-paced comedy. They’ll tickle your funnybone, while leaving you utterly mystified!
Seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please reserve your tickets in advance.
Ingenium members will receive a discount code to apply towards the admission fee!
*Please note that tickets for the Sky High Magic Series do not include access to the Museum.
Majinx: Professor Wick’s Incredible Magic Factory
Read more.
25 February 2020
Kent Wong on Global News Edmonton
From the February 18th post "Edmonton parents turn to local magician to help raise money for their school" on Global News:
Some Edmonton parents have found a creative way to raise money for their school amid tough economic times. As Sarah Komadina explains, they’ve turned to a local magician.
Read more and watch video.
24 February 2020
Random thoughts about the Carisa Hendrix Ring 17 lecture
After the many hours I've spent with Carisa's voice in my head (via Shezam, the podcast that hopes to make itself obsolete), it is delightful to know she's as wonderful in person as she sounds in the podcast!
Thank you for an excellent lecture Carisa!
The Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club has posted some photos on Facebook. Canada's Magic has some photos on Instagram.
Here's what James Harrison thought about the lecture:
Those of you who know me, know that I arrive early to magic lectures with the specific intent of securing a back row seat. Imagine my surprise when, just before the lecture started, we all shifted 180 degrees and I found myself in the front row! I'm delighted it happened. It was great to have a clear view for such an inspiring lecture!
- Generally speaking, men seem less patient listening to magical ideas they can't directly apply, than women are.
- Carisa created an effect that may make it worth getting one's ears pierced.
- Her "pickpocketing" coin routine is fabulous.
- Her insights around creating a fool proof structure for an effect (and a performance) were well thought out and supported by extensive field testing.
- She has put a tremendous amount of thought and effort towards developing concrete metrics by which to measure the success of her performances. ("What gets measured, gets managed." -- Peter Drucker)
It will come as a surprise to no one, what the potato chip flavour or choice was for the pseudo-ex-pat lecturer:
- To borrow a phrase from the medical community, this data-driven approach clearly makes her an "evidence-based" performer. This approach serves her well.
- She personifies the advice she gives in the podcast with respect to audience volunteer interaction. I look forward to a day when every performer treats their volunteers with this level of respect.
- She had excellent thoughts on the parallels of comedy and magic.
- It was wonderful to learn about the evolution of the book production that made its way to Penn and Teller: Fool Us!
- We were treated to the distillation of $32K worth of art school into ~30 minutes with a crash course in Meta-Modernity. Lots of food for thought.
- And of course no magic lecture is complete without a deck of cards. Nothing like a variation of a Tommy Wonder routine by Carisa and Kayla Drescher to end the night!
Thank you for an excellent lecture Carisa!
Congratulations to Bob, our newest honourary lifetime member!#IBMRing17 @TOmagicclub pic.twitter.com/uMtxusx4gV— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) February 19, 2020
The Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club has posted some photos on Facebook. Canada's Magic has some photos on Instagram.
Here's what James Harrison thought about the lecture:
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