Listen in on Anthony as he talks about how he has remade himself over and over again. He’ll provide some insight on busyness versus getting things done, entrepreneurship, lateral career moves, metaphors and communication tools, and why if you’re going to dive into a task you better be willing to “live and breathe it” for awhile.
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4pm, ET, I will be doing a LIVE Q&A with @LauraJEisele and Full Circle Magic! https://t.co/FTWgsEbG7O
— Ben Train (@ErdnaseinTO) June 3, 2014
Magicana is pleased to announce that one of our guest artists, Rob Zabrecky – the opening act for Card Table Artifice – will be a participant in Luminato’s Take On Me visual arts programme.
Take on Me is a partnership between the Luminato Festival and PATTISON Onestop as part of their ongoing Art in Transit program. Artists from outside Toronto (such as Rob Zabrecky from Los Angeles) are asked to create short videos that represent their work. In turn, artists from Toronto are asked to create a “response”. The video dialogues will be presented on platform screen across the TTC subway station platform screens before and during the Luminato Festival.
And when Rob Zabrecky is involved, you can be sure it will be something worth watching!
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| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - n/a |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - n/a |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - Tyler Wilson lecture |
| Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle) | - Third Monday Magic - Tyler Wilson and Chris Mayhew lecture |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Impromptu Magic Competition and open house - The Children's Magician of The Year competition - The Magic Festival |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - n/a |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Donald Dunphy on kids' magic |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - n/a |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Dinner and close-up show. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - tbd |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Year End Party Pot-luck / Banquet |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - n/a |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Year end banquet and Gordon Precious' 90th birthday bash! Happy birthday Gordon! |
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - n/a |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - n/a |
5. David Merry on Too Much Information - Can anyone who has seen this show report back about it?
4. Winners of the Best Magician Contest 2014 - Congrats again Luiz and Scott!
3. Niagara Falls: Mindtrix the Show - Any reviews out there to share?
2. Win tickets to see The Uncertainty Project in Toronto - Contest closed and won! Congratulations to all and thanks for playing!
1. Toronto: The Ghost Experience with Jamie Stam
Want to hear more about our Transgressive Magic shows for the Luminato Festival? Tune in to CFRB’s @newstalk1010 on Saturday May 31 at 1:30PM when David Ben (@theconjuror) will be on the air revealing all kinds of secrets!
Ross Bertram was a legendary figure in the world of magic, first coming to international prominence for his pure sleight-of-hand in the 1940s when he was invited to be part of the “Stars of Magic”, the magic equivalent of a art movement or group, whose techniques were offered by subscription to magicians around the world. Dai Vernon, his friend, and fellow Canadian, and the most influential magician of the 20th century, had invited him to participate. Ross disappeared from view in the 1960s, the stress and strain of a life in show business having taken its toll. He reappeared in the late 70s, just when my interest in sleight-of-hand began to percolate.
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“Learn as many sleights at as you possibly can and then improvise,” was Ross Bertram’s advice.
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We are sad to report the passing of one of our members, Bob Johnston. Bob was a member briefly, joining in 2011, and attended meetings occasionally when his schedule permitted. He passed away May 12 following a heart attack. The club sends its sincere condolences to his wife, Debbie.
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JOHNSTON, Bob - Suddenly at home on Monday, May 12, 2014 at the age of 57. Bob, beloved husband of Debbie for 35 years. Cherished son of Margaret and the late Johnny and treasured son-in-law of Ila and the late Jack Ellison. Dear brother of Gary. Bob will be sadly missed by family members, countless friends and much loved pets.
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June 25-27
Everyone loves a good ghost story. This is your chance to be part of one.
In this completely immersive experience, illusionist Nicholas Wallace invites you to join him in exploring the world of the Victorian spirit medium, in what is reliably being called “the first attempt to use an actual séance as part of a theatrical entertainment.”
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But as he prepares to perform live tonight, the 26-year-old said he could accept the point of view that only Britons should be allowed to compete.
[Darcy] Oake said: 'I totally understand and get that viewpoint. For me, Britain's got talent is literally the biggest talent show in the world.
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Thursday June 19
The Bill Abbott Experience is a one-man concert featuring a genre-busting hybrid of cutting edge mind reading and magical brilliance that is inarguably awe-inspiring.
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