The Kingston Penitentiary Escape by MindBender Magic

From the September 26th upload "The Kingston Penitentiary Escape" at MindBender Magic's YouTube channel:

I want to thank the Staff at Kingston Penitentiary for allowing me to attempt one of Houdini's most famous escapes.

 

 

 

Niagara Falls: Ryan Joyce at the Greg Frewin Theatrical Centre [Oct 6 - 8]

From the September 2nd Instagram post by the Greg Frewin Theatrical Centre:

Prepare to be mesmerized this October 6th-8th at the Greg Frewin Theatrical Centre! ✨  Ryan Joyce – a name that echoes across continents.

 🌍 From dazzling Las Vegas to captivating audiences in Hong Kong, New Zealand, India, and beyond

 🎩🌟 As seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Canada's Got Talent, with over ten million social media views, his enchanting performances are a global sensation. Join us for an unforgettable experience that transcends borders and leaves you spellbound! 🎭✨

To book, CALL 1(866) 779-8778 or visit GregFrewinTheatre.com.

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Big news from CAM

From the September 27th Instagram post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:

This has been a busy month for magic in Canada!! Let's dive into the top 5 updates for the Canadian Association of Magicians in September 2023.

Here are 5 Important Updates for September 2023
- We say a heartfelt thank you to Renee-Claude Auclair as she steps down as CAM's President, and we reveal the new CAM board
- Pictures from this month's CAMaraderie Convention and Le Festival De Magie!
- Insightful interview with Doug Hunt about how magicians can earn media attention.
- Canadian Magic Club? We need to chat.
- PLUS, the magic question of the month

Visit: https://cammagic.org/post/sept-2023

 

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Thank you to the past CAM board!

The 2023-2024 CAM Board of Directors:

PRESIDENT: RYAN JOYCE

SECRETARY: CHRIS YUILL

TREASURER: CONNIE BOYD

PAST PRESIDENT: Renee-Claude Auclair

BOARD MEMBERS: Mike Segal, Kent Wong, Paul Romhany, Mike Norden, Greg Frewin, Renee-Claude Auclair, Peter Mennie

 

 

 

 

Jason Verners talks Got Talent Spain at Chek News

From the September 23rd article "‘It was a great experience’: Victoria magician competing in Got Talent Spain" by Adam Chan at Chek News: 

Verners says he was interested in travelling to Spain because the country is the “mecca of magic” in the world.

“The best magicians all live in Spain, and when you’re in Madrid there’s like 20 magic shows going on every evening and all of them are phenomenal,” he said.

“So I kind of wanted to dive into where the magic’s the best, where the competition’s the best, and stylistically it’s so different than what I do here in North America.”

Verners has performed in venues across the country and in the U.S., including in Las Vegas.

He says that while the stage in Spain may not have been the largest he’s performed in terms of seating, the show was certainly the highest-profile act he’s been involved with.

“Being on a ‘Got Talent’ stage comes with a whole whack of different challenges,” he said.

“You’re not in a showcase, you’re in a competition, and I find that very interesting because I haven’t competed as a magician since I was probably 16,” he said. “I haven’t been in that competitive mindset where people are all trying to get the same prize. and I find the pressure was definitely on.”

Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Eldritch Theatre 2023/4 season announced

From the September 22nd Facebook post by Keith Brown:

Absolute Magic plays the Red Sandcastle Theatre October 10-15.

Award-winning magic and storytelling.

Family friendly. All ages.

https://bit.ly/SandcastleOct

 

From the Eldritch Theatre:

• October 25th to November 5th
  Doc Wuthergloom’s Here There Be Monsters
  "Each tale is a fearful warning from the Goblin Universe, wrapped in impossible feats of magic that will warp your very sense of reality! But never fear! Doc Wuthergloom can save you, if only you purchase his Field Guide to Monsters! Step right up and be terrified and amazed! There’s room for one more! Recommended for those with mature and jaded hearts."
  
