30 January 2017

Luc Langevin in le Parisien

"Langevin: Creator of illusions" appears until February 4 at the Casino de Paris (IX th). Luc then then goes on tour: March 9 in Thionville, March 10 in Nancy, and March 15 in Mulhouse.


From le Parisien via Google Translate:
It is also on a screen that it appears, before leaving it to appear in flesh and bone on stage. "If your dreams seem to you inaccessible, believe me, it's just an illusion," said the physics graduate who built his show on optical effects and mathematical laws.
 
Charming and beautiful speaker, the illusionist has no trouble catching the attention of the public. With a poetic spectacle when he makes a paper bird fly by the magic of Chinese shadows, or he rides a pyramid of furniture (table, ladder, coat rack ...) that seems then suspended in the air.

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From le Parisien as written:
C'est d'ailleurs sur un écran qu'il apparaît, avant d'en sortir pour apparaître en chair et en os sur scène. « Si vos rêves vous semblent inaccessibles, croyez-moi, ce n'est qu'une illusion », annonce ce diplômé de physique qui a construit son show sur les effets d'optique et les lois mathématiques.

Charmeur et beau parleur, l'illusionniste n'a aucun mal à capter l'attention du public. Avec un spectacle poétique quand il fait voler un oiseau de papier par la magie des ombres chinoises, ou qu'il monte une pyramide de meubles (table, échelle, portemanteau...) qui semble alors suspendue dans les airs.

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29 January 2017

Happy Freethinkers Day from Michael Close

From Michael Close's Twitter feed:
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Rounding the Western rings in February 2017

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



CityClubEvent(s)
Calgary, ABRing 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)- Ice McDonald lecture.
Edmonton, ABEdmonton Magic Club- Ice McDonald lecture.
Winnipeg, MBThe Magic Club of Winnipeg- Ice McDonald lecture.
Fraser Valley, BCIBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)- General meeting.
- Ice McDonald lecture.
- Third Monday magic.
Vancouver, BCRing 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)- Annual installation banquet.
- Oscar Muñoz lecture.
Vancouver, BCSAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)- Meeting at Rod Chow's.
Victoria, BCRing 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)  - Ice McDonald lecture.


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Rounding the Central rings in February 2017

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



Montreal, QCRing 62 (20th Century Ring)- Free form first Fridays.
- Executive meeting.
- Valentine's Day dance.
Hamilton, ONRing 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)- TBA.
London, ONRing 265 (London Magician's Guild)- TBA.
Kitchener, ONRing 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)- James Alan lecture.
Ottawa, ONRing 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)- TBA.
Ottawa, ONOttawa / Gatineau magicians- TBA
Toronto, ONRing 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)- Members' night.


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Rounding the Eastern rings in February 2017

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.




Halifax, NSRing 316 (Conjourer's Court) - Visit their Facebook page
St. John, NBMagic Circle of St. John- TBA


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28 January 2017

Mahdi Gilbert at the South Tyneside International Magic Festival

From the South Tyneside Council website:
A magician born without hands or feet who managed to fool two of the magic world's toughest critics is bringing his unique act to the North East in March.

Mahdi Gilbert will lead an invasion of magicians from across the Atlantic heading to South Shields for the 14th annual South Tyneside International Magic Festival (STIMF) from 16-19 March.

Born in Canada and now living in New York, Mahdi has developed every single technique he employs in his illusions from scratch. And, despite having no hands, he has become one of the world's finest sleight of hand magicians.

Read more.

27 January 2017

Billy Hsueh on IBM's Executive Committee

Congratulations Billy!

From Billy Hsueh's Facebook page:

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26 January 2017

Montreal: Masters of Spectacular

January 26th.  With Marc Trudel!

From Evelyn Matlin's Facebook page:

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25 January 2017

Welcoming a new patron: Michael Close

Welcome to our newest sponsor, Michael Close!


Michael was born in Cleveland, raised in Indiana, lived and worked in Las Vegas for twelve years, and now lives in Toronto.

He is the author of the Workers series and other ebooks and is regarded as one of the top close-up magicians in the world. Additionally, he is the editor of M-U-M, the magazine of The Society of American Magicians.

Be sure to check out the once-in-a-lifetime weekend workshop with Johnny Thompson that Michael is offering this spring.

Thank you Michael, for your sponsorship of this website!

24 January 2017

Broken wand: Suley Fattah

Updated January 31st to add:

Updated on January 26th to add:
  •  Details about the memorial service are posted at Magicana.


It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the recent passing of Suley Fattah, Julie Eng's husband.

I first met Suley at the 2001 CAM convention (though I first saw him years earlier, on stage at the Shaw Festival).  I'll remember Suley as always having a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. 

Our sincere condolences go out to Julie.  Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.


