09 June 2022

Free Virtual SAM Gala Show [June 11]

From Michael Likey's June 8th Facebook post:

Via Anthony Darkstone, President of The S.A.M International Assembly :

Here is the Zoom link for our 11 June Gala Show. There is no charge and all are welcome to attend. Magicians and lay people. This is a historic Gala honoring Rod Chow & is jam-packed with superb talent and several notable International names as surprise Guests with cameo performances.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience. It will be Hosted by myself and incoming S.A.M President Rod Chow.

 






08 June 2022

Invermere: James Jordan hosts Glacier Peak Gymnastics Society [June 15]

From the June 5th Instagram post bye James Jordan:

Heading out to Invermere to host a fantastic Gymnastics show. Can't wait to be amazing by all the incredible young talent in the Glacier Peak Gymnastics Society.

 

 

 

 

07 June 2022

Ring 92 hosts a virtual lecture by Naathan Phan [June 9]

Details at Eventbrite.

 

From the June 5th Facebook post by the Vancouver Magic Circle:

This Thursday , get your virtual ticket to avoid disappointment.
A virtual lecture by Naathan Phan, from Masters of Illusion, as well as America’s Got Talent, and Wizard Wars.   He’ll be sharing his knowledge with us , as well as some deals and discounts open only to lecture attendees. It will be a fun time! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

06 June 2022

Florida: Bill Abbott at the Magic Hideaway [recurring]

From Magic Hideaway:

A brilliant magic and mind-reading experience with award-winning Master Magician Bill Abbott at the iconic Casa Monica Resort & Spa.

Indulge in a complimentary cocktail in the opulent Cobalt Lounge before being ushered into the Magic Hideaway, a boutique showroom with a vintage jazz vibe. One of the most intimate magic shows in the world featuring interactive mind-bending illusions happening literally inches away from you!

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05 June 2022

Marty Chan in CBC News

From the May 27th article "10 kids' books by Asian Canadian authors to read right now" in CBC News:

In the middle-grade book Willpower, a girl named Jennifer has superhuman abilities. When an accident happens and her secret is discovered, Jennifer's father is taken away by the authorities. Jennifer must figure out a way to save him before it is too late.

Willpower is for ages 9 to 12.

Marty Chan is a children's book author based in Edmonton. His other books include Kung Fu Master, Haunted Hospital, the Ehrich Weisz Chronicles and the Keepers of the Vault series.

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04 June 2022

Hugues Sarra-Bournet at the Montreal Fringe [June 11 - 19]

From the may 30th article "Brownstein: Montreal Fringe Festival all grown up, but still out there" by Bill Brownstein in the Montreal Gazette:

Sarra-Bournet, a former Cirque du Soleil acrobat, is in rehearsal mode at Fringe headquarters at the Mainline Theatre. Following a clowning/dancing/juggling routine, Sarra-Bournet dons his magic chapeau and a cape — actually a giant eco-friendly garbage bag — and bedazzles those of us in attendance with a mind-blowing, sleight of hand card trick that would also suggest he has X-ray vision.

“Some people say clowns have no business doing magic, but I like to break the rules, trying to do everything I can,” says the Montrealer performing in his second Fringe. “I like to think of myself as a generalist. My character Mario goes to a talent contest every year, but never succeeds at any particular talent. So he’s always preparing something else. Sadly, he’s really not so good at anything.”

Disagree. From what we can see, this clown is a master of many métiers.

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