Links for 1-May-2011

• Witness by Lee Asher Magic reviewed by Wizard Product Review (starts about 1 minute in)
  [h/t: @theory11]
   
• "The Faith Healers" iBook by James Randi now available [h/t: @PennJeillette]
   
• Daniel Steep performing at Canada's Wonderland on May 15  [h/t: @DanielSteep]
   
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  115. Poker Chip Manipulation - DAY 115 of 365
  116. The Floating iPhone - DAY 116 of 365
  117. Sword Swallowing - Day 117 of 365
  118. Royal Wedding - 2T - Day 118 of 365
  119. Mr E Rope Trick - DAY 119 of 365
  120. Jumping Around! - DAY 120 of 365

James Jordan interview at Fast Forward Weekly

James Jordan talks about The Garden Variety Show, discusses magical mishaps and answers the question "Now that carnivals aren’t as popular, what does the future hold for magicians?" in the Fast Forward Weekly article "James Jordan, Magician and host of The Garden Variety Show."



[h/t: @GVS_varietyshow]

When was the last time you squeezed your lemons?

From Freshly Squeezed:

Needing to know your lemons is not an illusion.
 
International Grand Illusionist Ryan Joyce has sent a personal message to remind everyone just how important it is to squeeze your lemons! Knowing if something feels different could just save your life!

Read more to find out how much money has been raised by Ryan for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

[h/t: @RyanJoyceMagic]

Gwyn Auger mention on StreetMagic.info

Magician's assistant Gwyn Auger has a nice mention on StreetMagic.info in an article titled "Gwyn Auger - Magic Assistant, Blogger, and Then Some..."

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: more talent revealed

A few new performers names are listed at MagicianConvention.com, including: Bizzaro, stage entertainers Trevor and Lorena as well as Richard Forget, comedy imaginator Eric Buss and escape artists Sherry and Krall will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. 

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

Sorcerers Safari at Browser’s Den

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

On Saturday May 7 at ‘Browser’s Den of Magic’  from 1:30pm until 4:00pm Magic Mike and Jen Segal of the Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp will be hosting an Open House for their 2011 Camp Season. Joining  Mike and Jen will be other camp staff and past campers to answer any questions you may have about the camp. 

Read more.

Murray's Trick and Joke Shop: poetry-themed window displays

From Murray's Trick & Joke Shop:

... Victoria's Poet Laureate, Linda Rogers, the DVBA, and over 30 downtown businesses have teamed up to bring National Poetry Month to downtown Victoria.  ...

... Murray's Trick & Joke Shop teamed up with poet (and busy Victoria entertainer) Carolyn Sadowska and her poem "A Magician's Magic".  Over 30 local businesses were involved and when the judging was finished ...

Read more to find out how they did!

Links for 25-Apr-2011

• 106 years ago, yesterday, Sid Lorraine was born
• Ryan Joyce at the at the CBCF Volunteer Awards Gala [h/t: @RyanJoyceMagic] 
• Shawn Farquhar's Linking Coat Hangers (Mike Caveney) for sale on eBay [h/t: @magiChampion]
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  107. World's most awkward Card Trick - Day 107 of 365
  108. The Paper Bag - DAY 108 of 365
  109. Perfect Nail Bend - DAY 109 of 365
  110. Out of This World Card Trick - Day 110
  111. Latex Penetration - Day 111 of 365
  112. I Don't Have Your Lighter - Day 112 of 365
  113. Elastic up the Nose!! - Day 113 of 365
  114. Heart of a Child - Day 114 of 365

Barrie: Greg Frewin at Georgian College Theatre

From Simcoe.com:

BARRIE - Greg Frewin, The International Grand Champion of Magic takes over the Georgian College Theatre on April 28 for two performances, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Las Vegas-style review features magic and appearances by rare tigers.

This is a fundraiser for Camp Maple Leaf, a year-round camp for military families with children. Call 1-877-431-0685.

[h/t: @FrewinTheatre]

Magic And The Brain: The Art and Science of Illusion

From the UCLA website:

The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and The Academy of Magical Arts (Magic Castle) present Magic And The Brain: The Art and Science of Illusion Thursday, April 28, 2011, 6:00 P.M. at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.

Read more.

According to Theory 11, speakers include: James Randi, Bill Kalush, Mac King and Apollo Robbins.