From James Alan's post in the Magic Cafe:
With great sadness, we report the passing of Suley Fattah, beloved husband of Julie Eng. Suley passed away earlier today due to complications from a heart attack. He died peacefully at Toronto General Hospital surrounded by his family.

Suley was a long-time associate of David Ben and Magicana where he worked largely behind the curtain contributing significantly to our stage productions, publications and community outreach programs. More information about Suley is available in the December 2016 issue of Genii in the cover story about Julie. His friendship will be greatly missed.

We will share more information about his memorial when we are able to.

Richard Kaufman also has a post up at the Genii forums.


From Julie's Facebook page:



2016 Readers' Choice award results


Thank you all for participating in the spirit in which the awards were intended:  a fun way to recognize and celebrate all of the fabulous talent in our country.

One hundred and eighty five of you voted in this "bragging rights" only contest.  Here are the results of our first ever "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award!


Beacons of Inspiration


2016 Beacon of Inspiration: Murray and Teresa Hatfield

Murray and Teresa Hatfield

The Hatfields outdid themselves last year with their production "Unbelievable."  Murray also stepped up to the Vice President position of CAM, in anticipation of becoming CAM President later this year.

Thanks for the inspiration Murray and Teresa!


Website: MurrayHatfieldMagic.com



2016 Beacon of Inspiration: Matt DiSero

Matt DiSero

In 2016 Matt appeared on season 3 of Penn and Teller's "Fool Us," which I think is inspiring all on it's own.  He also has a knack for keeping things light and making us laugh.

Thanks for the inspiration Matt!

Website: MattDiSero.com




Editor's Choice

2016 Editor's Choice: Mahdi Gilbert


Mahdi Gilbert

I found Mahdi's appearance on season 3 of Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" very powerful and inspirational.  I was also impressed that one of my readers from Germany chose to nominate Mahdi.  Apparently he has quite the fan base!

Website: MahdiGilbert.com




Readers' Choice

2016 Winner: Steven Lafond

Steven Lafond

Congratulations to Steven for winning the 2016 Readers' Choice award!

Keep up the great work with 'Magic Mondays' in Ottawa and your ongoing support of the Canadian magic community!


Website: MagicStudioProductions



23 January 2017

Toronto: Spare Change for Social Change Lecture

From the Browser's Den of Magic website:

BRIAN ROBERTS & DAVE PECK - Spare Change for Social Change Lecture

Sunday, February 26

Two lecturers for the price of one!

Who are those guys you may ask? Well, Brian and David's combined years of performing, studying and lecturing magic is more than 50 years! And their work shows it.

This may end up being the bargain lecture of the year as Brian and David have a vast array of routines, ideas, concepts that they will share. Plus, it's for a good cause.

Both have lectured in the past at Browser's Den and we can tell you that the magic was excellent and there were lots of laughs along the way.

You will gain many tips and advice as you watch and listen to their magic covering: Cards, Coins, Misdirection, Stage Manipulation, Miser's Dream, etc.

Read more and buy tickets.

22 January 2017

Voting ends tonight!

Voting ends tonight for the "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award!

Who inspired you in 2016?

Breaking news from Michael Close

From Michael Close's website:

Close/Thompson Magic Workshop - May 5-7, 2017 ***LIMITED TIME OFFER***


You are cordially invited to join Michael Close and Johnny Thompson on May 5-7, 2017, for a once-in-a-lifetime weekend workshop in the beautiful cottage country of northern Ontario (Owen Sound, ON). You’ll be away from the physical and mental noise of the city, but you won’t be roughing it; the accommodations are luxurious. Registration opens Monday, January 23, 2017 at noon (EST).

You’ll spend Friday afternoon/evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning talking magic and receiving personalized instruction from two of the most knowledgeable magicians on the planet. Because of the informal nature of this gathering, you’ll have unprecedented access to two of magic’s living legends – access and interaction you would only find with private instruction and consultation, but at a fraction of the cost. Be aware, however, that reservations are extremely limited; only ten spots are available.

Read more and register tomorrow.

Colin Holt, 2016 recipient of the Farquhar Award

Congratulations Colin!

From Colin Holt's Facebook page:

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21 January 2017

One day left to vote!

One day left to vote for the "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award!

Who inspired you in 2016?

Making the world a little bit smaller

From Perfect Magic:
Sometimes I wonder what I will write about and a blog walks into the shop. That’s  exactly what happened yesterday.

A guy came into the shop with a friend. He was from out of town and seemed to know his way around magic. He had phoned in advance to see if we had certain items and we did so he got those items and others that caught his interest.

Read more.

20 January 2017

Markham: Haim Goldenberg

From Haim Goldenberg's Facebook page:

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19 January 2017

Keith Brown on Rogers Daytime London January 2017

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Watch video at Rogers TV.

18 January 2017

Luc Langevin on "AcTualiTy"

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