Today, there are illusionists, mentalists, sleight-of-hand entertainers, and impossibilists, but a few are true to the original tradition and uphold the practice of old-fashioned magic. Toronto-based James Alan is one of these magicians. He practices old school magic, modernizing timeless classic tricks for current audiences, and pays homage to the respectful dress of the magician and the magician’s tools.
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"I know who is going to win Canada’s Got Talent." says Joyce on a website that’s already going viral among the social media sites. "By the time you view this video my prediction will be well hidden under heavy surveillance."See what Ryan has to say on YouTube:
Do you have an inner talent that needs to be seen? Are you the next Shania Twain, Howie Mandel or do you belong on stage at the next Cirque du Soleil show? Is your child the next Justin Bieber or is your talent something brand new the world has never seen before?
Whatever it is you do then we want to hear from you! Canada's Got Talent and Citytv are searching for Canada's most talented performers. Canada's Got Talent is open to acts of all ages - jugglers, comedians, dancers, magicians, trapeze artists, singers, and more. Think you've got talent? Fulfill the dream of a lifetime and sign-up now!
Date: Sunday, September 18 at 2pm
Location: Browser’s Den of Magic
Dear Magic Friends,
We are so very pleased to offer you another PROFESSIONAL lecture. That is a lecture from a magician who does material that not only fools magicians but seriously kills and entertains laymen too!
NATE KRANZO BRINGS YOU AN ALL BRAND NEW LECTURE…Material with a focus towards those who enjoy performing MENTALISM.
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Eugene Burger, John Kaplan, Shayne King and Shu Yan Yu have all been added to the roster. Our closing gala show, which is a close up spectacular will feature...To see the full line up, read the full post "More talent added to the convention!" at the convention website.
When I went to the Victoria Conference Centre theatre last Saturday night for An Incredible Evening of Magic with Murray Hatfield and Teresa, I expected to see some slight of hand and some smoke and mirrors. I wasn’t sure if these two local illusionists would be any good and I guess I was expecting something more hokey than hocus pocus.
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Come visit Scott Baird in the Magic shop all next week. If you like coin magic you're going to love him.
Dan Hauss, the creator of Flow, Rattled, Lit and Sleeping Queen (just to name a few),has a wealth of unpublished underground magic to share with you!
Saturday September 17th 2011 2PM
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Self-taught performer turned resident MuchMusic magician Ray Chance points out that while magic has been around for hundreds of years, the tricks that are being performed are pretty much the same. It’s the presentation that has changed — and now that means iPhones.
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Richard Forget offered an effect that can only be described as "zombie fire." Forget also produced a drum set on stage and offered manipulations - vanishes and multiplications - with the drum sticks.
Read more.Those of you who are attending the CAM/PCAM M.A.G.I.C. convention this year will have to tell me all about Richard's act. It sounds fabulous!
Witness phenomenal feats of pure mind magic as Canada’s premier hypnotist (Titan Knight) invites you on an insane unpredictable journey through the subconscious. Astonished audience members are left asking what’s real and what’s not? See it for yourself
Saturday & Sunday, July 30 & 31:
James Alan will be appearing at the Festival of Wonders presented by Carnival Diablo Productions. Experience the variety of Vaudeville, the astonishment of sideshow and the mystery of the Paranormal. As part of this 3-day festival at the Hay Shore Resort, James will be presenting a special program of Classical Conjuring featuring magic seldom seen today.
WHO: Eric Jones with YOU!
WHAT: The Eric Jones Lecture Extravaganza
WHERE: Yonge and Eglinton Public Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. Toronto, ON
WHEN: Saturday August 27th, 2011 - start time: 1PM
HOW MUCH: $20 pre-sale // $25 at the door
Eric Jones comes to Toronto! With the help of Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp, the Browser's Den is proud to offer you the opportunity to spend an entire afternoon with Eric Jones - World renowned Coin manipulator.
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Saturday, July 30: Bobby Motta presents Non Fiction
Mentalist Bobby Motta’s incredible one-man theatre show is back by popular demand. This time see him downtown at the Alumnae Theatre (Adelaide & Berkeley).
