ANNOUNCING: The Mystery Guest at this year's #BrowsersMagicBash2016 is - Steven Brundage! #Cube3 pic.twitter.com/YcbyIVZLeR— The Browser's Den (@theBrowsersDen) March 10, 2016
18 March 2016
Toronto: Browser's Bash Mystery Guest
From the Browser's Den of Magic Twitter feed:
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17 March 2016
Random thoughts on "Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries"
I recently had the pleasure of seeing Marion and Ted Outerbridge perform their show "Clockwork Mysteries" last month. They had just completed a 5,500 mile US lecture tour. I caught them at the Milton Centre for the Arts.
Here are some random thoughts that came to mind while watching their amazing time travel themed show:
If you get a chance to see them perform their show "Clockwork Mysteries," go and see it!
(If you're at the upcoming CAM convention, you'll get a taste of their show in the Grand Gala performance at the CAMaraderie Convention/Festival de magie de Québec on April 23, 2016. They're also scheduled to perform at SAM New York's "2016 Salute to Magic" on May 7th.)
To learn more about this fabulous duo, listen to the Scott Wells' podcast 278: The Inner Secrets of the Outerbridges or visit their website at www.outerbridgemagic.com.
[As an aside, I encourage you to go and see a show at this fabulous 500 seat theatre. It's approximately 25 minutes west of Toronto's western border. The facilities are modern and spacious. On the lower level, it appears that all seats have amazing sight lines. (I didn't venture up to the balcony.) The seats are a little bit wider than standard theatre seats, which makes them very comfortable! They offer amenities like a coat check (by donation) and the ability to pre-order intermission refreshments. Best of all, parking is free and plentiful.]
Here are some random thoughts that came to mind while watching their amazing time travel themed show:
- A fast paced, extremely entertaining, high-energy show.
- All illusions, big and small, were masterfully performed.
- Greta the Psychic Goose earns her keep.
- There is a nice ratio of grand illusion, intimate magic, and mentalism.
- I really enjoy watching "assistants" do magic in their own right. Marion owns it!
- Those of you who know me well, know that my opinion of magicians is heavily weighted on how they treat their audience members. One of my favourite moments in the show, lasted no more than 2 seconds. Ted walked into the audience to select a volunteer. He found someone he wanted to bring on stage. She said, "no." Instead of cajoling or otherwise pressuring her, he simply moved on and found someone else. That's how you make the audience feel like you can be trusted to treat them right. Show people respect from the get go.
- Ted has a knack for picking awesome audience volunteers. Six year old Archer was a really good sport and owned that stage!
- Nine year olds can't be trusted to count down from 90.
- Ted's disco ball jacket is a thing of sheer beauty!
- I love that audiences in 2016, still enjoy watching someone get sawed
in half,into halves, into two pieces. - Among other wonderful pieces, we were treated to: "The Psychic is Right," "The Time Machine," "Alarm Clock," "Floating Barricade Light," "Outside of the Box," and their elegantly performed "Levitation."
- The biggest mystery of the night for me: How does Marion manage all of those costume changes?
If you get a chance to see them perform their show "Clockwork Mysteries," go and see it!
(If you're at the upcoming CAM convention, you'll get a taste of their show in the Grand Gala performance at the CAMaraderie Convention/Festival de magie de Québec on April 23, 2016. They're also scheduled to perform at SAM New York's "2016 Salute to Magic" on May 7th.)
To learn more about this fabulous duo, listen to the Scott Wells' podcast 278: The Inner Secrets of the Outerbridges or visit their website at www.outerbridgemagic.com.
Disclosure: My family and I were guests at this show. The opinions expressed above are entirely my own. I did not receive compensation for the writing or the publishing of this article.
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16 March 2016
Broken wand: Pat Lyons (aka Pat Patterson)
From Magicana's Facebook page dated March 15:
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PAT LYONS (PATTERSON)Magicana is sad to report the passing of famed magic illustrator Pat Lyons (aka Pat Patterson)...
Posted by Magicana Sharing Wonder on Tuesday, 15 March 2016
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15 March 2016
Toronto: Zack Mirza's "Immaculate Deceptions"
From the "The Drake Hotel Presents: Zack Mirza - IMMACULATE DECEPTIONS - LIVE! Magic Show" Facebook event:
Catch me LIVE! on stage, Friday March 18th at The Drake Hotel. Tickets will be available online through The Drake website (https://guestlistapp.com/events/408468) for $20. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25 dependent upon availability due to limited seating.
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14 March 2016
Monday musings: Popcorn and milk
I wonder if anyone has ever incorporated this into their act? A fun experiment for little hands during March break!
I wonder, does it really only work with milk? And if so, why?
From Peter Brown's YouTube channel:
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[1] Wilder, Laura Ingalls, and Garth Williams. "Winter Night." Farmer Boy. New York: Harper & Bros., 1953.
"You can fill a glass full to the brim with milk, and fill another glass of the same size brim full of popcorn, and then you can put all the popcorn kernel into the milk, and milk will not run over. You cannot do this with bread. Popcorn and milk are the only two things that will go into the same place."[1]
I wonder, does it really only work with milk? And if so, why?
From Peter Brown's YouTube channel:
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[1] Wilder, Laura Ingalls, and Garth Williams. "Winter Night." Farmer Boy. New York: Harper & Bros., 1953.
13 March 2016
Phil Hoffman in the Northwest News
From Northwest News:
Hoffman, who began performing the same year he first started learning magic, won the Under-18 Amateur Magician competition sponsored by Miracles and Magic, according to his mother.
In 2013, he was awarded a scholarship from Ultimate Magic Productions to attend the Sorcerer's Safari magic performance camp in Ottawa, Canada. [Editor's note: the camp is in Haliburton, ON.]
"He likes the idea of doing the magic right in front of someone," Mrs. Hoffman said.
"No smoke and mirrors," her son chimed in.
Has the teen found his life's calling?
"I think so," Hoffman said.
Read more.
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12 March 2016
Shin Lim in the Huffington Post
From the Huffington Post:
[via Clive Court]
I saw my first magic show when I was 6 years old at a friend's birthday party. While I was easily fooled at that age, I remember not being impressed by the magicians 'tricks.' Now, twenty-something years later, the only moment of magic I witness is when a new episode of Scandal is uploaded to Netflix. So when I came across Shin Lim, an internet 'sleight of hand artist' (aka magician) with 17.5 Million video views, I wanted to find out how someone practicing an art form I thought was dead, could engage and entertain the easily distracted modern audience. By melding new media, music, and sleight of hand card tricks, Lim, a self taught playing-card fiend, returns simplicity to the spectacle of magic. And if I'm honest, something about his authenticity makes even skeptical 6-year-old me believe in the wonder of magic - at least for a few minutes.
Read more.
[via Clive Court]
11 March 2016
Ottawa: "Magic Monday" March
March 28th, with Gabriel Le Marquand Perreault, Steven Lafond, Alex Boyer, and Eric Leclerc!
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10 March 2016
Calgary: Malcolm Russell and Atsushi Ono
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09 March 2016
Toronto: Best Magician Contest 2016
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
"Best Magician Contest 2016"
Hello all Magic Lovers, the BEST MAGICIAN CONTEST is BACK for you. This is your opportunity to show your skills.
In the evening of April 16th, 2016, A1 Chinese Radio (http://www.ccue.com/a1_radio/web/) is giving out opportunities to the magic lovers! Bringing along with your own incredible skills, the candidates will enter into an exciting competition held on a magical platform in Market Village.
This is the 5th year magician contest to gather a large amount of Toronto magicians within the magic community and the qualified contestants will be challenge among each other and then finally compete for the fame of Top Magician in Toronto.
