- From The Vanishing Rabbit: Contest - Win a $200.00 GOLD Arcane deck
- Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
14. Day 14 of 365 - Tongue Tied Trick! (Free Ipod Touch!)
15. Day 15 of 365- Barrage of Magic (Free Ipod Giveaway)
16. Day 16 of 365 - Juggling Machetes! (Free Ipod Touch) (not suitable for children)
17. Deck Transformation - DAY 17 of 365 (Free iPod Touch Contest!)
18. Worlds Quickest Magic Trick - DAY 18 of 365 (Free iPod Touch Contest!)
19. Day 19 of 365 - Cant shuffle this deck! (Free iPod Touch)
- From MCA: Magicol No. 177 follow-up
21 January 2011
Links for 2011-Jan-21
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19 January 2011
Johnny Giordmaine (1898-1974) tribute site
Edited August 12, 2011 to update the URL of the tribute site to it's new home at http://www.johngiordmaine.com
It seems fitting that on this day, the 37th anniversary of Johnny Giordmaine's passing, I learned about John Pellatt's website: "A Tribute to John Giordmaine." Pellatt as been working on this project since 2008. His site contains images and text from his personal collection as well as archival materials from John Giordmaine's own family.
To contribute your own memories or photos of John Giordmaine contact John Pellatt directly. His e-mail address can be found on page 11 of his site.
To learn more about this extraordinary children's magician visit A Tribute to John Giordmaine, the Canadian Magicians' Archive or MagicPedia.
[h/t: @WorldOfMagician, CAM eZine]
It seems fitting that on this day, the 37th anniversary of Johnny Giordmaine's passing, I learned about John Pellatt's website: "A Tribute to John Giordmaine." Pellatt as been working on this project since 2008. His site contains images and text from his personal collection as well as archival materials from John Giordmaine's own family.
To contribute your own memories or photos of John Giordmaine contact John Pellatt directly. His e-mail address can be found on page 11 of his site.
To learn more about this extraordinary children's magician visit A Tribute to John Giordmaine, the Canadian Magicians' Archive or MagicPedia.
[h/t: @WorldOfMagician, CAM eZine]
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18 January 2011
Toronto: Steve Kissell lecture on January the 25th
On Tuesday Jan. 25th at 7:30PM Toronto Clown Alley is flying in from Norfolk Virginia, entertainer extraordinaire Steve Kissell (Part Magician - Part Clown Seriously Great Entertainer).
The special lecture will be available to outside guests as well as those who are members of associate clubs such as the Brant Clown Alley & The Hat & Rabbit Club.
TCA Members ......... Free
Guests: .................. $20.
Affiliate Members: ... $10.
Where?
Doors Open at 7:00
Meeting: 7:30 - 10:00
For more information contact: Toronto Clown Alley.
The special lecture will be available to outside guests as well as those who are members of associate clubs such as the Brant Clown Alley & The Hat & Rabbit Club.
TCA Members ......... Free
Guests: .................. $20.
Affiliate Members: ... $10.
Where?
Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Arena,
580 finch Ave. W. (Skater's Lounge)
between Dufferin & Bathurst (North Side)
Doors Open at 7:00
Meeting: 7:30 - 10:00
For more information contact: Toronto Clown Alley.
Toronto: Caleb Wiles is lecturing at Browser's Den
From Twitter (@theBrowsersDen):
Caleb Wiles will be lecturing at 'Browser's Den of Magic' on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets $20.00 each.If this interests you, please confirm details directly with the Browser's Den of Magic.
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17 January 2011
Chad Long lectures in Canada
Chad Long will be lecturing in Canada this spring.
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Chad's lecture dates are:
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Chad's lecture dates are:
- Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) on March 28th
- Ring 28 (Edmonton Magic Guild) on March 29th [contact e-mal can be found at magicinfo.ca]
- Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) on March 30th
- The Magic Club of Winnipeg on March 31st
- Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) on April 1st
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
16 January 2011
USA: Shawn Farquhar in Ohio
In addition to previously posted lecture dates, Shawn Farquhar will also be in Ohio in March. Shawn posted that he will be lecturing as well as participating in Miracles and Magic.
