Toronto: Chris Philpott lecture [Oct 17]

Tonight!

From IBM Ring 17:

Thursday October 17th
Where: Agricola Lutheran Church - 25 Old York Mills Road

Chris Philpott is creator of mentalism and magic that is used by some of the top performers in the world today including Derren Brown, Cyril Takayama, two America's Got Talent finalists and two shows for The Illusionists. 

Chris is also a screenwriter and director, having made three award-winning feature films.  He brings his skill as a writer and director to bear on his magic.

When Dan Harlan (host of the Penguin lectures) was asked “On the topic of lectures, what’s been your most memorable moment?” Dan answered, “Chris Philpott. He brought the most dramatic presentations, things where you really cared about what was going on. Really, really smart thinking.”
Chris’s effects are in the repertoire of thousands of magicians and have been translated into dozens of languages. He is best known as the creator of The 100th Monkey (“The best trick!” – Lior Manor, “A brand new principle! Chris’ routines are brilliant!” – David Penn.) The YouTube video of David and Leeman performing it on AGT has 19 million views.  Penn Gillette called his “End of my Rope” “A great trick! A great trick!”

In 2018, Chris wrote and directed an acclaimed show for Mike Elizalde ("Run, don't walk, to the Castle to see Mike Elizalde in the Close-Up Room. It’s a theatrical marvel!” - Jim Steinmeyer, Magic Castle president.  “The best event in the Close-up Gallery I've seen in 55 years!” - Joan Lawton, Magic Castle Board Member.)

Chris is also is an award-winning feature film and television writer and director.  Academy-Award nominated writer-director Ron Shelton (Bull Durham) called him “a talent of the first order.”  Chris has written for Lionsgate studios, and Syfy, TNT, IFC and CBC networks. 

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Montreal: Alyx Hilshey lecture [Nov 19]

From the Montreal Magic Jam:

Alyx Hilshey is a full time, working magician who has recently taken the magic world by storm. After 14 years of honing her chops as a street performer, she moved inside, performing at magic venues including The Chicago Magic Lounge, Philadelphia’s Smoke and Mirrors Theater, and the The Magic Castle. She was a regular guest co-star in Washington DC’s highest rated comedy show, The Magic Duel, and she appeared on Season 11 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

After spending two years as a resident theme park magician, she now primarily works as a family entertainer with a growing business in the corporate market. She has lectured all across the USA and this will be her debut lecture in Canada.

She will discuss street magician tactics and how they can be applied to indoor or festival/fair magic. She will also talk about misdirection techniques including using the body and the gaze. Plus she will give tips for using social media to become a better performer and to propel your career.

Read more and buy tickets.  (Early bird pricing in effect.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Carisa Hendrix in Crow's Cabaret [Oct 30 - Nov 2]

From the October 10th Instagram post by Carisa Hendrix:

Crow’s Theatre has kept the corner of Carlaw and Dundas humming with an electrifying line up of live music by local artists of every imaginable genre and we are thrilled to be a part of it. See you in Toronto with a special Halloween edition of Lucy Darling’s award winning stage show!

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Niagara Falls: Ryan Joyce [Oct 11 - 13] & The Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic [Oct 14]

From the October 10th Instagram post bye the Greg Frewin Theatrical Centre:

🍂✨ Thanksgiving Weekend at the Greg Frewin Theatre! ✨🍂
Celebrate with mind-blowing magic by Ryan Joyce on October 11th, 12th, and 13th! 🎩✨ Seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Canada’s Got Talent, Ryan's illusions will leave you speechless!

Can’t make the show? Experience The Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic movie on October 14th, running every 45 minutes from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 🎥🌊

PLUS, indulge in a delicious Thanksgiving buffet with all the classics—turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce! 🦃🍁

🎟️ Don’t wait—get your tickets now! Call 1-866-870-3002 or visit gregfrewintheatre.com.

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Carisa Hendrix on the Magicians' Podcast Network

Listen to Richard Young and Alan Hudson interview Carisa Hendrix on the What's Going On? channel of the Magicians' Podcast Network (also available on Apple Podcasts (listen for free on a 3 day trial)).

 

From the October 4th Instagram post by Carisa Hendrix:

Well, the click bait title is not my favourite, but it is a good episode and I hope you check it out. #magicianspodcast

 

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Julie Eng receives the The Magic Circle’s 2024 John Nevil Maskelyne Award

Congratulations Julie!  Well deserved!

 

From the October 6th Facebook post by Julie Eng:

I am deeply, deeply honoured to be The Magic Circle’s 2024 John Nevil Maskelyne Award recipient for contributions to magic literature. Thank you to Magic Circle President Marvin Berglas and to the officers of the Magic Circle for this incredible acknowledgment and recognition—I am filled with profound joy and gratitude.

Magic has always been part of my life. My father, Tony Eng, involved me in his magic career when I was very young. I trailed after him throughout my childhood; and as I grew into magic, he naturally became my teacher, my mentor. I’ve always been surrounded and inspired by this magnificent art. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine such a diverse and exciting career in magic—one that has spanned performance to production and, indeed, to publishing.
 To join the ranks of past recipients, including so many of my dear friends—I am truly and completely overwhelmed! 

This award isn’t a personal achievement; it’s a testament to the collaborative spirit of our magical community. I’d also like to thank Magicana and its board of directors, and my friend and colleague David Ben for their support over all these years.

Specifically, with regards to The Rich Cabinet Collection, I would like to thank the wonderful Dawes family for inviting me into the inner sanctum of Dane Hill— I offer especial thanks to Adrian Dawes, who was a true and devoted collaborator in the Rich Cabinet journey with me!

Most of all, I want to take this moment to recognize and thank our beloved Eddie. From the moment we started this journey together to build a nine-volume set, which is now The Rich Cabinet Collection, he steered us to this final moment with his strong and steady resolve, in his very special warm and gentle way. I will always be forever grateful for his kindness, his friendship, his guiding light.

Now, as I move into my new role as executive director of Genii Enterprises, I am so excited to continue the work in sharing this art we love so very much in creative and dynamic ways!

Thank you so much to the Magic Circle for this incredible honour!