Benjamin Déziel in the Nunatsiaq News

From the August 17th article "Magic Ben up to his old tricks in Nunavik" by Cedric Gallant in the Nunatsiaq News: 

Surrounded by captivated children, Benjamin “Magic Ben” Déziel was deceiving, creating illusions and entertaining his small crowd. He is a magician, one of the few in Nunavik.

At the age of nine, Déziel started performing magic stunts in his hometown of Kangiqsujuaq. His first exposure to the craft was at his parent’s wedding, where they invited a magician who happened to be a mentor for famous Quebecois magician Luc Langevin. Déziel was mesmerized by the performance and asked his father how the magician did his tricks.

His dad replied, “Well, you’ll have to become one to know.”

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Saint John: Magic at the 2022 Fundy Fringe Festival [Aug 22- 27]

Lots of magic happening at this year's Fundy Fringe!

 

Dangerous Lies

• Tabraze Sheikh
• An honest, suspenseful true story about growing up as a visible minority post 9/11. Through compelling storytelling and astounding magic Tabraze’s award-winning show takes the audience on an intimate and interactive journey of discovering his place in the world; while facing the dangerous lies society thrusted upon him.
  

 

The Magic of Mr. ZAPZ

• Come see New Brunswick’s premier family entertainer. Mr. Zapz will have you scratching your head and laughing out loud in this all-new show designed for the whole family! Award-winning Magic, Comedy, Balloon Art, and plenty of FUN!
  

 

Seeing Is Believing III

• Magic Circle of Saint John
• Witness astounding and amazing magic! Be baffled by an eclectic selection of awesome magic and mystery. Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and excitement presented by talented members of the Magic Circle of Saint John.

 

 

 

 

Calgary: James Jordan at Lot Six [Aug 20]

From the August 11th Instagram post by James Jordan:

This and next Saturday catch some great entertainment and food at Lot 6.

 

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Vaughan: Bobby Motta Chapter 2 [Wed and Sat]

From the August 12th Instagram post by Bobby Motta:

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Thank you to our personal sponsors for August 2022!

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Edmonton: Ron Pearson's "The House Always Wins" [Aug 12 - 21]

From the August 13th Facebook post by Ron Pearson:

Spend some time this Fringe at Ron’s Joint, where you will find out the secrets of Monte Mobs and Poker Cheats. Can luck be controlled? Is it possible to beat the House? Join magician Ron Pearson as he shares his 50 year journey into sleight of hand, gambling and cheating. For tickets, go to https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:4351/

Show Times:
Aug 12, Friday, 6:00 PM
Aug 13, Saturday, 7:00 PM
Aug 14 Sunday, 6:30 PM
Aug 16, Tuesday, 9:30 PM
Aug 17, Wednesday, 3:30 PM
Aug 18, Thursday, 7:45 PM
Aug 19, Friday, 5:30 PM
Aug 20, Saturday, 5:00 PM
Aug 21, Sunday, 2:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rod Chow on CBC Radio and at CTV News

Updated at 10am to add:

• Listen to Rod's August 11th interview by Stephen Quinn on CBC Radio.
  

 

From the August 11th article "Vancouver man the first non-American to be president of magicians' society" by Kendra Mangione at CTV News:

A Vancouver man is the first outside of the United States to be made president of a very specific group: the Society of American Magicians.

Rod Chow follows in the footsteps of greats like escape artist Harry Houdini.

He said it all started with card tricks, then his act expanded to include money. His website describes him as a "master money manipulator" who is "sophisticated, stunning and sensational."

The magician who's often found performing at the Richmond Night Market or around Vancouver's Chinatown seems to have caught the attention of his peers.

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