Jonah Babins and Ben Train in the Toronto Star

From the August 29th article "Abracadabra! The Toronto Magic Company makes fun appear - Friends and partners Jonah Babins and Ben Train aim to provide opportunities for the city’s budding magicians" by Briony Smith in the Toronto Star: 

Toronto is, in fact, a pretty magical place. It’s home to The Hat and Rabbit, one of the oldest active magic clubs; it has produced such famous magicians as Jay Sankey, David Ben and Ross Bertram; and currently it has one of the largest magic communities on the planet. Despite this, Train says, there often weren’t enough opportunities for the two friends to share their magic. So, in 2016, they started The Toronto Magic Company to produce shows for public and private events, featuring rising local talent, as well as the best magicians from around the globe. They also launched “The Newest Trick in the Book,” an open-mic show at See-Scape, a science-fiction-themed bar in the Junction, where magicians could try out fresh material and audiences could experience new types of magic, for free.

Read more.

 

Jonah Babins and Ben Train in the Toronto Star
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— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) August 29, 2021

Tonight: The farewell Lucy Darling virtual show

The link to the show will be added to the Facebook post linked below.

 

From the August 27th Facebook post by Carisa Hendrix:

Big News!!! The farewell Lucy Darling virtual show will be streaming tomorrow on youtube at 7pm EST!!! And it's free! 

The link will be added to this thread tomorrow:)

 

 

 

 

 

Las Vegas: Society of Young Magicians (SYM) convention

From the August 24th Facebook post by Arlen Solomon:

Come to Las Vegas in January! On January 15-16 the Society of Young Magicians (SYM) will be hosting a convention for the Young performers.

Join  Ice McDonald, Shawn Farquhar, Steve Daly, Connie Boyd, Harrison Lampert, Curtis Kam, Kainoa Harbottle and other special guests. Registration is FREE for an SYM member with a paid adult registration if you register by November 1 2021.  Register at samconvention.com

 

 

Fredericton: Ty Reveen

From the August 24th Facebook post by Tyrone Reveen:

Hi friends, If you know anyone in  the Fredericton NB area  please share this poster for me!  Saturday September 4th @ 7:30 PM will be a night out of this world!
Sincere Thanks!

 

 

 

 

Save the date for 52 Plus Joker!

From the August 23rd Tweet by Lee Asher:

Do you collect #playingcards?
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We have a BIG surprise for you, and it's going to make your playing card day!
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Ready? Drum rolls, please...
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On Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, 52 Plus Joker will host a one-day VIRTUAL playing card event, and you're invited!
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We want everyone in a great mood for the upcoming live convention in Niagara Falls, New York. At this virtual event, you'll see excellent talks, Q&As, a Niagara auction highlight reel to help you bid, and other extraordinary moments that are sure to pique your interest in playing cards.
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WHEN: October 2nd, 2021 from Noon to 6 PM (EDT)
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COST: Free to members and non-members.
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WHO: You and all the members of 52 Plus Joker celebrating together.

 

 

From the August 23rd Tweet by Lee Asher:

Do you collect #playingcards? @52plusjoker has a surprise for you! Save Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 for a virtual #playingcard event unlike any other. FREE TO ALL. More info coming. Stay tuned. 🤗 pic.twitter.com/SPiJN4GJnv

— Lee Asher (@LeeAsherMagic) August 23, 2021

 

 

Welcoming a new Friend: Graeme Reed

Welcoming our newest Friend, Graeme Reed!

Graeme is a 7th Level Wizard based in Brantford.  He is one half of the Magicians Talking Magic podcast, which recently released it's 138th episode, "5 Surprisingly Easy Magic Tricks (and why easy is important)" and one quarter of Magician Masterclass.  Graeme is often featured on CHCH and has performed at TEDxMississauga.  

 

Last December Graeme was nominated by several people for the "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award at Canada's Magic.

You can learn more about Graeme at his website, or follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Shablazm! Tadoozle! Thank you Graeme, for befriending Canada's Magic!

 

 

ICYMI - Eric Leclerc interviewed by Oliver George

From the July 7th upload "CRAZIEST Magician Stories // Eric Leclerc \\ JUST CHILL PODCAST" on Eric Leclerc's YouTube channel:

From the July 7th Facebook post by Eric Leclerc: