JEFF HINCHLIFFE NEW LECTURE ‘OVER – EASY: Many of you know Jeff Hinchliffe as a card man…a very good and respected card man. A magician or should I write cardician who really knows how to handle cards and have them dance around effortlessly and produce magic.
BUT ARE YOU READY FOR THIS? Are you really ready?
Okay…Then….Jeff will be giving a Two-Hour Plus lecture on EASY TRICKS. That’s right the material that Jeff will be performing and explaining are tricks that you can master right away.
Read more and buy tickets.
12 January 2012
Toronto: Jeff Hinchliffe lecture Saturday, February 4
From The Browser's Den of Magic:
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11 January 2012
The life and magic of Stewart James
Edited October 2017 to add:
From Sharing Wonder:
From Sharing Wonder:
Tonight at 6pm and again at midnight ichannel is showing The Canadians episode on Stewart James. Learn more about this fascinating inventor, creator, magician and Canadian.
Read more.
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Richard Forget at Blackpool 2012
Richard Forget is currently scheduled to perform on Saturday, February the 18th.
From the Blackpool Magicians' Club:
From the Blackpool Magicians' Club:
Blackpool Magicians’ Club Ltd proudly host 60th Celebration Annual Magic Convention, Blackpool Opera House & Winter gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, 17th – 19th February 2012.
Blackpool Magicians’ Club host their annual convention, the largest in the world, right here in Blackpool, UK. Proving year after year to be a hit with registrants from around the globe, growing in size each year.
Read more.
06 January 2012
Montréal: Camirand Magic Stage Course
From Camirand Magic:
[h/t: magicinfo.ca]
Starts Wedneday March 14th 2012
This 30 hour course is open to students from the Basic Course Level One. This is magic on stage using dexterity with day to day objects. Each course as a theme and the full three hours are dedicated to a complete stage routine. Some of the themes included Card Productions, Balls Productions, Basic Mental Routines, Egg Bag, Floathing Ball, and other classics.
Read more. | En français suivez ce lien.
[h/t: magicinfo.ca]
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05 January 2012
Montréal: Camirand Basic Course, Level 1
From Camirand Magic:
[h/t: magicinfo.ca]
Starts Tuesday March 13th 2012
Camirand Academy of Magic level 1 course is designed for those interested in magic and want to learn the methods of the professional even if this is not their goal to make a living in magic.
You will learn the basics of close-up magic using small object such as Balls, Coins, Cards, rope, etc.
Read more. | En français suivez ce lien.
[h/t: magicinfo.ca]
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04 January 2012
Toronto: Spidey lecture
From Morrissey Magic:
Spidey Lecture Wednesday January 25th
As a performer, he has combined his hypnosis and magic to perform all over the American continent, several all inclusive resorts, and sold out shows in Montreal, including the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival. He has been featured in major Canadian media including Global TV.
Read more or purchase tickets.
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03 January 2012
Eric Jones: February lectures
Eric Jones will be lecturing in Canada this February.
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Eric Jones' lecture dates are:
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
I had the pleasure of meeting Eric last summer. He's a tremendously talented fellow who is super nice to boot! If you haven't seen him lecture yet, what are you waiting for?
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Eric Jones' lecture dates are:
- Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) on February 20th
- Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) on February 22nd
- The Magic Club of Winnipeg on February 23rd
- Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) on February 24th
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
I had the pleasure of meeting Eric last summer. He's a tremendously talented fellow who is super nice to boot! If you haven't seen him lecture yet, what are you waiting for?
02 January 2012
Rounding the Western 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, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - N/A - Garden Variety Show |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - N/A |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - N/A |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Unopened deck comp. - Teach a trick. - Round table. - Annual dinner. |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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Rounding the Ontario 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.
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - The Life and Times of Harry Houdini with a few secrets to be presented by Bill Brehm of Ring 49. |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Lecture by Devon Elliott. |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - New club members and other non executive members will perform! - Comical Awards will be given to all who perform |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Business Meeting: club updates (charity shows, lectures, etc.) - Magic Flea Market - Something New |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Live auction. |
Woodstock, ON | CAM 1 (Friendly City Mystics) | - N/A |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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'Ring 265,
'Ring 49,
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Devon Elliott
Rounding the Eastern 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.
Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - TBA |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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01 January 2012
Happy New Year!
Wishing you and yours a year filled with awe and wonder!
Let's hope we all have a year filled with as much fun, joy and passion as the campers and crew in the first ever Sorcerers Safari lip dub.
Let's hope we all have a year filled with as much fun, joy and passion as the campers and crew in the first ever Sorcerers Safari lip dub.
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~Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp
30 December 2011
Meta: Where are you from?
While the bulk of the traffic to this site comes from Canadian readers, I'm always surprised to see how big the internets really are! Here's a list of our top ten visiting countries this month, not including Canada:
10. Ireland
9. Japan
8. Costa Rica
7. Germany
6. Australia
5. Argentina
4. France
3. Chile
2. United Kingdom
and of course, our neighbours to the south ....
1. United States
Thanks for visiting everyone!
10. Ireland
9. Japan
8. Costa Rica
7. Germany
6. Australia
5. Argentina
4. France
3. Chile
2. United Kingdom
and of course, our neighbours to the south ....
1. United States
Thanks for visiting everyone!
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# meta
29 December 2011
Meta: popular posts
In reverse order, the five most popular posts on this blog:
5. Toronto: Ghost Stories at the Panasonic Theatre.
4. Book launch: "The Lives of a Showman"
3. Did Shawn Farquhar fool Penn & Teller?
2. Shawn Farquhar on Penn & Teller's Fool Us
and the number one most viewed post is .....
1. Canada's Got Talent 2012 auditions
5. Toronto: Ghost Stories at the Panasonic Theatre.
4. Book launch: "The Lives of a Showman"
3. Did Shawn Farquhar fool Penn & Teller?
2. Shawn Farquhar on Penn & Teller's Fool Us
and the number one most viewed post is .....
1. Canada's Got Talent 2012 auditions
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26 December 2011
Toronto: Browser's Den on Boxing Day
From the Browser's Den Facebook page:
BOXING DAY EXTRAVAGANZA AT BROWSER’S DEN!
*GIANT CLEARANCE*
*TRICKS FROM $1.00 TO $5.00*
YES…We are open Boxing Day, Dec. 26th from 10am to 5pm
Read more.
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24 December 2011
And to all a good ....
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!
We're taking a break from the internet over the next 16 days or so. New posts have been scheduled to publish automatically. If you need to get in touch, sending a direct message via Twitter is your best bet.
Best wishes for the New Year!
We're taking a break from the internet over the next 16 days or so. New posts have been scheduled to publish automatically. If you need to get in touch, sending a direct message via Twitter is your best bet.
Best wishes for the New Year!
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23 December 2011
Bill Abbott at IMX 2012
Bill Abbott will be appearing this May in Las Vegas. From the IMX 2012 website:
IMX 2012 brings together 20+ of the world’s greatest performers in 3 days of non-stop magic. Unrivalled choice, hard-hitting training, incredible performances & phenomenal value ... welcome to IMX 2012!
Read more.
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Bill Abbott
22 December 2011
Shawn Farquhar: Reel Magic Issue 25
From Reel Magic magazine, issue 25, watch a teaser for Shawn Farquhar's contribution "S.T.E.P. Project Vol. 1" on YouTube:
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Shawn Farquhar
21 December 2011
Vancouver: SAM #95 Banquet and Professional Show Package
From Sam 95:
Date - Friday, January 13, 2012
MC and host: Shawn Farquhar
Feature Comedy Magic Entertainment by the Internationally Acclaimed Award Winning Magician Stephen Bargatze from Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Roving Magic by S.A.M. #95 members.
Read more and purchase tickets.
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20 December 2011
Dai Vernon's son recovering from house fire injuries
From iTricks:
Canada's Magic joins iTricks in wishing Verner a speedy recovery.
79-year-old David Verner, son to legendary magician Dai Vernon, was very badly burned by an electrical fire at his New York State home.
Read more.
Canada's Magic joins iTricks in wishing Verner a speedy recovery.
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David Acer book launch
Read about November's combined David Acer book launch and shop auction over at Perfect Magic.
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