Thornhill: Mini-Browser's Den of Magic now open!

From the September 22nd post at the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

We are very happy to announce that we have a brand new second location, 'Mini Browser's Den of Magic'!

The location is inside the recently opened: HWY 404 & STEELES MARKET (2900 Steeles Avenue East , Thornhill, On. L3T 4X1)

IMPORTANT: HOURS OF OPERATION FOR Mini Browser's Den ARE Only: Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 5pm

Old Jeff will be at the new location on almost all Saturdays and Sundays unless there is a special event at our main location.

We are also very pleased to announce that we will have help from both John Cardella and Jon Sy at our main location on weekends to assist Young Jeff.

John Cardella worked here full time for over six years and is one of the few people in Canada qualified to be behind a magic counter.  His customer service skills are unmatched.  John will be helping out both at our main location and our new Mini Browser's Den.

The new Mini Browser's Den is only a one minute drive from the 404 & Steeles Avenue.  So if you live around that area or not...Do not hesitate to visit Old Jeff on Saturdays or Sundays.

Please note: Our hours at Browser's Den (Dufferin Street) remain the same.

Yours truly- The Jeff's, John Cardella, Jon Sy & Lisa Close

 

 

 

 

 

Dan McLean Jr interviewed by Jenna Melanson at Canadian Beats

From the October 5th article "DAN MCLEAN JR UNVEILS NEW SINGLE, “KISS ME ONCE” (INTERVIEW)" by Jenna Melanson at Canadian Beats:

I’ve been a musician for … wow … 45 years. I started out singing the hard rock that I loved from when I was a kid in the mid-70s. At some point, I started being drawn to great singers inside and outside of rock, and those singers still motivate me. Gino Vannelli, Daryl Hall, Mavis Staples, Paul Rogers, Sammy Hagar. There’s something transcendent about the sound of their voices and their emotional impact.

Fast-forwarding, I’d stopped singing for 15 years when suddenly I decided to start playing acoustic shows around Toronto. I just wanted to sing. I didn’t want to start another band or write songs. I just wanted to sing. After playing Soul covers in Toronto cafés and small clubs, mostly in Kensington & Parkdale, I decided to film a show to use as promotional material and booked a theatre. A day or two later, I called my old writing partner Dave Dunlop, and asked if we could try writing again. “Oh, by the way, Dave, I have a show in eight weeks and I need enough songs to fill the show”.

Over the next couple of years, we wrote a bunch of songs and I put together “Dan McLean Jr & Some Honey” with three really great backup singers. During lockdowns, we wrote a bunch more songs together online, and we drew on those two groups of songs for the album.

Read more. 

 Listen to Dan's single "Kiss Me Once" at Dan's YouTube channel:

 

 

A Celestial Celebration, A Tribute to Women in Magic

From the September 25th Facebook post by Magicana Sharing Wonder:

Where Are All the Women in Magic? As Michael Claxton, curator of the new online exhibition—A Celestial Celebration, A Tribute to Women in Magic—says, they are everywhere. And you can see for yourself in the new FREE exhibition! 

MORE: https://www.magicana.com/news/blog/celestialsblog

 

 

 

 

 

Arlington: Chris Funk [Oct 15]

From the September 17th Instagram post by Chris Funk:

Hey Arlington! Join me at the Regent Theatre on Sunday October 15th ✨

Go directly to their website for your tickets ⬇️
https://regenttheatre.com/details/chris_funk

Get ready to experience a magic show like NEVER BEFORE. Get ready for an unforgettable night of wonder, laughter and mind-bending magic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: 5500 posts!

We published our 5500th post at the Canada's Magic blog!

Whether you've read all 5500 posts, or are stopping by for the first time, thank you for visiting!

Wyoming: Vitaly Evening of Wonders [Oct 5]

From the September 27th Instagram post by Vitaly Evening of Wonders:

Wyoming fans, prepare yours driver's licenses!

Tickets available now at http://www.VitalyMagic.com or http://artcorewy.eventbrite.com

 

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BC and AB: Wes Barker in Alex Mackenzie's Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour [Oct 6 - Nov 18]

From the September 11th Instagram post by Alex Mackenzie:

Its time!!! Less than a month until the Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour kicks off starting in Kamloops! When I say this is a stacked show its an understatement. This is the best variety act on the planet!! We have world class comedians @thisissimonking  @ivanwdecker who have been on Conan, Just for Laughs, Netflix and even won a Juno award for Best Comedy Album. We have a stunt magician @stuntmagician who has been on Ellen, Americas Got Talent and even Fooled Penn and Teller in Las Vegas on the hit shoe Penn and Teller Fool us! And to top it all of we have one of the most impressive circus acts in the world with international foot archer @orissakelly! You may have seen her Win @robdyrdek Amazigness, on Britains got Talent and she had even performed for the late Queen of England!

Not only is this the best show on the planet but it also gives back to local charities in every city. We are donating to Food Banks, Womans Shelters, Mental Health Associations, Animal Shelters, Animal Food Banks and Hospice Societies. If you or anyone you know is in these cities please let them know we are coming!

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