Links for 2011-Jan-14

• If this is true, will it boost bookings for Mentalism acts?
  From CTV.ca on Jan 8:  Has a U.S. psychologist uncovered proof of ESP?
   
• Small changes hidden by a larger motion.  [h/t:  MagicCon]
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
  7.  Justin Bieber is Magic - DAY 7 of 365
  8.  Epic NEOCUBE Stunt!! - Day 8 of 365 (Ipod touch giveaway!) (not suitable for children)
  9.  Magic with Candy - Day 9 of 365 (Free Ipod touch) (not suitable for children)
  10. My Biggest Fear! - Day 10 of 365 (Free Ipod touch)  (now with live snake!)
  11.  How to Double Your Money! - Day 11 of 365 (Free Ipod touch)
  12.  Day 12 of 365 - Match Trick and Tutorial! (Free Ipod Touch)
  13.  Day 13 of 365 - Iphone in Balloon Trick! (Free Ipod Touch!)
  
    
• Discussion forum for Magic in Western Canada at The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Lounge [h/t: VanishingRabbit]
• From Browser's Den:  Yes we buy Used Magic from our customers.

Toronto: Second helping of "A Slice of Magic"

On March the 14th, enjoy a night of magic, prizes and  food at "A 2nd Slice of Magic" at Boston Pizza (40 Eglinton Ave. E, (Yonge & Eglinton) Toronto).

Performers include:

• CHRIS WESTFALL- comedy magic
• JEFF HINCHLIFFE- card expert & magician
• SHAWNATHAN - mentalist

Please visit PickAnyCard.com for more details about this event.

'Magic really does exist'

From WindsorStar.com:

'Magic really does exist'
Magician puts smiles on sick children's faces
By Frances Willick, Windsor Star January 3, 2011

Read about how magician Ron Gudel visits sick children "every Monday to provide a bit of relief from their pain, boredom and anxiety."

"Almost invariably, the kids respond to the magic tricks with wide eyes, smiles, laughter or rapt attention."

"Though he's skilled at mystifying his audiences with illusions, Gudel says that's not where the real magic lies. "Magic really does exist. And it's not in the tricks nor the sleight of hand, or even in the sleeves, but more in the look of wonder and the smiles on these kids' faces."

Read the full article at WindsorStar.com

[h/t: iTricks.com] 

Kreskin’s in Canada next month

From AmazingKreskin.com:

• Feb 13th:  The Studio at Hamilton Place, Hamilton, ON
• Feb 15th:  Aeolian Performing Arts Center, London, ON
• Feb. 18th: Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, Haliburton, ON

For details about the events, please contact the venues directly.

James Biss starts new one year run at Dave and Buster's

Join James Biss at Dave & Buster's Toronto (Concord) location THIS Saturday night for the start of his new one year run there, every Saturday night. Doors open by 9:30pm. James is on at 10pm.

Please confirm details by contacting James.