Eric Leclerc: Virtual French Press Awards 2020 (June 25)

The dress code for this event is advertised as "pants optional."

From the Facebook page of the Association de la presse francophone - APF:

Join us on Thursday, June 25 at 19 pm (EDT), on the Facebook page of the APF, to attend the Virtual Anti-Gala of the French Press Awards 2020 the magician Eric Leclerc.

FISM World Championship postponed until July 2022

From the June 12th post on the FISM Quebec Facebook page:

Important message about FISM in Québec postponed to July 2022! Please note that your registration will automatically be transferred if already bought.

Due to the various events that affected our lives in relation to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) including the fact that several of the continental qualifications could not take place in 2020, the organizers of the FISM WCM in Quebec along with FISM International, have made the decision to DELAY THE FISM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNTIL JULY 25 - 30, 2022.

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Shawn Farquhar (June 22), Eric Leclerc (June 29) on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us"

Can Shawn fool Penn and Teller for a third time?  Tune in to find out!

We've heard whispers that Shawn's not the only Canadian to look for in Season 7.  Rumour has it that Eric Leclerc will be on the show later this month (*cough* June 29 *cough*)!


From the June 8 article "Scoop: Coming Up on the Season Premiere of PENN & TELLER: FOOL US on THE CW - Monday, June 8, 2020" by TV Scoop on Broadway World:

Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. THE MAGICIANS featured in the episode include Shawn Farquhar, Helen Coghlan, Ondřej Pšenička and Paul Gertner. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host (#701). Original airdate 6/22/2020.

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WORLD-FAMOUS MAGICIANS PENN & TELLER ARE BACK FOR SEASON 7 OF FOOL US! - THE MAGICIANS featured in the episode include Shawn Farquhar, Helen Coghlan, Ondřej Pšenička, and Paul Gertner. Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host (#701). via… https://t.co/LcymEkyyaB pic.twitter.com/v8rhBlZRKW

— Shawn Farquhar (@magiChampion) June 8, 2020

Chris Yuill in "Laughs for the Front" (June 20)

From Chris Yuill's Instagram:

On June 20th at 5pm PST, Come watch me online with comedians Tommy Chong, and Tom Green and several others as we raise money for the Frontline Fund, supporting Canadian Hospitals and Frontline workers.

Watch and Donate at: www.sairyo.ca

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On June 20th at 5pm PST, Come watch me online with comedians Tommy Chong, and Tom Green and several others as we raise money for the Frontline Fund, supporting Canadian Hospitals and Frontline workers. Watch and Donate at: www.sairyo.ca #royalbluemagicsuit #corporatemagician #magicalentertainer #magiclife #ilovemyjob #magician #entrepreneur #corporate #entertainer #entertainment

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Welcoming a new Friend: Cam Dix

Please join me in welcoming our newest Friend, Toronto based Cam!

I had the pleasure of first meeting Cam at a Ring 17 Members' Night many years ago, where he showed great kindness to Kidlet after Kidlet's coerced impromptu performance. You can often find Cam at The Browser's Den of Magic and helping out at functions hosted by The Den.

Thank you Cam, for becoming an official Friend of Canada's Magic!