Calgary: The Garden Variety Show

From The Garden Variety Show press release:

May 30th, 2013 - 7:30 pm

Press Release:

The Garden Variety Show is a once a month gathering of some of the best local and international performers, for a one of a kind entertainment extravaganza. Magic, Juggling, Side Show, Comedy, Music and more; this show captures the true spirit of Vaudeville Variety shows of the past.

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Toronto: CAFTCAD's Spring Movie Wardrobe Sale

From the CAFTCAD's Spring Movie Wardrobe Sale Facebook page:

It's time for the amazing event every savvy shopper speaks of all year long. Clothing, costumes, accessories, craft materials all under one roof at the Toronto Pinewood Studios for one day only (until the next sale that is).

Saturday May 25th

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[via: Deborah Fallick]

New Westminster: Exploring the impossible

From Sheldon Casavant's Twitter feed:

Free magic show & mini-workshop in New Westminster, BC this Sunday! 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM at @rivermrkt. @artstarts twitter.com/SheldonCasavan…
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) May 22, 2013

Port Coquitlam: CAM JAM Summer edition

From the CAM JAM 2013 Facebook page:

Location for the Summer CAM JAM will be the Second Storey Theatre in Port Coquitlam. This is also an offical venue of the MAGIC Festival which takes place the entire week leading up to the CAM JAM. Visit www.themagicfestival.com for more details on those events...

The acts for the Summer Edition of the CAM JAM have been confirmed. We are proud to announce the appearances of both ICE McDonald and Paul Romhany! Two amazing lectures, a parlour show, one handed cut a thon and more... visit the website to register today. www.magicianconvention.com The venue only seats 54 people so it is VERY limited!!!!

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Truro: "Houdini in Truro" by Bruce MacNab

From Wild About Houdini:

Bruce MacNab, author of Metamorphosis: The Apprenticeship of Harry Houdini, will be giving a talk about "Houdini in Truro" tomorrow, May 23, 2013, at the Colchester Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro, Canada.

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Toronto: Lies, Damn Lies and Magic Tricks

From Abracadabaret:

James Alan’s one-man show is returning the The Winchester for three nights:

Thursday, July 11, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
Saturday, July 13, 2013

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Magical Mentorship: Tony Eng Youth Fund

From the Tony Eng Youth Fund:

The goal of the Tony Eng Youth Fund is to promote and support youths as they pursue the art of magic. We believe that mentorship is an essential part of being a magician and that it is vital to form relationships with people with whom you can learn, grow and exchange information with. Our Tony Eng Educational Bursary program is dedicated to matching up-and-coming magicians with rich resources and opportunities to help jumpstart their career.

On April 2013 Magicana’s Tony Eng Youth Fund sponsored a one-week mentorship program for Trevor and Lorena Watters to study and learn from legendary magician and consultant, Johnny Thompson (The Great Tomsoni & Company) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple received invaluable advise from Mr. Thompson, who graciously accepted them in his home and gave them the “experience of a lifetime”.

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Read Trevor's thoughts on the experience:

• Day 1: Saturday, April 13
• Day 2: Sunday, April 14
• Day 3: Monday, April 15th
• Day 4: Tuesday, April 16th
• Day 5: Wednesday, April 17th

It certainly sounds like it was an amazing, life changing, opportunity!

Cornwall: Magic, Comedy and Magic-Comedy

From the Magic, Comedy and Magic-Comedy Facebook page:

Friday, 24 May 2013

Two unbelievable magic acts and a comedic host will Ravage 'Rangs next Friday, and with such a triple feature, how could you miss it???

Featuring Steven Spade, Atony Lee and Carl Pilon.

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[via Magic Information Canada]

Toronto: Abracadabaret monthly

As near as I can tell, this starts in June.

From Abracadabaret's snazzy new website:

Abracadabaret will be presenting on The LAST Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM. These performance feature a wide variety of magic and mystery entertainers hosted by James Alan. Every show is different. They include a mix of professional talents and a showcase of new and up-and-coming performers.

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Victoria: Magic for elephants

From the Magic For Elephants Facebook page:

A comedy magic fundraising spectacular!

