Luc Langevin at "20 Minutes"

From 20 Minutes:

Combinant science et magie, Luc Langevin incarne une nouvelle génération de prestidigitateurs. Pour le Québécois, révélé dans l'émission de télévision Comme par magie, diffusée sur la chaîne ICI ARTV depuis 2009, le monde est « régi par les mathématiques, guidé par des forces indétectables à l’œil nu », qu'il utilise pour déjouer la perception des gens.

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Translated using Google Translate:

Combining science and magic, Luc Langevin represents a new generation of magicians. For Quebecers, revealed in the TV show Magically, broadcast on the channel ICI ARTV since 2009 , the world is "governed by mathematics , guided by force undetectable to the naked eye," it uses to thwart the perception of people.

Canadians on the list of "Top Ten Magicians of the 20th Century"

Have a look over at The Top Tens and see how Doug Henning, Dai Vernon, Shawn Farquhar, and Shin Lim are ranking in their list of "Top Ten Magicians of the 20th Century."

While you're there, add your vote!

Exciting update from the Browser's Bash

  

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

MAJOR NEWS - United States Playing Card Company (USPC) will be joining us as an exhibitor at the Bash. You read that right! 

At their booth, a USPC representative plans to display a selection of their new line of decks, chit-chat about classic brands like Bicycle & Tally-Ho, plus have discussions about the new printing process Metal Lux for those interested in custom-made playing cards. 

Don't Miss Out, Register For The BASH Now
http://www.browsersden.com/bash
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"I could be wrong, but the Browser's Magic Bash might be the first magic get-together IN RECENT HISTORY that U.S. Playing Card Co. has attended. How cool is that for us?!? If you like playing cards, then here's your chance to meet the most famous playing card manufacturer in the world - live in the flesh" - Lee Asher

As you can imagine, an opportunity such as this doesn't come along often. Furthermore, add twelve hours of magic, lots of fun, a free lunch & dinner, and now you'll start to understand what we mean when we say that this year's Browser's Magic Bash will be BIGGER & BETTER than the last one! 

Don't Miss Out, Register For The BASH Now
http://www.browsersden.com/bash
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See you at the Browser's Magic Bash on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016.
Magical Hugs,
Jeff Pinsky
(Your faithful magic shopkeeper)

Rama: Darcy Oake

If you missed his earlier dates for the "Edge of Reality Tour" now is your chance to catch up with Darcy Oake at Casino Rama!

From Casino Rama:

Saturday  Mar 5

Over 200 million viewers tuned in to Britain’s Got Talent to witness the birth of a phenomenon: electrifying new illusionist, Darcy Oake.  From sleight of hand to death-defying escapades, this master magician is ushering in an exciting new era of an age-old art form.

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Jason Palter in Derek Selinger's "The Walking Man"

Wishing Jason Palter and Derek Selinger much success with their short film "The Walking Man."

(Looking back, I think I met both Jason and Derek for the first time at the very first Magical Arts Festival.)


From Derek Selinger's Facebook page:
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Posted by Canada's Magic on Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Toronto: Michael Ross at "Magic Tonight" (new location)

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com

This Sunday:  Michael Ross


Upcoming:  Phil Pivnick, Nicholas Wallace




James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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January 2016 Northern Peeks is out!

This issue of the Northern Peeks (v19, #1, Winter 2016) contains columns by:

• Joan Caesar
• Murray Hatfield
• Gerry Frenette
• Renée-Claude Auclair
• Ryan Pilling
• Phil Matlin and
• Ron Keller

From the Canadian Association of Magicians (C.A.M.) Facebook group:

Check your email for the newest edition of Northern Peeks for January 2016. If you didn't get it, please send me (Ryan Pilling) a note with your current email address to update our records.

Lastly, a reminder that the CAMaraderie Convention will be in Quebec City, April 21 – 24th, 2016.

From the Festival de magie de Québec Facebook page:

En résumé...
Posted by Festival de magie de Québec on Monday, 30 November 2015

Keith Brown on "Night Time with Sam Davis"

Watch Keith discuss, among other things, the trick that sent him to the hospital.  (While the video was uploaded to YouTube on February the 3rd, the interview took place last Fall.)



From the Rogers TV YouTube channel:

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Michael Francis beats four Guinness World Records

From the Kitchener Post:

After months of practise, Kitchener resident Michael Francis beat four Guinness World Records in coin rolling last weekend.

“I was extremely excited,” Francis said. “Now I have it and the hard part is over.” 

The first record he beat was for the most consecutive coin rolls with two hands. The standing record was 494 and he beat it with 764.

The only challenge, he said, was how warm the restaurant was.