This might be the LAST YEAR we are having the contest at MARKET VILLAGE because this famous landmark will be renovating very soon. Hence, this is a historical moment for all magic lover to witness the contest of BEST MAGICIAN one LAST TIME at Market Village.
This Year, we will also have Lee Asher, Jim Tam, Jeff Pinsky and Magic Mike to be our judges.
Performance: Stage Magic or Close-Up Magic.
Contestant: All Ages, All Genders
Event date: Apr 16, 2016 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Venue: Market Village (Steeles & Kennedy)
(Event will be host in Cantonese and English. Contestants can use any langue for their Magical Routine.)
We are now starting the YOUTUBE audition. From now till 30th of March, all participants only need to submit a roughly 2 - 5 minute video to starz@classicforce.com
- Please submit your video before March 29th, 2015 to waive the $20 entry fee. Any video(s) submitted after March 30th, 2015; a $20 entry fee will be applied.
- When submitting the video, please provide us your name and contact, so we can contact you.
*We will arrange an audition, AFTER we got your videos. Roughly 8 magicians or Magic group/ team will be chosen at the audition by the director of A1 media Toronto. These magicians will be competing on April 16, 2016 for the BEST Magician award 2016 & People choice award. ONE VIDEO entry per contestant only.
The winner of the competition will be receiving the following:
- “Best Magician 2016” trophy, “People Choice Magician 2016”
- Your chance to perform at CNE on with A1 Radio at Canada Day.
- Gift(s) from our main sponsor(s).
Look forward meeting you guys, See you all at there!!
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08 March 2016
Greg Frewin's Imagine Tour
Be sure to check the Imagine Tour website often for updates and additions.
From the Imagine Tour website:
From the Imagine Tour website:
BELLEVILLE
TUESDAY MARCH 22, 2016
MARANATHA AUDITORIUM
100 College St W, Belleville
OSHAWA
WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 2016
EASTDALE COLLEGIATE AUDITORIUM265 Harmony Rd N, Oshawa
BRANTFORD
WEDNESDAY APRIL 20, 2016
SANDERSON CENTRE88 Dalhousie St, Brantford
OWEN SOUND
THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2016
O.S.C.V.I1550 8TH St E, Owen Sound
SIMCOE
FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2016
SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL40 Wilson Ave, Simcoe
Read more and buy tickets.
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07 March 2016
Monday musings: Search engine optimization
It's time consuming to become a master of manipulation. I get that. On top of that you're trying to grow your business. One of your tactics, you're told, should be harnessing the power of your website through search engine optimization.
"Search engine optimization" as defined by Wikipedia:
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of affecting the visibility of a website or a web page in a search engine's unpaid results—often referred to as "natural," "organic," or "earned" results. In general, the earlier (or higher ranked on the search results page), and more frequently a site appears in the search results list, the more visitors it will receive from the search engine's users.
But you find the tubes and gears and pulleys of the interwebs overwhelming. So you decide to outsource this task to people who know it better than you. This makes perfect sense.
What do you really know about these people who promise you high search ranking for your money? Does it matter?
Yes. Yes it does matter.
When you hand over the promotion of your internet identity to the lowest bidder, some interesting things can and do happen. The people doing the work may be located in a different country and may not have a great handle on the English language. The people doing the work may use the strategy of comment spamming any semi-related website they can find.
Why should this matter to you?
How do you think it reflects on you if the people who are promoting you uses spammy language? It's a red flag for many people, who view paid comments as meaningless. (If you're a believer that any publicity is good publicity, then maybe it doesn't matter.)
As for comment spamming to impact SEO, not only does it not work, it can work against you. It doesn't work for one or more of the following reasons: a) the comment section of many websites are coded so as to not pass on "Google juice," b) comments are sometimes left on untended sites which don't have high PageRank, and c) when comments are left on actively managed sites like this one, the spam comments are deleted within 24 hours (you've paid good money for something that gets permanently deleted in less than a day!!).
