I very much regret to report that due to circumstances beyond our control, The Winchester Stage and Bar is no longer available for our performances on Sunday evenings.
Fortunately, our Tuesday night venue, The Cage 292, has taken us in. Going forward we will continue to offer our shows ever Sunday night at The Crimson Lounge, located inside The Cage 292 (292 College Street @ Spadina). We will continue to honour all tickets and reservations from Magic at the Winchester at the new location.
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15 February 2014
Toronto: Magic at the Winchester has moved
From Reality Based Magic:
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David Blaine a Ford fan
News reports about David Blaine's meeting with Toronto Mayor, Rob Ford:
From The Star:
From Global Toronto:
From Sun News:
From The Star:
Meanwhile, well over a dozen journalists, plus TV cameras and photographers, were camped outside Mayor Rob Ford’s office waiting for famed magician David Blaine to appear.
Blaine had apparently phoned Doug Ford Thursday night to see if he could pop over to city hall and meet Toronto’s notorious mayor.
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From Global Toronto:
The magician entered and exited the mayor’s office through the back door and was kept out of the gaze of Toronto’s media.
The impromptu meeting was apparently set up late Thursday night when Doug Ford said he received a call from the magician.
“He said ‘I’m a big fan of your brother, and I’d love to come by and do a few tricks,’” Ford claimed.
Read more.
From Sun News:
Mayor Rob Ford got a magical visit from David Blaine on Friday.
Blaine — clearly a master magician — managed to enter and leave the mayor’s office through the back door, avoiding media gathered out front.
“David Blaine was amazing,” Ford said after the private show for a collection of mayor’s office staffers, councillors and the city’s top bureaucrats. Ford’s staff did show off a bent quarter and a playing card — the five of hearts — as evidence of Blaine’s appearance.
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Celebrity divas react to Ryan Joyce
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14 February 2014
Full tution scholarship to Sorcerers Safari Magic and Peformance Camp
From the Society of American Magicians:
In addition, the Magic Endowment Fund Is Providing Scholarships to ... [snip] ... the Sorcerers Summer Safari located near Toronto in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada for the week of August 15 to August 20, 2014. The Magic Endowment Fund Is Proud to Offer the Scholarships Which It Has Done for the Past 21 years. Involvement in the magical arts not only makes a crucial difference in the lives of youngsters during their formative years, it has been proven to develop character and good traits and combat juvenile delinquency.
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13 February 2014
David Acer in the Montreal Gazette
David Acer, John Carney, Michel Huot and Rafael DiCaprio will perform Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Comedy Nest.
From the Montreal Gazette:
From the Montreal Gazette:
MONTREAL — In keeping with the spirit of Sochi, David Acer, ace close-up magician/standup comic, is demonstrating his Olympic card trick. It entails no skates or snowboards or moguls. It does entail, however, mittens as well as a deck of cards.
“It’s a sleight-of-mitten trick,” says Acer, co-owner of the Comedy Nest, where this demonstration is taking place. “Just to make sure I can’t do any digital trickery.” Phew. No worries about impromptu prostate exams, let alone much card trickery — not with those clunky mitts
Read more and watch video.
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12 February 2014
Michael James on APTN tonight
From Michael J Magic:
@TheCandyShow New episode featuring #Halifax #Magician @MichaelJMagic airing tonight on APTN 10pm EST/ 11pm AST @canadasmagic
— Michael James (@MichaelJMagic) February 12, 2014
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Richard Forget on the cover of Vanish
Richard Forget is featured in the current issue (12) of Vanish International Magic Magazine. You can read it as a live eMagazine here (requires Flash).
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11 February 2014
Grateful for our February sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support. We're pleased to have the support of:
- Clive Court - The Fun-da-Mentalist,
- Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic and
- Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic!
The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!
For more information about purchasing Sponsored Posts or about our Platinum, Gold, or Silver level sponsorships, please visit our Sponsorship page.
Or, you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
Or, you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
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10 February 2014
Broken wand: Brian Moynagh (Stage name: Brian Michaels)
Updated February 15th to add obituary information. From Obits for Life:
Updated February 11th to add a link to an article about Brian from Inside Halton, "Illusionist recovering from dose of reality "Double lung transplant recipient Brian Michaels returning to the stage after nearly succumbing to cystic fibrosis."
Tweets of remembrance have been added to the bottom of this post.
From Owen Anderson:
From Peter Mennie:
Stage Name: Brian Michaels
Bravely at the Toronto General Hospital on Friday February 7, 2014. Brian Moynagh in his 40th year, beloved husband of Carrie Lamers, loved and devoted father of Sydney. Loving son of Jackie and Ray Moynagh and dear brother of Alison (Jay) Macmillan. Brian will be sadly missed by his grandmother, Audrey Wiecha, and his mother and father in law, Mary and John Lamers. Brian joins in heaven his grandparents, Bridget (Bea) and Ambrose Moynagh and Jack Wiecha. Brian will also be missed by many aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Brian performed his magic and illusions from coast to coast in Canada and Internationally. He touched and wowed thousands of people with his talent, his personality, his wit and his values. A CELEBRATION OF BRIAN’S LIFE will take place on Sunday February 16, 2014 at 2 pm (doors open at 1:30) at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre, 2245 Speers Rd, Oakville ON.
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Updated February 11th to add a link to an article about Brian from Inside Halton, "Illusionist recovering from dose of reality "Double lung transplant recipient Brian Michaels returning to the stage after nearly succumbing to cystic fibrosis."
Tweets of remembrance have been added to the bottom of this post.
