An interesting question posed by James Alan while posting a photo of the attendees of Ring 17's first meeting of the season.
Seriously though, what term do you use to refer to a group of magicians?
I look forward to your answers in the comments below. (Or email them to me and I'll add them to the comments for everyone's enjoyment!)
From James Alan's Facebook post:
19 September 2017
What do you call a group of magicians?
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18 September 2017
Calgary: Ryan Pilling's Magic Cabaret
Purchase your tickets at Snap Tix.
From Brent Smith's Facebook page:
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17 September 2017
Toronto: Browser's Bash 2018 ticket sale reminder
From the Browser's Den of Magic:
Tickets go on sale Monday, Sept 18th, 2017 - 10 am Sharp!
Talent currently booked for 2018 include:
- Dick Joiner as emcee,
- Michael Close (author of the Workers series and other ebooks), and
- Nicholas Wallace.
Read more and buy tickets!
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Dick Joiner,
Michael Close,
Nicholas Wallace
16 September 2017
Montreal: "Masters of Spectacular: Back2School"
I had the good fortune of meeting young Mr. Caiden Finch at Sorcerers Safari last year. He's sure to impress!
From Masters of Spectactular:
From the Perfect Magic Facebook page:
From Masters of Spectactular:
Cast for September 17th
Host: Mystery Host to be seen at the show
Armand Naftali - Singer
Cam Fleming - Juggler
Geoffrey Applebaum - Sounds & Voices
Leonard Yelle - Comedian
Mike Deslaurier - Magician
Plus special guest magicians Caiden Finch & Garrett Struthers
Read more and buy tickets.
From the Perfect Magic Facebook page:
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Garrett Struthers,
Michel Deslauriers
15 September 2017
Wes Barker: Variety Act of 2017
Congratulations Wes!
From Wes Barker's Facebook page:
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14 September 2017
People of the train: Zach Wells
From the Twitter Feed of Zachary Wells:
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From the Facebook page of VIA Rail Canada:
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@VIA_Rail has released the video to the public I can now share with everyone else:— Zachary Wells (@zachwells88) September 8, 2017
EN: https://t.co/PtdMlAIJxs
FR: https://t.co/8MOHdVQDAZ https://t.co/sPaRllTThG
From the Facebook page of VIA Rail Canada:
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Zach Wells
13 September 2017
Medicine Hat: Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries
From Tixx Central:
A professionally orchestrated theatrical production with over twenty custom-designed illusions and world-class lighting and set design, Outerbridge, Clockwork Mysteries is a high-energy magical adventure for both adult and family audiences. Recognized as one of the most creative and dynamic shows of its kind, critics have hailed Ted and Marion Outerbridge as “the most successful magicians in Canada” and “champions of magic”.
Outerbridge will be on the Esplanade Main Stage Friday December 8th, 2017
Tickets go on sale for the public on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM MST.
Read more and buy tickets.
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_Medicine Hat,
-AB,
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Outerbridge
12 September 2017
Toronto: Alfredo Marchese (Magic Alan) lecture
From IBM Ring 17:
To accommodate travel schedules, our October Lecture will be in the Last Week of September! (Because we ALL need more Spanish magic in our lives.)
Alfredo Marchese from Spain
When: Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Where: Fairview Public Library (35 Fairview Mall Drive – map)
Admission: FREE for Members ($20 for guests – tickets at the door)
Travelling all the way from Spain, Alfredo Marchese, or as he is often known on stage, Magic Alan, will present “A Different Lecture” based on 35 years experience as a professional performer. Those familiar with the famous “Spanish School of Magic” know that they have a well-earned reputation for taking card tricks and turning them into deeply deceptive, emotionally powerful card miracles. Even better is the way in which they generously offer to explain all the thinking and obsessing over details that went into it.
Read more and buy tickets.
Montreal: Alfredo Marchese (Magic Alan) lecture
From Montreal Magic Jam:
Wed Sept 27 at 7pm
Argentinian magician Alfredo Marchese (known simply as Magic Alan) has been a professional for over 35 years, working all kinds of environments and traveling all over the world.
A student of the maestro Juan Tamariz, he performs in most of Tamariz’s theatre shows performing a wide variety of material from the spirit cabinet to the Chinese linking rings.
His lecture for us will focus on what he calls “Vertical Card Magic” that can be close-up, in parlour and on the stage, including other visual props and a wide variety of effects (not just your standard pick-a-card tricks).
Of course all this with a combination of clever modern methods. And of course as a student of Tamariz, it wouldn’t be complete with explanations of the psychology behind the tricks and magic performance in general based on his personal experience and of course the work of Tamariz and Ascanio, with am emphasis on these main points
-EFFECT
-EMOTION
-SURPRISE
-SITUATIONAL COMEDY
-VARIETY
Perhaps a relative unknown in our part of the world, he is well-respected throughout Spain and his native South America . Roberto Giobbi, Dani DaOrtiz and Juan Tamariz all sing his praises, and that’s enough to make any magician sit up and pay attention to what he has to say.
Read more and buy tickets.
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11 September 2017
Vancouver: "SEASONS: A Magical Musical"
From Rod Chow's post in the Vancouver Magic Circle, IBM Ring #92 Facebook page:
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10 September 2017
Broken wand: Bruce Fricker
We were notified by Dennis Schick, the editor of the Broken Wand in the International Brotherhood of Magician's magazine, The Linking Ring, of the passing of Bruce Fricker from Kitchener, Ontario.