Worse than that, some SEO organizations will target blogs of potential clients, and leave comment spam representing themselves as you and your brand. These can hurt both you and your SEO in the long term.
When I get those types of spam comments, it's annoying to be sure -- and I remember who you are because you're wasting your money and my time every time I have to cleanup the spammy mess you paid for. However, when potential clients get those kinds of spammy comments, they often black list you and share your name around with all of their contacts as people to avoid. It happens. I've seen it. It's not pretty.
What should you be doing?
You know your business best. You know your budget. I can only suggest to you that you do a quick search for "things you should ask before hiring seo company," and that you remember you pay for what you get.
06 March 2016
Calgary: The Amazing Magic Show - WowFest 2016
From the Calgary Sun:
From The Amazing Magic Show - WowFest 2016 Facebook event:
A Calgary magician hopes to help make some families' money woes disappear with a budget-conscious show.
With thousands of Calgarians experiencing layoffs, Ryan Pilling knows there's little discretionary cash for activities and outings. So the producer of the WowFest Magic Arts Festival is waiving the regular $15 ticket for its main event and letting families decide what they can afford, with a minimum of $5.
"I've always wanted to make it affordable. It's not a hoity-toity artsy attitude," said Pilling. "As a festival producer, it's important to get more people out. This has always been a labour of love for me and the magicians involved."
Read more.
From The Amazing Magic Show - WowFest 2016 Facebook event:
8 March
WowFest bring The Amazing Magic Show to the Cardel Theatre in Quarry Park.
Two Shows! 5:30 PM and 7 PM
This all ages show presents mystery, comedy, and magic in a jam-packed hour of entertainment that is enjoyable for all ages. Amazing skill, jaw-dropping magic that will fool even the eagle-eyed audience members, and lots of fun make it a great, and affordable evening out.
For the past three years, WowFest has been hosting sold-out shows like this at the reasonable ticket price of $15 dollars. With tough times for some Calgary families, we wanted to make sure nobody misses out. You can pick your own price for the tickets this year. While we think the show is well worth $15, we want you to bring the whole family at what you can afford.
Please make some magic for more families by bringing a donation for the Calgary Food Bank. A donation drop box is located in the lobby.
We look forward to seeing you at the show!
Read more and buy tickets.
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05 March 2016
Toronto: Free magic club
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook page:
This Saturday March 5 is our monthly (free) Magic Club at Browser's Den. All welcome to attend. Club meets from 2:30pm until about 5:30pm.
Take care-Jeff & The Browser's Den Team.
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04 March 2016
Vancouver: Magique
From Oslen's blog:
From Oslen's Twitter feed:
April 21-23
Two more months to go and the all new illusion show MAGIQUE will be onstage at the Metro Theatre. We are proud to announce that our choreographer Taryn Elle direct from Las Vegas will be joining us once again in choreographing & directing this new illusion show. Get your tickets now before they disappear!
Read more and buy tickets.
From Oslen's Twitter feed:
We are proud to announce that Taryn Elle direct from Vegas will be joining us in choreographing the show MAGIQUE. pic.twitter.com/r80LlQie4d— Oslen (@Oslenworld) February 21, 2016
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03 March 2016
Thank you to our March 2016 Friends!
Thank you to John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn and Joan Caesar for being Friends of Canada's Magic!
It's good to have friends like you.
It's good to have friends like you.
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Thank you to our March 2016 sponsors!
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:
For more information about purchasing Sponsored Posts or about our Platinum, Gold, or Silver level sponsorships, please visit our Sponsorship page.
Or you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
This site would not be possible without their backing.
We're grateful to have the support of:
- Clive Court - The Fun-da-Mentalist,
- Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic and
- Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic
For more information about purchasing Sponsored Posts or about our Platinum, Gold, or Silver level sponsorships, please visit our Sponsorship page.
Or you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
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02 March 2016
Top 5 posts in February 2016
Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:
and the most viewed post this month ...
