26 April 2024

Winner of tickets to see "Lost in the Shuffle"

The contest to win a pair of tickets to attend the world premiere of Lost in the Shuffle is closed.  Thank you to everyone who played!   


Lost in the Shuffle premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival - Shawn Farquhar and Michael Vincent

Shawn Farquhar and Michael Vincent at The Magic Circle


Pick a card, any card!  

If you’re looking for magic and mystery, then you’ll love the new documentary LOST IN THE SHUFFLE which will be having its world premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival running from April 25 – May 5.  

World champion magician Shawn Farquhar delves into a medieval murder cold case among Jacks, Queens and Kings as he devises a new trick inspired by the world’s best sleight-of-hand artists.

The film will be playing at the TIFF Lightbox on April 29 and May 1st.  If you love magic, then you’ll love this film!  

Get tickets through the Hot Docs website or visit:
https://bit.ly/HD2024LIS 


Which of the special guests are folks most excited to see on screen?  Not surprisingly, they were all named!  

  1. Alexandra Duvivier,
  2. Michael Vincent,
  3. Richard Turner, and of course,
  4. Juan Tamariz!  
    Someone wrote this in their contest entry:  "He is and will always be the great maestro of magic!"



Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

 

 


 


The winner has been notified and the prize distributed.  Rafflecopter only contains information from the winning entry.

Congratulations to our winners!  We hope you enjoy the show!

With thanks to the Hot Docs Film Festival for generously making these tickets available to you! 



Lost in the Shuffle premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival - Shawn Farquhar performing an original effect created for the documentary

Shawn Farquhar performing an original routine created for the documentary


25 April 2024

Kyle Key in the Red Deer Advocate

From the April 18th article "Magician to teach some tricks of the trade at Red Deer museum" by Lana Michelin in the Red Deer Advocate:

On April 27 at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery, Key will be teaching magic tricks to anyone who registers (ages 5 and up). The two workshops, each an hour long, are designed to “unlock magical potential,” not only by teaching these skills, but by using the lessons to build self-confidence, public speaking and fine motor skills.

“Magic is a great mechanism to improve your core competency,”says Key. He feels it’s one thing to show somebody a trick, it’s another to present it with the flair of a street performer, while telling a story to build interest.

His fascination with “magic” began at age five, after he got a Halloween-themed kit for his birthday.

Read more.


 

 

 

 

 

24 April 2024

Toronto: Love is Tricky [Apr 25]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the April 22nd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

We’ve got the trick to finding love -- you’ve got to go out and meet people!

And we get it. That’s not easy. Where can you go to meet awesome singles your age without the awkwardness of speed dating or the stress of approaching people you don’t know at bars?

We’ve got the answer - and it’s happening THIS THURSDAY (April 25th) at the incredible Super Wonder Art Gallery near Dufferin and Bloor!

We’re filling the place with interactive magic, music, and some of Toronto’s most eligible singles - people looking for a fun night and to connect with awesome people like you. 


 

 

 

23 April 2024

Winnipeg: Sean Watson and Chanelle Munroe at the Red River Ex [Jun 14 - 23]

Confirm details at the Red River Ex website


From the January 9th Facebook post by Sean Watson:

#winnipeg We are excited to share that we will be performing our full grand Illusion show at the  Red River Ex this summer! Hope to see you there! 😀


 

 

 

 

 

22 April 2024

Richmond and Niagara Falls: The Clairvoyants [Jun 7 & 24 - 27]

From the April 3rd Instagram post by the Clairvoyants:

💥🇺🇸TOUR ANNOUNCE 🇨🇦💥 Exciting news!
We’re hitting the road with our brand new show across the U.S. and Canada this summer! Join us for an unforgettable experience with 💜THE CLAIRVOYANTS SHOW💜 See you there!

 

 

 

[via Ken McCreedy]

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 April 2024

ICYMI: Alexandra Burgio's Canada's Got Talent audition

Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent:  Getting to know Alexandra Burgio.

 

From the April 12th upload "How Did She Do That?!?! 🤯 Magician Alexandra Burgio SHOCKS Everyone!" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:

Alexandra is a 33-year-old magician from Niagara Falls, Ontario. After working as a magician’s assistant for many years, Alexandra is finally ready to take the CGT stage as the main attraction.  

 


 

19 April 2024

Canadian Association of Magicians to offer group insurance rates and a VANISH discount!

From the April 17th Facebook post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:

Amazing news for all members! Interested in group insurance rates & discounted VANISH - International Magic Magazine? Check out this video!