Visual effects supervisor Adrien Saint Girons mentions Chris Ramsay

From the January 14th article "Here’s how math art inspired the mirror verse moments in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’" by Ian Failes at Befores and Afters:

b&a: Tell me about that artefact, first?

Adrien Saint Girons: We designed that. That was, very bizarrely, one of the things that we spent a lot of time on. You wouldn’t think it, but it was a very time consuming process. It took a lot of iterations to come up with exactly the right look and the right mechanism for the box. There were a lot of changes that occurred. It used to be a much more mechanical kind of puzzle–I don’t know if you ever saw those Chris Ramsey [sic] videos online where he’s solving big puzzles. There was a whole backstory to it that got simplified in the end.

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Can we find this guy??! #mcu #SpiderManNoWayHome pic.twitter.com/b4UjgYJ838

— Chris Ramsay (@chrisramsay52) January 15, 2022

 

 

The Majinx Virtually Impossible Show [Jan 28 & Feb 21]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the January 10th article "Making Magic: The Majinx Virtually Impossible Show" by Joel Haslam at CTV News:

 In a time of lockdowns, restrictions and isolation, entertainer Lawrence Larouche believes the show must go on.

“We all need a little miracle once in a while to make us smile,” said Larouche.

Larouche is a magician. For more than 30 years, he’s typically performed for live audiences on stage.


“Suddenly, when the pandemic hit, we couldn’t do any of that. We had to find another way.”

That “way” would be found in a workshop on Larouche’s St. Eugene, Ont. property. A building, where he designs and builds props would become the backdrop for a virtual magic show.

“I thought, 'Let’s give them a peek behind the curtain so they can see what it looks like in a real magic workshop.'”

Larouche set up lights and a video camera, and using the "magic" of Zoom technology, he now brings the “Majinx Virtually Impossible Show” to audiences worldwide.

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Mark Clearview: Divine Spirits [Jan 27]

From Instagram:  

"JOIN US for a PAY WHAT YOU WANT virtual cocktail & magic show this January 27th"

 

From Eventbrite:

A cocktail tutorial and then a jaw-dropping magic show.

*Upon booking you will receive a video instructional with necessary ingredients and preparations!*

“MAGIC WITH A TWIST” is an interactive cocktail and magic night! Featuring state-of-the-art broadcasting software, one award winning magician, and one critically acclaimed mixologist. Melissa Brooke will teach you how to make a delicious cocktail in your own home using easy to source ingredients, and Mark Clearview will guide you through at home miracles!

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Magicana accepting nominations for the 2021 Allan Slaight awards

At this time we'd like to remind you, that the nominees in the 2020 Readers' Choice Awards are an excellent place to start if you're looking for potential nominees!

Still no sign of a category for "Best Blog Focused on Canadian Magicians Run by a Member of IBM Ring 17."  Dang.

 

From Magicana:

Nominations are now being accepted for work completed in 2021. The deadline for nominations is April 3, 2022. Nominations received after the deadline will be kept on file and considered for the following year.

Thank you for considering nominating someone for the Allan Slaight Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in the pursuit of the impossible. The nomination process consists of four steps:

1. Your information
2. Information about your nominee
3. Supporting documentation
4. Reviewing your information and submitting

 

In addition to basic information about you and your nominee, you will also have the opportunity to provide

1. A biography (up to 4500 characters)
2. A description of the work and why you are nominating this person (up to 1800 characters)

 Read more and submit your nominations!

 

It’s that time again! The Allan Slaight Awards for magic is OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS for work completed in 2021! Tell us about extraordinary artists and organizations making exceptional contributions to magic, and how they are making an impact on magic. https://t.co/cRKqFOj7XB pic.twitter.com/jH8a4xck6x

— Magicana (@sharingwonder) January 10, 2022

 

 

Magic Fest Deal [Feb 18]

Family Day special featuring Christophe, Magic Ian, Pete Di Lisi, Mike D'Urzo, Robert Presswood, and Aaron Matthews.  Ticket purchase enters you into a draw to win a gift certificate from The Browser's Den of Magic!

 

From Entertain Kids on a Dime:

MAGIC FEST is an exciting event that will air on YouTube over Family Day Weekend (Friday, February 18, 2022 at 6:30pm EST).

Families who purchase tickets will receive a private YouTube link emailed to them on the day of the show.
This video will be featuring 6 amazing Ontario Magicians: Magic Of Christophe, Magic Ian, Magic Pete, Mega Magic Mike, Bumbling Bert and The Magic Of Aaron Matthews.
Each Magician will be performing one trick and then teach a second trick to the kids using common items in the home.

WHY MAGIC FEST?
The goal behind this event is to bring joy to families everywhere through the love of magic.
With the lockdown back on, it is hard for many Entertainers to find steady work as events are now limited.  All proceeds from the event will be split equally among each entertainer.

So get your tickets, and be ready to cuddle in your pjs with your family while away on vacation or cozy in your home!

Get 30% Off your ticket until January 25, 2022!

Price before the deal
$15 +taxes per family

SAVE 30% OFF ON ADMISSION
Use Code: EKOAD30
https://magicfest.eventbrite.ca

Everyone who purchases tickets will be automatically entered into a draw to win one of FIVE $20 gift cards to The Browser’s Den Of Magic in Toronto!
The Browser’s Den Of Magic is only one of two brick and mortar magic shops in CANADA!
https://www.browsersden.com 

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Thank you to our personal sponsors for January 2022!

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,  Gordon Precious, Colin Geddes, Graeme Reed, Gwyn Auger, Chris Gowen, and Cam Dix, for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

It's good to have friends like you.

You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.

 

 

Nicholas Wallace LIVE from my basement [Jan 21]

From the January 5th Tweet by Nick Wallace:

Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. You are invited to a virtual show. And it's PAY WHAT YOU WANT. Friday Jan 21st. All the ticket info can be found here:
 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nicholas-wallace-live-from-my-basement-tickets-239467944067

 

Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. You are invited to a virtual show. And it's PAY WHAT YOU WANT. Friday Jan 21st. All the ticket info can be found here: https://t.co/6hlZcba38Z

— Nick Wallace (@nickwallacelive) January 5, 2022