Casting is open for Canada's Got Talent

From cgt.citytv.com: 

Calling ALL talented and entertaining Canadians, young or old, from across the nation, from small towns to big cities. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show us your act.

If you are an illusionist, aerialist, acrobat, stilt walker, martial artist, figure skater, singer, stand-up comic, dancer, contortionist, cellist, fire walker or have a great animal act – your weird, wacky and wonderful are all celebrated here – just show us what you got! 

We enjoy ALL talent that is fun, brilliant, surprising, award-winning, record-breaking, never seen before, professional or brand new. 

If you are entertaining, you are in the right place.

Read more and apply.

Broken wand: Jack Frank

Our condolences to Jack's family and friends at this difficult time.

 

From Paperman and Sons:

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Frank on Monday, July 5th, 2021. Jack and his partner Rosaline had a loving relationship for thirty-five years. Predeceased by his wife, Aggie (née Fine), Jack leaves behind his son, Joseph (Cyra), grandsons, Jordan (Gina) and Shaun, great-granddaughters, Charlotte and Zoe, and his brother Dave (Judy). Brother of the late Sylvia, the late Ray, and the late Polly.
 
Jack was a WWII Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran. He was a talented photographer, artist, illustrator, magician, mentalist, and skier. He had a world-class smile and a joke for every occasion.
 
As a young man, Jack became interested in magic after seeing Houdini perform, and his interest became a profession. He performed at resorts from the Catskills to the Laurentians, aboard cruise ships, and for many charity events, but saved his best performances for his grandsons’ birthday parties. His love of skiing led to his becoming a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol, which took him to the mountains around the world. He shared his passion for skiing with his son Joey, whom he brought into the Ski Patrol as its youngest member ever.

Read more.

[With thanks to Phil Matlin for sharing the obituary with us.]

 

 

Peterborough: Champions of Magic 2022

We've had the good fortune of attending a couple of Champions of Magic shows.  Here are some  random thoughts about "Champions of Magic" 2019.

 

From the July 5th Tweet by the Peterborough Memorial Centre:

🚨JUST ANNOUNCED - The PMC is excited to welcome Champions of Magic for an incredible performance Sunday February 20, 2022 at 4pm. Tickets go on-sale Thursday July 8 at 10am, PMC SCOOP members pre-sale is Wednesday July 7 at 10am. More info at https://t.co/nllH3HLETo pic.twitter.com/Y4EvF0HF25

— Peterborough Memorial Centre (@PtboMemCentre) July 5, 2021

 

 

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Aaron Matthews at Canada's Wonderland and in Magical Extravaganza with Sean Watson

From the July 4th Facebook post by The Magic of Aaron Matthews:

 

 

From the July 5th Facebook post by The Magic of Aaron Matthews:

 

 

 

 

Broken wand: Rick Poltaruk

Our condolences to Rick's family and friends at this difficult time.

 

From the July 3rd Facebook post by Paul Bagley:

Papa Rick's Obituary

Rick Poltaruk  April 20th 1951 – June 23rd, 2021

It is with mixed emotions we say farewell to Rick Poltaruk who succumbed to Lymphedema on June 23rd 2021, in Calgary Alberta.

Rick is survived by his mother Helga, daughter Shawna along with three grand children, brother Randy (Bonnie) niece Marinna (Kevin), and nephew Ryan (Mara).

Rick, a pastor, musician, magician, comedian and actor was well known as an entertainer living in Yellowknife, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg, showcased his talents everywhere he found himself, and left his mark, many of us can only imagine

Rick, a devote Christian, found solitude in faith, loved life and dedicated himself to others through his talents. As a Pastor, working with the Mustard Seed bestowing himself to help the homeless became the only accomplishment he truly valued.

Rick’s life was his joy, pride and pleasure - to miss him is an understatement. Our grateful heart will treasure memories we share, and his legacy will live on through the music we sing and the stories we tell. May he walk beside us every day.

Donations would be appreciated to the Mustard Seed of Calgary Alberta.

[With thanks to Derek Selinger for sharing the obituary with us.]

Big Trick Energy on Netflix

From the July 1st Tweet by Chris Ramsay:

#BigTrickEnergy coming to @netflix this Thursday! pic.twitter.com/A18awU6JdW

— Chris Ramsay (@chrisramsay52) July 1, 2021