From the June 19th Tweet by Matt Johnson:
If you missed my feature on @CTVNews here it is. Apparently it was broadcast across Canada 🇨🇦@AGT #agt #mattjohnsonhttps://t.co/24zeL499XM
— Matt Johnson - Escape Artist & Illusionist (@likemattjohnson) June 20, 2021
From the June 8th upload on the America's Got Talent YouTube channel:
From the June 9th article "8 magicians who dazzled us on TV as children" at MeTV:
1. Doug Henning
With his bedazzled overalls and beaming smile, Henning was the perfect man to introduce children to the world of magic, a lovable character akin to Gallagher or Slim Goodbody. The Canadian first broke in this country on Broadway, earning a Tony nom for his 1974 production, The Magic Show. A year after that opening, 50 million viewers tuned in for the TV special Doug Henning's World of Magic. The escape artist and lover of Houdini went on to create stage tricks for Earth, Wind and Fire and Michael Jackson tours.
4. The Amazing Randi
James Randi is as well known for his skepticism as his illusions. The performer famously offered $1,000 (then $10,000, then $1,000,000) to anyone who could prove the existence of the supernatural. He's still waiting to pay out. Randi, seen here on the cover of Dynamite magazine, had a mission to expose charlatans posing as naturally gifted psychics. He would especially work to debunk the following man, his nemesis…
[via The Doug Henning Project]
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Congratulations to Billy Kidd for winning the Allan Slaight International Rising Star award!
From the June 22st article "International Rising Star 2021" at Magicana:
The Allan Slaight International Rising Star Award acknowledges outstanding work by an up-and-coming magician and comes with a prize of $5,000 from the Slaight Family Foundation—and it also includes an iPad to commemorate the occasion. Past recipients of this award are: Henry Vargas of Brazil, Jorge Blass of Spain, Edward Hilsum of Great Britain, Noah Levine of the United States, Ding Yang of China, and Diego Vargas of Costa Rica.
We are delighted to add BILLY KIDD of Great Britain, to the growing international list of dynamic performers.
Meet @Billykiddshow ...this year’s International Rising Star! She is exciting, interesting, and super curious. She pushes herself and her magic further. We are proud to present BILLY KIDD with this award on behalf of the Slaight Family Foundation. MEET: https://t.co/s61WnAAWUn pic.twitter.com/6yyhiWZVqc
— Magicana (@sharingwonder) June 22, 2021
Congratulations to Jonah Babins for winning the Allan Slaight Canadian Rising Star award!
From the June 21st article "Canadian Rising Star 2021" at Magicana:
As is our tradition, we start off by introducing you to this year’s Canadian Rising Star. This award acknowledges outstanding work by emerging Canadian magicians, and comes with a prize of $5,000 from the Slaight Family Foundation. Past recipients of this award include Mahdi Gilbert, Luc Langevin, Eric Leclerc, Nick Wallace, Carisa Hendrix and The Sentimentalists (Mysterion and Steffi Kay).
We are thrilled to now include JONAH BABINS on this impressive list of rising stars.
We invite you to meet this energetic Toronto-based magician. Jonah is an accomplished and impressive performer who is dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and interesting community. A true rising star.
AND IT BEGINS! We start the #AllanSlaightAwards by introducing this year’s #CanadianRisingStar He's an accomplished and impressive performer, based in Toronto, and is dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and interesting community. WATCH: https://t.co/7Xt00n9ynh pic.twitter.com/hRGqWwzVVN
— Magicana (@sharingwonder) June 21, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the recent passing of David Grosfield. Our sincere condolences go out to David's family and friends.
From Legacy:
GROSFIELD, DAVID Suddenly on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Beloved son of Irving and the late Myra Grosfield. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Howard and Katherine, and Stephen. Devoted uncle of Sophie, Alice, Lily and Jake. Memorial donations may be made to the David Grosfield Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation. www.benjamins.ca
From the June 17th Facebook post by Sean Watson:
We are so excited to be back performing live at Twin Pine Cinemas Saskatchewan June 25,26,27 July 1,2,3
Hope to see you there!
