Burlington: Billy Kidd at the Burlington Comedy Festival

From the Burlington Comedy Festival:

Billy Kidd is a magician who has been popping on screen and stages all around the world. She has appeared on numerous tv shows such as CBC's The Science of Magic, Hosted the Breaking Magic series on Discovery Channel, was a Wizard on Wizard Wars with Penn & Teller, BBC's Xmas Lectures, Now you See Me, ITV's Next Great Magician just to name a few.

Billy Kidd recently had a residency at Pittsburghs new theatre called Liberty Magic and often works in Canada with such companies as Firefly Theatre & Circus. She performs regularly at Hollywoods Magic Castle and runs her own theatre in England called Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre.

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SHHHHHHH! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to try NOT to be amazed at our Cabaret Show by @billykiddshow, @illusionistdg, and @markhayward + comedian guests!
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Scott Dietrich in Bradford Today

From the January 19th article "'I Can and I Did' inspires kids to believe in themselves" by Miriam King in Bradford Today:

"I do teach a lot of magic classes, and I do have a lot of kids say, 'I can't do it'," he said - frustrated by the difficulty of their first magic trick. "That's when I stop the class, and tell them that there are two bad words  - 'can't' and 'never'."

Instead, Dietrich helps them to persevere and overcome the challenge, fostering what he calls "positive doubt... What else did I think I couldn't do, that I can?"

Henry Ford famously said, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” That's the basis of Dietrich's philosophy, and of the book "I Can and I Did!", a story about secrets, surprises, and unlimited possibilities.

Dietrich calls the book "a gift. It just kind of came to me." Written in just two hours, it's the story of Stephanie, who initially gives up on a math problem in frustration. "I can't!" she says - until her grandfather introduces her to Henry Ford's "secret." Not only does she solve the problem, with "Gramp's" help, she discovers that her grandfather is a pilot, and that she too can learn to fly, "but only if you believe you can."

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'I Can and I Did!' inspires kids to believe in themselves. Read all about @denisegarrido and my book in @BradfordTodayCa's brand new article: https://t.co/qgeIR53P97

— Scott Dietrich (@scottdietrich78) January 22, 2020

Canadians at Blackpool 2020

Updated January 27th to add:

• Eagle-eyed reader John Harrison noted that Chris Ramsay will be in attendance at Blackpool this year.

From the Blackpool Magic Convention website, I see that Jay Sankey and The Evasons are scheduled to attend.

Who am I missing?


Aside:

• Have you ever been at a magic convention and found yourself with 17 seconds where there's nothing to do?
   
• Have you ever searched for a distraction so that you wouldn't have to make eye contact with the humans in your proximity?


• Do you fancy yourself to have Sherlock-esque powers of observation?

Don't forget about Magic Convention Bingo! Click here for your Bingo card and click refresh until you generate a card you like. Simply print it off and bring it to your next magic convention!

Stay alert and keep an eye open for the items on your card. See how long it takes for you to get your first bingo or even fill your card!

Remember to be respectful and don't shout out "bingo" during presentations or performances. And don't bother the conference organizers with questions about Magic Convention Bingo -- they might not even know it's going on!

London: Keith Brown and Friends at the London Fringe

From the Palace Theatre:

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Palace Theatre, Old East Village Cultural District, London, ON N5W 2Z4
See Description Important: Keith Brown has new friends! Keith is back on Saturday, February 15th 2020 for the second round of Keith Brown and Friends. Get ready for a night of wonder, thrills and magic!

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Keith Brown and Friends returns Saturday, February 15th to @atthepalace for a magical evening filled with FUN for the whole family! Hosted by @keithhbrown Featuring @nickwallacelive @graemazing @mightymikeshow These performers have been featured on @agt @tedx_official @fooluscw and more. Prepare yourself for a magical night filled with wonder that is sure to astound Tickets are $30 (front section) or $25 (everywhere else). For tickets click link in bio or visit bit.ly/KBAndFriends2 Produced by @londonfringe

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Burlington: Graeme Reed's "Magic at the Bull"

From Graemazing's Instagram:

BURLINGTON: Excited to announce that I will be back @theblackbullneighbourhoodpub every 1st Saturday of the month to share astonishing magic tableside! See you February 1st 5-7pm

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BURLINGTON: Excited to announce that I will be back @theblackbullneighbourhoodpub every 1st Saturday of the month to share astonishing magic tableside! See you February 1st 5-7pm . . . . . . . . . . . . #Magicpodcast #magicianpodcast #magicianbusiness #showbusiness #magiccompetition #fism #magicianstalkingmagic #ryanjoyce #graemazing #magiclife #giglife #podcastlife #professionalmagician #podcastmagician #designpodcast #canadianmagician #podcast #americasgottalent #agtchampions #foolus #magicnews #magicreview #trickreview every 1st Saturday of the month to share astonishing magic tableside! See you February 1st 5-7pm

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