Vaughan: Bobby Motta presents 'MENTAL' Magic and Illusions of the Mind!

From Facebook:

EVERY FRIDAY come and watch one of the country's top mentalist perform live. This is an amazing evening of intimate and extraordinary mind reading.

Either be a witness or a subject to what most explain as being paranormal. Your very thoughts will come to life! Bobby will not only read your mind, but he will show you exactly how he does it... Witty humour, interactive and guaranteed to have you squirming at the edge of your seats....yes, Danger too!!!

Not suitable for ages 12 and under.


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Mahdi Gilbert on Boing Boing!

From Boing Boing:

Here's a video of a Mahdi Gilbert card magic show at Magic-Con 2012. Madhi's a 20 year old magician from Toronto, whose arms and hands are affected by a congenital condition. His sleights and routines are rather novel, adapted for his anatomical quirks, and his mastery is indisputable.




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They also link to this conversation Jeff Pinsky from the Browsers Den had with Mahdi a couple of years ago:





Mahdi's video has since been spread far and wide!  Some sightings:

• Laughing Squid
• Opposing views
• Most Watched Today
• Buzz Patrol

[h/t:  The Magic Demon]

Prince George: The Magic of Recovery

@canadasmagic "The Magic of Recovery" is happening at Art Space in Prince George on October 25th - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
— Ray Bertrand (@RayBertrand) September 28, 2012

Toronto: Mysterion the Mind Reader

From Facebook:

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Come and get your Halloween spook on with Mysterion, Canada's foremost mind reader and psychological entertainer-

With a special mystery by guest
The Secret-keeper Danny Proctor

ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Revue Theatre, a theatre show of mind magic that will leave you in thrills and chills- Guaranteed!!

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Shawn Farquhar with Steven and Chris

Watch Shawn Farquhar on the Steven and Chris show:

Steve Dickson in the news

From the Vancouver Magic Circle:

Vancouver Magic Cirlce member Steve Dickson has been making the media rounds lately appearing in a number of different publications.

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Rick Mearns: Once upon a time

Did you know that Rick Mearns was a consultant on the TV show Once Upon A Time?  He also consulted on the movie, Red Riding Hood.


[h/t: Vancouver Magic Circle]