Ariel Frailich's Sociopath in Linking Ring

From Ariel Frailich's Twitter feed:

One of my effects was featured in the Halloween Parade in the October 2014 Linking Ring: http://t.co/Arkgh4cOeV pic.twitter.com/FGswY74EWN
— I Saw That! (@istmagic) October 7, 2014

Dave Attwood interviews Arthur Trace

  From Attwood Magic:

DAS-October 11th, 2014 Arthur Trace / Steve Hignett

This week Angel was away and we were so lucky to have Victoria Magic Circle President, Steve Hignett join us in studio to talk about how important 'plactice' is. Joining us from LA was IBM Gold Medal winner, Arthur Trace, to talk about his life in magic and acting and his goals in the art of magic.

Read more and listen to interview.

Luc Langevin in the Huffington Post

Read about Luc Langevin's new TV series, new game, current stage tour and recent nomination in the Performance of the Year category of ADISQ.

From the Huffington Post (via Google Translate):

A few hours before setting foot on the red carpet of the Other ADISQ Wednesday, Luc Langevin was shooting for his new TV series, culminating on ARTV in spring 2015 and Radio Canada. 

In this new concept, kept secret for now, the illusionist will team up with two other magicians who, like him, are juggling so much with science than magic. Its partners are the engineer Stéphane Bourgoin and the French designer Mathieu Bich, both seen in the documentary Masters of illusion beyond magic, in which Luc Langevin was going to meet magicians from around the world.

"They have a different formation, but the mix between the three of us is perfect," said Langevin.

Read more. Read the original in French.

From HuffPost Québec's Twitter feed:

Luc Langevin: un deuxième #jeu et une nouvelle émission de #télé @LucLangevin http://t.co/sS4rlzao5u pic.twitter.com/nWsg8XGv5x
— HuffPost Québec (@HuffPostQuebec) October 23, 2014

ICYMI: Ryan Joyce puppysits

In case you missed it on Buzzfeed or iTricks, watch Ryan Joyce magically entertain a young pup:

New York City: Mayhew Mayhem

From Chris Mayhew's Twitter feed:

I will be debuting a 40 min show that I have never done before. One thing we know for sure, there will be Mayhem. pic.twitter.com/TASwpeQ6PO
— chris mayhew (@chrismayhew1) October 14, 2014

Toronto: Bobby Motta - Got the Next Big Trick?

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Sunday, October 26th 

PLACE: Browser's Den of Magic 

Some of the most talented magicians are often hidden from the rest of the world and even they don't realize how talented they are. Well, it's time to practice your best effect and present it to the team. We will have gift cards, prizes, giveaways, and potentially sign you up under Ellusionist as the newest recruits and sell your effect to the world with big payouts!

Read more.

Peter Mennie on Free 98.1

Watch Peter Mennie with Botten from Free 98.1 on YouTube:

 


A Twitter reminder about Peter's upcoming show:

Magic, illusions and humour! Don't miss our new show Oct 24th. Tickets on sale this Monday! pic.twitter.com/sMvqnQ98rT
— WesternFair District (@WesternFair) September 27, 2014

Dave Attwood interviews Dave Morris

 From Screencast:

DAS-September 17th, 2014 David Morris

This week Dave Morris came into the studio to hang out and talk about his cleaning up at the magic competitions this last year as well as his career as an imporv comedian. Our host Dave talked about his last ride of the year and coming home to the Project X party at his house.It should be noted that there was an issue with Mr. Morris's microphone for the first half of the show.

Read more and listen to interview.

Billy Kidd in Breaking Magic behind the scenes.

From Billy Kidd's YouTube channel:



[via iTricks]

Mike Segal consulting on Frankenstein's Boy

From Eric Woolfe's Facebook page:

MagicMike Segal (Magic Consultant) knows the correct pronunciation of the Seven Dream Words that no human tongue dare utter. He owns the Silver Key that Unlocks the Unknown Kaddath and he keeps it in his basement beside his sponge balls and his Hippoty Hop Bunny. He has had drinks with Rasputin, played darts with Alestair Crowley, and beat the Devil at Cards. When Magic Mike turns a prince into a toad, that prince stays turned.

Big Brother Canada kicks off national casting call

From TV,eh?:

With its third season set to air on Global in Spring 2015, Big Brother Canada kicks off its coast-to-coast houseguest search this Sunday, October 19 in Vancouver and Calgary followed by stops in Regina, Halifax, St. John’s, Montréal and Toronto. Fans of the raucous reality series can also rejoice over news that the Big Brother Canada Side Show is returning to Slice™ in 2015, with series host Arisa Cox and co-hosts Peter Brown and Gary Levy in a new one-hour format. The schedule for Big Brother Canada and the Side Show will be revealed in the New Year.

Read more.

Look for Spidey on television January 2015

From Perfect Magic's Facebook page:

Post by Perfect Magic.

Spot the Canadian magician!

Eagle eyed reader, Mark Baluk, tipped me to this video.  One hundred points* to the first person in the comments who can tell me which Canadian magician has a cameo in Timber Timbre's video for the song Grand Canyon.

From YouTube:


Thanks for sharing Mark!

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*  To borrow a phrase from Drew Carey in "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", the points don't matter.

Sheldon Casavant at TEDxVancouver

From TEDxVancouver:

October 18, 2014 

Sheldon Casavant isn’t your everyday magician. He utilizes interactive sleight-of-hand magic to blur the lines between imagination and reality. Recognized as one of Canada’s most sought after performers, Sheldon was nominated as Entertainer of the Year in 2009 and 2010 by the Canadian Events Industry Awards.

Read more and buy tickets.

Thanksgiving sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates!

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Scott Hammell: A Day In The Life (Sep)

From Scott Hammell's YouTube channel:

Eric Leclerc's Brain Games video

From Eric Leclerc's Twitter feed:

'Brain Games' Trick Will Make You Question Reality http://t.co/aJnahGomUo via @whatstrending
— Eric Leclerc (@LeclericShow) September 5, 2014

Richard Forget on Quirky

Only 3 days left to vote.

From Richard Forget's Facebook page:

Post by Magic Stripped with Richard Forget.

Escaping Parkinson's grand finale

Congratulations again Mark, on a fabulous achievement!

From Mark Correia's Twitter feed:

DAY 14 IS HERE! THE GRAND FINALE OF #ESCAPINGPARKINSONS https://t.co/YRrhul2Q4n
— Mark Correia (@Mark_Correia) October 7, 2014

The importance of magic shops

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of brick and mortar magic shops.  Not only are they the first place many kids get bitten by the magic bug, it's also a place enthusiasts can go for encouragement and coaching by people in the know. A nurturing community is formed in a local shop, which can't be duplicated through the internet.

(You'll notice that two brick and mortar shops are invested in keeping the community of this site alive.  Please remember to thank them, the next time you're there.)

Don't have brick and mortar shop in your area? Consider supporting one through their online shops. (I direct your attention to two of the wonderful sponsors of this blog, Perfect Magic and The Browser's Den of Magic!)

The emphasis in the excerpt below, is mine.

From Perfect Magic:

As many of you know, magic shops are closing all over the place. Many shut down in the U.S.A. and some in Canada as well.  There were not a whole lot to begin with. It’s so easy to look up  what you want on line, find the cheapest price and order.  I can’t say that I blame anyone for doing that. But there may be a cost to the saving of money, especially in magic. 

Click through to read Evelyn's thoughts on the matter.