Richmond Hill: Support Jokers after the break-in by going to the Fire Fundraising Show [Oct 6]

Show your support.  Buy tickets to the fundraiser at Jokers.

 

From the September 13th Instagram post by Jokers: 

Jokers Comedy Club experienced a break-in on August 22, where culprits attempted to set the place on fire. 😓💔 Luckily, the fire didn't spread and we're thankful it spared our overnight deliverers and cleaners.

We want to assure you that we prioritize the safety and well-being of our audience and staff, and have taken necessary measures to maintain a secure and top-quality entertainment venue. However, this incident has had a severe impact on our business with smashed windows, damages to the bar, and canceled shows.

We invite you to support us during this time by attending our Fire Fundraising Show featuring our favorite Jokers comedians and all the performers that makes Jokers great. Your presence and support will not only aid in our rebuilding process, but also spread hope and resilience throughout our community.
➡ Tickets are available on jokers.ca. https://www.jokers.ca/showclicks-data/fire-fundraising-show  We truly believe that laughter conquers all.

 

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Georgetown: An Evening of Magic and Laughter with Matt DiSero, Steve Valentine, and Evan Carter [Sep 30]

Tickets at the John Elliott Theatre.

 

From the August 31st Facebook post by Matt DiSero:

Join us for an evening of magic and laughter, featuring Canada''s best magicians and comedians. You''ll be treated to incredible sleight of hand, mystifying illusions, and a whole lot of fun for all ages!
⏰  7.30 PM
🗓️  Sat. September 30, 2023
📍  John Elliott Theatre

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our personal sponsors for September 2023!

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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Thank you to John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, Ian Crawford, Matt DiSero, Doug Hunt, John Smithman, Robin Dawes, Loran, Peter Mennie, Gwyn Auger, George Blott, Noah Nogueira, Ryan Edwards, Aaron Matthews, Colin Geddes, and Cam Dix for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

It's good to have friends like you.

You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.

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Surrey: Magic and Mystery with Paul Romhany and Murray Hatfield [Sep 23]

Tickets at the Bell Performing Arts Centre.

 

From the August 31st Facebook post by Sin City Illusions:

Join us for an incredible evening of magic and illusions that is fun for all ages! We’re featuring Canada’s very best magicians, and you’re sure to love them! 🇨🇦🪄
Get your tickets now for the best seat selection.
⏰  7.30 PM
🗓️  Sat. September 23, 2023
📍  Bell Performing Arts Centre

 

 

 

Tricky Sticky: Good night and good luck

Sleightly Sketchy presents Tricky Sticky  

 

 

• Can you identify the stick figure magician?
• Get a new clue in each of the following images! 
• Were you right? Leave a comment with the number of clues you needed!

 

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Clue 2

 

 

Clue 3 (final)

 

 

Spoiler alert! 

Answer:

 

 

 

Were you right? Leave a comment with the number of clues you needed!

 

 

 

 

 

Ring 17 season sneak peek

From IBM Ring 17:

• Thursday, September 21 - Ryan Murray Lecture
  

• Thursday, October 5 - Erik Tait Lecture

• Thurs October 19th - social meet-up
  

• Thursday, November 30 - John Bannon Lecture

Read more and buy tickets.

A reminder about the club's podcast Under the Hat and a tip for club members about a video with a new effect by Anthony Lindan involving predictions, and old dollar bills!

 

 

 

Broken wand: Jon Charles (Charles Robert "Chas" Chamberlain)

Our sincere condolences to Jon's family and friends at this impossible time. 

 

From the September 9th Edmonton Journal:

CHAMBERLAIN, Charles Robert "Chas"
also known as JON CHARLES, Magician
1936-2023

Chas was born and raised in London, England. He took courses on time and motion study which eventually led him to a job at Westminster Hospital. This training and experience allowed him to emigrate to Canada in 1967 with then wife, Barbara, and their three young children, Martin, Andrew and Katherine, to take a position at the University of Alberta Hospital. He worked there in senior management until 1985. Throughout his life he pursued his personal passion, magic. He performed professionally as Jon Charles. As well as performing countless shows throughout Alberta, Jon entertained Canadian Armed Services troops stationed in such places as the Middle East, Cyprus and Alert, Nunavut. For many years Jon worked at the downtown Japanese Village restaurant, performing close up table magic for patrons. That is where he met his second wife, Sueno, and they were happily married in 2005.

Chas is survived by his wife, Sueno; brother, Rodney (Freda); son, Martin (Connie); daughter, Katherine (Alistair); daughter-in-law, Laurie; and his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son, Andrew; and his parents, Charles and Katherine.

A private interment will be held at a later date.

Chas loved teaching magic to young magicians. A donation of a magic book or magic kit to Santa's Anonymous this Christmas would be a lovely tribute.To send condolences, please visit www.fostermcgarvey.com.

Read more.

[via the Edmonton Magic Club public Facebook page]