Amherst: Ryan Joyce lecture [Sep 12]

From the September General Meeting- Ryan Joyce lecture Facebook event:

Ryan has performed for years on cruise ships, and has many stories he can relate to us from the days on the high seas. He has also been on Penn and Tellers Fool Us, and can relate his experiences from that television appearance. Ryan was also one of the committee members that was helping to make FISM the success that it was in Quebec City.

We are looking forward to starting our 2022-2023 program year with a great lecture! Please make sure to put this date on your calendar! 

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Proudfoot honoured by Premier Tim Houston

From the August 25th Facebook post by the Nova Scotia Government:

On August 24, Premier Tim Houston and fellow Nova Scotians honoured Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot at Neptune Theatre.  

Ben Proudfoot, from Halifax, is the 2022 Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary Short Subject for his film The Queen of Basketball.  The public event included a red carpet, a screening of the documentary, and a Q&A moderator session with Screen Nova Scotia.

Watch The Queen of Basketball on YouTube at 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFkcoTfr7g&t=532s.

 

Zach Wells in the St. Catharines Standard

From the August 29th article "Photos: Unicyclist riding for children’s cancer" in The Standard:

Unicyclist Zach Wells makes his way along Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake, just outside of St. Catharines, on his way to Niagara Falls.

The ride was part of his 130-kilometre route from Toronto that he started Monday morning.

Visiting several parts of Ontario, Wells expects to finish his goal of 1,500 km in August to help fight kid’s cancer in partnership with SickKids Foundation.

Read more.

  

Toronto: Magic at Buskerfest [Sep 2 - 5]

From the Toronto International Buskerfest for Epilepsy website:

Bella Magic

Bella combines playful humor with magic and comedy in this high octane family show. Her beautiful illusions will leave you bedazzled and bewildered with a child sense of wonderment. Open your minds and hearts to the wonderful world of Bella Magic! 

Magic Man (Andrew Eland)

Magic Man is an experienced international magician, known for his versatility in the illusion field. He performs interactive, mind-shakingly, brilliant sleight of hand, spiced with pure comedy genius. From the Rolling Stones to U2, Magic Man has entertained the finest! He has represented South Africa at the Edinburgh Festival and has headlined across four continents.

Max T. Oz

Sleight of hand with charm. Magic as you would see it performed a century ago in the Edwardian era. Suitable for all ages, Max delights with his relaxed style of magic with a dash of cheeky humour.

Simon Zenker

Simon Zenker is a hilarious young performer filled with energy. He provide a family fun show filled with magic, juggling, and incredibly weird jokes and acts you’ve never seen before. His shows involve high amounts of audience engagement, and participation for adults and children alike. From juggling like a T-Rex, to turning the audience into a human piano, Simon’s odd but contagious sense of humour will leave audiences talking about his act long after the show  has ended.

Read more.

 

 

 

New York: Carisa Hendrix headlining the 113th Salute to Magic [Sep 17]

From the August 31st Facebook post by Carisa Hendrix:

I am so thrilled to be headlining this year's Salute to Magic. The line up is amazing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in August 2022

There were 28 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Vaughan: Bobby Motta Chapter 2 [Wed and Sat] - Anyone have any thoughts about the show to share?

4. An excellent synopsis of FISM 2022 by Ryan Joyce  - Great recap for those of us who couldn't be there.  Thanks Ryan!

3. Chris Ramsay's FISM 2022 recap - Great video recap for those of us who couldn't be there.  Thanks Chris!

2. The lives of female magic practitioners - At the University of Saskatchewan.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. FISM 2022 results - Congratulations to everyone involved!

 

 

 

Chicago: Jonah Babins and Ben Train [Sep 1 - 4]

From the August 27th Instagram post by Jonah Babins:

The cat is out of the bag, and I’m so excited!!

I’ll be performing next weekend Sept 1-4 at the @chicagomagiclounge in the Blackstone Cabaret!

I’m so thrilled to be featured at one of the worlds most beautiful stages for magic.

Come see what I’ve been working on :)

I’m headed down with @train.ben and the @torontomagiccompany is taking over the lounge! Hope to see you there :)

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