Welcoming a new Friend: Joan Caesar

Welcoming our newest Friend, Joan Caesar!

I first met Joan at a Morrissey Magic anniversary party in 1997.  (Looking back, it seems like I spent a lot of time at that shop.)  Joan was looking for members for a new organization called The Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM), created so that Canadian magicians could compete at FISM under the Canadian flag rather than that of another country. Not only did she keep CAM running smoothly, Joan went on to become president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians 2008-2009.

Thank you Joan, for becoming an official Friend of Canada's Magic!

Top 5 posts in October 2015

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED -- Shawn, everyone wants to know your secrets!

4. [Guest post] Remembering Ron Leonard (1923-1998) -- Does anyone else have more memories of Ron they'd like to share with us?

3. The CAMaraderie is Back! C'est le retour de la CAMaraderie! -- Did you receive their e-mail about the official hotel?

2. Thanksgiving sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates! -- There's still time until the end of day today!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" -- Thanks again to the Outerbridges for making this possible!

iTricks interviews Lee Asher

Listen to Lee Asher talk with iTricks about playing cards, Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Camp (the 20th anniversary, learning from the kids, the B4 class, Keith Brown, and women in magic), Greg Frewin, becoming a Canadian citizen, and Pulp Friction the book.

Toronto: Keith Brown at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Keith Brown








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Welcoming a new Friend: Richard Lyn

Welcoming our newest Friend, Richard Lyn!

I first had the pleasure of watching Richard, aka Tricky Ricky, perform at a Morrissey Magic anniversary party.  It was an impromptu performance for Richard.  He kindly filled in for some of the scheduled performers who were stuck in a massive traffic snarl on the QEW.  Between his Saturday shows, Richard had come by the store to say hi.  Richard brought out his talented rabbit (Lucy at the time) and had the audience, especially the children, rolling in the aisles with laughter.  I also saw Tricky Ricky perform with similar results at Magicana's show Piff Paff Poof in 2011.

Richard certainly knows what makes children laugh!

Thank you Richard, for becoming an official Friend of Canada's Magic!

Toronto: Scott Hammell in "The Trick With The Gun"

Tickets are now on sale for the Toronto showing of Christopher Gudgeon and Scott Hammell's "The Trick With The Gun."  The trailer for the movie was previously posted.

From the Bloor Cinema:

Director Michael McNamara and subjects Scott Hammel and Christopher Gudgeon will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A. Don’t miss a special live magic act on stage. 

Co-presented by Sorcerer's Safari. [sic]

Visit the Bloor Cinema website to buy your tickets for the Nov 19 showing.

Review: Chris Westfall's "Porcelain Princess tour"

From XM 105 FM:

Chris Westfall brought his Porcelain Princess tour to Whitecourt last night, at the St. Joseph Community Hall. He definitely delivered! Between over-the-head discreet adult jokes, a flashy & fun persona for the kids to enjoy, diverse stage props, to the actual illusion & fun of a magic show, this was a great night. Chris had 2 personas on-stage. One was a mad scientist trying to capture & outwit a beautiful onstage dancer/magic assistant, to the actual Chris Westfall who left children & adults alike in awe.

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