Thank you to our September 2020 Friends!

Thank you to John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, Ian Crawford, Matt DiSero, Gwyn Auger, Doug Hunt, David Johnson, John Smithman, Richard Hough, Robin Dawes, Eric Bedard, and Loran for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

It's good to have friends like you.

You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.

 

Toronto: Mysterion Store Visit & Cryptid Book Test

From the September 10th Facebook post by Jeff Pinsky:

(Limit of 5 people in Store at a time)

The Cryptids - $80 (SPECIAL PRICE!)

Mysterion has been telling us about this idea for some time, and it's finally happened! And he's got a special offer for you! Have you ever wanted to read minds? This book will give you that power. 

Combining several different book test methodologies into a compact prop, The Cryptids is a miracle just waiting to happen! Here's some of what you can do with it:
 

• Have any long word remembered, and slowly reveal the word letter by letter! This is the Mother-of-All Book Tests concept.
   
• Have a word peeked at and instantly know it (variation of the flashback principle)
   
• Ability to force a word and have it appear on a freely selected page
   
• Reveal that you knew which Cryptid from a list of 100 in the book you knew would be 'randomly' selected
   
• With a map of locations for famous Cryptids, they can take a journey to these exotic places yet you always know where they've ended up!

You get all of these great magic methods and more! The book can actually be examined and read. Also, by using a larger font you don't have to worry about your spectator not being able to see the word they've chosen. And the subject of the book is one that appeals to all ages and performing venues. Mysterion will be demonstrating the book during his visit and answering any questions you might have. He's also offered us a GREAT DEAL! The book normally retails for $99 US, but he's offering it to you for only $80 Canadian! That's a significant saving!

We look forward to seeing you!

St. Catharines: Matt DiSero at Showtime Comedy and Entertainment

From the September 5th Facebook post by Matt DiSero:

Ontario: I'll be performing LIVE at Showtime Comedy and Entertainment Sept 18 & 19.  

I hear there's plexiglass between me and the audience, so it's like visiting Hannibal Lecter.  

Remember the rules: Do not touch or approach the glass. You pass me nothing but soft paper. No pencils or pens. No staples or paperclips in the paper.  Use the sliding food carrier. If I attempt to pass you anything, do not accept it. Do you understand me? -- Yes Doctor Chilton.

Who wants to be my Clarice Starling?

Our sincere condolences to Roman Szydlowski and his family

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the recent passing of Romaine's wife, Joan.  Our sincere condolences go out to Romaine and to Joan's family and friends.  Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

 

From the Echovita:

Joan Marilyn Oleskevich Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan Marilyn Oleskevich (Kitchener, Ontario), born in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, who passed away on September 10, 2020. Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Marilyn Oleskevich to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Veni Oleskevich and Marie Anne Barrette; her husband Roman Szydlowski; and her brother Dennis Oleskevich. She was also cherished by her many extended family, friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to Innisfree House, 2375 Homer Watson Blvd., Kitchener, ON N2P 0E9.

[With thanks for Phil Matlin for letting us know.]

Toronto: The Sentimentalists at the Comedy Bar

From the August 20th Instagram post by DrMysterion:

#Toronto friends we are back @comedybarto #Sept25 for a special socially distanced live show. Come see us live. Tickets comedybar.ca

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#Toronto friends we are back @comedybarto #Sept25 for a special socially distanced live show. Come see us live. Tickets comedybar.ca #agt #mentalism #mentalist #foolus #mindreaders #thefuture

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Thank you to our September 2020 sponsors!

This is a reminder that our sponsors also have bills to pay and mouths to feed.  If you have the means, please support them by making a purchase. 

If you would like to show your support for our sponsors, but have no immediate need for their products, consider purchasing a gift certificate which you can put to use (or not) at a later time.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.

This site would not be possible without their backing.

We're grateful to have the support of:

• Clive Court - Get PR help from a Life Membership Award winner of the Canadian Public Relations Society,
• Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic,
• Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic,
• Michael Close, author of the new Paradigm Shift ebooks, the Workers series and others,
• Ty Reveen - catch him on his Fall tour, and 
• Brent Smith, owner of The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop!

The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!

For more information about purchasing Sponsored Posts or about our Platinum, Gold, or Silver level sponsorships, please visit our Sponsorship page.

Or you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.

Big Night In presents Comedy Variety Hour

On September 29th, join Jonathan Burns with his  closest acquaintances including Carisa Hendrix, Mario the Maker Magician and more!

From the August 30th Facebook post by Carisa Hendrix: