From PCAM:
Sunday, November 22, 2020
We asked all our PCAM family to be patient and standby until we know that it is safe to proceed. Looks like it will be a long time before we can all gather safely so we are going virtual for 2020. On behalf of the 2020 PCAM Convention planning committee, we thank you for your understanding on this matter.
We are all set up now to host our first virtual convention and the date is set.
From the October 26th article "Escape artist performs stunt while dangling over Elora Gorge (10 photos)" by Keegan Kozolanka in Guelph Today:
While impressive on its own, it was done while dangling upside down over the Elora Gorge Thursday afternoon.
It’s not an usual task for Scott Hammell, a Hamilton-based magician and escape artist.
Hammell is a Guinness World Record holder for highest suspension straitjacket escape in a 2003 stunt 7,200 feet above ground from a hot air balloon.
Despite the Elora Gorge escape being significantly less high at 80 feet, Hammell said it comes with a different kind of fear.
“I wouldn’t say I’m afraid of heights but 7,200 feet up the ground isn’t really real at that point,” Hammell said.
“When you’re 80 feet above the ground and it’s rocky, you see it and it’s like ‘Oh that’s exactly where I’d land if something goes wrong.’”
Watch Scott's escape and other performances on October 31st over at Magic Festival!
From the "Magic Tricks to Scare your Friends" post on Eventbrite:
October 31st
The Virtual Halloween event of the season, interactive and fun, from the comfort of your own home, good for the whole family.
We're bringing all of our favourite magicians, ghost, and creepy ghouls together for a night of TRICKS, TREATS, and a whole lot of spooky fun!
It's one night only, one show only, and we want YOU to be part of it.
You can expect to:
- Have your mind blown from Ontario's Top Magicians
- Get spooked, scared and frightened right inside your home
- Learn a spooky trick that you'll be able to do forever
- Participate in our virtual costume contest
- Enjoy plenty more scary surprises we have in store for you!
- This event is going to be silly, scary whacky and a whole lot of fun.
It's time for you to meet the cast of ghosts, ghouls and goblins you'll be spending halloween with this year:
- The Sentimentalists
- Nick Wallace
- Aaron Matthews
- Chris Mayhew
And finally your hosts:
- Jonah Babins and Ben Train
From My Park Theatre:
SAT · OCTOBER 31, 2020
Haunted Halloween Magic Show is a social distance friendly high energy Vegas style show packed with pizzazz.
The show headlines internationally successful illusionist Sean Watson and features three other performers to round out the evening: Chanelle Munroe (singer, dancer, magician); Sean Fields (mentalist); and Mike Green (comedian emcee).
From the October 8th Instagram post by Roger Boucher:
I am really excited to be performing live at the Capitol in Saskatoon on October 31!
A Halloween magic show! 1, 3:30, 6 pm
Some family fun interactive and live entertainment. I know I've been waiting for this, how about you?
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.