From Owen Anderson:
Brian Moynagh (Stage name: Brian Michaels)
March 28, 1974 - February 7, 2014
Beloved Husband of Carrie, Father of Sydney, Son of Ray & Jackie, Brother of Alison
Forever in our hearts.....
Please join us on Sunday February 16, 2014 @ 2:00 pm
Doors open @ 1:30 pm
Reception to follow with light refreshments
OE Banquet & Conference Centre
2245 Speers Road
Oakville, Ontario L6L 6X8
http://www.oebanquet.com/contact-us.html
In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up in Sydney's name. Donations can be made at any RBC branch or via internet banking to account # 00712-5117429.
If you have photos or stories or would like to share at the memorial, please contact Carrie Lamers at memorialforbrian@gmail.com
From Peter Mennie:
@canadasmagic Magician Brian Michaels died Feb 7 Recep: Feb 16 @ 2pm Doors @ 1:30 http://t.co/Rpek4JmyM5 memorialforbrian@gmail.com
— Peter Mennie (@petermennie) February 10, 2014
R.I.P. magic friend since he was a kid Brian Moynagh (Stage name: Brian Michaels) March 28, 1974 - February 7, 2014. Too soon.
— Owen Anderson (@OwenTAnderson) February 10, 2014
So sad to hear of the passing of friend and fellow magician Brian Michaels. Definitely one of the good guys...
— Murray Hatfield (@MurrayHatfield) February 10, 2014
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Toronto: Dan Trommater's Intimate Illusions
From Eventbrite:
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th
Fresh from his appearance at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, magician Dan Trommater presents this exceptional performance on Valentine's Day weekend.
This will be an intimate evening of magic and mystery. With only 40 tickets per show, you'll be close enough to see every moment.
Blending stunning magic, comedy and respectful audience interaction, Dan will create an experience perfect for Valentine's Day weekend.
Read more and buy tickets.
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09 February 2014
Gwyn Auger's live Q&A
Updated February 15th to add link to Full Circle Magic to watch Gwyn Auger's live video Q&A!
From Gwyn Auger's Facebook page:
From Gwyn Auger's Facebook page:
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08 February 2014
06 February 2014
Michael Ammar March lectures
Michael Ammar will be lecturing in Canada in March.
The according to to the Can-Am Conjuring Lecture Series website Michael's lecture dates are:
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
The according to to the Can-Am Conjuring Lecture Series website Michael's lecture dates are:
- Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) on March 11
- Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) on March 12
- The Magic Club of Winnipeg on March 13
- Misson, BC on March 14
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
05 February 2014
Broken wand: William (Bill) Eliason
From The Vancouver Sun:
You can also read more about Bill on page 6 of the Vancouver Magic Circle January 2014 newsletter.
William (Bill) Eliason February 19, 1932 - October 10,2013 Born in Saskatoon Sask, the youngest of 5 children, Bill grew up in Vancouver and graduated from King Edward High School. In his teen years, Bill took up the art of magic, performing as 'Eli the magician'. This led to other areas and friendships in show business. A natural entertainer and storyteller, Bill went on to excel at producing and promoting a wide variety of show. He was a member of the Backstage Club, the Vancouver Magic Circle and was inducted into the IBM's Order of Merlin.
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You can also read more about Bill on page 6 of the Vancouver Magic Circle January 2014 newsletter.
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04 February 2014
Rounding the Western rings in February
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) | - WOWFest Fundraising Show |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - n/a |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - n/a |
Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle) | - Competition for Originality in Magic. - Third Monday Magic with guest stars Jonathan Hamilton and Alex Seaman. |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - 2014 installation banquet and show with Alan Sands - Alan Sands lecture - |
Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - n/a |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Woody Aragón lecture |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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Rounding the Ontario rings in February
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) | - Coin, money and paper magic. |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Family and friends night. |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Impromptu tricks found around the house and in Dollarama. |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - n/a |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - n/a |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Mosquitoes Suck Tour lecture "Magic that Sucks": Bill Abbott, James Alan, Anthony Lindan, Bobby Motta, David Peck, Brian Roberts and Jay Sankey. Hosted by Matt DiSero. |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Rounding the Eastern rings in February
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) | - check out their new website - n/a |
St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - n/a |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
31 January 2014
Dave Attwood interviews Trevor and Lorena Watters
On January 22nd, Dave Attwood interviewed Trevor and Lorena Watters about their life in magic and a drunken night spent with a tower of food.
Listen to the interview at Dave Attwood's site.
Listen to the interview at Dave Attwood's site.
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30 January 2014
Jay Sankey in the Magic Cafe's Creator's Spotlight
From Jay Sankey's Twitter feed:
I'm in the 'Creator's Spotlight' this week on the magic cafe! Please join me and post a cool question- thanks! http://t.co/03bfCbliz8
— Jay Sankey (@jay_sankey) January 29, 2014
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29 January 2014
New York: Paul Vigil and Ben Train lecture
From The Daily Deception:
February 16th
After Paul finishes his lecture, we will take a small break to walk around and practice. Then coming off of his European lecture tour we will have Ben Train who steps up and starts his own lecture.
A bit about Ben Train...
Since finishing sixth in a “Ben Train” look-alike contest, Ben Train has devoted over ten years to lecturing and performing across North America. Combining sophisticated sleight-of-hand, unique philosophical insight, and a wikipedic knowledge of the arts, Ben talks the talk, walks the walk, and rocks the flock.
Ben’s material has been featured in every major magic publication (including Genii, The Linking Ring, Magic Magazine, and MUM), and his critically acclaimed DVDs and books have been flying off magic stores shelves around the world. Magicians everywhere are trying to be more like Ben, and soon you will be, too – leaving him with no hope in next year’s look-alike event.
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