The 80th annual Columbus Magi-Fest started 2 hours ago! If you're there and you're going to the Saturday night Headliner Show, leave us a comment and let us know how Greg Frewin did.
To learn more about the convention, visit their website. Tickets for the Magi-Fest Headliner Show, which is open to the public, can be ordered here.
27 January 2011
Greg Frewin at Magi-Fest
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Welcome visitors from The Busker's Cafe and Forbidden Wisdom
Hello to everyone stopping by from The Busker's Cafe forums and the Forbidden Wisdom forums. Whether you're here to read about Mark Lewis's memoirs, "The Lives of a Showman" or just to poke around, we welcome you and invite you to send us your feedback!
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Toronto: Abracadabaret at Chalkers in March
The first Abracadabaret (formerly Friday Night Magic) of 2011 will be on Friday, March 25 at Chalkers (247 Marlee Ave, Toronto).
From the Abracadabaret website:
From the Abracadabaret website:
The magicians, mind readers and assorted lunatics of Abracadabaret descend on Chalkers for another evening of fun, magic and mystery.
Join us for fabulous food before the show and an evening of magic, mystery and mirth with:To purchase tickets or learn more about this event, visit the Abracadabaret website.
James Alan, Alex Kazam and Jason Palter.
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26 January 2011
Welcome readers from "Ye Olde Magick Blogge"
Have a look around and send us your feedback!
Thank you to Andrew Musgrave for today's kind mention of Canada's Magic on "Ye Olde Magic Blogge." I appreciate your kind words!
We'll be following-up later in the year to see how Andrew's doing with his own "365 project"!
Thank you to Andrew Musgrave for today's kind mention of Canada's Magic on "Ye Olde Magic Blogge." I appreciate your kind words!
We'll be following-up later in the year to see how Andrew's doing with his own "365 project"!
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Ray Chance: cameo in JRDN’s new video "Like Magic"
Toronto magician Ray Chance was the magic consultant for Canadian R&B Artist JRDN’s new video "Like Magic." Ray also has a funny cameo at about the 3 minute mark!
To see more of Ray's magic, visit his YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/chancemagic which includes his appearances on Much Music, Breakfast Television and stage show clips.
To see more of Ray's magic, visit his YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/chancemagic which includes his appearances on Much Music, Breakfast Television and stage show clips.
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Mark Lewis: "The Lives of a Showman"
Mark Lewis (magician, hypnotist,palmist and tarot card reader) has just published his memoirs, "The Lives of a Showman."
David Ben had this to say about the book:
[h/t: Ariel Frailich]
David Ben had this to say about the book:
"The Lives of a Showman is not just a self-portrait of a magician, grafter and seer, but it is also a portrait of a landscape-one spread across several countries and continents. From night clubs in London, to hustling in Blackpool, to upheaval in Ireland during "The Troubles", and the open space of the new world. We are richer for it." —David BenVisit Mark's website to learn more about Mark or to purchase (or read more reviews of) his book.
[h/t: Ariel Frailich]
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22 January 2011
Andrew Musgrave's project 365 and website for Vancouver magicians
Vancouver magician Andrew Musgrave is 22 days into his own "365 project" where he's committed to "do something that’s both productive and magic-related every day of the year" on his blog "Ye Olde Magic Blogge."
As part of that project, on Day 16 he created the Magicians-In-Vancouver blog, which offers "a neutral venue for magicians in Vancouver to post a profile of themselves and link back to their website(s), Youtube videos, news articles, etc." To have your profile published, contact Andrew directly.
[h/t: John Pellatt]
As part of that project, on Day 16 he created the Magicians-In-Vancouver blog, which offers "a neutral venue for magicians in Vancouver to post a profile of themselves and link back to their website(s), Youtube videos, news articles, etc." To have your profile published, contact Andrew directly.
[h/t: John Pellatt]
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21 January 2011
Shawn Farquhar one of "Top 5 Magic Moments On Ellen"
iTricks included this routine by Shawn Farquhar in its list of Top 5 Magic Moments On Ellen:
Also included on the iTricks list were performances by James Galea’s “Sam The Bellhop”, Criss Angel’s Halloween Mentalism, Neil Patrick Harris’ imitation of Hans Klok’s Spiker and Mike Jacobson’s impromptu frying with Invisible Deck.
Also included on the iTricks list were performances by James Galea’s “Sam The Bellhop”, Criss Angel’s Halloween Mentalism, Neil Patrick Harris’ imitation of Hans Klok’s Spiker and Mike Jacobson’s impromptu frying with Invisible Deck.
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Links for 2011-Jan-21
- 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
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Eric Leclerc
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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Shawn Farquhar
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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Eric Leclerc
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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