And now for something completely different...
Alex Kazam vs.Teller
24 November 2012
Alex Kazam vs.Teller
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Alex Kazam,
Penn and Teller
23 November 2012
Welcoming a new patron: The Fun-da-Mentalist!
Welcome to our newest sponsor, Clive Court, The Fun-da-Mentalist!
Clive's impressive career has taken him from England to Australia, New Zealand, the United States and lucky for us, Canada! Some notable professional highlights include:
- Performed in London's West End as a teenager.
- "One of the best known magicians on Australian television." -- TV Week
- Wrote and cast "A History of Mystery," the first hour-long TV magic special produced in Australasia.
- Produced the TV magic special, "The Vanishing Art," shown on PBS.
- Approached by Gene Gordon, to give his first lecture in Buffalo.
- Developed the concept of the Canadian Telefilm Broadcast Fund.
- Helped to develop Canada's first degree program in Public Relations.
- Recently reinstated into the Magic Circle.
Currently, Clive performs as The Fun-da-Mentalist, "a cabaret entertainer who specializes in demonstrations of mind-bending magical experiences."
If you haven't already, read Clive's full biography. It is fascinating! (It may be that Clive is responsible for my introduction to Monty Python's Flying Circus via PBS.)
Thank you Clive, The Fun-da-Mentalist, for your tireless efforts towards the improvement of Canadian Television and your sponsorship of this website!
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# sponsor,
Clive Court
22 November 2012
Recently asked question
A reader of this blog recently asked:
Short answer: yes.
I can set your sponsorship up, at no extra charge, to randomly display one of a maximum of 4 images, when a reader comes to this website. I cannot guarantee that all images will receive an exactly equal number of views.
If, however, if you'd like more than one image on display at the same time, you'd be required to pay a sponsorship rate for each of the images.
Publication ready art / graphics are to be supplied by the sponsor. Graphic design services are available at an additional charge.
As I sponsor, may I submit more than one ad image for display?
Short answer: yes.
I can set your sponsorship up, at no extra charge, to randomly display one of a maximum of 4 images, when a reader comes to this website. I cannot guarantee that all images will receive an exactly equal number of views.
If two or more of you out there would like to split a sponsorship, you may do so. One of you would need to be the "point person" and coordinate the provision of all of the images, details and communications for the group.
If, however, if you'd like more than one image on display at the same time, you'd be required to pay a sponsorship rate for each of the images.
Publication ready art / graphics are to be supplied by the sponsor. Graphic design services are available at an additional charge.
Now is the perfect time to become a sponsor of this website, while our 50% off annual sponsorship rates deal is still in effect!
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# administrative
California: Oslen's Dance & Illusions
From Star Tickets:
Friday January 11th 2013
At a very tender age, Oslen witnessed David Copperfield in The Great Escapes. It was love at first sight. Oslen’s curiosity and new found passion for magic led him on an incredible journey. He studied performing arts at school, where he mastered a wide range of craft, including magic, dance, music and acting. Over the next twenty years, this boy next door morphed into the glamorous illusionist he is today.
Read more.
21 November 2012
David Blaine at Tim Hortons
Not really.
But This Hour Has 22 Minutes imagined what it would look like if David Blaine were to take a shift at Timmys!
[h/t: iTricks]
But This Hour Has 22 Minutes imagined what it would look like if David Blaine were to take a shift at Timmys!
[h/t: iTricks]
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# video
20 November 2012
Billy Kidd reads minds on Breaking Magic
From the Huffington Post:
"Breaking Magic" continues its quest to show the science behind some of magic's most famous tricks. On this week's episode, illusionist Billy Kidd pulled the curtain back on the trick behind some basic mind reading stunts performed on the streets.
Read more.
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# media,
Billy Kidd
19 November 2012
50% off yearly sponsorship rates!
Show your support for Canada's Magic, the website Shawn Farquhar describes as:
Join the company of patron Magic Information Canada and sponsor us (or be our friend) today!
For more information, please visit the "Sponsor" tab, leave your question in a comment below or send an e-mail.
Thank you for your continued support!
"the finest location for up to date information on magic in Canada."Canada's Magic is offering, for a limited time, a 50% discount on the listed price of any one year advertising package. Qualifying packages include the Platinum, Gold, and Silver annual rates. (This offer does not include Sponsored Posts.)
Join the company of patron Magic Information Canada and sponsor us (or be our friend) today!
For more information, please visit the "Sponsor" tab, leave your question in a comment below or send an e-mail.
Thank you for your continued support!
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# administrative
18 November 2012
Fraser Lake: The magic of recovery
Ray brings "The Magic of Recovery" to Fraser Lake on November 20th. 3 full hours of entertainment and education.
— Ray Bertrand (@RayBertrand) November 17, 2012
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_Fraser Lake,
-BC,
+Canada,
Ray Bertrand
17 November 2012
Wowfest Magic Festival on CBC's The Homestretch
Listen to Ryan Pilling as he is interviewed on CBC's The Homestretch about his recent successful funding of his Wowfest Magic Festival initiative.
