Ring 66 hosts an UnConventional lecture with Jonah and Ben [May 20]

From the Facebook event Calgary Club Meeting and UNConventional Lecture:

Description: In 2020 magic went through a radical change - moving predominantly online for the first time in existence.

During that time Ben Train and his partner Jonah Babins performed more than 300 virtual shows for audiences all over the world - and of all ages and sizes. They also produced the world’s first 8-bit virtual magic convention (Unconventional.fun), transformed their magic company so it could operate entirely online, and worked with countless magicians helping them with their virtual shows.
 
Now Ben and Jonah wants to share what he learnt and answer any questions you might have. They’ve got advice on marketing your online shows, tips on how to maximize virtual audience engagement, and insight into what you can do to make 2021 your most magical year yet.

This is NOT a lecture - so don’t come expecting to learn any tricks - but it will be a fun night all about the world of virtual magic; filled with learning, laughs, and bottomless drinks*

*Provided you have a lot of drinks at home. 

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Welcoming a new sponsor: Ryan Pilling's "Tips & Tricks for Magicians"

Welcome to our newest sponsor, Ryan Pilling's "Tips & Tricks for Magicians"!

You may know Ryan Pilling as the author of "Finding the Funny," the creator of the best ever Candy Cane Puzzle, or the host of IBM's monthly series "Inside the Ring" (new episode of "Inside the Ring" tonight).

But did you know that Ryan publishes a weekly newsletter?

Ryan's Tips & Tricks for Magicians weekly newsletter is a grab-bag of magical delights. Every Tuesday you'll receive the latest thoughts and ideas, with tips on improving the magic you perform, and video lessons sharing everything from old forgotten gems, to brand new works-in-progress.

Subscribe for free at www.MagicTipsAndTricks.com.

Thank you Ryan, for your sponsorship of Canada's Magic!

Luc Langevin: Interconnectés, Interconnected, and Global News

May 22nd marks the 100th presentation of Luc Langevin's virtual show "Interconnectés."

In June, Luc launches his first show in English, "Interconnected."

Watch Kim Sullivan interview Luc on May 12th for Global News.

C'est le 22 mai qu'aura lieu la 100e représentation de mon spectacle "Interconnectés". 🤩

Psst! Ce sera la dernière représentation en français avant un moment... 😉

Europe 👉 https://t.co/jRK3Fvwsx1
Canada 👉 https://t.co/VqWsh3XQsS pic.twitter.com/bGHM6wjN0C

— Luc Langevin (@LucLangevin) May 7, 2021

😃 FIRST ENGLISH-SPEAKING SHOW 💻
I’m very happy to share with you the trailer for my first English-speaking show, live from my illusion workshop. 🪄
Get your ticket 👉https://t.co/U9FQ6F6sgS#luclangevin #virtualshow #digitalshow #interconnected #magic #illusions #illusionist pic.twitter.com/BkQJmux1aB

— Luc Langevin (@LucLangevin) May 11, 2021

Viewers can enjoy a unique, interactive and immersive magical experience from the comfort of their homes. Global’s Kim Sullivan has more.https://t.co/2ybt6v3OmY

— Global Montreal (@Global_Montreal) May 12, 2021

Edmonton Magic Club presents: John Kaplan's lecture "Selling the Impossible" [May 18]

From the May 12th post on the Edmonton Magic Club Facebook page:

BIG NEWS! John Kaplan will be presenting his "Selling the Impossible" lecture at our next meeting-Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 PM. John is one of Canada's most successful magicians and his lecture details how he has made his living travelling across the country as an Illusionist. This is another FREE event hosted by the Edmonton Magic Club. Don't miss it!

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Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey

From the Canadian Heritage section of the Government of Canada:

The Department of Canadian Heritage is inviting all artists and content creators to participate in the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey. The purpose of this survey is to help create an updated portrait of the artistic and creative community in Canada. This data gathering is important to help ensure policies and programs continue to be responsive to the sector’s reality.

Share your story!

The survey will help develop a better understanding of the realities and experiences of artists and content creators in Canada prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to participate?
The survey is available online from May 10 to June 18 and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

Who should participate?
Anyone in Canada aged 16 or older who does creative or artistic work as an important component of their professional identity, whether on their own time, freelance or with organizations — either full-time or alongside other jobs, at any point in their career stage.

The survey is open, but not limited to:

• writers such as fiction and non-fiction book authors, playwrights, poets, screenwriters, technical writers
• visual artists such as painters, craft artisans, designers, illustrators, installation artists, video game designers, concept artists, photographers, printmakers
• performing artists such as actors, choreographers, circus artists, comedians, dancers, mimes, puppeteers, spoken word artists, storytellers
• musical artists such as composers, musicians, singers, songwriters
• audiovisual directors working in film, television, video games or other digital media productions, including on social media

Read more and take survey.

TBT: Quincy Li appears on Big Trick Energy

Throwback to last Thursday, actually.  Watch Big Trick Energy pull off a personalized illusion for Quincy, owner of the brick and mortar magic shop Clownin' Around in BC.  (Video at bottom of post.)

(New episode of Big Trick Energy airs tonight on truTV!)

From Wes Barker's May 7th Facebook post, watch some of the prep work for Quincy's cameo:

[Editor's note:  Addendum to the dialogue in the clip below, at present there are only TWO Canadian brick and mortar shops that are 100% dedicated to magic.]

From the May 7th upload on the truTV YouTube channel:

IBM convention online July 8th-10th, 2021

I spy Jay the Juggling Magician and Alex Zander from Canada! 

From the April 28th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:

The talent line up for the first ever online IBM magic convention is super cool. Lots of new faces and old friends.

If you are a proud member of the IBM please SHARE this on your Facebook timeline. Heck, tag people you think might not know that should be attending the convention. We want to make certain everyone is aware that registration to this year convention INCLUDES a one year MEMBERSHIP to the IBM. It's the best deal of 2021...

Keep Calm and Perform Magic
www.IBMCONVENTION.com