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David Ben raised over $220,000 for #nohairselfie !

Congratulations David!

From Magicana:

David Ben’s #NoHairSelfie campaign concluded yesterday, February 4, 2016 with a public shaving at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. With some last-minute donations arriving by mail, the total has now passed $214,000 raised for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

As promised earlier, donors who requested our Unusual Collectible your hair will be in the mail very soon. We’ve also learned that the cards will be signed by Pat Lyons, the artists who designed them.

For those wishing to verify the authenticity of the hair, you can watch it being severed below. The shaver is Gary Slaight, son of Allan Slaight.

Read more and watch video.

Magicana presents: The oldest trick in the book

Visit Magicana's site where they're hosting "The oldest trick in the book," an in depth look at the cups and balls.

April 2nd: A magical day

  

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook page:

April 2nd - A day that goes down in history!

Historically speaking, April 2nd has proven to be a magical day. It's true. Yes, it's when we're holding this year's Browser's Magic Bash, but also many other unique moments have happened throughout history on this day.

MAKE MAGIC WITH US ON APRIL 2nd - http://www.browsersden.com/bash

DID YOU KNOW THAT ON...

• April 2nd, 1902 - Electric Theatre, the first full-time movie theater in the United States, opens in Los Angeles, California. 
• April 2nd, 1931- Teenage girl strikes out Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig in an exhibition game in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 
• April 2nd, 1954 - Plans to build Disneyland are announced.
• April 2nd, 1956 - Soap operas As the World Turns & Edge of Night premiere on TV.
• April 2nd, 1963 - Explorer 17 attains Earth orbit (254/914 km).
• April 2nd, 1968 - Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Spacey Odyssey is released.
• April 2nd, 1972 - 44th Academy Awards - French Connection, Gene Hackman & Jane Fonda win.
• April 2nd, 1974 - 46th Academy Awards - The Sting, Glenda Jackson & Jack Lemmon win.
• April 2nd, 1977 - Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album goes to #1 & stays #1 for 31 weeks.
• April 2nd, 1978 - Velcro was 1st put on the market (Dove magic says thank you!).
• April 2nd, 1980 - Wayne Gretzky becomes 1st teenager to score 50 goals in a season.
• April 2nd, 1989 - Wrestlemania V at Trump Plaza, Hulk Hogan beats Macho Man Savage.
• April 2nd, 2016 - The Browser's Magic Bash Returns!

MAKE MAGIC HISTORY WITH US ON APRIL 2nd - http://www.browsersden.com/bash
We look forward to making magic history with you at this year's Browser's Magic Bash on Saturday April 2nd, 2016. If you'd like to join us, please register right now by clicking the link above.

Magical Hugs,

Jeff Pinsky
(Your faithful magic shopkeeper)

Toronto: Free magic club

From the Browser's Den Facebook group:

Friendly reminder that our free magic club meets this Sat. Feb. 6th at Browser's Den from 2:30pm - 5:30pm. All are welcome.

Thank you,
Jeff and the Browser's Den Team

St. John's: David Merry at The Uptown Theatre

From David Merry's Twitter feed:

Looking forward to shows Thursday to Saturday at The Uptown Theatre in St. John's Newfoundland tickets at https://t.co/n3k0tT3ydD

— David Merry (@davidmerry) February 3, 2016

Thank you to our February 2016 Friends!

Thank you to John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn and Joan Caesar for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

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Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.

This site would not be possible without their backing.

We're grateful to have the support of:

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Toronto: Chris Westfall at "Magic Tonight" (new location)

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com

This Sunday:  Chris Westfall


Upcoming:  Michael Ross, Phil Pivnick, Nicholas Wallace




James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



Please note the new location:

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Chilliwack: Cabaret of Wonders

From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:

... come check out the fourth edition of Cabaret of Wonders with Vitaly Beckman, Camilo Dominguez, Murray Hatfield and myself... yup it's going to be epic fun... and it's almost SOLD OUT

From the Chilliwack Cultural Centre:

Shawn Farquhar's Cabaret of Wonders - Four

February 12, 2016

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Rounding the Western rings in February 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Junior club meeting. - Kainoa Harbottle lecture.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- TBA
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	-Third Monday Magic
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Chris Randall lecture. - Installation Banquet and Show starring Chris Randall.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- TBA
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Wacky Wednesday. - Kainoa Harbottle lecture.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Central rings in February 2016

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Executive meeting. - Gazzo lecture. - Inter-club event. - Chastain Crisswell.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Auction.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- TBA
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- TBA
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- Literacy magic. - Charity Show:  Rehabilitation Hospital Show.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Mark Lewis lecture.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.