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# interview,
# media,
Ryan Pilling
16 November 2012
Cote St. Luc: Another children's magic workshop
From Montreal Families:
[h/t: Perfect Magic]
Nov 18, 2012
Do you want to watch a magician perform his tricks, or do you want to learn how to do them yourself? The Amazing Todsky will be sharing his trade secrets with you. You'll walk away with special skills sure to dazzle and captivate your friends and family.
Read more.
[h/t: Perfect Magic]
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_Cote St. Luc,
-QC,
+Canada,
The Amazing Todsky
Dorval: Children's magic workshop
From Montreal Families:
[h/t: Perfect Magic]
Nov 18, 2012
Children will learn how to mystify and astound with clever magic tricks.
Read more.
[h/t: Perfect Magic]
Tony Eng Memorial Lecture
Go over to Sharing Wonder to read all about the first ever Tony Eng Memorial Lecture, given by Joe Monti, which took place at this year's Tri-City 3 of Clubs Convention. What a wonderful way to honour the memory of Tony Eng!
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~Magicana
13 November 2012
Creative Ensemble
Check out Creative Ensemble, the brainchild of Ring 17's own Deborah Fallick!
Creative Ensemble is a database of resumés and job opportunities for disciplinces related to performance and the periphery of performance artists (includes Information Technology, Video Production, Graphic Design etc).
What a fabulous idea! Best of luck with this endeavour Deborah!
Creative Ensemble is a database of resumés and job opportunities for disciplinces related to performance and the periphery of performance artists (includes Information Technology, Video Production, Graphic Design etc).
What a fabulous idea! Best of luck with this endeavour Deborah!
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Deborah Fallick
12 November 2012
Toronto: A 6th slice of magic
From Pick Any Card:
[h/t: Deborah Fallick]
Monday, 26 November 2012
Chris Westfall with Chris Mayhew and Keith Brown at Boston pizza.
Read more and purchase tickets.
[h/t: Deborah Fallick]
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_Toronto,
-ON,
+Canada,
Chris Mayhew,
Chris Westfall,
Keith Brown
08 November 2012
Ben Train is the Blue Crown's special guest tonight
From The Blue Crown Facebook page:
Our Question of the Day comes from our special guest - Ben Train!
"Everyone likes impromptu tricks, but I think we can all agree that sometimes great pieces of magic require preparation (other than just practice).
So here's my question. What's the furthest, or most elaborate, set-up you've been willing to go through to create a real miracle?" - Ben Train
Don't forget to join us TONIGHT at 8PM eastern time for a LIVE hour-long Q&A session with Ben! See you there!
Read more.
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Ben Train
Bill Abbott at The Session
Bill Abbott will be will be presenting at The Session, the UK's only close-up magic convention, in January 2013.
We'd previously reported that Jay Sankey will also be there receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award!
Canada will certainly be well represented!
We'd previously reported that Jay Sankey will also be there receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award!
Canada will certainly be well represented!
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# lecture,
Bill Abbott,
Jay Sankey
07 November 2012
Luc Langevin at Théâtre St-Denis
From Journal Metro:
[h/t: Eric Levesque]
Les trucs de magie à la télé, c’est bien. Sur scène, c’est beaucoup mieux. Luc Langevin l’a bien compris, et il offrira son tout premier spectacle, Réellement sur scène, les 25 et 26 septembre prochain sur la scène du Théâtre St-Denis.
Read more.
[h/t: Eric Levesque]
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# media,
Luc Langevin
06 November 2012
Winnipeg on Demand: Pick a card, any card
From the MediaCircus.TV Facebook page:
Here is the long synopisis for "Pick a Card, Any Card", coming soon to MTS Winnipeg on Demand.
- The City of Winnipeg has a rich history in the art of Magic. From the founding of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) in 1922, , to modern day successes like Dean Gunnarson and Sean Fields; Winnipeg and the world of magic have grown together to form a charming relationship.
Over a light dinner and wine, Winnipeg magicians Anders, Greg Wood, Gord Gilbey, Ray Starr, Chris Funk and Sean Fields tell stories of Winnipeg magic; how Harry Houdini played a part in the founding of the I.B.M., how Philips Magical Paradise was founded out of tragedy, which Winnipegger worked on Criss Angels "Mindfreak", and other fascinating tales.
Read more.
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_Winnipeg,
-MB,
# media,
# video,
+Canada,
Anders,
Chris Funk,
Dean Gunnarson,
Gord Gilbey,
Greg Wood,
Ray Starr,
Sean Fields
05 November 2012
Toronto: Jason Palter lecture
Updated November 11 to add link to event at the Browser's Den website.
Jeff also had this to say about Jason Palter:
Winner!! @krasmagic Jason Palter, lecturing at the Den December 2nd. 5-7pm Mark your calendars. #browsersdenlecture
— The Browser's Den (@theBrowsersDen) November 4, 2012
Jeff also had this to say about Jason Palter:
Another good guess @canadasmagic how bout a clue.. He is also an actor and voice-over talent when not performing magic. #browsersdenlecture
— The Browser's Den (@theBrowsersDen) November 4, 2012
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_Toronto,
-ON,
# lecture,
+Canada,
~Browser's Den,
Jason Palter
04 November 2012
Winnipeg: Bill Abbott lecture
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_Winnipeg,
-MB,
# lecture,
+Canada,
Bill Abbott
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