26 June 2023

Toronto: Used Magic Fun Day [Jul 23]

From The Browser's Den of Magic Newsletter:

Sunday, July 23

Kindly note this will not be an auction. Rather all of the used magic will be spread throughout the front and back of the shop for your consideration.

Please bring in your used magic as soon as possible and no later than July 19.
You do not have to provide us with a list. We will do an inventory of your used magic.

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23 June 2023

Canadian premier of Broken Courage is tomorrow! [Jun 24]

Co-written and co-directed by David Peck (along with Nathanael Draper (writer / director) and Suon Rottana (writer)), the documentary Broken Courage has its Canadian premier at the Oakville Film Festival tomorrow!

 

From the Jun 13th upload at the CHCH News YouTube channel:

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Oakville Film Festival, taking place June 21st to 27th. With over 100 films screening across three theaters, including 5 Drive-In there will be lots of movies for people to go see. Today we welcomed Wendy Donnan, Executive Director of the Oakville Festivals of Film and Art, and David Peck, Director of the documentary, Broken Courage to share more about the documentary and movies.

 

 

 

 

 

22 June 2023

Vancouver: Wes Barker at Friday Night Comedy At The Biltmore [Jul 28]

From the June 16th Facebook post by Dick Darrow:

Dick Darrow Productions proudly presents Friday Night Comedy At The Biltmore. “It’s the best venue for comedy in BC” Our first show is July 28. Tickets available at biltmorecabaret.com Thursday! 

Our first great feature act is Wes Barker, “Canada’s funniest Magician”

With the hilarious Byron Bertram, as master of ceremonies! And great special guests Eden PB Kaminski, Jackie Agnew, and William Corry!

 

 

 

 

Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Calgary: Wes Barker [Jun 22, 24, 25]

From the June 20th Facebook post by Wes Barker:

Alberta, Canada shows this week!! Two of these I’m doing with @thisissimonking 🍻

 

 

 

 

21 June 2023

20 June 2023

2023 Canadian Rising Star

Congratulations to Atsushi Ono for winning the Allan Slaight Canadian Rising Star award!

Read our previous interviews with Atsuhi:

 

From the June 19th post "Canadian Rising Star 2023" at Magicana:

A dynamic professional magician from Calgary, Atsushi has turned his childhood dream into a thriving career. He raised his game this year by auditioning for Canada’s Got Talent and made his way to the finale round.

Far beyond competitions, Atsushi seeks to further the art of magic. He sets out to bring joy with wonderment. Atsushi has revealed himself to be a thoughtful, hardworking magician, constantly pushing past stereotypes as he embraces the curious ways of being a professional magician. Atsushi’s passion for magic and his quest to be the best performer he can be make him a true rising star.

Read more.

 

From the June 19th Tweet by Magicana:

 

 

 

19 June 2023

Ontario: Captain Corbin

From the June 6th Facebook post by Captain Corbin:

Ahoy! I'll be sailing to Tillsonburg in a few short weeks. Sign up now at the library. We're going to have a buccaneering good time!

 

 

 

From the June 6th Facebook post by Captain Corbin:

Busy summer coming! See me at Storybook Gardens every Friday in July and August, in Penetanguishene on the Georgian Legacy, at Great Wolf Lodge and in Gravenhurst every Sunday aboard the Wenonah 2 at the Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre