14 May 2022

London the Magnificent in Global News

From the May 13th article "Calgary teen keeps magic alive by reuniting with idols Penn and Teller" by Jill Croteau in Global News

London Jones has been performing magic since she was a little girl.

“It can be hard sometimes but with women in magic, the population is growing,” London said.


Her dad, Jeff Jones, said she may not know the gravity of her girl power.

“I think she’s too young to grasp the big picture of what she’s doing and how important what she’s doing could be for somebody else,” Jeff said.

It’s exactly what endeared her to the iconic magicians Penn and Teller. In 2017, when London was just nine years old, she met the duo backstage.

Penn Jillette invited her personally after she sent them a fan letter wondering: why there aren’t more girls doing magic?

Read more.

13 May 2022

Miranda Allen at the Glastonbury Festival [and a GoFundMe to help with retooling escape equipment for her wheelchair]

ICYMI, Miranda has a GoFundMe to help, in part, to retool Miranda's act such that she can perform her escapes while in a wheelchair.  More information about the GoFundMe at the bottom of this post.

If you want to know why Miranda is in a wheelchair, visit the April 29th Facebook post by Miranda Allen Entertainment.  And then drop her a note to tell her you're thinking about her.
-Mom

 

From the April 28th Facebook post by Miranda Allen Entertainment:

Exciting news!  
I’ve agreed to one festival and one festival only this summer, and it’s a big one.
Sarah and I will be presenting Tianna & Lea at Glastonbury 2022!

 

 

 

From the April 26th Facebook post by Miranda Allen:





 

 

12 May 2022

Keith Brown at Ottawa / Toronto / Edmonton Fringe!

With a bonus performance at Anderson Craft Ales in London!

 

From the May 6th Instagram post by Keith Brown:

Upcoming shows and tour dates!

Very excited to be back on the road this summer.

@andersoncraftales May 26
@ottawafringe June 16 - 26
@toronto_fringe July 6 - 17
@edmontonfringe August 11 - 22

Click link in bio for more information.

Toronto and Edmonton showtimes still TBA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 May 2022

Okotoks: The Big Rock Variety Show [May 12]

From Okotoks Online:

Thursday, May 12, 2022

James Jordan, magician, comedian, vaudevillian. Magic inspired James Jordan to become a performer. He ventured through all kinds of performance art; dance, improv, musical theatre, stand-up comedy, circus, juggling and escapology. He went full circle in 2007 when he rekindled his love of magic, now with a full arsenal of new skills to make him a more versatile magician.

Jeff Newman will influence your thoughts. He’ll predict what you'll do before you even know you’re doing it. He will even read your mind.
He’ll fool you badly, and you’ll love every minute of it. Jeff Newman is an award-winning mentalist and magician that combines science, suggestion, and good old-fashioned trickery with humour and charm to create an astounding, engaging experience that his audiences will not stop talking about.

*With local Eagle Radio personality Logan Coutts as our MC!
**Special opening performance by the dancers at Possak Hampshire Irish Dance Academy! 

Read more.

 




 

 

10 May 2022

Thank you to our personal sponsors for May 2022!

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09 May 2022

Toronto: Spidey lecture at The Browser's Den of Magic [June 21]

From The Browser's Den of Magic:

Tuesday, June 21st

No Fillers, Just Killers! Spidey proudly brings you a list of effects straight out of his professional working repertoire. As a performer, Spidey has stunned millions with his live show and television appearances (Netflix, The Today Show, Rachael Ray and more.) As a creator, his original magic and mentalism releases are some of the best-selling items on the market. His most recent release, A.B.See sold out in a week worldwide and won "Trick of The Year" at the Penguin Magic Awards. In his lecture, Spidey shares with you his favourite close-up routines. The lecture has something for everyone, from versatile principles to complete routines, from everyday objects to unique mysteries, the only thing all these routines have in common is that they work in the real world!

Read more and buy tickets.


 

 

 

08 May 2022

Eric Leclerc Hangs Out With The Magic Guys

From the April 25th Facebook post by The Magic Guys:

Eric Leclerc Hangs Out With The Magic Guys LIVE! EP73

Eric Leclerc is the Magician you wish you had at your event.
He fooled Penn & Teller by the seat of his pants! He's featured on TV across Netflix, TRUtv & National Geographic. Not to mention his Youtube has over 10 Million views around the world where he completed the legendary 365 Magic Challenge!

The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Jason Maher take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.