For more details visit MagicLecture.com or MagiChampion.com
For more details visit MagicLecture.com or MagiChampion.com
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15 January 2011
Rounding the rings in February
Updated Febrary 12 to include Calgary events: Jr. Magic Club, Michael Berends and the monthly Garden Variety Show!
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
City | Club | Event(s) |
Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) | - Martin Lewis - Jr. Magic Club - Michael Berends - Garden Variety Show |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Auction Night |
London, ON | London Magician's Guild | - Magic on a dime! |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Annual DVD magic night |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Pub night |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Anthony Lindan |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Martin Lewis - Executive Meeting - Installation Banquet |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - n/a |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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14 January 2011
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.
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12 January 2011
Toronto: Second helping of "A Slice of Magic"
Performers include:
- CHRIS WESTFALL- comedy magic
- JEFF HINCHLIFFE- card expert & magician
- SHAWNATHAN - mentalist
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11 January 2011
'Magic really does exist'
From WindsorStar.com:
[h/t: iTricks.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]
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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
10 January 2011
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.
Please confirm details by contacting James.
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Murray Hatfield's US dates
Murry Hatfield and Teresa will be in California at the end of March, including 7 days at the Magic Castle.
April, May and June will bring them back to beautiful British Columbia.
For more information visit MurrayHatfield.com
April, May and June will bring them back to beautiful British Columbia.
For more information visit MurrayHatfield.com
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08 January 2011
Shawn Farquhar at Louisiana Magic Weekend 2011
Shawn Farquhar is confirmed for Louisiana Magic Weekend 2011 March 18-19, 2011.
For more information about the convention, or to register, visit Louisiana Magic Weekend 2011.
Shawn will also be lecturing in Arizona (February), Louisiana (March), Florida (March) and touring France in May and June. For details visit MagicLecture.com
For more information about the convention, or to register, visit Louisiana Magic Weekend 2011.
Shawn will also be lecturing in Arizona (February), Louisiana (March), Florida (March) and touring France in May and June. For details visit MagicLecture.com
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07 January 2011
Review: Magic 'n' Miracles
We'd previously posted about "Murray Hatfield and Teresa: Magic 'n Miracles tour."
Today, Murray Hatfield's Magic 'n Miracles was reviewed by Tom Zillich in Surrey Now.
From 'Miracles' happen with Vegas-level magic show:
Read the full review at TheNowNewspaper.com
Today, Murray Hatfield's Magic 'n Miracles was reviewed by Tom Zillich in Surrey Now.
From 'Miracles' happen with Vegas-level magic show:
Murray Hatfield is loving the current touring version of the Illusions: Magic 'n' Miracles production that hits the Bell Performing Arts Centre stage three times on Saturday, Jan. 8.also:
"It's proving to be one of the strongest shows we've ever done," he told the Now.
Over the past couple of decades, the touring Miracles show has raised an impressive $10 million for charity, notably the Firefighters Burn Fund.
On this tour, which began in Ontario in November, Hatfield is joined by "three of the strongest guest acts ever." Featured are Danny Cole, an award-winning magician who fuses original magic with contemporary music, and Charlie Frye and Company, billed by Hatfield as "the most amazing, energetic and frantic juggling act in the world." Also in the spotlight is B.C.'s own Shawn Farquhar, the first Canadian to win a "grand prix" at the world championship of magic, sponsored by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM).
Read the full review at TheNowNewspaper.com
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Links for 2011-Jan-07
- Magic Lessons at Browser's Den
- Magic Club (12yo +) at Browser's Den
- Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube:
1. Pen Manipulation DAY 1 of 365 (free iPod giveaway),
2. Disappearing Cookie DAY 2 of 365 (free iPod giveaway),
3. Eric eats Glass (lightbulb) DAY 3 of 365 (not suitable for children)
4. Pandas Getting it on DAY 4 of 365
5. Exploding LEGO Piece - DAY 5 of 365
6. 3am Cigarette Magic - DAY 6 of 365 (free iPod giveaway)
- Starting Friday save 15% on Jay Sankey's "'22 Blows to the Head' mentalism DVD and get 'Time Sensitive' effect for FREE (reg $20!) (offer ends in 7 days) Confirm details with Jay.
