ICYMI - Julie Eng in CBC Life

From the July 8th article "Cool trick! We asked a magician how a beginner can get into card tricks" by Sebastian Yūe in CBC Life: 

"Magic has this power, you know. It has a gift of offering the performer the chance to do something that is different — that is against science or logic," said Julie Eng, a Toronto-based magician. "And that causes an attention to be switched on. And I think that's the lure for so many people in magic."

Magicians use card tricks in particular for seamless sleights of hand that wow audiences and entertain children and adults alike. And cards — which have gone hand in hand with magic for centuries and might be the quintessential magic trick — are some of the most accessible for novices.

To find out more about the magic of card tricks, we chatted with Eng, who's also the executive director of Magicana, an organization that promotes the art of magic. Naturally, she safeguards the mystique of her work, so her trick effects are not disclosed here. But she still has lots of tips for those who are coming into magic for the first time.

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From the July 12th Facebook post by Julie Eng:

Charlottetown Busker Fest

August 27, 28 and 29, 2021.  Talent includes Billy Kidd, Ian Stewart, and Michael James.

 

From the August 6th article "New busker festival heading to Charlottetown" at Saltwire:

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Founders’ Food Hall & Market will be offering up more than grub and gifts as they launch their newest attraction – the Founders’ Food Hall & Market Busker Fest.

The festival will feature performances by internationally renowned buskers over three days at the end of August, said Charlottetown Harbour Authority Inc. officials in a news release.

Those performing include magician Billy Kidd, chainsaw juggling catch world-record holder Ian Stewart and Toronto Raptors drummers Rhythm Works, among other local and international talents.

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From the Founders' Food Hall and Market:

Join us for the Charlottetown Busker Fest August 27, 28 and 29, 2021!

 

 

PCAM #88: October 23, 2021

From Eventbrite:

The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians hosts its 88th continuous edition of their annual convention, virtually, and you are invited!

Registration is necessary and all guests will be emailed a verification package with information and necessary material to attend.

The event is limited to 100 registrants, as is our custom for in-person events but unlike our normal convention which costs hundreds of dollars to register, this one is special. We want all members of the PCAM family to be able to attend and during this pandemic and we realize that can be hard for some. So once again, this year it's by donation only, so pay what you can afford. (Minimum $5.00 )

Read more and register. 

From the August 17th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:

Welcoming a new Friend: Colin Geddes

Welcoming our newest Friend, Colin Geddes!

Colin is a Toronto based film producer and consultant, as well being as a curator at Shudder, the leading online streaming service for horror fans.  You may also be aware that from 1997 to 2017 Colin selected cutting-edge films for the Toronto International Film Festival, where he was in charge of the Midnight Madness and Vanguard programmes, specializing in diverse international genre cinema.

Colin is a newcomer to the Toronto magic scene, but is a passionate and avid magic enthusiast. I was pleased to strengthen our friendship during the plethora of online virtual presentations we attended over the past year.

Colin recently joined the Ring 17 executive as Vice-President, and now curates the club's social media.

You can learn more about Colin at his company's website Ultra 8 Pictures, or follow him Twitter, and Instagram.

Thank you Colin, for befriending Canada's Magic!

 

Carisa Hendrix: Texas, Ohio, California, Quebec, and more!

From the July 24th Facebook post by Carisa Hendrix:

It's so nice to be getting back to my life again. Come visit me on the road!!

TAOM - Austin, TX
September 3-6

Magi Fest - Columbus, OH
September 16-18

Magic Castle - Hollywood, CA
September 20-26

CAM / Association du Festival de magie de Québec
September 30-October 3rd

House of Cards - Nashville, TN
October 11 - 24

Chicago Magic Lounge (full show!)
November 4-7

A Magical Cirque Christmas
November 16th - December 20th

 

Peter Mennie: Port Severn and Parry Sound

Peter Mennie appears at Severn Lodge Sundays at 8pm and will appear at the Stockey Centre on August 30th.

 

From the August 11th Instagram post by Peter Mennie:

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A post shared by Peter Mennie, That Magic Guy (@magicianpetermennie)

 

 

From the Stockey Centre:

This event will be held outdoors in The Stockey Centre’s Parking Lot. Seating space will be available on a first-come first-served basis, with a limited capacity. Attendance is pay-what-you-can upon arrival.

Masks are required to be worn at all times for all attendees over the age of 2 years.
We recommend bringing your own lawn chairs or blankets for seating, as seating will be in a designated area of The Stockey Centre’s Parking Lot.
In the event of inclement weather, the performance will move to the The Stockey Centre’s Performance Hall.

Seating in the designated area will begin at 10am.  We ask that attendees arrive no earlier than this time as we prepare for the event.  The performance will begin at 11am and is expected to be one hour in length.  Attendees will be actively screened prior to seating.

Read more.

Edmonton: Magic with a Little Flair

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!