[h/t: @theory11]

London Magician's Guild new President

Avast me hearties,This just in. I've Just been elected President of the #London Magician's Guild! The fools, I'll destroy them all!less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyCaptain Corbin
AmazingCorbin

[h/t: @petermennie]

Browser's Den open Good Friday

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Browser’s Den will be open on Good Friday, April 22 from 10am until 4pm. Wishing all of our friends a very Happy Easter.

Sherwood Park News: Author shortlisted for Alberta literary award

From the Sherwood Park News:

... Sheldon Casavant's first book, Morton the Magician and His Magnificent Magic Show, has been shortlisted for the Alberta Literary Awards.

"It's been great just to have that feeling that it's at that level of professionalism and respect within the industry, because I'm coming at it as being a magician as a profession," Casavant said.

Read more.

Article about 'Morton the Magician' in today's Sherwood Park News:... http://fb.me/PqH4ZRkdless than a minute ago via Facebook Favorite Retweet ReplySheldon Casavant
SheldonCasavant

Links for 17-Apr-2011

• Shane's review of Shawn Farquhar's MatriXpress
• Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to last week's videos):
  100. Nail in the face @ Home Depot - Day 100 of 365
  101. Wicked Card Trick Tutorial - Day 101 of 365
  102. 3am Magic Jam - Day 102 of 365
  103. My Grandma and her Birds - Day 103 of 365
  104. Mouth to Mouth Card Trick - Day 104 of 365   
  105. Magic with Ahmed the Pizza Man - Day 105 of 365
  106. Imaginary Trip (Mentalism) - Day 106 of 365

Miami: Jay Sankey

From Magic in Miami:

Jay Sankey April 28, 2011 7:30 P.M.
South Miami / Coral Gables Elks Lodge
6304 S.W. 78 Street,  Miami, Florida

Do you live in the Miami area? I'm lecturing on April 28/ 7:30 @ Elks Lodge/6304 SW 78 Street. Hope to see you there. It's gonna be FUN.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet ReplyJay Sankey
jay_sankey

Mandrake the Magician in The Globe and Mail

We'd previously mentioned the 100th anniversary of the birth of man who became Mandrake the Magician.

The Globe and Mail published a tribute earlier last week:

Mandrake sawed women in half, chopped off heads in a stage guillotine, caused a menagerie of rabbits and pigeons to vanish. He read minds and pickpocketed wallets. For a 1949 newsreel, he escaped after being restrained by leg irons and handcuffs, tied by ropes, and nailed inside a packing crate – while under water.

One of his most spectacular illusions involved being tied up and imprisoned inside a large bag. Moments later, he emerges – having swapped his black tie and tails for a white Palm Beach suit, insouciantly puffing on a cigarette.

Read more.

[h/t:  @AboutMagicians via @JaySankey]

Montréal: Docc Hilford

Docc Hilford will be lecturing in Montréal Thursday, April 21 at 7 PM to 11 PM.

Contact Martin Carli for more information.  (MagicInfo.ca has an e-mail address for Martin.)



[h/t: MagicInfo.ca]

Msgr. Vincent Foy: "A Cut Above"

From Sharing Wonder:

 Magicana is delighted to announce the release of our latest publication, "A Cut Above."

"A Cut Above" is a joyful exploration of one-handed cuts created or documented by Msgr. Vincent Foy, a pioneer of the modern movement of card flourishes. His contributions on this subject that appeared initially in The Linking Ring and in Bertram on Sleight of Hand, inspired a new generation of finger-flingers.

Msgr. Foy, who is 95-years young, revisits his notes to give us 100 one-handed glorious cuts, most of his own invention. Read more.

Toronto: Browser's Den is moving!

Edited June 23rd to include a link to their new location.

From the Browser's Den website:

Browser's Den of Magic has been serving magicians both pro and hobbyist since 1975. For twenty-six of the thirty-six years that we have been in business, Bathurst and Eglinton has been both our home and the home to you our dear customers. Many special memories have been made for sure at this location.

The owners of the plaza have recently informed us that they plan to redevelop. ... Read more.

Read this post from June 15 for details about the goodbye moving party and their new location.

Calgary: Balloon workshop

TheMagicStudio.ca is hosting beginner, intermediate and advanced ballon twisting workshops on April 30, 2011.  Visit their website for more information.



[h/t: @magicassistant]