21 January 2024

Brampton: Murray Sawchuck [Mar 2]

Tickets at Brampton.ca

 

From the January 10th Facebook post by Brampton On Stage:

Direct from Pawn Stars and CW’s Masters Of Illusion, MURRAY THE MAGICIAN is bringing Vegas to YOU with magic that will blow your mind, performed live and up close at The Rose on March 2!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 January 2024

Magicana accepting nominations for the 2023 Allan Slaight awards

From Magicana:

And, that means the Allan Slaight Awards are now open. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to the art of magic in five categories. The Slaight Family Foundation gives away an astonishing $50,000 per year to acknowledge shining stars, magic makers and wonder sharers, all in an effort to support and encourage this wonderful art of magic.

So, come on, magic friends…. Tell us about an exciting up-and-coming magician you know or have seen. Or, tell us about a fantastic magician who should be recognized for outstanding contributions either as a performer, or from a lifetime of contributions to magic. Maybe you saw an unbelievable performance last year? Or, did you read or learn or gain special insight from a book, podcast or streaming service? Tell us. We want to know.

To make your nomination, simply visit this Allan Slaight Awards page and fill in the blanks. 

Read more and make your nomination.



From the January 19th Instagram post by Sharing Wonder:



 

 

 

 

 

 

19 January 2024

ON, BC, AB, SK, NS & NB: Wes Barker on tour [Jan - Mar]

Tickets at LinkTree.

  • JAN 19 - COLLINGWOOD, ON
  • JAN 26 - VANCOUVER, BC
  • JAN 28 - CALGARY, AB (afternoon show)
  • FEB 10 - SASKATOON, SK
  • FEB 11 - REGINA, SK
  • FEB 16 - McALESTER, OK
  • FEB 17 - McALESTER, OK
  • MAR 14 - HALIFAX, NS
  • MAR 15 - FREDERICTON, NB
  • APR 28 - MAIMI on CELEBRITY SUMMIT CRUISE SHIP 



 

 

 

 

18 January 2024

Toronto: Sin City Illusions: Featuring Aaron and Caroline Matthews [Jan 28]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the January 17th Facebook post by Khang Pham:

Sin City Illusions: Featuring Aaron and Caroline Matthews. Sunday January 28 at 7pm!
Join us at the iconic Rec Room in the heart of downtown Toronto for an incredible magic show, with Toronto's best performing magician couple!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/772453147157


 

 

 

 

 

17 January 2024

Calgary: Ryan Pilling's Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret [Jan 31]

From the January 16th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:

I'm casting a spell to cure cabin fever in Calgary. Join me at Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret appearing Jan 31st. Advance tickets on sale now for an affordable night out.

 

 

 

16 January 2024

Thank you to our personal sponsors for January 2024!

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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15 January 2024

Random thoughts about "An Evening of Magic Shop Memories"

Last Saturday, Jeff Pinsky hosted "An Evening of Magic Shop Memories" at The Browser's Den of Magic.

It was a lovely way to spend an evening!

We heard stories from: 

  • Mike Segal
  • Greg Hobor
  • Richard Lyn
  • Nicole Lee
  • Dick Joiner
  • Mike King
  • David Sutherland
  • Gordon Precious -- who, as an added bonus performed 2 effects for us!
  • Colin Geddes
  • David Peck
  • Jeff Hinchliffe,
  • Sammy Jakubowicz, and
  • our host Jeff Pinsky


Stories told included Magic Masters, Daytona Magic, Macy's, The Arcade, The Den (on Bloor across from Varsity Arena, above Yuk Yuk's, Bathurst and Eglinton, and now!), Morrissey's (Montreal and Toronto) and even Marie & Jack Hughes living room in London, England!  They also included names like Sophie Smith, Len & Bernice Cooper, Herb & Dan Morrissey, Henry Gordon, Jay Sankey, Gary Kurtz, David Ben, Mark Lewis, David Mitchell, Danny Tsukalis, Steve Martin, Jim Carey, Keanu Reeves, and more!

 

Did you know that:

  • Bernice Cooper often baby sat a Toronto magician's son at the store?
  • Dick Joiner first saw Mark Lewis in England?
  • David Copperfield once ended his grand illusion show in Toronto with "What's Next?" 
  • Keanu Reeves used to hang out at The Browser's Den of Magic?
  • There used to be a Canadian 25 cent bill!

 

Thank you older Jeff, for conceiving and hosting this wonderful evening of sharing!



From the January 14th Facebook post by Greg Hobor at The Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group: