ICYMI: IBM members can stream Lost in the Shuffle until July 15!

At Toronto Threads, listen to David Peck's 2024 interview with Shawn Farquhar about Lost in the Shuffle.

 

From June 15th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians:

Don't miss this chance to see Lost in the Shuffle. No cost. No commercials. Just a ton of fun. Thank you to the EDF for providing this limited time member's only perk. Now through July 15th. 

 

 

 

Read our check-in with Shawn about Lost in the Shuffle from May 2023

 

Previously shared on Facebook June 15. 

 

 

David Merry's first feature film, Switched at Death, now available to stream in Canada!

Watch Switched at Death on Vimeo On Demand. 

 

The script has beat after beat of solid David Merry comedy!  

Don't laugh too loud or you might miss the next joke!

Read our Random thoughts about David Merry's "Switched at Death"

 

 

From the June 17th Globe Newswire press release:

Home Invasion Studios, in association with High Star Entertainment, announce the highly anticipated Canadian streaming release of Switched at Death, a new comedy feature that has captured audiences and judges alike, winning over a dozen film festival awards. Written, Produced and Directed by award winning Canadian filmmaker and comedian David Merry. Switched at Death stars a fantastic ensemble all Canadian cast including Alex Kolanko, Meeland Nicola, Jamie Sherman and Lawrene Denkers. It's the story of a self-centered computer analyst who after his wife kicks him out of the house, moves into the retirement home of the only person he hasn't pissed off, his wife's grandmother. Soon he uncovers a sinister enterprise, forcing him to try and save his new friends and marriage without getting himself killed. 

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Read our interview with David where we learn about his:
 
- first memory of magic
- inspirations
- motivation for transitioning from live shows to television
- inspiration for the screenplay
- thoughts about scripting movies and live shows
- his next project

 

 

You may remember that in 2024, David won Best First Time Director (Feature) Award at the Los Angeles Film Awards, but did you know that David and this film have won:

• "Best Comedy Film” 2024 Los Angeles Film Awards
• “Best Feature Film” 2024 Rome International Movie Awards 
• “Best First Time Director” 2024 Rome International Movie Awards
• “Best Feature Film” 2024 Madrid International Movie Awards 
• “Best First Time Director” 2024 Madrid International Movie Awards
• “Best Comedy Film” 2023 New York International Movie Awards
• “Best First Time Director” 2023 New York International Movie Awards 

 

 

 

Congratulations and well done to all involved!   

• Main cast: Alex Kolanko, Meeland Nicola, Jamie Sherman, and Lawrene Denkers.
• Score: Carlos Lopes 
• Director of Photography: Jason d'Souza (yes, Jason from from the Noodle Boys days!)
• Writers:  David Merry and Marty Putz. 

 

 

From the June 20th Facebook post by David Merry:

 

 

Watch Switched at Death on Vimeo On Demand and let us know if you spotted the cameos by David and Marty Putz!

 From the September 24, 2023 Instagram post by Canada's Magic:  

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Edmonton: Miranda Allen hosting group shows at Edmonton International Street Performers Festival [Jul 5, 6, 11, & 12]

Visit Edmonton Street Fest for more information. 

 

From the June 28th Facebook post by Miranda Allen: 

 

 

 

 

 

Winnipeg: Magic at the Winnipeg Fringe [Jul 16 - 27]

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Winnipeg Fringe website. 

 

• Houdini: The Man, The Myth, The Legend - A retelling of Houdini's 1923 show in Winnipeg Manitoba!
  By Brett Oddly 
• 2 Magic Rubies, 1 Private Eye: A Dirk Darrow Investigation
  By Tim Motley 
• Control: A Psychological Magic Show
  Written & Performed by Patrick Gregoire 
• The Illusionary Magic of Sitruc James
  By Curtis Anderson 
• A Spoonful of Magic
  Written & Performed by Lisa Krol & Jordan Rooks 

 

From the June 28th Facebook post by Brett Oddly:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calgary: Dean Gunnarson, Sean Watson & Chanelle Munroe at the Calgary Stampede [Jul 3 -9]

More information and tickets at the Calgary Stampede website.  

 

From the June 1st Facebook post by Dean Gunnarson:

I’m excited to be attempting some great escapes this year at “ The Greatest Show Outside” at the Stage of Wonders.  I also get the amazing pleasure of working with my dear friends Sean Watson and Chanelle Munroe. Last time I was at the Calgary Stampede was 1980 with my family. I watched and was inspired by legendary Canadian magician John Kaplan. I told my self that one day I would be on that stage. 45 years later I get my opportunity. Follow your dreams and Never surrender ! Who’s coming to watch us? 

 

 

From the June 26th Instagram post by Sean Watson:

Stage Of Wonders July 4-13 if you’re in the area please come see our show, it’s going to be Incredible! See you soon!  

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Top 5 posts in June 2025

There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic this month!  Here are the five, er, six, most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

6.  IBM's Virtual Lecture Series: Ryan Pilling lecture [Jun 17] - Great idea for a lecture series!


5. Chilliwack: Wes Barker and Simon King [Jun 14] - Were you there?  How'd it go?  Who won?

4.  Blackpool 2026: Richard Sanders Headline lecture! [Feb 19] - See Richard on the first Blackpool Thursday ever!


3.  Toronto: The Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club's year end event [Jun 19] - Photos from the event are on Facebook.

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

2. & 1.  A peek behind the curtain with David Kwong & Random thoughts about David Kwong's "The Enigmatist" - The Enigmatist is magic, inside a puzzle, wrapped in pure entertainment!
      

 

 

 

 

UK and Italy: Steve Valentine lectures and shows [Jul 2 - 19]

From the June 27th Facebook post by Steve Valentine:

• July 2nd 730pm LECTURE, Bath Spa, The Alehouse  - KrowdKeepers Theatre
• July 5th: 8pm SHOW, Bath Spa, The Alehouse  - KrowdKeepers Theatre
• JULY 6TH 8pm: LECTURE. Southend Sorcerers Society. 
• JULY 7TH: 730pm - LECTURE -  Magic Circle London 
• JULY 8TH: 8pm  LECTURE - Northamptonshire Magicians' Club 
• JULY 12TH - 8pm - SHOW - Bath Spa, The Alehouse  - KrowdKeepers Theatre
• JULY 14- 19: SHOW - LECTURE - VALENTINE WORKSHOP INTENSIVE, FISM World Championships. Turino, Italy