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From the January 5th Instagram post by Eric Leclerc:
And we’re BACK after a year of sold out shows! Let’s replicate this again for 2024 babyyyy! If you’re in one of these cities and haven’t seen the show yet, I’m about to take it personal! See y’all on stage!
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Lee shares his fascinating findings after exhaustively researching the question: "Who was the first magician in Canada?"
From the article "Who was the first magician in Canada?" at Lee Asher's blog:
It’s important to note that exploring this inquiry took me on an unexpected historical journey, revealing a crucial and overlooked detail. The magical practices of Indigenous shamans and medicine people, the original enchanters on Canadian soil, deserve credit and acknowledgement as the first magicians. A dedicated exploration of this topic in a future article is warranted. Yet, in this article's context, I emphasize the archetype of a Western-style conjuror, as initially envisioned.
Acknowledging that present-day Canada likely did not exist during this specific period, our focus adjusts to what was known as Upper and Lower Canada in the era of British North America.
Please allow me to introduce you to a handful of colonial conjurers without further ado.
From the January 6th Facebook post by Lincoln Hiatt via Michael Close:
Big Announcement! Fool Us Season 11 casting kickoff in London January 12-14 at The Session! The Session is a top tier convention run by Vanishing Inc. Or if you like, send your tricks to fooluscasting@gmail.com! You can also come see us at Magifest at the end of January in Ohio!
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each
club's website.
| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - N/A. |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A. |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - SYM. |
| Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - N/A. |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Jeffrey Wang online lecture. |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - Jeffrey Wang online lecture. |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Annual dinner awards show. |
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Also of note:
| Montreal, QC | Ring 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, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Classics. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (KW Magic Society) | - N/A. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - N/A. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - N/A |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Social meet-up with Mikey V. - Gerry Frenette lecture. |
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Visit their Facebook page. |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - N/A. |
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