From the August 9th Facebook post by Jay Flair Magic:
I didn't think I'd be able to say this this year, but I'm going to be at the Edmonton Fringe Fest! It'll look a lot different this time around, but you'll be able to see me do a half hour magic show "Magic with a Little Flair"
On Aug 13, 18, 19 and 20th at 1:45
Aug 16 and 17th at 12:30
Can't wait to see your faces!
Five years ago today, a bus full of magic campers left Haliburton for the very last time.
Some trivia about Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp:
There is no one single thing that makes Sorcerers Safari so successful. As [Mike] Segal has often said, "it is more than the sum of its parts." And he's right. He's created, seemingly by alchemy, a unique opportunity for young magic enthusiasts to learn from and network with, professionals who are open and approachable. When asked how he came by this elusive recipe, a modest Segal said, "I'm totally amazed. This is the best trick I have ever pulled off in my life."
Many of my favourite memories at Sorcerers Safari come from the late night jam sessions in the campers' cabins. You never know what newest tricks or guest magicians you'll find.Sheldon Casavant (SheldonCasavant.com)
For example, a few years back, I witnessed Tyler Wilson sharing the longest and most entertaining card revelation I've seen. Over the course of about 45 minutes, the cabin filled with campers as they watched him attempt to find the card. Pure suspense. Needless to say, he had no idea what the card was, and was playing us the entire time.
The jam sessions offer a great opportunity to see the campers' talent and creativity. In 2015, Philip B. and I posed an Ambitious Card challenge to the cabin. They split into 2 teams to work together to create an Ambitious Card routine from scratch. This impromptu competition went on for close to 2 hours and was a blast to watch!
Camper: 2003, Counsellor: 2004 and 2007, Instructor: 2015
ICYMI, last week Disney released the movie "Magic Camp" which was inspired by Mike Segal's brainchild, Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp. The first iteration was written by Mike's brother-in-law. Mike did consulting (as did Justin Willman) for this project which was 17 years in the making!
What did the special guests think?
From the January 13th, 2017 article "Sorcerers Safari 2016: Dear Mike and Jen":
Who attended?
Have a look below at the group photo from the last year of camp. It includes 4 Len Cooper Memorial Award winners, 4 World Record holders, 2 Allan Slaight Canadian Rising Stars, a consultant for Penn and Teller's Fool Us, a FISM Grand Prix winner, 2 people who appeared on the Amazing Race Canada, The Toronto Magic Company, and one half of Big Trick Energy!
From the August 7th episode of Craig Petty's Magic TV, Michael Close - The Ultimate Worker talks Reviews, Close Up Magic, Fool Us & More | Talk Magic #89:
In this interview Michael looks back at his career. He talks about getting into magic, the purpose of writing The Workers series, working on Penn & Teller and more. Along the way he offers advice and guidance on subjects such as creativity, trick and routine selection, performing magic, creating a product, reviewing magic, Penn & Teller and more.
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, Doug Hunt, John Smithman, Richard Hough, Robin Dawes, Eric Bedard, Loran, Peter Mennie, David Johnson, Gordon Precious, and Colin Geddes for being Friends of Canada's Magic!
It's good to have friends like you.
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From the August 8th Facebook post by Keith Brown:
My friend Colin Geddes fixed my Edmonton Fringe Theatre poster, thanks Colin!
What do you think of his handiwork?
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