  
• February 8th to 18th, 2024
  MacBeth: A Tale Told By An Idiot
  
  
• April 11th to 24th, 2024
  The House at Poe Corner
  
  
• Various dates TBA
  
• Eldritch Horrors: Plays from the Tombs

Dear Boss

The Babysitter

Zombocalypse!

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

 

Hamilton, Peterborough, and Cobourg: Canadian Masters of Magic [Dec 12 - 14]

Featuring Ryan Joyce, Nathaniel Rankin, and guests TBA!

 

Tickets:

• Dec 12 - Hamilton
• Dec 13 - Peterborough
• Dec 14 - Coburg
   

 

From the Facebook event:

Get ready to be amazed by the Canadian Masters of Magic, produced by the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival. This incredible show features the best of the best in Canadian magic, including magicians who have wowed audiences and judges on popular shows like Penn & Teller's Fool Us and Canada's Got Talent.

Be prepared to have your mind blown as these masters of magic perform unbelievable illusions and impressive feats of mentalism and sleight of hand. Don't miss this evening of magic and mystery that will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe.
Canadian Masters of Magic - where the extraordinary is the ordinary!

IN SUPPORT OF MAKE-A-WISH CANADA
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
McIntyre Performing Arts Centre

 

 

From the Facebook event:  

Get ready to be amazed by the Canadian Masters of Magic, produced by the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival. This incredible show features Ryan Joyce and Nathaniel Rankin showcasing the best of the best in Canadian magic. A Vegas-style show, our magicians have wowed audiences and judges on popular shows like Penn & Teller's Fool Us and Canada's Got Talent.

Be prepared to have your mind blown as these masters of magic perform unbelievable illusions and impressive feats of mentalism and sleight of hand. Don't miss this evening of magic and mystery that will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe.

Canadian Masters of Magic - where the extraordinary is the ordinary!
IN SUPPORT OF CRIME STOPPERS PETERBOROUGH-NORTHUMBERLAND.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Showplace Performance Centre

 

 

From the Facebook event:  

Get ready to be amazed by the Canadian Masters of Magic, produced by the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival. This incredible show features Ryan Joyce and Nathaniel Rankin showcasing the best of the best in Canadian magic. A Vegas style show, our magicians have wowed audiences and judges on popular shows like Penn & Teller's Fool Us and Canada's Got Talent.

Be prepared to have your mind blown as these masters of magic perform unbelievable illusions and impressive feats of mentalism and sleight of hand. Don't miss this evening of magic and mystery that will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe.

Canadian Masters of Magic - where the extraordinary is the ordinary!
PROUDLY IN SUPPORT OF CRIME STOPPERS PETERBOROUGH-NORTHUMBERLAND.

Event Tickets & Info Line: 1-800-516-5810

 

 

 

Piff the Magic Book Launch (virtual & FREE) with Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, and more! [Sep 28]

Read our 2023 interview with Piff where we learn:
 
- what was instrumental to Piff becoming a magician
- magic-adjacent disciplines Piff's studied
- his self-care practice is on tour
- about his 2023 show  "2013 Piff" finds unbelievable, and
- when he got discouraged and think about quitting magic

Updated September 27th to add:

• David Copperfield and John Lovick will be joining Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, Mr. Piffles, and presumably Piff as part of the launch event!
   

 

A reminder that you can catch Piff the Magic Dragon on his mini-tour at:

• TCU Place, Saskatoon [Oct 10]
• Casino Regina [Oct 12], and
  
• Club Regent Event Centre, Winnipeg [Oct 13]

From the September 20th Facebook post by Vanishing Inc:

 

The most pifftacular event of the year is coming! Clear your calendars now. You will NOT want to miss this.
So many epic surprises are planned, including the unveiling of the single most incredible deluxe version of a book you've ever seen.
Secure your free spot:
https://loom.ly/39bUbeg 

 

  

 

Catch Piff at:  

• TCU Place, Saskatoon [Oct 10]
• Casino Regina [Oct 12], or
  
• Club Regent Event Centre, Winnipeg [Oct 13]!
  

 

Learn more about Piff at his website PiffTheMagicDragon.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.