James Jordan interview at Fast Forward Weekly

James Jordan talks about The Garden Variety Show, discusses magical mishaps and answers the question "Now that carnivals aren’t as popular, what does the future hold for magicians?" in the Fast Forward Weekly article "James Jordan, Magician and host of The Garden Variety Show."



[h/t: @GVS_varietyshow]

When was the last time you squeezed your lemons?

From Freshly Squeezed:

Needing to know your lemons is not an illusion.
 
International Grand Illusionist Ryan Joyce has sent a personal message to remind everyone just how important it is to squeeze your lemons! Knowing if something feels different could just save your life!

Read more to find out how much money has been raised by Ryan for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

[h/t: @RyanJoyceMagic]

Gwyn Auger mention on StreetMagic.info

Magician's assistant Gwyn Auger has a nice mention on StreetMagic.info in an article titled "Gwyn Auger - Magic Assistant, Blogger, and Then Some..."

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: more talent revealed

A few new performers names are listed at MagicianConvention.com, including: Bizzaro, stage entertainers Trevor and Lorena as well as Richard Forget, comedy imaginator Eric Buss and escape artists Sherry and Krall will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. 

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

Sorcerers Safari at Browser’s Den

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

On Saturday May 7 at ‘Browser’s Den of Magic’  from 1:30pm until 4:00pm Magic Mike and Jen Segal of the Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp will be hosting an Open House for their 2011 Camp Season. Joining  Mike and Jen will be other camp staff and past campers to answer any questions you may have about the camp. 

Read more.

Murray's Trick and Joke Shop: poetry-themed window displays

From Murray's Trick & Joke Shop:

... Victoria's Poet Laureate, Linda Rogers, the DVBA, and over 30 downtown businesses have teamed up to bring National Poetry Month to downtown Victoria.  ...

... Murray's Trick & Joke Shop teamed up with poet (and busy Victoria entertainer) Carolyn Sadowska and her poem "A Magician's Magic".  Over 30 local businesses were involved and when the judging was finished ...

Read more to find out how they did!

Links for 25-Apr-2011

• 106 years ago, yesterday, Sid Lorraine was born
• Ryan Joyce at the at the CBCF Volunteer Awards Gala [h/t: @RyanJoyceMagic] 
• Shawn Farquhar's Linking Coat Hangers (Mike Caveney) for sale on eBay [h/t: @magiChampion]
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  107. World's most awkward Card Trick - Day 107 of 365
  108. The Paper Bag - DAY 108 of 365
  109. Perfect Nail Bend - DAY 109 of 365
  110. Out of This World Card Trick - Day 110
  111. Latex Penetration - Day 111 of 365
  112. I Don't Have Your Lighter - Day 112 of 365
  113. Elastic up the Nose!! - Day 113 of 365
  114. Heart of a Child - Day 114 of 365