Jun 7, 2013
Enjoy a family evening with:
- magic show
- face painting
- inflatable games
- refreshments
- entertainment
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[via Perfect Magic and Deborah Fallick]
Jun 7, 2013
Enjoy a family evening with:
- magic show
- face painting
- inflatable games
- refreshments
- entertainment
Read more.
Once highly sought after in the world of corporate entertainment, Miracle Max (Steve Seguin) performed his greatest trick when he suddenly disappeared three years ago. Come see his miraculous reappearance in a rare public performance, where magic meets theatre in a dazzling display of sleight of hand, illusion and off-beat comedy.
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During this transformative discussion, Toronto-based master magician David Ben and the Millionaires' Magician, Steve Cohen, will be joined onstage by a molecular gastronomist and chef John Placko who knows a thing or two about magical effects in the kitchen. Magic happens every day, it is about believing what you see, taste, or smell. (David Ben advises that all who attend must swear a vow of secrecy!)To whet your appetite, have a look at David's interview in Light News:
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I am interested in the secrets that transform common fare into the divine.
I have collected and explored these secrets for over thirty-five years and I have come to realize the secrets are what can be described as “tacit knowledge,” information, tips, and techniques that are difficult to describe, particularly to another person, but which are understood, and often discovered, by masters in any given field, craft, or art.
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June 16th and 23rd
The Bill & Chico Show is chock full of magic, mind reading, teleportation, hypnosis and laughs galore. Celebrate the joy of magic and laughter with Bill & Chico for a very exclusive run at the Red Sandcastle Theatre in the heart of Leslieville, in Toronto. June 16th is Father’s Day and we can’t think of a better gift for Dad than a magic show! Can you? The show is clean and definitely fun for all ages. Bill & Chico will entertain adults as much (possibly even more?!) than the kids in the audience.
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We have a rare event planned for June: A show and a lecture rolled into one. On June 10, San Francisco mentalist Christian Cagigal will present his critically acclaimed show “Now and at the Hour” and will then present a lecture covering the details of what went into creating his show. While Christian will discuss his methods, this is not a typical “teach a trick” lecture.[via Magic Information Canada]
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City | Club | Event(s) |
Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - Geoff Williams lecture - Junior Magic Club to perform at Stampede in July! |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - n/a |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - Geoff Williams lecture |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - 1st annual magic festival in Port Coquitlam - annual Children's Magician Of The Year competition - CAM-JAM Summer edition |
Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - Celebrate The Child: - Magic Behind the Mask (Jeff McBride) - 5th annual "A Magical Evening" - the Jeff McBride experience |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - n/a |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - “potluck picnic” Barbeque |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - show at the Fringe and dinner |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - mini lectures by Jon Akrey and Derrick Finn - members perform favourite routine - business: 1. Encouraging younger pepersons to join. 2. Discussion of donation to Robert Barna. 3. Planning a public show for charity - to increase public awareness. 3. Finalizing our agenda for upcoming year. |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Year End Party Pot-luck / Banquet - Bring a guest - Stand-up and Close-up Shows |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - n/a |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - year end banquet featuring Rob Testa |
Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - year end show - election of officers for 2013-2014 |
St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - n/a |
Join Keith in an exchange of mystery, wonder and imagination fused together in an intimate, interactive theatre setting. Interactive entertainment at it’s finest revolving around you – the audience.[via: Deborah Fallick]
“I have been doing this for 10 years because I love it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.”
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September 27th and 28th
-6 hours of lecture time each day, your choice of 2 different lectures each session
-admission to shop til you drop in the vendors room loaded with all of your favorite products!
-door prizes throughout the day!
-Friday night jam and open mic party! (Cash bar on site)
-goodie bag
-certificate of completion
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Rapidly rising Magician/Mentalist - MindBender - will be performing his first full scale theatre show, displaying extraordinary acts of super natural powers and death-defying feats![via: Deborah Fallick]
At the ripe young age of 13, MindBender appeared on Canada's Got Talent and finished in the top 200 out of thousands of hopeful applicants.
Martin Short (one of the judges) was incredibly impressed with him and said that MindBender has, and I quote, "an absolute natural charm and performer within."
So come check out the future of Magic on July 6th and witness history being made... MindBender in "LETHAL"!
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FRIDAY JUNE 14, 2013
You never know what to expect with A Brush With Death, Calgary’s most bizarre illusion show! Dangerous stunts and creepy effects… perhaps a pint of blood or two?
Hosted by mentalist and shock magician, Yeats Wong, this weird and funny show explores the darker side of magic: contacting the dead, exploring your fears & phobias, and having fun with all things morbid.
Every Brush With Death is a fresh show with new macabre illusions and freaky guest stars, mixed with classic audience favourites.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 23
CHRIS WESTFALL - The Real Deal Worker - MAGIC LECTURE!
Chris Westfall’s magic has been published in ‘MAGIC’, ‘M-U-M’ and ‘Genii’ magazines as well as some card books.
He is a true student of magic The reason you should consider attending his lecture is because he truly is the REAL DEAL WORKER. What does that mean? It means that his sole source of income is from performing and inventing magic. And truth told Chris earns a decent living from magic.
In his lecture he will be performing and teaching nine tricks. The tricks will be presented in groups of three just as he performs them in the real world for real people paying real dollars.
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Friday, February 28, 2014[via: Magic Information Canada]
Mac King!
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Great question! Here are some to ponder:[via Owen Anderson]
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- Invest in your visual sales medium --- have awesome photos and videos. Doesn't mean you have to spend thousands, but get a promotional photo done that makes you unique. Get video of you in action. This isn't vanishing anytime soon, its a long term investment. I modelled my promotional material after seeing a Ritz Carleton ad on a flight to the middle east.
- Learn to pick up the telephone --- the idea here is that shows aren't going to always come to you... you've gotta work for them. This part sucks because we are artists not marketers. It's a tough pill for many to swallow.
- Be personable --- there is no room for ego in this business.
- A good sales job and a bad show will get you booked only once. They need to be in harmony
- Over deliver --- do something that will make them remember that you thought more of them than just a "client." One of my "clients" shared with me that he and his wife loved indian food, when we rolled into town I brought with me a chutney from home and an extra souvenir I had bought in India. Means virtually nothing to anyone else, it cost me virtually nothing... but I gained a client for life.
- The bottom line if you can add value to someone's life you can be rewarded greatly.
Delighted to be the part of the Magic Cafe's Creator's Spotlight June 25-June 27 Thx to @stevejbrooks& @murphysmagic for making it happen!
— Bill Abbott (@billabbottmagic) May 17, 2013
Eden Cheung is a Vancouver street magician who incorporates music, comedy and balancing acts into his performance.
Cheung has recently become a prominent voice against controversial new regulations and a revamped audition process buskers now need to go through in order to get a chance to play at the coveted Granville Island outdoor market adjacent to downtown Vancouver.
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