Top 5 posts in May 2022

There were 28 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Halifax: Magic at the Oxford Tap Room with Bill Wood [May 8] - Fabulous seeing in person shows are making a come back⁠! 

4. Felix Felicis to Michael Kras! - How exciting to be magical advisor to a Harry Potter show!

3. Barrie: James Harrison at Magic Night [May 25] - Pick pockets are best enjoyed in person!

2. Toronto: The Newest Trick in the Book [May 26] - It's back!  Next one is on June 23rd!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Ring 17 hosts a virtual lecture by Murray SawChuck [May 10] - A fun lecture filled with lots of excellent pro-tips! Screen shots on Instagram.

 

 

Toronto: Beyond Mental Borders [Jul 3, 17, 31, Aug 14, Sep 4]

From the May 14th Instagram post by Beyond Mental Borders:

We’ve added a ton of new shows this summer! We’ll see you soon ✨

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Dale Harney's cousin, Larry King, in CBC News

From the May 16th article "Alberta's retiring boomers may leave labour shortages in their wake. Experts say there's still time to prepare" by Nicholas Frew in CBC News:

Larry King started a new job last weekend — at 65 years old.

He's working as a catering server at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton's river valley.

King wished he had worn his Skechers instead of dress shoes to his first shift, but otherwise he loved it.

"The people I worked with were good, and it was fast paced, which I'm used to. I missed that fast pace in my life," he said in an interview.

King has worked since he was 16 years old.

His first paid work was handing out programs during the Klondike Days parade. Next, he was an assistant to local magician Dale Harney, his cousin.

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Raphael La Ferrara in Global News

From the May 28th article "Meet a Montreal magician who has a ‘mind-boggling’ 1.7M TikTok fans" by Kalina Laframboise in Global News:

Like most other teenagers, Raphael La Ferrara spends a lot of time on TikTok — it’s where he shares his craft, makes others smile and has amassed more than a million followers.


The 17-year-old Montrealer is a professional magician and content creator who uses everything from a deck of cards to colourful party cups to Rubik’s cubes in his popular videos. His tricks often involve putting a personal and magical spin on an online trend.

He largely films his creations from the comfort of his family home, sometimes with the help of his mom and dad.

“I’m making these videos because I enjoy making them,” La Ferrara said. “I never take anything for granted. I’m just so blessed for everything I have in my life and I’m able to perform gigs. I’m able to get bookings and it really helps me out.”

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Greg Frewin in insauga

From the May 16th article "VIDEO: Magic has returned to Niagara Falls dinner theatre show" by Don Redmond in insauga:

Born in Hamilton, the Niagara Falls illusionist has placed first in numerous magic competitions including the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, the Canadian Association of Magicians and the Federation Internationale Society of Magique – widely regarded as the Olympics of magic.

His winning streak recently culminated with his 2009 win of the Magician of the Year award at the World Magic awards, effectively ranking him as the world’s top illusionist.

In his professional career, Frewin has performed live all over the world, from Japan to Monte Carlo, cruise ships on the high seas to the Vegas Strip.

During that time, Frewin has also appeared on over 35 television programs including NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic, ABC’s Champions of Magic and his own three-part CBC special Magic Man: Home for the Holidays. 

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