Apparently 'Breaking Magic', which will be called 'The Magic Of Science', will premiere in Australia in January... fb.me/2E1zG5DwS
— James Galea (@jamesgalea) December 18, 2012
Anthony Lindan Lecture
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Regarded as one of Canada’s leading corporate magicians, Anthony Lindan has been a full time working professional since 1997. Anthony performs both close-up and stand up magic at business and corporate event across Canada and the U.S.
Anthony’s original creations have been published in The Linking Ring magazine, Harry Lorayne's Apocalypse, Steve Beam’s Trap Door magazine and the Minotaur magazine.
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my friend Bizau put together a free ebook of magic. something of mine is in there: eotwproject.comIt's completely free!
— Keith Brown (@KeithHBrown) December 19, 2012
I really think this book is essential reading for anyone interested in magic history. In fact, I'd even go as far to say that it's as important as The Memories of Robert-Houdin in understanding how a single magician advanced the art of magic from one golden age to another. I also applaud Harrison for his amazing research and for telling the story of Henning, who I don't think always gets the credit he deserves. I put Henning right up there with Houdin, Herrmann, and Houdini as one of the seminal figures in magic history. I think that will become more apparent with time.
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It’s that time again! Get ready for the 3rd Annual production of “SHARE the Magic”, the ONLY full length family magic show with proceeds going directly to the SHARE Food Bank. With the huge success of ”SHARE the Magic” 2011, we are more than excited for this year’s show. Last year the Terry Fox Theatre was SOLD OUT and we raised over one thousand dollars and boxes upon boxes of food for SHARE during their high-need Christmas season.The show will be hosted by Alex Seaman.
“SHARE the Magic” 2012 will feature the amazing talents of Award Winning magicians Bruce Meyers, Zany Zack and Wes Barker as seen on Canada’s Got Talent!
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Just in time for happy holiday reading, John Giordmaine Dot Com (www.johngiordmaine.com) - the online tribute to Canada's most beloved children's magician (1898-1974) - has added new pages. Highlights include rare photos of Doug Henning accepting the first ever SCM John Giordmaine Award in 1980; a review of an insightful television profile of Johnny from the late 1960s; and - in time to commemorate Genii's 75th anniversary - an outstanding Genii cover featuring Johnny in 1964 along with a warm appreciation written by its then editor/publisher Bill Larsen, Jr. (Genii's current editor/publisher Richard Kaufman was kind enough to give his permission for the reproductions). Of course readers with recollections of Johnny are always welcome to share; contact information is on the site - which now consists of over 36 pages of photos and text dedicated to preserving the memory of one of this country's finest magicians.
PACK SMART PLAY ANYWHERE LECTURE TOUR 2013!
The new Pack Smart Play Anywhere lecture is heading to the UK for the month of January. This will inevitably be the first and likely the last time to see this lecture in the United Kingdom. Here are the dates & locations.
- Sunday Jan. 6th Derbyshire, High Peak Magician's Society, Buckingham Hotel
- Monday Jan. 7th Portsmouth, Portsmouth 7 District Magic Circle, Buckland Community Centre
- Tuesday Jan. 8th Dorset, Wessex Magic Association, Bourne Valley Comm. Association
- Wednesday Jan. 9th West Midlands, Wolverhampton Magic Circle, West End Working Men's Club
- Thursday Jan.10th Leatherhead, Surrey Society of Magicians, Bookham Grange Hotel
- Saturday & Sunday Jan.12-13th the Session Convention, Thistle Hotel Gloucester Road
- Monday Jan.14th Manchester Circle of Magicians, Salford Masonic Hall
- Tuesday Jan. 15th Blackpool Magician's Club, Blackpool Magician's Theatre Club, North Shore
- Wednesday Jan. 16th Hull Magicians Circle, Sailmakers Arms
- Thursday Jan. 17th Nottingham Guild of Magicians, The Arts Centre, Ponds Hill Lane
- Sunday Jan. 20th Scottish Lecture Myreside Pavillion, 79 Myreside Road, Edinburgh contact Gary Dunn
- Tuesday Jan. 22nd British Magical Society, The Selly Oak Ex-Servicemen's Club, Birmingham
- Wednesday Jan. 23rd Leamington & Warwick Magic Society, Cubbington Sport & Social Club
- Thursday Jan. 24th Exonian Magic Society, Exeter CVS Centre
THE PACK SMART PLAY ANYWHERE LECTURE DETAILS
- 5 Complete Stand-Up Routines that feature General Magic, Geek Magic and Mentalism, are performed as a full show and then explained.