5. Get your Coop on! - You know you wanna ... get yourself Coop'd!
4. David Ben raised over $220,000 for #nohairselfie ! - Well done David et al!
3. Magicana presents: The oldest trick in the book - A wonderful look at a fabulous classic of magic.
2. April 2nd: A magical day - Did you know that April 2nd was such a meaningful day?
and the most viewed post this month ...
1. Toronto: Shane Cobalt Lecture - Who's going? Sounds like it's going to be a great night!
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01 March 2016
Rounding the Western rings in March 2016
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
City | Club | Event(s) |
Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - Junior club meeting. - TBA |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - Kainoa Harbottle lecture. |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - Kainoa Harbottle lecture. - A Family Day of Magic |
Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - Kainoa Harbottle lecture. -Third Monday Magic |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - TBA |
Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - TBA |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - TBA |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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Rounding the Central rings in March 2016
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - Meetup. |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - TBA |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Round robin. |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - TBA - Junior members: Learn the basics for Ventriloquism |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Stand-up Magic
- Initiation Shows
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Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - TBA |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Shane Cobalt lecture. |
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Rounding the Eastern rings in March 2016
Does anybody have current information to share about the Magic Circle of St. John?
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Visit their Facebook page. |
St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - TBA |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
27 February 2016
Toronto: David Williamson at Browser's Bash 2016
From the Browser's Den of Magic Twitter feed:
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MAJOR NEWS - David Williamson will be joining us at this year's #BrowsersMagicBash Will you? https://t.co/hF9ielk0LF pic.twitter.com/B6AwwUleQ8— The Browser's Den (@theBrowsersDen) 23 February 2016
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26 February 2016
New names for CAMaraderie 2016
From Jean-Luc Rivard:
From the Festival de magie de Québec Facebook page:
New line up additons:
- Philippe Theriault
- Marc Trudel
- Michael Dardant
- Montreal Trio
From the Festival de magie de Québec Facebook page:
Posted by Festival de magie de Québec on Saturday, 20 February 2016
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25 February 2016
Toronto: Shane Cobalt Lecture
March 3rd
Have you ever attended a magic convention or general get-together and felt a touch out of place?
In this lecture, Shane Cobalt will be exploring the rarely talked about subject of perspective in magic. Using personal anecdotes, magical demonstrations, and some really crazy stories, you will learn how you can break through the web of secrecy to get closer to your personal magic goals.
You can expect to hear about:
-What YOU Bring to the Table!
-What is Good Enough?
-To Gaff or Not to Gaff... and the miracles that go with it!
-Is It Mine? And other questions on crediting.
The lecture will be interactive in nature. Attendees will have the opportunity to dictate much of the material performed during the lecture. Aside from performing effects from his personal repertoire, Shane will also have a very limited number of handcrafted items for sale.
There will be an open Q and A following the lecture.
Shane Cobalt started his journey in magic at The Browser's Den of Magic in Toronto, Canada. After years of reading, practicing, and performing, Shane was the 3rd recipient of The Len Cooper Memorial Award. Following this he was one of the first recipients of the Tony Eng Youth Fund.
Read more.
24 February 2016
Montreal: Jay Sankey lecture
From the Montreal Magic Jam:
Monday March 14
Teacher, performer, consultant, and author, Jay Sankey is widely considered to be one of the most original thinkers and most prolific magic creators on the planet. Jay has created over 700 original magic effects. And he’s coming home. He’s also consulted for tons of magicians from David Copperield to David Blaine, and Max Maven called him ““one of the top creators of innovative close-up magic.”
After a long time away from Montreal, he’s finally back. The lecture will be pure unadulterated fun as only Sankey can deliver. There will be a mix of everything from close-up, stand-up, and mentalism. He’ll perform and teach a few of his classics as well as some diabolical new creations. There will be something for EVERYONE, and almost everything he’s teaching will require only the most basic sleight-of-hand. You don’t want to miss the force that is Jay Sankey.
Read more and buy tickets.
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23 February 2016
Get your Coop on!
From the Browser's Den of Magic:
The Browser's Den of Magic is COOP'ing people in celebration of the upcoming 2016 Browser's Magic Bash.
Do you want to be COOP'd? Send us your photo via email, and we will work our magic! Len Cooper would have been proud.
For more information about the 2016 Browser's Magic Bash, please visit
http://www.browsersden.com/bash
The Browser's Den of Magic is COOP'ing people in celebration of the upcoming 2016 Browser's Magic Bash.
Do you want to be COOP'd? Send us your photo via email, and we will work our magic! Len Cooper would have been proud.
For more information about the 2016 Browser's Magic Bash, please visit
http://www.browsersden.com/bash
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22 February 2016
Monday musings: Tom Mullica
A Tom Mullica moment from the first CAM convention:
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21 February 2016
Vancouver: Chris Randall lecture
From the Vancouver Magic Circle:
This is a special lecture, the day after The Vancouver Magic Circle Installation Banquet and Chris Randall show. You will save 25% on the lecture if you buy the Dinner and Lecture combo ticket. To get this special price, you must purchase the special combo ticket through the Paypal button on the Installation Dinner and Show page.
6:30pm – Friday, February 26, 2016
ROOM 2201 – Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster
Chris Randall has swept the world of entertainment. His style is a mix of sleight of hand, comedy, and sizzling hot illusions.
He has appeared on The Masters of Illusion TV show, as well as a regular at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood. He is a multiple award winner including 2015 Stage Champion from the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
Read more and buy tickets.
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20 February 2016
Milton: OUTERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries
From Marion Outerbridge's Facebook page:
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Ted and I are very excited to bring OUTERBRIDGE-Clockwork Mysteries back to the beautiful Milton Center for the Arts this month. Come and check us out on Friday Feb.26, at 8 PM.
Posted by Marion Outerbridge on Thursday, 11 February 2016
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19 February 2016
Dan McLean Jr. in "Guelph Today" and reviewed in "Jamsphere"
From Guelph Today:
Dan McLean Jr. found his singing voice in a farmhouse near Putnam, ON., back when he was a teenager.
Anyone within earshot at that time could feel Dan’s soul from bootstrap to cowlick. Audiences feel about the same now when the soul-pop singer/songwriter belts it out.
McLean Jr. arrived in Guelph from Toronto a couple of years ago. His father was ailing with Alzheimer’s disease, and his mother needed a hand. When his father passed away,
Dan took it hard. Sadness over the loss gave way to depression. The only way out, he said in an interview, was to sing his way out.
New songs have emerged, one of them, “I’ve Seen Love,” was recently released on about 30 music streaming and downloading services, and on YouTube. Others songs will follow.
Read more.
From Jamsphere:
Fate would have it that Dan McLean Jr’s homepage somehow unfolded before my eyes prior to his Soundcloud stream opening. So I came, I saw…and then heard. So what happens when you see a slightly balding, greying and bearded middle-aged man, with a guitar and a microphone at hand? Well, you imagine the sound dummy! Is this a semi-retired rock hero, a lovesick country balladeer or a well-traveled, folk-styled troubadour?
Read more.
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# review,
Dan McLean
18 February 2016
Ryan Meehan interviews Shawn Farquhar
From First Order Historians:
Shawn Farquhar has been entertaining audiences around the globe for over two decades. His magic has been seen on Television shows like the X-Files and Highlander, in motion pictures like Spooky House and the Fly II, for corporate clients like IBM and Konica, and on the most luxurious cruise vessels such as Norwegian Star and Radiance of the Seas. Recently Shawn has been a key note speaker/lecturer for the world’s best magic events including London’s famed Magic Circle, Siegfried and Roy’s World Magic Seminar and the world’s largest magic convention in Blackpool, England. Shawn’s unique look, flashy suits and infectious smile are all signs that you booked a professional. Shawn’s show is filled with incredible magic, gut busting humor and his dynamic personality which has earned him over 500 standing ovations over the course of the last five years. The Canadian Association of Magicians awarded Shawn the Magician of the Year Award in 2003 and 2010, the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians awarded him the Grand Prix D’Honneur, the International Brotherhood of Magicians awarded him both Stage Magician and Sleight of Hand Magician of the Year, making him the only magician in history to win both world championships and the Olympics of Magic in Beijing, China awarded him the highest award in magic, the Grand Prix World Championship of Magic in 2009! We are honored to have Shawn Farquhar as our guest today in 10 questions.
