Congratulations to Connie and Steve on this well-deserved recognition!
From the The Milbourne Christopher Foundation website:
2025 Foundation Award Winners
- Illusionist Award - Leon Etienne & Chelsea
- Literary Award - Richard Hatch
- Rising Star Award - Alex Boyce
- Close-up Award - Daniel Garcia
- Ambassador of Magic - Terri Cook
- Masters Award - Steve Valentine
- Award of Excellence - Connie Boyd
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Alan Watson
Previously shared on Facebook April 7.
From the April 4th Facebook post by Spidey:
Reading minds nightly at The Venetian in Las Vegas in LIMITLESS, starring the incomparable Shin Lim! Come say hi!!! 🤗
A reminder that you can see Jeff's show, Stepping into the Impossible, at the Red Sandcastle Theatre on May 22nd. Tickets at Eventbrite.
From the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club (IBM Ring 17):
I've been involved in magic for nearly 30 years, and yet in those 3 decades I had never put together a complete show. In the summer of 2024 that finally changed. With the encouragement of our own Mahdi Gilbert, I set out to create my first show. A show about how and why I became a magician.
In my lecture this month I'm going to dissect my show for you.
Do you think Jeff will explain the set he performed at the Browser's Bash this summer?
Tickets at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
From the Banff Centre:
From the moment you enter the theatre lobby, The Lost Things begins. The past lingers, memories shift, and unseen connections stir the senses in unexpected ways, pulling you deeper into its unfolding mystery.
Be among the first to experience this intimate preview, a rare chance to witness the evolution of The Lost Things before its grand world premiere at the iconic Sydney Opera House in June 2025.
[With thanks to Gwyn Auger for letting us know!]
From the Montreal Magic Jam (translation by Google):
Alain Iannone presents “Magic for the Real World”
You may not have heard of him, but audiences around the world certainly do. Alain Ianonne has been a featured performer at major events in Europe for 25 years, as well as at Hollywood's famous Magic Castle. His work has been published worldwide in various magic magazines, including Genii and a "One Man Parade" in The Linking Ring.
His lecture goes far beyond new tricks. Alain blends proven ideas from decades of successful live performances. He'll offer practical advice and theoretical insights on how magicians can make their magic more... magical.
From the Facebook event
Conférence Alain Iannone:
Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Ben Kahan.
From the April 6th upload "Magician Ben Kahan Blows Our Mind With Crazy Technology" at the
Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt. If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!
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