Netflix Acquires Latest Film From Ben Proudfoot

Congratulations Ben Proudfoot!

 

From the September 25th article "Netflix Acquires Latest Film From Ben Proudfoot, Final Documentary From Late Julia Reichert And More Short Docs With Oscar Potential" by Matthew Carey at Deadline:

Netflix has lined up a blockbuster slate of short documentaries heading into Oscar season, including the latest from two-time Academy Award winner Ben Proudfoot in collaboration with the Obamas’ production company.

The streamer announced four acquisitions today, beginning with The Turnaround, directed by Kyle Thrash and Proudfoot, a documentary that “tells the story of Philadelphia Phillies’ superfan Jon McCann, who helped inspire an unlikely 2023 standing ovation for Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, which helped turn the team around after hitting a major roadblock.”  

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Las Vegas: Mystify Magic Festival [Mar 10 -12]

Line up as listed at the Mystify Magic Festival website:

• Alexandra Duvivier
• Alana
• Fay Presto
• Carisa Hendrix
• Rachel Wax
• Nicole Cardoza
• Luna Shimada
• Krystyn Lambert
• Anastasia Synn
• Connie Boyd
• Caroline Ravn
• Jan Rose
• Mistie & Kyle Knight
• Joan Dukore
• Paige Thompson
• Meadow Perry
• Abby Segal
• Miss Uchawi
• Scarlett Business
• Alyx Hilshey
• Cate Great
• Gabriella Lester
  

 

 

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Oshawa: Richard Forget's Pure Magic [Oct 27]

From the September 3rd Facebook post by Richard Forget:

October 27 | Regent Theatre | Oshawa
⏰ Limited time: use promo code "ESCAPE" for an early bird discount
🎉 PURE MAGIC is back in Ontario for one show only!
🎟️ Witness Richard Forget's death-defying escape & newest creations!

 

 

 

 

Victoria: Murray Hatfield, Syd Bosel, and Ken Pham [Oct 5]

From the September 17th Facecbook post by Sin City Illusions:

Get ready to be amazed and amused at Laugha-Cadabra: A Comedy Magic Show! Join us for an evening filled with laughter and mind-blowing magic tricks, featuring the one and only Murray Hatfield.

You won't want to miss out on this hilarious and entertaining event featuring some of Canada's top magicians and comedians. Get your tickets now while you can!

 

 

 

 

Switzerland: Michel Huot at the International Magic Gala [Sep 29]

Michel Huot will appear alongside Francesco Della Bona, Jad, Manho Han, Ramo & Alegria, and Tom Wouda.

From the August 21st by Jad Le Manipulateur:

3rd edition of the International Magic Gala. Join us on September 29, 2024 for an amazing magic show. Information & reservations at: www.spectacledemagie.ch

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Browser's Den of Magic new location is open!

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Dear Denizens, 

We hope that all is well.

Browser's Den of Magic shop will be moving to a new location!

2900 Steeles Ave East, Thornhill, ON L3T 4X1
(Inside the 'Market' at Don Mills & Steeles)

Currently at the above location we have a Mini Browser's Den.  But as of September 21 we are taking over more space!

Tuesday, August 27 will be the last day that the Dufferin location will be open. The new location is a two minute drive off of the 404 at Steeles.  There is tons of free parking!

AS OF SEPTEMBER 21 our shop hours at the new  location will be:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

Yours truly - Jeff & The Browser's Den Team

 

 

 

 

 

Guinness 2025: Congratulations to Doug Hunt and Michael Francis

Congratulations to Doug Hunt and Michael Craig Francis for their inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records!

Visit the September 11th Facebook post by Doug Hunt.

And the September 9th Facebook post by Michael Craig Francis.

 

 

A reminder that the number of Canadian World Record holding magicians is eighteen! 

• Doug The Great:  Heaviest Stilts Mastered.  [Guinness World Record - 2002], Tallest Stilts Mastered [Guinness World Record - 2023]. 
• Scott Hammell:  Highest Suspension Straitjacket Escape. [Guinness World Record]
• Lucas Wilson:  Fastest Suspension Straitjacket Escape. [Guinness World Record - 2011]
• Carisa Hendrix:  Longest duration fire torch teething. [Guinness World Record - 2012]
• Michael Francis:  Most one-handed coin rolls in a minute. [Guinness World Record - 2013], and The farthest distance to "walk the dog" with a yo-yo. [Guinness World Record - 2023]
  
• Mark Correia:  Longest Amount of Time Wearing a Straitjacket. [World Record - 2014] 
• The Sentimentalists:  (Chris Mysterion and Steffi Kay) Most items transferred from one mentalist to another.  [World Record - 2017] 
• Gordon Precious:  Oldest heli-skier [World Record - 2019]
• Big Trick Energy: (Led by Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer) The largest online video chain of people performing a magic trick.  [Guinness World Record - 2021]
  
• Rod Chow:  Owner of the World's Narrowest Commercial Building  [Guinness World Record - 2021]
• Aaron Matthews and Christoper Campbell: First Danger and Thrill Show performed within the Metaverse.  [Online World Record - 2021]
• Anastasia Synn:  The most technological implants in the body (female) is 52 and was achieved by Anastasia Synn [Guinness World Record - 2023]
• Ian Stewart: Greatest distance travelled whilst juggling three chainsaws [Guinness World Record - 2017], Farthest distance travelled while juggling a chainsaw and two balls [Guinness World Record - 2018], Most consecutive chainsaw juggling catches [Guinness World Record - 2019],
  Most consecutive juggling catches (chainsaw and two balls) [Guinness World Record - 2020],
  Most consecutive juggling catches (chainsaw and 2 balls) on a balance board [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most consecutive juggling catches (3 mauls) [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most jellyfish fire extinguishes in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most magic tricks performed in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2024], Most magic tricks performed blindfolded in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2024]