RM: How would you best describe growing up in a family comprised of entertainers? Did you feel a lot of pressure to constantly be a showman in front of your immediate relatives, or were your parents satisfied with you exploring all of your options before deciding on a career in their preferred industry?
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# interview,
# media,
Shawn Farquhar
17 February 2016
Chris Mayhew on the cover of Penguin Magic Monthly
Congratulations Chris!
From Ben Train's Facebook page:
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From Ben Train's Facebook page:
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Guess who's on the cover of Penguin Magic Monthly? Congrats Chris Mayhew!
Posted by Benzi Train on Thursday, 11 February 2016
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# media,
Chris Mayhew
16 February 2016
Lower BC: Vitaly Beckman, Camilo Dominguez and Wes Barker
From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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Wanna see magic in the lower mainland of BC on February 19th? Go see Vitaly Beckman, Camilo Dominguez or Wes Barker ......
Posted by Shawn Farquhar on Saturday, 13 February 2016
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_Kamloops,
_Kelowna,
_Surrey,
_Vancouver,
_Victoria,
Camilo Dominguez,
Vitaly Beckman,
Wes Barker
15 February 2016
Monday musings: Windows 10
We seem to have a case of #Windows10NotWorkingProperlySyndrome that's taking longer to resolve than we had hoped.
We're keeping the lights on here as best we can. Please note, however, that there may be delays in responding to e-mail and social media until a definitive cure can be implemented.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
We're keeping the lights on here as best we can. Please note, however, that there may be delays in responding to e-mail and social media until a definitive cure can be implemented.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Labels:
# administrative,
# CM,
# musing
14 February 2016
Luc Langevin at "20 Minutes"
From 20 Minutes:
Translated using Google Translate:
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.
Read more and watch video.
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.
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# media,
# video,
Luc Langevin
13 February 2016
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!
While you're there, add your vote!
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# general,
# media,
Dai Vernon,
Doug Henning,
Shawn Farquhar,
Shin Lim
12 February 2016
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)
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_Toronto,
-ON,
+Canada,
~Browser's Den
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:
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.
Read more and buy tickets.
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_Rama,
-ON,
+Canada,
Darcy Oake
11 February 2016
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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(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
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# general,
Derek Selinger,
Jason Palter
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*.
Please note the new location:
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* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
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*.
Please note the new location:
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* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
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_Toronto,
-ON,
+Canada,
~Abracadabaret,
James Alan,
Michael Ross
09 February 2016
January 2016 Northern Peeks is out!
This issue of the Northern Peeks (v19, #1, Winter 2016) contains columns by:
From the Canadian Association of Magicians (C.A.M.) Facebook group:
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:
- 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
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~CAM
08 February 2016
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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[via iTricks]
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[via iTricks]
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# video,
Keith Brown
07 February 2016
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.
Read more.
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# media,
~World Record,
Michael Francis
06 February 2016
David Ben raised over $220,000 for #nohairselfie !
Congratulations David!
From Magicana:
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.
05 February 2016
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...
MAKE MAGIC HISTORY WITH US ON APRIL 2nd - http://www.browsersden.com/bash
- 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!
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)
Labels:
# general,
~Browser's Den
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
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_Toronto,
-ON,
+Canada,
~Browser's Den
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