30 April 2023

Rounding the Western rings in May 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

CityClubEvent(s)
Calgary, ABRing 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)- N/A.
Edmonton, ABEdmonton Magic Club- N/A.
Winnipeg, MBThe Magic Club of Winnipeg- N/A.
Fraser Valley, BCIBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)- N/A.
Vancouver, BCRing 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)- Bernardo Sedlacek lecture.
Vancouver, BCSAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)- N/A.
Victoria, BCRing 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)  - Bernardo Sedlacek lecture.


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Rounding the Central rings in May 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Montreal, QCRing 62 (20th Century Ring)- N/A.
Hamilton, ON Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)- N/A.
Hamilton / Burlington, ON Hamilton Burlington Magic Society
- N/A.
London, ONRing 265 (London Magician's Guild)- N/A.
Kitchener, ONRing 235 (KW Magic Society)- N/A.
Ottawa, ONRing 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)- N/A.
Ottawa, ONOttawa / Gatineau magicians- N/A
Toronto, ONRing 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)- Social meet-up.
- Bernardo Sedlacek lecture.


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Rounding the Eastern rings in May 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Halifax, NSRing 316 (Conjourer's Court) - Visit their Facebook page
St. John, NBMagic Circle of St. John- Show openers.


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29 April 2023

The Psychology of Magic at the University of Toronto

From the April 26th article "Sleight of Mind -- How magicians exploit gaps in human perception to trick audiences" by Cynthia Macdonald at the University of Toronto Magazine:

In his popular first-year foundations course, the Psychology of Magic, Dirk Bernhardt-Walther reveals the secrets behind magicians’ tricks as a way of teaching students about the human mind and the fallibility of perception. The associate professor of psychology draws on disappearing acts and other illusions to explain how magicians take advantage of human misjudgment and perceptual gaps to wow audiences.  Here, he explains three of their techniques:

Read more.


ICYMI, this course was also mentioned in:

 

 

28 April 2023

Barrie: Magic Fundraiser with Ekaterina [May 6]

From Eventbrite:

May 6

MAGIC Fundraiser Presented by Calvary Barrie

Be a part of a life-changing mission to fight against human trafficking and help those in need. Join us @ Calvary Barrie's Magic Fundraiser!

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

 

 

27 April 2023

Calgary: James Jordan at the Central Alberta Children's Festival [Jun 2 - 3]

From the March 15th Facebook post by the Central Alberta Children's Festival:

79 Days till the 17th Annual Central Alberta Children's Festival on June 2 & 3 at Rotary Recreation Park!

We have a great line up on our stage!  We are excited to have James Jordan Magician, Comedian, Vaudevillian, Singing with Sylvia,  Music With Mandy (Friday only), Fairy Finding (live action treasure hunt), Zed Science.

The entertainers will be onstage as well as roving through the park or will have a close-up interactive session at our "Performers Playhouse" tent.

 

 

 

 

 

26 April 2023

Atsushi Ono and Magic Ben advance to the CGT semi-finals!

Congratulations to Atsushi Ono and Magic Ben for advancing to the CGT semi-finals!   

  

From the April 25th Facebook post by Canada's Got Talent:

The auditions have come to a close on Canada's Got Talent! We're proud to announce the 18 Semi-Finalists that will continue to the next round with our judges and give the country the opportunity to vote for their Season 2 Champion!

The best compete for your vote! Canada's Got Talent Semi-Finals start next Tuesday 8/7c on Citytv!