Ryan Pilling has a new project up his sleeve -- Wowfest -- a Magic Arts Festival that he'd like to launch in Calgary. He's currently in the running to receive grant monies, but he needs your votes over at the Grassroots Inspired Grants website (requires Facebook account or registration at the site).
Ryan's project reminds me of the Magical Arts Festival that James Biss started in Toronto a dozen or so years ago. That was a lot of fun!
Good luck Ryan!
11 October 2012
10 October 2012
Caledon: Gord Gardiner directs Best Laid Plans
From Facebook:
1 November until 17 November[h/t: Deborah Fallick]
Successful spy novelist Ada Westbrook decides to take a Caribbean holiday to relax. Who knew that her work would follow her? A spy who has secret plans that every government is after, dies in Ada’s vacation villa. Since the plans are on his body it is constantly being moved until no-one knows where it is. There are even more complications. You’ll never guess how it ends!
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09 October 2012
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.
Read more and buy tickets.
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06 October 2012
Mahdi Gilbert on Boing Boing!
From Boing Boing:
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:
[h/t: The Magic Demon]
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.
Read more.
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:
[h/t: The Magic Demon]
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05 October 2012
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
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04 October 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!!
Read more and purchase tickets.
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03 October 2012
Shawn Farquhar with Steven and Chris
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02 October 2012
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.
Read more.
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01 October 2012
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]
[h/t: Vancouver Magic Circle]
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30 September 2012
Rounding the Western rings in October
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 is back! |
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) | - n/a |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Rounding the Ontario rings in October
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) (check out their great new blog!) | - Fantasio magic products - Hallowe'en magic - Bill Abbott lecture |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Bill Abbott lecture |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - n/a |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Pub night, close-up magic |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - n/a |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Bill Abbott lecture |
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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Rounding the Eastern rings in October
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) | - Hallowe'en magic |
St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - n/a |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
29 September 2012
LA Complex mentions Canadian magician
The Canadian show, The L.A. Complex, happened to mention a Canadian magician with whom you may be familiar! Watch the clip below:
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Shawn Farquhar
28 September 2012
Mega Magic Beyond the Show
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27 September 2012
A Brush With Death teaser
From the A Brush With Death website:
October 14, 2012
Venue:
John Dutton Theater
616 Macleod Trail Southeast
Read more and buy tickets.
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26 September 2012
Calgary: Ryan Pilling's Suitcase of Wonders
From Show of Wonders:
Ryan Pilling is a comedy magician who has travelled across the continent, from Yellowknife to Cancun, entertaining audiences with laughter and amazement. Now, for the first time, he’s bringing his Suitcase of Wonders back home to Calgary presenting a brand new theatrical show.Check out Ryan's Totally Rad promo video, "Come To My Magic Show":
Featuring a 2000 year old trick alongside never-before-seen magical innovations, Ryan will present a variety of entertainments to delight and bedazzle*. He’ll defy impossible odds, show you curious mysteries, and you’ll laugh a whole lot along the way.
Read more and buy tickets.
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Maple Ridge: Secrets with Shawn Farquhar
From the Maple Ridge News:
Showtime
"Most people think magic is all about the secrets," says Farquhar, who is from Maillardville, Coquitlam but now lives in Maple Ridge.
"The real secret is: magic is in believing. If I told you how it works, you probably wouldn't believe me anyway."
Read more.
Showtime
Celebrate Canada Culture Day and The ACT's 10th Anniversary season launch on Saturday, Sept. 29.
At 4 p.m. the ACT's new season begins with Secrets, a show by Maple Ridge resident and world renowned magician Shawn Farquhar.
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25 September 2012
Alex Kazam's Braingasm podcast
From The Braingasm Podcast:
We began as we do every week by blaming art for all of the world’s problems.
This episode is an hour and a quarter conversation between Ben and Alex that covers topics as wild and varied as their views of show business, why magicians hate psychics, Alex’s history as a performer and a man, the importance of branding in the 21st century entertainment industry, and the Carson Couch. All the while the two were cracking jokes and keeping things fun and light while also being thought provoking and deep.
Read more and listen to the podcast.
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24 September 2012
Bill Abbott: Pack smart, play anywhere
Updated:
In October, Bill Abbott will be presenting his lecture "Pack smart, play anywhere" in Buffalo (the 1st), Toronto (the 4th), London (the 10th), Montreal (the 15th), Ottawa (the 16th) and Hamilton (Oct 18th).
[h/t: magicinfo.ca]
- Sept 29th to add Hamilton
- Sept 26th to add Buffalo appearance.
- Sept 25th to add London appearance.
In October, Bill Abbott will be presenting his lecture "Pack smart, play anywhere" in Buffalo (the 1st), Toronto (the 4th), London (the 10th), Montreal (the 15th), Ottawa (the 16th) and Hamilton (Oct 18th).
[h/t: magicinfo.ca]
19 September 2012
Lance Pierce November lectures
Lance Pierce will be lecturing in Canada this November.
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Lance's lecture dates are:
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Lance's lecture dates are:
- Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) on November 4th (Tri-cities convention
- Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) on November 7th
- The Magic Club of Winnipeg on November 8th
- Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) on November 9th
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
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