Browser's Den turns 45!

From the November 3rd post in the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Dear Denizens,
This November is the 45th anniversary of 'Browser's Den of Magic'.
It is also the 25th year that Old Jeff took over the shop from Len and Bernice Cooper. Back then Old Jeff was Young Jeff and Young Jeff was Really Young Jeff.

Joking aside, for the past 45 years each November we have held a shop anniversary party. For obvious reasons this year we have to celebrate differently.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be making several eflyer announcements related to our 45th anniversary.

To start the celebration....

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Julie Eng on Who Books That? with Harrison Greenbaum

From the November 4 YouTube Livestream by Harrison Greenbaum:

Tune in TONIGHT at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT as comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum interviews the multitalented JULIE ENG!  Watch LIVE to participate and be a part of the show!

With surprise guests John Carney, Sandra Eng, David Ben, Jason England, & Bill Abbott.

Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

The Canadian Association of Magicians 2020 launch

On October 22nd, the new CAM President, Renée-Claude Auclair, and the new board of the Canadian Association of Magicians had their first official public meeting!

 

CAM's new President, Renée-Claude Auclair, sharing the mission statement of @cammagicorg . pic.twitter.com/ylh449sjFA

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 23, 2020

 

The board members were energetic and passionate about their goal to make "CAM 2.0" an engaging organization for magicians nationally and internationally.  The board consists of:

• Renée-Claude Auclair (President)
• Greg Frewin
• Ryan Joyce
• Luc Langevin
• Mark Pallin (Treasurer)
• Paul Romhany (Editor of Northern Peeks)
  
• Mike Segal
• Jason Verners
• Kent Wong (Secretary)

 

Big plans announced to make this organization even more fantastic!@cammagicorg pic.twitter.com/dh5oAxnn4O

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 22, 2020

They've completely redone their website (and created a spiffy new logo) over at CAMmagic.org

Brand new @cammagicorg website launching soon!

Looks great @ryanjoycemagic ! pic.twitter.com/RxWemfUfdW

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 23, 2020

 

Also announced is a contest where CAM members as of November 30th, will be entered in a draw for a chance to win a registration for Quebec FISM 2022, spending money, and tickets to the Greg Frewin Theatre!

.@GregFrewinMagic just announced fabulous prizes to be won just by being a member of @cammagicorg! pic.twitter.com/taMZ0DIVdq

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 22, 2020

 

Register at CAMmagic.org today!  

(Existing members start the process here:  https://www.cammagic.org/welcome-back)

Great turnout from across the country to the @cammagicorg meeting! pic.twitter.com/EZFpGOW0os

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 23, 2020

New England Magic Collectors Association virtual gathering

From the November 2nd post at Magicana:

For the first time in its thirty-four year history, the Gathering is going virtual.

Maintaining its legendary anchors of being an informative and social event, NEMCA has planned an incredibly wonderful and jam-packed weekend on November 14 and 15, including special tributes for guests of honour, Peter Lane and Byron Walker.

The best part? You can enjoy this entire conference from the comfort, and safety, of your own home.

Lectures, discussion panels, social breaks and even an auction are all planned for this online extravaganza. For only $25 you can be part of two full days of wide-ranging topics exploring the likes of, collecting Houdini, seldom-seen gambling books, women in magic’s history, and—wow—collections, collections, collections.

Read more and register.

 

 

 

Did you hear?! One heck of a deal is being offered. NEMCA's presenting #YankeeGathering2020 online, Nov 14, 15, for only $25! A serious bargain and, wow, there are two jam-packed days of #coolmagic programming. Don't miss this one. REGISTER NOW. More: https://t.co/4idmWJgger pic.twitter.com/ITr3s9jDSG

— Magicana (@sharingwonder) November 2, 2020

 

 

Hidden Wonders live and virtual

From the Hidden Wonders Live and Virtual Eventbrite page:

Hidden Wonders the Speakeasy Magic Experience is presenting a unique presentation of their hit sold-out show allowing a virtual opportunity while still hosting a small live audience.

Members of both audiences will have an opportunity to perhaps guide this choose your own adventure experience.

Using the technology of the ZOOM Platform the audience at home will experience an evening of wonder and be secure in knowing what they are seeing on their screen is exactly what the in person audience will be viewing.

Read more and buy tickets.

Win a 1 hour Skype session with Michael Close

The contest is now closed. The winner was announced at "Winner of a Skype session with Michael Close."
 
Continuing with our 10th anniversary celebrations, here's your chance to win a 1 (one) hour private Skype session with Michael Close (approximate retail value of $100).  I think it would be fabulous to win this prize; you’ll have the opportunity to get feedback on a routine you’re working on, get technical advice on sleights, or ask questions about any subject that’s on your mind. Michael is the magic consultant on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and in that capacity he has provided valuable help to hundreds of magicians.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling us your favourite move, effect, technique, or magic product attributed to a Canadian magician.   (And also the name of the magician.)
    
   
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and email address so that we can coordinate your prize with Michael Close Magic.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
   
• One entry per person.
   
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Sweepstakes laws are complicated. Je m'excuse!)
   
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
   
• If you experience difficulties submitting a Rafflecopter entry, you may email it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your email is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
   
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
   
• Entries may be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
   
• You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the prize.)
   
• Transportation to/from Toronto and accommodations will not be provided.
   
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
   
• Contest closes on Thursday November 12th at 11:59pm ET.

 

With thanks to Michael Close for generously making this prizes available to you! 

 

 

Enter via the Skype session with Michael Close Rafflecopter entry form or use the widget below:

 

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Photos from Dean Gunnarson's Halloween Houdini escape

Facebook posts with photos from Dean Gunnarson's Halloween Houdini escape last Saturday. 

Photos by James Carey Lauder.