Tom Stone will be lecturing for the Vancouver Magic Circle
2:30pm – Sunday, October 1, 2017
Sunrise Community Hall
1950 Windermere Street
Vancouver, BC
Direct from Sweden
Exclusive magic lecture in Canada
Here's some amazing and exciting news for our VMC membership! This coming Sunday, October 1st at 2:30 in the afternoon we will be hosting a lecture by Genii columnist Tom Stone.
He is best known for writing a series of articles and pamphlets about original magical techniques and plots. He co-wrote a book with magician Lennart Green, contributed material to a book by Jason Alford, and has self-published a series of pamphlets as well as an e-book. He is also editor and publisher of various Swedish magic journals such as "Trollkarlen", and "Dr. Faustus Journal".
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28 September 2017
Vancouver: Tom Stone Lecture
From IBM Ring 92:
27 September 2017
Shin Lim in the Boston Globe
From the Boston Globe article by Dan Morrell:
Toward the end of magician Shin Lim’s “Dream Act” routine, his hands slowly rise to his head, palms up. Just as the accompanying dramatic orchestral music swells, he opens his mouth, expelling a cloud of smoke and revealing a folded playing card that had been inexplicably moving between both of his hands and his vest pocket.
Fellow magician Don Greenberg watched Lim, then 23, perform this act in July 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of a competition run by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Greenberg had helped organize similar events for the brotherhood in the past, but this time he was there as a spectator. He and his wife, Sharon, were part of a group of more than two dozen audience members and two contest judges gathered in a Hyatt conference room to watch Lim. Greenberg had seen Lim perform in national competitions for years and had always thought he had good hands. But he was struck by this routine — Lim’s precise movements, his intensity, the crescendos of the music. It was cinematic. At the moment that Lim put his hands to his head, released the smoke, and revealed the card, Greenberg looked over at his wife. Her eyes were welling up with tears. Oh, my God, he thought, she’s crying. How the hell did that happen? You don’t expect someone to make your wife tear up with a just deck of cards.
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26 September 2017
25 September 2017
24 September 2017
23 September 2017
Magical Qualicum Beach fundraiser in the BC Local News
From the BC Local News:
Three magician acts are hoping to make some magic for a new refugee family.
Paul Romhany (a recent arrival to Qualicum Beach) will be headlining a show also featuring Parksville double-act Sandra and Heather McNeill as The Magic of Zanthera, as well as Eric Bedard.
On Sunday, Oct. 1, the four magicians will be performing a 90-minute, all-ages show as a fundraiser for the 2017 Qualicum Refugee Sponsorship Group.
With volunteers having helped to resettle the Johdee refugee family in 2016, this new group aims to do the same for another refugee family.
The group will be required to support a family of up to four for its first year in Canada, meaning Qualicum RSG-17 needs to raise approximately $35,000.
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22 September 2017
Hamilton: Nicholas Wallace in "Strange and Unusual"
From the "Strange and Unusual" Facebook event:
We all share a common delusion. We believe our world view is based on truth and logic - but whether you admit it or not, we all believe in something strange and unusual.
In this 90 min show, Nick uses story telling and illusions to explore the world of conspiracy theories, superstitions, psychics and all things STRANGE AND UNUSUAL.
21 September 2017
Toronto: Browser’s Den of Magic Shop 42nd Anniversary Party!
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Browser’s Den of Magic Shop
42nd Anniversary Party!
COST TO ATTEND-FREE
DATE: Sunday, November 12, 2017
TIME: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Browser’s Den of Magic
FREE PRIZES * DISCOUNT ON ALL MAGIC ALL DAY LONG * MINI MAGIC AUCTION * SANDWICHES * COFFEE * SNACKS * MAGIC TRIVIA QUIZ WITH BIG PRIZES * LEN COOPER MEMORIAL AWARD * BIRTHDAY CAKE
AUCTION BEGINS AT 11AM!
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20 September 2017
19 September 2017
What do you call a group of magicians?
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:
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:
18 September 2017
17 September 2017
Toronto: Browser's Bash 2018 ticket sale reminder
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!
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
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From the Perfect Magic Facebook page:
15 September 2017
14 September 2017
People of the train: Zach Wells
From the Twitter Feed of Zachary Wells:
From the Facebook page of VIA Rail Canada:
@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:
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.
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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.
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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.
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11 September 2017
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".
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