June 12th

With table-side magic and a stage magic show including the talents of:

• Chris Yuill
• Eric Bedard
• Murray Hatfield
• Shayne King and
• Dave Attwood 

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Halifax: Peter Pitchford lecture

From the Conjurers Court:

May 25, 2013

Peter Pitchford is a full-time professional magician based out of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Throughout his career Peter has received several awards.

In 2009 he was awarded 1st place at the Society of American Magicians’ international stage contest, 2nd place at the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ international stage contest (beating out FISM and Blackpool winners), the Houdini Award for Cabaret Magician of the Year, a Silver Medal, and the coveted Hofzinser Award for excellence in classical manipulation (only given out two other times in its history).

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[via Magic Information Canada]

Toronto: Gerry Frenette lecture

From The Browser's Den of Magic:

'The Psychology of Magic'  &  SPECIAL OFFER

DATE & TIME: SUNDAY, JUNE 9

LOCATION: Browser's Den of Magic

We are so pleased to offer you another fine lecture by magician and illusion builder Mr. Gerry Frenette. Gerry has performed professionally for years all over North America, Cruise Ships, Magic Castle. He has also lectured at the Magic Castle. He is probably best known for being a master builder of illusions for many of the biggest names in magic.
 
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Victoria Day sale: 50% off yearly sponsorship rates!

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"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 patrons Doug Cuff at Magic Information Canada, Clive Court (The Fun-da-Mentalist), and Ryan Pilling (author of Finding The Funny!)  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.

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Calgary: "How to be a Wizard of Odd" book signing

From Gwyn Auger's Twitter feed:

Mark your calendars - May 23 - #booksigning @vanishingrabbit #freecupcakes #yyc #wizardofodd twitter.com/magicassistant…
— Gwyn Auger (@magicassistant) May 14, 2013

Mike D'Urzo on Breakfast Television

Watch Mike D'Urzo on Breakfast Television:

Toronto: Pub night at O'Grady's

From the Pub Night @ O'Grady's Facebook page:

Saturday, 8 June 2013

Come out for a night of live music, comedy magic, drinks & door prizes, and help send a kid to Sorcerers Safari Magic & Performance Camp! To learn more about camp visit: www.sorcererssafari.ca. All proceeds go towards a camp scholarship for one lucky kid!

With performances by:

• Dan McLean Jr
• Rosemary Reid
• Bill Abbott
• Bobby Motta
• Mark Correia

and the man who started it all:

• Magic Mike Segal

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[via: Deborah Fallick]

See a photo of Emma, scholarship winner from Chris Westfall's Slice of Magic fundraiser, from Sorcerers Safari Twitter feed:

Our scholarship recipient from @westfall_magic's Slice of Magic event last night; everyone had a great time! twitter.com/SorcerersSafar…
— Sorcerers Safari (@SorcerersSafari) May 1, 2013

While you're here,  have a look at the video Justin Flom made specifically for Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp:

Welcome to Robert Carson James Hatfield

Congratulations to Teresa and Murray Hatfield on the arrival of their son!  (And happy first official Mother's Day Teresa!)

It's a BOY!!!Robert Carson James Hatfield is finally here - 7 lbs 4 oz - and Mom and Dad couldn't be more pleased! fb.me/2N1XerFVG
— Murray Hatfield (@MurrayHatfield) May 12, 2013

Murray Sawchuk interviewed by Andre’ Haynes

From the Las Vegas Informer:

Murray, Celebrity Magician may be the youngest and most accomplished entertainer to currently headline an afternoon show on the South Las Vegas strip, and that’s no magic trick. Ingenuity, vision, determination and years of hard work have taken him from his birth place in Burnaby of British Columbia – Canada to perform in concert worldwide and now to audiences at sold-out shows in the entertainment capital of the world,  Las Vegas.

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Toronto: Saying goodbye to Ring 99

The May meeting will be the last meeting of Ring 99 EVER.

Rats.  And I was hoping to get myself invited into the membership of this Ring. 

From James Alan: (with tongue, I suspect, firmly planted in cheek)

Owing to the absence of qualified leadership, the club will no longer be able to organize itself to meet... heck, most of our members don't even know how to RSVP to a Facebook event.

 

Thank you to our May sponsors!

The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!