Toronto: Ben Train and Chris Mayhew

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

That's right two for the price of one! This two and a half hour lecture will be shared by Toronto’s Ben Train and Canada’s very own Chris Mayhew.
Ben and Chris are two outstanding Canadian magicians! If you have never seen their work with cards we hope to see you there!

Full details will be found on our website over the next but we want you to know that tickets are for sale now

Date: Sunday, March 11 from 4:00pm until 6:30pm

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Broken wand: Steven Felsher

From The Montréal Gazette:

The family announces the passing of Steven Felsher on Saturday, January 7, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Cherished and devoted son of Ruth and the late Edward Felsher. Beloved brother of Guila Herchkowitz. Steven was a loving and caring person, who always put others before himself.

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With appreciation to Phil Matlin for letting us know.

Prince Rupert: Outerbridge, The Time Capsule Tour

From The Northern View:

On the evening of Saturday, February 18, audience members will gather at the Lester Centre of the Arts to witness Ted Outerbridge “the most successful magician in Canada”, and his wife Marion’s brand new, family-friendly show full of mind boggling illusions as part of the couple’s Time Capsule Tour.

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Toronto: Dan Harlan lecture

From Morrissey Magic:

Dan Harlan Lecture March 28th 8PM 2012

World Famous for his Unique Magical Creations, Dan Harlan travels the globe performing and teaching incredible magic. One of the most innovative modern magicians, Harlan’s cutting-edge miracles are coveted by discerning connoisseurs of fine magic done well.

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I had the pleasure of seeing Dan lecture a number of years ago, in the basement of a North York deli.  I still remember the moment he had me make the final tear in his demonstration of Starcle.  Very magical!  And despite the "inscription" on the cover of his lecture notes, I have referred to them often!

Broken wand: Francis Martineau (1922-2012)

From the Ring 92 newsletter (PDF):

Sadly, Francis Martinau passed away January 8th, 2012. Francis was a charter member of the VMC and Past President (1954). Francis was a Canadian magician, magic illustrator and author. Best known for his amazing artistic contribution to the three-volume Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic for which he drew thousands of illustrations and hand-lettered the entire text.

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