How do science and magic interact?
Well, in history… since the beginning 🙂 In my own story, I started to be fascinated by magic at the age of 6 when I saw a magician for the first time. Around the age of 8 or 9, when I first learned about the existence of atoms, I became passionate by science too because I saw an opportunity to really understand how the world works. Magic and science were my 2 passions for many years and when I was around 22, I decided to link them in the presentation of my magic tricks in order to have a signature as magician and really be myself on stage. We created my first TV show around that time, and I needed to be different from other magicians. Using the science to do it was the natural choice.
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20 July 2020
Luc Langevin interviewed by Matt Pritchard
From the July 15th post "Luc Langevin – magician (#124)" by Matt Pritchard at Words of Wonder:
17 July 2020
Murray Sawchuck at the Nowhere Comedy Club
From the July 12th Murray Sawchuck Instagram post:
LIVE STREAMING SHOW August 7, 2020 with #Lefty 6pm PST click the link in bio for tickets! @nowherecomedy @gersh_production
16 July 2020
Ken Sky in The Hour
From the July 15th article "Three Acclaimed Performers Share the Pivots They're Making to Succeed" by Cheryl Conner in The Hour:
Ken Sky, corporate magician and speaker
"Man of mystery" Ken Sky is a mind reader and keynote speaker from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sky is no stranger to striving through life’s challenges, having grown up in Paraguay. He moved to Winnepeg 17 years ago in 2003.
From his childhood, Sky recalls creating his toys from corn cobs by adding arms and legs and turning them into people. When he was five, his mother began to teach him the magic of words and language. She spelled out the alphabet using a stick to form letters in dirt. He was captivated and declared his life’s direction was chosen. He wanted to be a teacher. As he grew, his father pointed to the sky and taught him about the presence of airplanes and satellites, and the dream of someday moving to Canada.
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15 July 2020
Miranda Allen on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us"
Edmonton based Miranda Allen did a fabulous escape on Monday night's "Fool Us" that Penn described as "perfect" while Teller nodded in agreement.
From Miranda Allen's YouTube channel:
From Miranda Allen's YouTube channel:
Miranda Allen and Sarah Emslie on Penn & Teller: Fool Us Season 7 Episode 04. Miranda Allen is handcuffed, wrapped in chains, and submerged in an oak barrel overflowing with red wine. The lid is secured on top with 35 pounds of chain and a maximum-security padlock. There is no light, and no air.
"You inspired us" - Penn Jillette
14 July 2020
Lethbridge: Jeff Newman - The Socially Distant Mentalism Show
From the July 12th Newman Mentalism Instagram post:
On July 24th, I'll be in #Lethbridge to influence your thoughts, make predictions, and read minds! If you think that will be amazing, I'll do it all while ALSO keeping socially distant!
That's right, #yql; on July 24th, Jeff Newman: The Socially Distant Mentalism Show is hitting the stage @goodtimesyql at 7 & 9:30 PM. SEATING IS LIMITED, so get your tickets now at https://goodtimesyql.com/tickets/ols/categories/jeff-newman!
13 July 2020
Nathan Kranzo: Coin gaff workshop
From the Kranzilla's July 8th Instagram post:
I’m teaching my favorite Gaffed Coin routines next Wednesday night! LINK IN BIO!!! #CoinMagic #CardMagic #CloseupMagic #CoinTrick #Magician #MagicWorkshop
12 July 2020
Broken Wand: Evelyn Matlin
Updated at 8:15pm to add:
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Evelyn Matlin, co-owner of Perfect Magic in Montreal. I first met Evelyn at the CAM-JAM in the spring of 2013. I had the pleasure of reacquainting with her over the years through Sorcerers Safari and the Browser's Bash. She had a wonderful upbeat personality and always had something nice to say.
In her 40+ years at Perfect Magic, Evelyn left her mark on the Montreal magic community. She demonstrated magic in the shop and was often responsible for starting the ball rolling in people's lifelong love of magic. Many of you know Evelyn as the authour of the blog Perfect Magic Then and Now. You can read more about Evelyn in the March 13th article "The magic of pursuing your dreams: father's bravery had a ripple effect" by her daughter Julie Matlin in the Montreal Gazette.
Our condolences to her husband, Phil, their children Ronna, Michael, Brian, and Julie, as well as Evelyn's extended family and friends.
From Julie Matlin's July 11th post on Perfect Magic's Facebook page:
- The formal obituary can be found at Paperman and Sons. The family requests "In lieu of flowers, donations in Evy’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, (514) 369-2222 ext.: 1299, or to the Gynecology-Oncology Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251."
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Evelyn Matlin, co-owner of Perfect Magic in Montreal. I first met Evelyn at the CAM-JAM in the spring of 2013. I had the pleasure of reacquainting with her over the years through Sorcerers Safari and the Browser's Bash. She had a wonderful upbeat personality and always had something nice to say.
In her 40+ years at Perfect Magic, Evelyn left her mark on the Montreal magic community. She demonstrated magic in the shop and was often responsible for starting the ball rolling in people's lifelong love of magic. Many of you know Evelyn as the authour of the blog Perfect Magic Then and Now. You can read more about Evelyn in the March 13th article "The magic of pursuing your dreams: father's bravery had a ripple effect" by her daughter Julie Matlin in the Montreal Gazette.
Our condolences to her husband, Phil, their children Ronna, Michael, Brian, and Julie, as well as Evelyn's extended family and friends.
From Julie Matlin's July 11th post on Perfect Magic's Facebook page:
On Friday night, after a mercifully short battle with cancer, Evy passed away. We don't have to tell you what an exceptional human being she was. Everyone who met her knew. For the past 42 years, she was a proud member of the magic community, and few things gave her more pleasure than introducing people to the wonders of the craft. There are generations of people who remember how Evy showed them their first card trick, and she remembered each one of you.
We thank you for respecting our privacy at this time, while we grieve.
Julie Matlin
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