Thank you to our February 2021 friends!

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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Thank you to John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, Ian Crawford, Matt DiSero, Gwyn Auger, Doug Hunt, John Smithman, Richard Hough, Robin Dawes, Eric Bedard, Loran, Peter Mennie, and David Johnson 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.

 

 

Ring 49 hosts a lecture by Bruce Kalver Feb 9

From the January 26th post at The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club:

Ring 49’s next virtual meeting is February 9, 2021. Our lecturer for the evening is Bruce Kalver. Bruce’s biography is below.

We will begin to log into the ZOOM portal about 6:50 pm. The meeting will begin with about 5 minutes of ring business before the host turns the meeting over to our guest lecturer.

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Free Virtual Magic Party Featuring Illusionarium Magicians [Feb 13- 15]

From Illusionarium:

Parties are a bit tricky this year, but the cast of Illusionarium magicians are here to help conjure up some fun! Using the magical power of Zoom, take advantage of Illusionarium’s virtual magic parties where a professional illusionist will perform 20-minutes of tricks and illusions closer than ever before.

Whether it’s a birthday party, anniversary, celebration, or a virtual hang out with friends, get ready to be amazed and entertained from the comfort of your own home.

Read more and register for tickets.

Elliot Smith in the Hernando Sun

From the February 5th article "Veterans’ HEAT Factory Raises Funds in Support of their Mission to help Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD" by Sarah Nachin in the Hernando Sun:

Elliott Smith, the opening act, has been performing his magic shows all over the world for the past forty years. Two prime ministers of Canada and late-night host Jay Leno are among the people for whom the Canadian-born magician has performed. He has also appeared with celebrities, such as Liberace. 

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Ron Gudel with ‘Cookie’ the tobogganing bunny

From the February 5th article "‘Cookie’ the tobogganing bunny" at WKRG.com:

Canadian magician Ron Gudel took his seven-year-old tobogganing bunny, Cookie, with him to a run down Blue Heron Hill in Windsor, Ontario. Cookie stayed on Gudel’s shoulder during the sled run of their lives.

Read more and watch video.

Peter Mennie's "Abracadazzle"

From the January 29th Instagram post by Peter Mennie:

It's a RARE online show. Interactive magic, comedy and fun! presented through https://www.ontarioswestcoast.ca/huronhygge/ Family Day Weekend

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DaCosta Magic Family Day Magic Show/Magic Workshop

From the January 26th Instagram post by DaCosta Magic:

But we will be back at it soon enough. Until then, join us virtually February 15th for a family day to remember.
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Magic Show/Magic Workshop combo for the whole family. $30 per zoom link.

 

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