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Lanyards generously donated by Chad Juros of the Spread The Magic Foundation. Chad is a leukemia survivor with an inspirational story. Spread the Magic spreads hope and inspiration to children battling cancer through the power of magic.

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From Jeff:

Mahdi Gilbert spent a few months at Conjuring Arts Research Center in New York helping to transcribe historical magic texts into a digital format.

Called the Conjuring Arts Research Center, and told them you were speaking at the Bash. They are very proud of you, just like we are, and they wanted to celebrate with us, too. 

On behalf of the Conjuring Arts Research Center, in honor of Mahdi Gilbert, and in celebration of the Browser's Magic Bash, everyone here has been gifted a digital copy of the project he deemed your favourite - the entire Tarbell Course set!

Thank you Conjuring Arts Research Center, and thank you Mahdi!

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Another recipient of the Len Cooper Memorial award, Mahdi Gilbert takes the stage.

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Chris Westfall up to talk about improvisational magic.

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Eric Leclerc asking audience member not to freak out.

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Jeff Hinchliffe is back in the world of magic!

(And also presently lecturing.)

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Lunch is being served. Pizza and sandwiches.  Nom, nom, nom.

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Jeff's uncle, (his dad's older brother) flew in from Montreal to spend some times with us today in Jeff's dad's honour. 

A rubber chicken for Dr. Uncle Jerry!

Jeff also recognized Joan Caesar, the founder and past president of the Canadian Association of Magicians and also the past International President of the IBM! 

Bernice Cooper and her son were here too.  Fabulous!

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Richard Sanders entertaining the crowd.

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On stage 146 year old Doc Wuthergloom.

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Welcoming Wij Siva on stage!

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On stage Nathan Kranzo sharing childhood Applebee's experience.

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David Acer, 'Official #BrowsersBash2015 Emcee of the Day' has the stage.

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Housekeeping include:
- rules on making things float
- restrictions on spoon bending
- D'Lites for emergency preparedness

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Jeff is still welcoming everyone to the very first #BrowsersBash2015 !

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We're here safe and sound. The room is almost ready and the attendees are getting registered.  Big display table of food drive contribution so far.  Dealer's table is well stocked.

One minute warning just called.

Everyone is stoked! 

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Rise and shine for #BrowsersBash2015 !

#BrowsersBash2015 social media

As many of you know, tomorrow is the "Browser's Bash," an all day convention hosted by the Browser's Den of Magic.

It was announced on the Browser's Den Twitter feed that the event is a complete sell out!

The #BrowsersBash2015 is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT (for the 2nd time). Over 250 people will be in attendance tomorrow! Will you be one of them?
— The Browser's Den (@theBrowsersDen) April 11, 2015

I'm one of the lucky ones attending and plan to be doing some combination of live-Tweeting and live-blogging of the event.  Apologies in advance for clogging your feeds.  To follow my Twitter account, you can use the web or use the Twitter widget on the right side of this page, under the "Selected Anniversaries" feature.   If you're at the event and Tweeting, I encourage you to add the hashtag "#BrowsersBash2015" to your Tweets.  I've added a feature just under the header of this page, which collects and posts all Tweets tagged in this fashion.

I look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow!

blogTO's top five magicians in Toronto

It's interesting to read the comment section of the post.  How lovely to see that people can be passionate about their favourite magician.  Doubly so that there are so many talented magicians in Toronto from which to choose!

What do you think?  Did PO Karim get the top five right?

From blogTO:

The top magicians and mentalists in Toronto are amongst the best in the world, though skeptics may not be aware of their existence. These masters of magic are sought after entertainers wowing audiences from TV and stage to corporate functions and special events. Whether they're using elaborate theatrics or a deck of cards, their specially honed skills can have you believing in the impossible.

On with the show - here are my picks for the top magicians in Toronto. 

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Anthony Lindan interviews Greg Frewin

From Anthony Lindan:

The Secrets of Success Project is a collection of inspiring and motivating Niagara success stories. Anthony Lindan, whose 15 years old son is on the Autism Spectrum, created the Project as a third party fundraising initiative to raise both money and awareness for Autism. 

Anthony interviewed some of the most interesting people in Niagara - world class athletes, radio personalities, business people, entertainers and entrepreneurs - about their success. The interviews offer powerful tips and insights about becoming more successful both personally and professionally. 

The interviews are online at http://secretsofsuccessproject.com/ and visitors are encouraged to listen to as many as they like and make a ‘pay what you can’ donation.
All net proceeds from the Project will go the Autism Ontario Niagara Region Chapter.

From the Secrets of Success:

Amazing is the only way to describe Greg Frewin’s career and his passion for amazing and entertaining his audiences. Greg is currently Canada’s most accomplished and successful magician. He has performed on every major stage in the world, on numerous TV specials and has won every magic award and honor offered. For the past 10 years Greg has performed about 275 dates a year in his own theatre – The Greg Frewin Theatre – in Niagara Falls, ON.

Greg shares the real secrets that have brought him incredible success both on and off the stage.

Read more, listen to the interview and make a donation to the Autism Ontario Niagara Region Chapter.