It is with a heavy heart that I share the news Tweeted earlier today by the Randi Foundation. James Randi passed away Tuesday October 20th, 2020. Our condolences to his family and friends at this impossible time.
From the Randi Foundation Twitter feed:
We are very sad to say that James Randi passed away yesterday, due to age-related causes.
— Randi Foundation (@jref) October 21, 2020
He had an amazing life. We will miss him.
Please respect Deyvi Peña’s privacy during this difficult time.
From the "Treat to be Tricked Magic Show" on Eventbrite:
October 24
Join the 2018 Children's Magician of the Year, Graham Kita, and five amazing magic competitors as they perform to win your vote for the 2020 title of Children’s Magician of the Year!
Since 1960, the Vancouver Magic Circle, now Canada's largest magic club, has held an annual show featuring some of the finest children's entertainers in western Canada. These magicians are vying for the honour of being titled Children's Magician of the Year, the winner being selected by popular vote of the audience. Due to the pandemic and our desire to keep everyone safe we're going virtual. That doesn't mean you won't be a part of the fun though. This show is all about entertaining families while we stay safe at home! What better day to do it than on election day in BC!
Past winners have included Shawn Farquhar (5 times), Mike Norden (3 times), and Graham Kita (3 times) who will be hosting this year's awesome show.
For the first time ever the show will be presented virtually so the magic will happen right in your own home!
Limited tickets are available now.
From the Canadian Association of Magicians website:
On October 22, 2020 the Canadian Association of Magicians will be sharing our vision for the future of magic and magicians in Canada! All magicians are welcome! Join us!
Join us for a one-hour event as we present our vision for the future of magic. We are excited to share new tools and resources for magicians in Canada and around the world.
RSVP NOW for free and join us for this 1 hr event.
Tuesday night (October 20th), join Ryan Pilling as he hosts the first episode of "Inside the Ring" as part of the IBM JAM series. A little bird has told us that there's a good chance the first episode will include an appearance by Linking Ring columnist (and Canadian) Andrew Woo.
Keep an eye on the IBM Facebook page [facebook.com/IBMMAGIC] for details!
Ottawa Ring 151 has an online meeting on Monday, open to guests. Join Kyle Leon as he lectures about his original magic creations!
From My Magic Meeting:
Monday, October 19, 2020
Zoom Meeting ID: 84474200409
Zoom meeting password: magic
[With thanks to Ryan Pilling for letting us know!]
From the October 3rd Facebook post by Mega Magic:
On set as the Magic Consultant for Season 2 of the hit show TallBoyz on CBC airing in 2021. Let's just say it's going to be awesome! Definitely an interesting experience shooting TV during these times!