From Life News:
From Life News:
FRICKER, Bruce Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, at age 64. Beloved husband of Linda for 28 years. Loved father of Jordan and fiancée Tina, Alysia, Melissa, and Sidney. Dear son of Marion and the late R. Bruce Fricker; brother of Donelda Fricker. He is also fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Gilda Stante, in-laws Marie (Eldon) and Donald (Diane), nephews Matthew, Joseph, and Nicholas and many friends. Bruce was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He performed under the name "Magic by Zachary".
Read more.
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Bruce Fricker
08 September 2017
Toronto: Amazing Johnathan and Anastasia Synn
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
From The Amazing Johnathan's Facebook event:
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We are very excited to let you know that Anastasia Synn and the Amazing Jonathan will be at 'Browser's Den of Magic' for a FREE Meet & Greet on: Saturday, September 16 from 2pm to about 4pm.
Whether you are a friend of Anastia & Jonathan or not, they want you to know that all are welcome to attend. You can bring photos to sign if you wish too.
Read more.
From The Amazing Johnathan's Facebook event:
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The Amazing Johnathan
07 September 2017
The Magician James Randi on the Importance of Skepticism
From Holy Koolaid's YouTube channel:
James Randi, the legendary magician, skeptic, and paranormal debunker talks about the importance of scientific skepticism and how his work as a magician has shaped the way he views the world. James "The Amazing Randi" has spent decades in show business as a magician, but as a psychic investigator and debunker of the paranormal, Randi stresses the fact that it's all an artful deception and not supernatural at all - earning him the nickname "An Honest Liar." In this interview, James Randi discusses his work as a magician and the importance of being skeptical.
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James Randi
06 September 2017
Matt Johnson's UK tour
From Matt Johnson's Facebook page:
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05 September 2017
Toronto: The Newest Trick in the Book
From the Toronto Magic Company's Facebook page:
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Chris Mayhew,
Chris Westfall,
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Jonah Babins,
Sammy Jakubowicz
Montreal: Jörg Alexander lecture
From the Montreal Magic Jam:
Tuesday Sept 5th
Jörg Alexander is one of Germany’s busiest magicians, and a member of the world famous Flicking Fingers. As a full-time professional since 1994, he has performed and lectured in Germany, England, Spain, Argentina, USA, France, Finland, Austria and Switzerland.
As a FISM competitor he won awards for his performances in the categories of close-up card magic, and mentalism.
He is the creator of Sympathetic Ten and Fantastic Aces, both commercially available, best-selling items from his working repertoire.
His lecture covers both parlor and close-up magic, and also delves into performance theory, discussing the topics of direction of attention, intrinsic actions, and routine construction and development.
Read more and buy tickets.
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Jörg Alexander
04 September 2017
Rounding the Western rings in September 2017
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) | - TBA. |
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) | - 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.
Rounding the Central rings in September 2017
Updated September 11th to add:
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
- Ring 17 (Toronto) will host a lecture by Alfredo Marchese in addition to the one by Jörg Alexander
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - Stage workers. - Sunday brunch. - Instagram Tuesday |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Current and past executive perform. |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Easy but good. |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Ryan Joyce lecture. |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - TBA. |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - Jörg Alexander lecture. |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Jörg Alexander lecture. (Note location change.) - Alfredo Marchese lecture. |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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'Ring 265,
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Alfredo Marchese,
Jörg Alexander,
Ryan Joyce
Rounding the Eastern rings in September 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.
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Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Jörg Alexander lecture. - Visit their Facebook page. |
St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - TBA |
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[Guest post] The "Magicians Support Fund" by IBM
The following is from Dennis Schick, the editor of the Broken Wand in the International Brotherhood of Magician's magazine, The Linking Ring:
Hello fellow magicians:
There likely will be magicians in the very-active world of magic in Houston, Texas and throughout the Gulf Coast, who will need all the help they can get in coming weeks and months. Since the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and the resulting floods was still taking place as the September issue of The Linking Ring was going to press, I had the idea of asking I.B.M. members — and other magicians — to give to the Magicians Support Fund, anticipating those needs. I was able to get a request for funds in that issue.
The Magicians Support Fund was started almost exactly twelve years ago, in response to another natural disaster — Hurricane Katrina, in 2005. The late Phil Wilmarth, then editor of The Linking Ring; Past I.B.M. International President Michael Stratman (2002-03); and then-IBM President Roger Miller, got the idea of an independent fund to help fellow magicians in need.
Indeed, the fund did help a number of magicians who suffered in various ways from Katrina, and has continued to help other magicians since then. The fund is not an official activity of the I.B.M., and magicians do not need to be an I.B.M. member to benefit from it. “This is a magicians-helping-magicians fund,” said Stratman, who continues as chairman of the committee.
At this time the Fund is not tax-deductible (although it may become so if someone volunteers to take it over and do the paperwork). Requests for help can come directly from a magician, or can come from someone who knows of a need. The committee will consider every request.
“Right now we need donations to build up the fund,” says Stratman. “We can’t give it away if we don’t have it. Magicians are a generous lot, and now is the time to show it.” Please send check donations — and requests for help — to:
Mike Stratman
Magicians Support Fund
126 Coyatee Circle, Louden, TN 37774.
Contact Stratman at mikestrat4 @ aol . com for more information.
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