06 October 2021

Miranda Allen wins the Mick Hanzlik award for Best Escape

Congratulations Miranda!  Looks like you're already settled in and made the UK your new home!

 

From the October 2nd Instagram post by Miranda Allen:

So honoured and grateful to receive the Mick Hanzlik award for Best Escape from the United Kingdom Escape Artist association. Thank you to all the members, and to Becki who was there to put a bag over my head and back me up. 💜☺️

 

 

05 October 2021

Congratulations to the North American FISM team!

Congratulations to all!

Representing North America in Stage:

  • Stuart MacDonald (2021 Champion)
  • Nicolas Dutel
  • Elliott Hunter

 

Representing North America in Close-Up:

  • Simon Coronel (2021 Champion)
  • Shane Cobalt
  • Yannick Lacroix
  • Shoot Ogawa
  • Ed Ripley
  • Erik Tait

 

From the October 3rd Facebook post by FISM NACM 2021:

Congratulations to our FISM North American team! They will represent us at FISM WCM in July 2022, in Québec City! Félicitations à notre équipe nord-américaine FISM! Ils vont nous représenter au Championnat du monde FISM, à Québec, en juillet 2022!

 



From the October 3rd Facebook post by Renee-Claude Auclair:

 







 

 

04 October 2021

Mark Clearview on Season 8 of Penn and Teller's "Fool Us"

From the October 8th Instagram post by Mark Clearview:

Yes it's true!!! A dream come true and I will be performing for Penn & Teller on the one and only FOOL US on October 15th 😍 On the CW channel and then available for streaming the next day.

I can't begin to express how much this opportunity has meant to me. Please be sure to tune in and whisper my name in your sleep that night❗👶

P&T have always been my favorite magicians, and to perform on their stage at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas was just an absolute delight... What a year this has been. I can't say anything else but I can say this:

 

 

 

01 October 2021

52 Plus Joker virtual event

From the September 29th Instagram post by Lee Asher:

ATTENTION FRIENDS: Saturday, Oct 2nd, 2021 -- @52plusjoker is holding a virtual day of celebration for ANYONE who loves #playingcards. If that's you (you know it is!), please join us from Noon until 6 PM (EDT) for a virtual card party like no other.
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Members and Non-Members Welcome!
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Spend the day with playing card luminaries such as Niyomwungeri Maxime (AKA @GakondoCards), Matt & Liz Romeril (AKA @Bayou.Playing.Cards),
and Jason McKinstry (AKA @JasonMcKinstry). We also have special appearances by #Magician Jason Ladanye (AKA @CardMagicByJason) and the
one and only -- Judy Dawson (AKA Club Queen)!
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Oh, and did we mention we're also hosting a fun game show with club prizes up for grabs? Make a note of this Saturday in your calendar  right now.
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WHO: You and your playing cards
WHERE: ZOOM LINK IN BIO
DATE: Saturday, Oct, 2nd, 2021
TIME: 12 (Noon) until 6 PM (EDT)
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See you there!

 

 

30 September 2021

Top 5 posts in September 2021

There were 20 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Ring 17 hosts a virtual lecture with Javi Benítez - The first lecture of what looks to be a fabulous season! 
4. "The Stooge" to appear at Novacon Nov 12 - 14 - Carisa Hendrix and Robert Picardo. What's not to like?
3. Broken wand: Allan Slaight - A tremendous loss to the arts communities.  Our sincere condolences to Allan's family and friends.
2. 2021 FISM NACM competitors - Wishing all of the competitors good luck!

and the most viewed post this month  ...



1. Season 8 of Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" - First episode airs tomorrow night!

 

29 September 2021

Niagara Falls: Ryan Brown at Frightmare in the Falls

From the August 31st Facebook post by Frightmare in the Falls:

Award Winning Magician Ryan features his stunning visual magic & historical grande illusions combined with his love for horror at Frightmare in the Falls! Zombie Cage Illusions, Metamorphosis illusions, Zombies in the night & so many more illusions will be performed LIVE both days - and best of all, Ryan's performances are included FREE with an admission ticket! Tickets on sale now at www.frightmareinthefalls.com.