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04 January 2011
Additional dates for Martin Lewis Canadian lectures in 2011
Tip of the hat to Lee Asher for letting me know that there are more Martin Lewis lecture dates than the ones I'd previously posted.
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Martin's lecture dates are:
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Martin's lecture dates are:
- Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) on January 31st
- Ring 28 (Edmonton Magic Guild) on February 1st [contact e-mal can be found at magicinfo.ca]
- Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) on Febrary 2rd
- The Magic Club of Winnipeg on Feb 3rd
- Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) on February 4th
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club.
Browser's Den: CHAD ZHOU
From the Browser's Den of Magic:
If this interests you, please confirm details directly with the Browser's Den of Magic.
The new year is starting off at 'Browser's Den' with a Special Guest at our Magic Club Meeting this Saturday, January 8. MR. CHAD ZHOU will be coming to our Magic Club to perform and teach some of his favourite coin and card material. He will also be sharing some ideas that he is working on for discussion. When I (Old Jeff) first met Chad some five years ago Chad showed me his 'Any Card at Any Number' which fooled me and many others in the shop; and fooled me badly. In fact it was pretty much only Jeff Hinchliffe who at that time had an idea of the method that Chad used.
We would like to publicly thank Chad for coming and being our Special Guest; especially so since he lives quite a distance from the shop. So we hope that you will attend the meeting this Saturday at the shop from 2:30pm until 4:30pm.
If this interests you, please confirm details directly with the Browser's Den of Magic.
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03 January 2011
The world of magic: Looking for a new rabbit
That's the headline of this Toronto Star article which quotes Jay Sankey, Dan Trommater, Shawn Farquhar, David Acer and Murray Hatfield discussing the decline and relevance of contemporary magic.
What do you think? Is Jay the only one who thinks that magic as we know it is doomed?
[h/t: Shawn Farquhar]
What do you think? Is Jay the only one who thinks that magic as we know it is doomed?
[h/t: Shawn Farquhar]
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Eric Leclerc's Project 365
Eric Leclerc, a young professional magician from Ottawa, has started "Project 365" where he plans to post a magic video on YouTube every single day for an entire year. (Calen Morelli from the US is almost a third of the way through a similar project titled "365 Days of Magic.")
We should be in for a treat as this project unfolds. You may remember that Eric is currently the only magician to win both the stage (2003) and close-up (2007) competitions at CAM conventions! To follow along, subscribe to his YouTube channel, LeclericShow.
Here's day one to get you started:
In addition, Eric and his team will be giving away just over $3000 in prizes throughout the year. Prizes include a Canon digital camera, an iPod Touch, a Sony E-book reader, a portable DVD player even a Playstation 3! You'll need to watch the videos for contest details.
Support Eric by subscribing to his channel and commenting on the videos.
We should be in for a treat as this project unfolds. You may remember that Eric is currently the only magician to win both the stage (2003) and close-up (2007) competitions at CAM conventions! To follow along, subscribe to his YouTube channel, LeclericShow.
Here's day one to get you started:
In addition, Eric and his team will be giving away just over $3000 in prizes throughout the year. Prizes include a Canon digital camera, an iPod Touch, a Sony E-book reader, a portable DVD player even a Playstation 3! You'll need to watch the videos for contest details.
Support Eric by subscribing to his channel and commenting on the videos.
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02 January 2011
Rounding the rings in January
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
City | Club | Event(s) |
Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) | - n/a |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Clown Alley Lecture |
London, ON | London Magician's Guild | - lecture: Performance tips by Peter Mennie |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - n/a |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - business - something "new" |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - auction |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - annual general meeting - initiation ceremony |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Unopened deck competition - Teach a Trick: Justin Louie - dinner and dance - Martin Lewis lecture (dates of other Canadian lectures this year) |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
01 January 2011
Happy New Year!
Wishing you and yours a year filled with awe and wonder!
Here's a beautifully choreographed card routine to start your year. "Shapes" by Shawn Farquhar.
Here's a beautifully choreographed card routine to start your year. "Shapes" by Shawn Farquhar.
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