- The Theory of The Pack Smart Play Anywhere approach is discussed, examined and demonstrated during the performance.
- How to develop your own Pack Smart Play Anywhere Show to take with you on your next flight, throw into the glove box of your car or perform at your next paid function.
- The Pack Smart Play Anywhere material is exclusively a lecture experience. The products, routines and props that will be presented, demonstrated and for sale during the lecture are not and will not be available anywhere or anytime else.
In 2008, Magicana created the Tony Eng Youth Fund program in memory of Tony Eng (1946 – 2008). Its main goal is to promote and support youths as they pursue the art of magic.This was cross-posted with permission from Julie Eng.
Over the years, the fund has evolved to accomodate the needs of young magicians, from funding convention registrations, to covering lecture costs and mentorship programs. Like Tony, the fund strives to promote and encourage magic-mad youths by providing bursaries and scholarships in the pursuit of magic.
And so, without further ado, we are thrilled to present our new TEYF website: teyf.magicana.com The new site includes:
Feel free to explore and visit our new site and tell us what you think in the comments section below.
- A blog that focuses on TEYF news and events;
- A page that honours past TEYF winners through the years; and
- A programs page to keep you up to date to our current programming and challenges!
Read more and leave your comments at the Sharing Wonder site.
It was 35 years today ago on December 15, 1977, that NBC aired Doug Henning's third live "World of Magic" television special. Having performed the Chinese Water Torture Cell and Vanishing Elephant on his first two specials, Henning once again built his show around a Houdini classic -- Walking Through A Brick Wall.And for your viewing pleasure, two YouTube videos recently posted at iTricks:
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Jason is a professional's professional. On a grey, dull overcast afternoon in early December he presented two solid hours of his latest innovative tricks and ideas with much energy, enthusiasm and humour. You can't help liking the guy. And that's perhaps the greatest secret of magic that he shared with us - performance is everything. Anybody can do tricks but not everyone can do magic.
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21 December 2012
Where will you be the day the world end?
Join us for a post-apocalyptic styled show.
Featuring an odd collection of chicanery, and drama.
We'll bring you a true vaudeville styled evening spiced with a dash of DEAD.
(UN)LIVE MUSIC from Bella Muerta
& Mike Jewell
Mind-Bending Mentalism
DrEADful Juggling
Paranormal Affairs
Misconceived Magic
Hypnotizing Hypnotists
HOSTED BY ALEX KAZAM
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I've just been informed that Franklin Barazarte has been taken into custody in Santo Domingo.
— Wayne Houchin (@WayneHouchin) December 11, 2012
January 6 2013
David Merry (warning: sound) is not only an accomplished magician, he’s also a fantastic comedian, seamlessly blending the two together into one fantastic show.
After David’s One Man show, “DON’T PANIC REMAIN.COM” The Toronto Star quoted, “It’s like watching Steven Wright doing Magic Tricks on Shutter Island”
The lecture will focus on topics such as:performing; how to come up with ideas and gags; how to build them up and add them to your show; what makes a good joke; how to write and add comedy to your act; and the importance of originality. In other words, David will be sharing the REAL SECRETS to take your act to the next level.
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Home.
— Wayne Houchin (@WayneHouchin) December 10, 2012
Reminder: Donations can be made to assist Wayne through either Paul Harris' Matical Arts Fund or through the Acacdamy of Magical Arts.
