12 June 2016

Ottawa: Murray

From the Centre Pointe Theatre:
Friday,  February 10, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.

A B.C. boy from a family of railway workers makes it to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent only to make a 24-foot steel steam train locomotive disappear live on television. The act still baffles the world as Murray takes his place at the helm of a new generation of tech-savvy magicians. Hot on the heels of the sell-out success of Darcy Oake, we welcome another home-grown illusionist full of fantastic tricks and loads of laughs along the way.

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[via Adam Goldberg]

11 June 2016

Video peeks behind the scenes of fundraising for Fort McMurray

Watch on Paul Romhany's YouTube channel, video highlights of the New Westminster edition of "Fundraising for Fort McMurray."

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Watch on Ryan Joyce's YouTube channel, video highlights of the Brantford edition of "Fundraising for Fort McMurray."

10 June 2016

Toronto: Fundraising for Fort McMurray

It started in New Westminster  with their "Magic for Fort Mac" event (raising approximately $8,150 for the Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal), then there was "Family Fun for Fort Mac" in Calgary, followed by "Magicians vs Fort McMurray Wildfires" in Brantford, ON.  Coming in July is "Magic and Hypnosis: A fundraiser for Fort McMurray."

From the Magic and Hypnosis website:
Join us for a night of hypnosis and magic, to raise money for those affected by the fires in Fort McMurray.​ All money raised by this show will be donated.

This magical night will be hosted by Jamie Stam and his extremely-mental approach to magic. Often described as “Kreskin” on drugs, Jamie will leave you out of breath with his sharp wit, and magic.

The first act on the show is Ben Train with his mind-blowing mystery and non-stop laughs that will get everyone involved in the fun. The future will be predicted; you will read each other’s mind and other feats you will swear that aren’t possible.

Following Ben will be the Sentimentalists. A two person mind reading experience that is truly breathtaking. Together they showcase their special way of communicating, with a touch of humour and most importantly class.

The show concludes with Dave Curran, The Bad Boy of Hypnosis, doing his wildly popular adult hypnosis show. The show definately crosses the line. Come see how Dave got his nickname. Watch the show or be the show!

All the performers are donating their time, so please support them:

Jamie Stam
www.magicandmartini.ca

Ben Train
www.bentrain.ca

The Sentimentalists
www.thesentimentalistsmagic.com


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09 June 2016

Sorcerers Safari: new scholarship available!

You know that the youth appreciate the value they get from Sorcerers Safari when they create a scholarship to help other budding magicians attend.

I met Jack Grady in 2011, at his first year at camp.  He had won the "Dr. Jeffrey Jay Memorial Scholarship" to attend Sorcerers.  When asked if camp met his expectations, he had this to say:
"The people are awesome! It's nice to be learning with people my same age. I knew I was going to have fun.  I didn't know I was going to learn so much!"

This year, Jack, along with alumnus Nick Popa, are hoping to give this exceptional experience to a young budding magician, by offering a new Sorcerers Safari scholarship!

From Nick Popa's post in the Sorcerers Safari Facebook page:
Jack and I have created a scholarship to send 1-2 magicians between the ages of 8-20 to magic camp! We want to be able to give one of you the same amazing experience we both had! If you are interested fill out this form and we will be in touch with you by the end of the month to notify you if you won!

http://goo.gl/forms/9XvM51qHSJw4c6v43

Now we can't do this alone! We need your help! If you would like to contribute and help send 1-2 campers to the amazing camp, we have created a gofundme campaign for you to donate money to help with the scholarship! Every penny counts! So if you would like to donate, here is the link to our gofundme campaign!

www.gofundme.com/magic-scholarship

Jack and I will also be holding 1-2 benefit shows in North Canton and Mentor, Ohio to raise money for the scholarship! For those interested in coming, more info will be released shortly!

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Watch on Nick Popa Magic's YouTube channel as Nick talks about how to apply for the scholarship that he and and Jack have established:





Watch on Jack Grady Magic's YouTube channel as Jack talks about raising money for the scholarship:

 





Sorcerers Safari campers have their say

Watch Sorcerers Safari alumni share their thoughts about Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp.

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From Murciano Magic's YouTube channel: