R. Paul Wilson on Martin Nash, "The Charming Cheat"

From the January 24th article "R. Paul Wilson On: The Charming Cheat" by R. Paul Wilson at Casino:

One thing was for sure: After a career performing thousands of live shows and countless television appearances, Martin Nash’s playing days – real or imagined – were long in the past but his performing life continued until his death in 2009.

Shortly after Martin passed, magician Bob Farmer learned – while researching another project – that Martin had helped the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to catch card cheats who had been working the lumber camps in British Columbia.

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London: Peter Mennie's Mind Games [Feb 17]

From the January 12th Instagram post by Peter Mennie:

🪄Looking for a night of FUN! ✨

Come join us Feb 17th for dinner, drinks and deception!

 

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Hamilton: Westfall's World Magic and Motion [Feb 17]

From the January 23rd Facebook post by IBM Ring 49:

 

 

 

 

Kitchener: Magic Comedy Juggling Variety Show - Midlife Crisis, Dead Moose Edition [Feb 8]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the January 6th Instagram post by JPMagic:

I'm happy to announce the lineup of the Mid Life Crisis, Dead Moose Edition. VOL 2
A Magic Comedy Juggling Variety Show.
@scottboydmagic @noah.nogueira @dynamicanick @jpmagic and also @jonthemagicguy
5 acts for $20. February 8th, 2023, at @crazy_canuck_restauranteh
Come out for a great time.

 

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Welcoming a new Friend: Aaron Matthews

Welcoming our newest Friend, Aaron Matthews!

Based in Thornhill, Aaron brings passion and high energy to all that he does.  You may remember seeing Aaron with the Canine Circus on Canada's Got Talent.  When not performing with the Canine Circus, you can find Aaron performing at Woodbine Mall, Canada's Wonderland, West Edmonton Mall, or touring with The Kill Show.  

Did you know that Aaron recently proposed to Caroline?  Congratulations to you both on your engagement!

Follow Aaron online at Facebook and Instagram or have a look at his website:  AaronMatthewsMagic.com

Thank you Aaron, for befriending Canada's Magic!   

 

 

 

Keswick: Lawrence Larouche presents MIRACULUM Sleight of Mind [Feb 3]

Purchase tickets at the Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts.

 

From the January 22nd Instagram post by Majinx:

HEY GEORGINA! LET’S DO SOMETHING IMPOSSIBLE TOGETHER! Join me on the 3rd of FEBRUARY at the Stephen Leacock Theatre at 7:30. MIRACULUM:Sleight Of Mind is a totally interactive performance that will have members of the audience doing strange and unexplainable things. When was the last time you did something impossible? What are you waiting for? 

 

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Montreal: Thomas Riboulet lecture [Jan 30]

From the Montreal Magic Jam (translation by Google): 

Jan 30

Thomas is a 28-year-old French magician. In 2021, he created with his two colleagues the company 3 Monkeys Publishing, a house of magic book publishing. Since then, they have published 6 magic books with artists from all over the world. They even got the invention prize magic of the year in 2021 at the French magic championships in Troyes. And since he is often afraid of getting bored, Thomas also creates tricks for magicians such as his world-renowned invisible dice forcing.

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