27 February 2025

Stirling: Billy Kidd in the March Break Circus Show [Mar 11- 15] and a teaser for Ontario [May]

Tickets at the Sterling Festival Theatre


(Additionally, keep your ear to the ground for big Ontario news from Billy.  Teaser at bottom of post.)

 

From the February 10th Facebook post by Billy Kidd

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook February 12.

 

 

From the February 25th Facebook post by Billy Kidd:

 

 

 

 

 

26 February 2025

Broken wand: Warren Douglas McKim

Our sincere condolences to Warren's family and his friends at this difficult time.   


From the Kennebecasis Funeral Home:

McKim, Warren, – It is with great sadness the family of Warren Douglas McKim announce his passing on February 21, 2025 at Embassy Hall, Shannex in Quispamsis, NB. Warren was born in West Saint John on March 5, 1927, the son of the late John Ivison McKim and Maude Louise (Christopher). Warren was employed with Furness Withy, Furncan Marine Ltd. For 47 years, retiring as manager of the Saint John office in 1992. Aside from his marine duties, he was an ardent aviation enthusiast having commenced his flying activities at the old Millidgeville Airport in 1947. He was a member of the Turnbull Chapter of the Canadian Historical Society and a past member of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association. Warren loved the music of the 40’s including the Big Band era and played the trumpet and saxophone in several local dance orchestras. He loved magic and was a member of the Magic Circle Club.

Read more.

 

[With thanks to Bernard Cormier for sharing this sad news.]

 

 

 

Trumbull, CT: Ben Train, Jonah Babins, and Chris Mayhew at NEMCON 43 [Mar 7 - 8]

Learn more at the NEMCOM website.

 

From the February 12th Facebook post by Ben Train:

It’s our first time at NEMCON - so we’re pulling out all the stops.
We’re lecturing. Performing. Holding a workshop. Jamming.
And maybe, just maybe, giving out hugs. 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook on February 12.

 

 

 

 

 

Boston: Ben Train, Jonah Babins, Patrick Nemeth, and Chris Mayhew [Mar 6]

For more information, visit the Boston Magic Lab.

 

From the February 22nd Facebook post by Ben Train:

Boston friends - I'm coming to visit!
The Boston Magic Lab is the premier space in the city for magicians to share new magic, and I'm HONOURED to have been invited to share some fun with all of you.
If you're in the area, PLEASE JOIN US for a great evening filled with magic and laughs.
And if you're not in the area... time to book a trip!
See you Thursday March 6th!

 

 

 

 

25 February 2025

Columbus, OH: Bill Abbott lecture [Feb 27]

From the February 8th Instagram post by the P3 Magic Theater:

We are pleased to welcome Bill Abbott back to P3 Magic Theater for one night only!

 

From the February 22nd Facebook post by Bill Abbott:

I am appearing this coming Thursday Feb. 27th at the @p3magictheater presented by @penguinmagicshop
See a sneak peek of my upcoming 2nd lecture for Penguin Magic. 🪄
Go to https://p3magic.com and scroll to events. 🤩

 

 

 

24 February 2025

Markham: Mike D'Urzo's Mind Kontrol [Mar 1]

Tickets at the Flato Markham Theatre.

 

From the January 15th Facebook post by the Flato Markham Theatre:

Mike D’Urzo brings magic, mentalism, and illusion to the stage in a way you've never seen before! Prepare to enter the depths of your subconscious as Mike bends reality, defies logic, and leaves you questioning everything you thought was possible.

Prepare for an unforgettable experience that will leave you saying, “How did he do that?”

Don't miss the mind-bending show of a lifetime! Purchase tickets now: https://bit.ly/3C6lJm7