Rhonda Trichter Hawes to 52+Joker43 mins · Truro, MA, United States · I am devastated to pass along the news that...
Posted by 52 Plus Joker on Tuesday, 22 March 2016
HEY guys I won a thing!! #Facesmagazine named me their ''2016 Entertainer of the year''!!And for once I didn't have to pay my grandmother's crew at the retirement home to online power-vote for me for hours
Posted by Eric Leclerc on Monday, 29 February 2016
Winner of the 2016 "Performer of the Year" award by Festivals & Events Ontario! #FEO2016
Posted by Mega Magic on Friday, 4 March 2016
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
[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.]
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.
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
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.
"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]
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.
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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.
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Je suis très heureux de vous annoncer que le lundi 28 mars prochain à 21h dans le cadre de MAGIC Monday à LIVE on Elgin...
Posted by Gabriel Le Marquand Perreault on Sunday, 6 March 2016
Hey everyone! Here it is - the biggest public show I've put together so far. One night only, and it's coming up fast! It...
Posted by Malcolm Russell on Thursday, 3 March 2016
"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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WEDNESDAY APRIL 20, 2016
SANDERSON CENTRE88 Dalhousie St, Brantford
OWEN SOUND
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SIMCOE
FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2016
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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."
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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!
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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.
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!
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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
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?
1. Toronto: Shane Cobalt Lecture - Who's going? Sounds like it's going to be a great night!
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Visit their Facebook page. |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - TBA |
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
New line up additons:
- Philippe Theriault
- Marc Trudel
- Michael Dardant
- Montreal Trio
Posted by Festival de magie de Québec on Saturday, 20 February 2016
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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?
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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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Guess who's on the cover of Penguin Magic Monthly? Congrats Chris Mayhew!
Posted by Benzi Train on Thursday, 11 February 2016
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
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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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.
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)
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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Posted by Canada's Magic on Wednesday, 10 February 2016
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.
En résumé...
Posted by Festival de magie de Québec on Monday, 30 November 2015
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’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.
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