Winner of a Skype session with Michael Close

 
 

The contest to win a 1 hour Skype session with Michael Close closed last night at midnight.  

 

 

There were some terrific answers to the request to:

Tell us your favourite move, effect, technique, or magic product attributed to a Canadian magician.  

 

• Bammo Monte Monster (by Bob Farmer) 
• Fiber Optics (by Richard Sanders)
• Farquhar's deck switch 
• Miraskill (by Stewart James)
• Juggling to doves (by Greg Frewin)
  
• Flushtration Count (by Norm Houghton)
• Chico the Mind Reader (Bill Abbott)
  

 

And to the person who entered the contest and willfully ignored the intent of the qualifying question, while at the same time answering it with 100% accuracy, I applaud you.   Their answer:

• The move of the Browser's Den from the previous location to the current location, a move attributed to Jeff Pinsky.

Be sure to take advantage of 10% (ten percent) off any Michael Close downloadable ebook products (up to a maximum of $200 per person).  Use "CANADASMAGIC" (without the quotes) at checkout over at MichaelClose.com

 

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

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Congratulations Doug H.! We'll be in touch to let you know how to claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone for playing and a special thanks to Michael Close for making the prize available to you! 

Eric Leclerc with custom soundtracks

A terrific idea, beautifully executed!

 

From Eric Leclerc's October 21st upload to his YouTube channel:

SO FUNNY! I hired a professional musician to write a soundtrack about my daily activities. HUGE thanks so TrumanSound Studios for pulling through and creating this gem! 

 

Here's the sequel which includes footage with David Copperfield!

 

From Eric Leclerc's November 3rd upload to his YouTube channel:

A professional musician wrote a HILARIOUSLY brilliant song about the old clips in my iPhone. Eric Vanier from Trumansound studios really hit it out of the park with this one! Let me know in the comments what we should get him to sing about next! 

 

 

 

 

Danys Hamel to present a virtual Christmas show

From the November 4th Facebook post by the Festival de magie de Québec:

We are very excited to announce that FMQ and Caisse Desjardins de Québec are partnering with magician Danys Hamel to present a virtual Christmas show for the family, including some interactive numbers. Very affordable cost of $ 15 all inclusive: www.festivaldemagie.ca

 

 

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....

Read more. 

 

 

 

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