Toronto: Harry Houdini

From Beth Tzedec: 

Harry Houdini: Poster Child of the Jewish Immigrant Experience
with a Lecture and Magic Performances
Apr 29 2015

Magician Ben-Zion Train will amaze with feats of grand illusion and Barbara Rusch will entertain with stories of master magician Harry Houdini, the quintessential Jewish immigrant. Artefacts once belonging to Houdini will also be on display.

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Toronto: Best Magician contest 2015

Winners of last night's A1 Radio Best Magician Contest:

• Best Magician: Phil Pivnick
• Viewer's Choice: Ray Xu

Congratulations Phil and Ray!

[With thanks to James Alan.]

Brockville: Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries

From Inside Brockville:

On Saturday, May 2, Canada’s top illusionist Ted Outerbridge along with his talented wife Marion will bring an amazing magic and levitation show, Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries, to the Brockville Arts Centre.

During a brief visit to the city last week, Ted took to his signature levitation act with Marion three feet off the ground at Blockhouse Island, in front of a passing freighter, John B. Aird.

Read more and buy tickets.

Welcoming Ron Keller as CAM President

As you may have read in the note attached to the Spring 2015 edition of the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM) publication, "Northern Peeks," Ron Keller has recently taken over the role of President from Scott Hood.

Thank you Scott, for your time and efforts as CAM President!

Welcome Ron and thank you for taking on this important role.


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For more information about CAM, visit their website at CAMmagic.org .

Chilliwack: Shawn Farquhar

From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:

Posted by Shawn Farquhar on Saturday, 21 March 2015