Toronto: Something Strange Sideshow Festival Sunday evening show [Mar 20]

From Eventbrite:

Step right up for a showcase of the strangest and most unbelievable acts in the country. Something Strange, Canada's annual sideshow fest

About this event
Dolly Pockets (Human Marvel, pain proof lobster lady)

Bella Muerte (Evil incarnate)

Force Ah (Dark Burlesk)

Zoltan the Adequate (Razor eater)

Steffi Kay (Worlds leading mentalist)

Pickles La Vay (Clownlesque)

Hot Todd Lincoln (Strongman)

Tanya Cheex

and more

Hosted by Lizzdom and Mysterion

Flexy T (Rubber Girl)

Teresa the Swamp Hag (pain proof glass walker)

Poppa Jimbo (Flea circus )

with MANY more acts and headliner TBA soon

 

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Toronto: WonderPhil live at Bridlewood Mall [Mar 18]

From the March 8th Facebook post by WonderPhil Magic:

😆 Watch WonderPhil live Bridlewood Mall, Friday March 18th at 2PM!
After 4 sold out shows at TYT Toronto, Bridlewood has invited me to perform my show as part of their March Break 5 Free Days of Fun! 

 

Congratulations Kevin Hamdan, winner of the 2021 Len Cooper Memorial Award!

From the March 11th Facebook post by the Browser's Den of Magic:

We would like to formally announce the winner of the 2021 Len Cooper Memorial Award, Kevin Hamdan!

This marks the first time (since we started the award back in 2003) that a mentalist has won (so I guess he knew he was going to win, right?)

 

 

Podcast: Theory & Thoughts for Magicians

Have a listen to the podcast here: https://rss.com/podcasts/theoryandthoughts/

 

From the March 4th Instagram post by Magic Tips and Tricks:

Not just a pretty face. I just launched my new podcast; Theory & Thoughts for Magicians. Best thing about it? It's short! Less listening, more doing.

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Carisa Hendrix interviewed by Neil McNally

From the March 2nd post "10 Questions with Carisa Hendrix" by Neil McNally at The Doug Henning Project:

Today ‘s special guest is renowned magician Carisa Hendrix. Along with her alter ego, Lucy Darling, Hendrix has taken the magic world by storm over the last ten years. Awarded the 2019 Stage Magician of the Year by the AMA, Hendrix continues to breathe new life into magic through innovation and comedy.

If that weren’t enough, Carisa is a huge admirer of Doug and his work. So, with that in mind, I asked her to answer ten questions regarding Doug, his costumes, and everything in between. So, without further ado, Carisa Hendrix! 

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FISM Quebec 2022: Talent

It was recently announced that Lee Asher, Philippe Beau, David Ben, Max Maven, Lisa Menna, Pierric, Ta Na Manga, Topas will be in Québec City for FISM WCM 2022! They will join Michael Ammar, Mike Caveney, Alexandra Duvivier, Dani DaOrtiz, Shawn Farquhar, Paul Gertner, Luc Langevin, Xavier Mortimer, Walter Rolfo, Jay Sankey, R. Paul Wilson and Zabrecky! 

Even more recently released talent includes Tobias Beckwith, Stéphane Bourgoin, Will Bradshaw, Marc DeSouza, Julie Eng, Larry Hass, Jeff McBride, Miguel Muñoz, Giancarlo Scalia, Bernardo Sedlacek, Scott Steelfyre and Jeki Yoo!  Oh my!

Do you ❤ #playingcards? Me too! And I'll be discussing them at the upcoming @FISMmagic this summer in Québec City 🇨🇦! Join me, and I guarantee you'll leave knowing more about playing cards than ever before! pic.twitter.com/oIHAP8V83v

— Lee Asher (@LeeAsherMagic) March 2, 2022

David Ben @theconjuror will present a never-to-be-repeated lecture at FISM on the life and magic of #DaiVernon Discover why Vernon was, as @RealMaxMaven has described, like James Joyce—a person who comes along once a century and change everything. MORE: https://t.co/xieYsSZG58 pic.twitter.com/tXnUctfMsl

— Magicana (@sharingwonder) February 28, 2022

I hope to see you at FISM convention in Quebec! https://t.co/j47DpK1VBD pic.twitter.com/uSwzrUwfk2

— Jay Sankey (@jay_sankey) March 7, 2022

We are delighted to announce that our executive director, Julie Eng @anjusan, will be in Quebec this July for #FISM2022 to talk more about Magicana and sharing wonder. MORE: https://t.co/t1LTb1cc0X pic.twitter.com/HeWzbiZ01E

— Magicana (@sharingwonder) March 7, 2022

Masters of Illusion Live [April & September]

From Masters of Illusion:

• 10 Apr - Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB
• 11 Apr - TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK
• 12 Apr - Conexus Arts Centre – Regina, Canada
• 13 Apr - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, CA
• 14 Apr - Winspear Centre – Edmonton, Canada
• 16 Apr - Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
  
  
• 28 Sep - Flato Markham Theatre, ON, Canada
• 29 Sep - Flato Markham Theatre, ON, Canada 

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