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MAGIC Live photo of Canadian attendees

It has come to our attention that, as has become custom, a photo of the Canadian attendees at MAGIC Live will be organized later this week.

We will pin the details at Facebook.com/CanadasMagic as soon as they become available, so you'll know where and when to go.

If you're there, say 'hi' to everyone from us!

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Magic at the Red Sandcastle Theatre [Aug 18, Sep]

Tickets at the Red Sandcastle Theatre.

 

August 18

• Scott McClelland's Orville Doodles and his Terrible Imagination
  (more on Scott's summer tour at the bottom of this post)
  

 

September: every weekend

• Mahdi Gilbert
  (Mahdi the Magician, Mystica, Jeff Hinchliffe Stepping onto the Impossible, and Halden's Hypnosis, Magic, and Mindreading)
  

 

 From the July 30th Facebook post by the Red Sandcastle Theatre:

From the July 28th Facebook post by Scott McClelland:

We are One Week away from the Premiere of Orville Doodles and his Terrible Imagination! And then the Tour Begins!!! Take a look at where I will be playng, and if it is close to you, grab a ticket because you will not want to miss this Strange and Exciting New Puppet Production!

The Tour is coming in August and I am very excited to bring this New Show to you!

Get your Tix HERE~
https://www.ticketscene.ca/list.php?q=orville+doodles

There be Magick HERE

 

Lost in the Shuffle coming to a theatre near you!

Check back at the Lost in the Shuffle website as new dates are being added regularly!

 

As of this posting, screening dates are listed for:

• Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Castle Rock, Colorado
• San Francisco, California
• Los Angeles, California
• Santa Ana, California
• St. Petersburg, Florida
• Columbus, Ohio
• Vancouver, British Columbia - at the Rio.
  
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
• Toronto, Ontario - at the Revue.  Afterparty at The Commoner.
  
• London, England
• New York, New York
• Three Oaks, Michigan
• Dallas, Texas
• Arlington, Texas
• Mt. Vernon, Washington
• Chicago, Illinois
• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Cherry Hill, New Jersey
• Whittier, California
• Llandudno, England
• Portland, Oregon
   

Read the Lost in the Shuffle website indicates which screenings include a Q&A and / or afterparty with the filmmakers Shawn Farquhar and Jon Ornoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in July 2024

There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Shawn Farquhar on the cover of Genii - Congratulations Shawn!  Well deserved!

4. Waterloo: Balloon Twister Train [Jul 11] - Sounds like a fun day!

3. Random thoughts about Graemazing Level 7 Wizard at the Hamilton Fringe - Congratulations on your great run at the Hamilton Fringe Graeme!

2. Random thoughts about Piff the Magic Dragon in Niagara Falls -
    Catch Piff at The Laugh Shop Aug 8 & 9, or in Richmond and Coquitlam (tickets at Ticketmaster) as part of the “IT COST $60,000 TO CLONE MY DOG AND NOW I NEED TO MAKE THE MONEY BACK” …NORTH AMERICAN TOUR!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  #BrowsersBash 2024 social media - A fantastic time was had by all!  Hope to get the synopsis of the day on the blog soon!

 

 

 

 

Saskatoon: The Magic Variety Show [Jul 31]

From the July 26th Facebook post by Trevor & Lorena:

The show is coming to Saskatoon again!!! 

This year we have the amazing and the hilarious Damien James and Chris Westfall!!

Get your tickets now!!! 

You won’t want to miss this show!!

 

 

 

Learn Casual Card Magic for FREE!

From the July 25th Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:

Casual Card Magic Course Teaser

I've been working on a course for Casual Card Magic, which means performing in a relaxed manner, without tension, seemingly without care. It covers foundational sleight-of-hand technique from the past to be in control of cards without raising suspicion.

In a world obsessed with advanced technique and nuance, this is my case study for the strength of competent intermediate card skills. It's better to do an easier move well than a difficult move poorly.

The teaser video shows some moves and magic from the first six lessons, and there's plenty more Casual Card Magic yet to come!

It's all available for free (registration required) because I don't want a payment to stop you from improving your magic.