02 October 2022

The Hermit Casting Call

From the October 1st Tweet by The Hermit Magic Magazine:

Magical talent for an online magic and comedy competition/show. Apply via email. Details purposefully withheld at this time. Serious inquiries only.


 

 

 


 

 

01 October 2022

The Real Mandrake the Magician virtual talk [Oct 13]

From the September 22nd media release by the city of Surrey:

The legendary career of world-renowned Mandrake the Magician is the focus of Surrey Archives’ next free virtual talk ‘The Real Mandrake the Magician’ on October 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Lon Mandrake, also a magician, along with his wife, Linda, will delve into the compelling local history of their late father (and father-in-law) – a mentalist, illusionist, escapologist, ventriloquist, and stunt performer whose career spanned over 60 years.

“We invite the public to join us for this unique opportunity to explore the early life and career of Leon Mandrake, including the challenges and adventures of being a family on the road, and his lasting legacies,” said Archivist Allie Querengesser.

Leon Mandrake was born in Washington state in 1911 and raised in New Westminster, where he began performing at the Edison Theatre. His career took him, his wife and assistant Louise “Velvet” Salerno, and their four children on the road frequently. After many years travelling, the Mandrakes eventually settled in Surrey in the late 1950s on Grosvenor Road and Kindersley Drive where they lived until the 1990s. The house, which was destroyed by fire in 2016, contained secret rooms and passages.

Lon Mandrake has carried on his father’s legacy as a performer. An award-winning science educator, he has also performed internationally as a mentalist and magician. Over the course of his career, he has served as president of the Society of American Magicians Assembly #95 and as Regional Vice President of the Society of American Magicians.

During the online program for Surrey Archives, audience members will be treated to a special performance.  

Read more and register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 September 2022

Top 5 posts in September 2022

There were 27 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. CardCon with Chris Ramsay IG live [Sep 12] and emcee in Irvine [Oct 16 - 18] - Looks amazing!  Are you registered?
4. Amherst: Ryan Joyce lecture [Sep 12] - Ryan's got exciting things up his sleeve for October!
3. Goodbye to Magic Information Canada (MagicInfo.ca) - Thank you Doug, for your wonderful contributions to the Canadian magic community!
2. Niagara Falls: Greg Frewin stepping back, Christian Mascia stepping forward - Wishing Greg the very best as he begins the next chapter in his life.  Wishing Christian tremendous success with his new show!

and the most viewed post this month  ...





1. World Magic Convention [Sep 24] - Did you go?  Was it fabulous?

 

 

 

 

 

29 September 2022

Saskatoon: Sean Watson and Chanelle Munroe at the 7 Deadly Sins Haunted House [starting Oct 15]

From the September 12th Instagram post by Sean Watson:

@chanelle_munroe and I are so excited to perform at this Haunted House for October! If you’re in Saskatoon come check it out! if you dare…..🩸link in Bio to purchase tickets! visit www.7deadlysins.ca for more info. 

 

 

 

 

28 September 2022

Victoria: Trevor Duffy lecture for Ring 183 [Oct 4]

From the September 26th Facebook post by the Victoria Magic Circle:

Hello Friends! Our first in person lecture is coming up on October 4th! We’d love to see you! Details are all in the newsletter attached!!

 

 

 

 

27 September 2022

Toronto: James Alan lecture for Ring 17 [Sep 29]

From IBM Ring 17:

When it comes to magic in Toronto, James Alan has had his hand in every cookie jar you can think of.

Performing for the public, he has created long-running shows including Magic Tonight (2013-2016) and Magic & Martini (2016-2020), produced shows for visiting international performers including Eugene Burger, Dani DaOrtiz and Asi Wind. For the community, he has been actively involved with the important community outreach programs My Magic Hands and Senior Sorcery.

During the unpleasantness, has was busy in the virtual space, creating Bring Magic Home, with over three hundred shows with audiences in twenty countries. His tricks have been featured in Genii and MAGIC Magazine (which included the most complained about trick in that magazine's history), and his writing has been featured in Vanish, MUM, The Linking Ring, Elixir and Magicol. We know him as the distinguished Ex-President of our club and the disgraced Ex-President of That Other Club. 

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

 

 

 

26 September 2022

Colorado: Billy Kidd at Aiden Sinclair's Underground [Sep 23- Oct 2]

From the September 21st Instagram post by Billy Kidd:

Made it to Colorado! Jetlag And Extremely excited to finally be performing @aidensinclairsunderground Sept 23- Oct 2. 🎉