From the May 26th Instagram post by Provincial Ex of MB:
We’re planning some awesome live entertainment during the Manitoba Summer Fair! In between rides & mouth-watering food, catch @thehockeycircusshow , @aaronmatthewsmagic @doodles.the.clown & @triviawithkateandaaron while you sip on an adult bevvy or two! Be sure to check back often for updates and schedules!
From the May 29th Facebook post by the Magic Club of Winnipeg:
Upcoming events!! Hope you can get out.
After the Monday June 6th plaque ceremony, we are heading over to the King's Head. Please pass on to any friends who may not be getting our posts.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!!
International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) 100th Anniversary
The International Brotherhood of Magicians will be celebrating it’s 100th Anniversary with a variety of events in Winnipeg.
On Monday, June 6th , also known as Magic Day, a plaque rededication will be taking place at 1:00pm on the corner of William and Main. (Originally dedicated on June 6th, 1986 with Doug Henning and Mayor Bill Norrie)
A display on the history of I.B.M. is currently up at the Millennium Library until mid June.
There will also be an I.B.M. lecture at the Transcona Museum, date to be announced.
The International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.)was founded February 10, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba by Len Vintus (stage name of Melvin Justus Given McMullen) of Transcona, Manitoba, Gene Gordon (a.k.a. Gordon Avery) of Buffalo, New York, and Don Rogers (a.k.a. Ernest Schieldge). The I.B.M. was started by magicians living outside the major cities, who were unable to attend magic club meetings, and who kept in contact by post.
The International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) is an organization for both professional and amateur close-up and stage magicians, with approximately 15,000 members worldwide. The headquarters is in St. Charles, Missouri. There are over 300 local groups, called Rings, in more than 88 countries, largely concentrated in cities of the United States and Canada. The organization publishes a monthly periodical entitled The Linking Ring, which features tricks, coverage of shows and events in the magic community, and interviews with magicians.
Winnipeg has a vibrant magic community and history with many internationally famous magicians having started in our great city.
Just to name a few;
- Doug Henning who it’s has been said brought a whole new era to the world of magic
- James Cielen an I.B.M. Gold Medal winner
- Dean Gunnarson World’s Most Daring Escape Artist
- Brian Glow a touring corporate Magician
- Darcy Oake top finalist on Britain’s Got Talent
- Other local magicians that played an important part in Winnipeg’s magic history;
- Mel Stover, Ray Starr, Gene Shelley, Terry Greenwood, Joe Kaufert, Ivar Roberts aka Richard Haldane, Greg Wood, Sean Fields and Anders Boulanger who have made a living performing magic locally and throughout Canada.
There were 28 posts at Canada's Magic this month. Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:
5. Halifax: Magic at the Oxford Tap Room with Bill Wood [May 8] - Fabulous seeing in person shows are making a come back!
4. Felix Felicis to Michael Kras! - How exciting to be magical advisor to a Harry Potter show!
3. Barrie: James Harrison at Magic Night [May 25] - Pick pockets are best enjoyed in person!
2. Toronto: The Newest Trick in the Book [May 26] - It's back! Next one is on June 23rd!
1. Ring 17 hosts a virtual lecture by Murray SawChuck [May 10] - A fun lecture filled with lots of excellent pro-tips! Screen shots on Instagram.
From the May 14th Instagram post by Beyond Mental Borders:
We’ve added a ton of new shows this summer! We’ll see you soon ✨
From the May 16th article "Alberta's retiring boomers may leave labour shortages in their wake. Experts say there's still time to prepare" by Nicholas Frew in CBC News:
Larry King started a new job last weekend — at 65 years old.
He's working as a catering server at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton's river valley.
King wished he had worn his Skechers instead of dress shoes to his first shift, but otherwise he loved it.
"The people I worked with were good, and it was fast paced, which I'm used to. I missed that fast pace in my life," he said in an interview.
King has worked since he was 16 years old.
His first paid work was handing out programs during the Klondike Days parade. Next, he was an assistant to local magician Dale Harney, his cousin.
From the May 28th article "Meet a Montreal magician who has a ‘mind-boggling’ 1.7M TikTok fans" by Kalina Laframboise in Global News:
Like most other teenagers, Raphael La Ferrara spends a lot of time on TikTok — it’s where he shares his craft, makes others smile and has amassed more than a million followers.
The 17-year-old Montrealer is a professional magician and content creator who uses everything from a deck of cards to colourful party cups to Rubik’s cubes in his popular videos. His tricks often involve putting a personal and magical spin on an online trend.
He largely films his creations from the comfort of his family home, sometimes with the help of his mom and dad.
“I’m making these videos because I enjoy making them,” La Ferrara said. “I never take anything for granted. I’m just so blessed for everything I have in my life and I’m able to perform gigs. I’m able to get bookings and it really helps me out.”
