When you think about the different career paths to choose from, being a magician is probably not on most people’s list. Enter Mike D’Urzo, Member of the Canadian Association of Magicians and International Brotherhood of Magicians. Mike’s passion for magic started at a young age. Like many other kids growing up, he had a magic kit. While most would toss it aside once bored, for Mike it sparked his initial interest.
Read more.
18 October 2011
Marc Demontigny auditioned for Got Talent!
From the Standard Freeholder:
CORNWALL — A local magician is hoping for a place in the national spotlight through a new television show.
Marc Demontigny took his act to Toronto recently to audition for Canada's Got Talent, a live vote-based contest for $100,000.
"I've been a magician for 30 years," said Demontigny. "I did a few other contests throughout the years. I've done thousands of shows around the Cornwall area."
Read more.
17 October 2011
Orillia: Penn and Teller
Penn and Teller will be at Casino Rama on Friday November the 4th.
Visit Ticket Master to confirm details or to purchase tickets.
Visit Ticket Master to confirm details or to purchase tickets.
15 October 2011
Toronto: Browser's Den anniversary party
From the Browser's Den Facebook page:
All of us at Browser’s Den of Magic would like to invite you and any of your friends and family to attend our 36TH STORE ANNIVERSARY PARTY on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 at 10:30am.
This will be the first anniversary party at our brand new location (3220 Dufferin St. Toronto, On. M6A 2T3).
Bernice Cooper, wife of the late Len Cooper and co-founder of Browser’s Den will be attending the party. It will be her first visit to the new shop. Of course we will also be giving out a Tarbell Course of Magic to a young deserving magician in honor of Len Cooper.
Bernice will not be the only SPECIAL GUEST. Read more.
14 October 2011
Lee Asher on The Magic Broadcast
From The Magic Broadcast:
Keep up to date with Lee's adventures by following him on Twitter #AsherInAsia.
New recordings from globe-trotting, Card Star Lee Asher on his current trip to Shanghai, China. Lee visits friends, takes shots and eats bugs.
Read more and listen to the recordings and watch the videos.
Keep up to date with Lee's adventures by following him on Twitter #AsherInAsia.
13 October 2011
Montreal: Lance Pierce lecture
From Perfect Magic's Facebook page:
Lance Pierce Lecture, taking place Oct 14, 7pm at 1088 Clark St. in Chinatown in Montreal. Also a workshop on Saturday Oct. 15at 1:00pmRead more.
Toronto: Doc Eason lecture and workshop
From The Browser's Den website:
Date & Time-Sunday, October 23 at 2pm at Browser’s Den of Magic
Two and a half hours from one of the best Magic Bartenders of all time! For over 30 years Doc Eason has been performing a Bar Magic Show in Aspen. Nobody alive has as much experience at entertaining people with magic and knocking their socks off with commercial magic than Doc Eason.
Read more to confirm details.
12 October 2011
Toronto: Lance Pierce lecture
From The Browser's Den:
Date & Time-Sunday, October 16 at 2pm at Browser’s Den of Magic
Tickets-$20.00 (In Advance) $25.00 (At the Door)-Sorry no refunds
Who is Lance Pierce? Why should you attend? Good questions. About a year ago we hosted the Asi Wind Lecture through recommendation by Ben Train. And that time the same questions were asked about Asi Wind. Many of you attended that lecture and were blown-away by Mr. Wind; the same will happen should you attend the Lance Pierce Lecture.Read more.
11 October 2011
Toronto: Abracadabaret turns 10!
From the Abracadabaret newsletter:
I had the pleasure of helping out for the first few seasons of the Magical Arts Festival, under the guidance of James Biss, over 10 years ago. I remember rubbing shoulders with Richard Forget, Derek Selinger, Jason Palter, Alain Nu, Loran, Anthony Lindan, Chris Pilsworth and so many more! How fabulous is it that this vision continues under the care of James Alan.
It's been ten years since the launch of Friday Night Magic / The Magical Arts Festival and we're throwing a party. Though we've changed our name and venue several times over the years, the dream of bringing live magic to Toronto audiences continues.
On Friday, October 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM we're returning to one of our old haunts, The Charlotte Room, for an amazing event. We've had dozens of magicians on our stage in ten years and we're bringing back our favourites for a fantastic evening of conjuring and cocktails.
Proceeds from the evening go to support War Child Canada - specifically a youth program in Port Au Prince, Haiti. Tickets are already available on our site.
I had the pleasure of helping out for the first few seasons of the Magical Arts Festival, under the guidance of James Biss, over 10 years ago. I remember rubbing shoulders with Richard Forget, Derek Selinger, Jason Palter, Alain Nu, Loran, Anthony Lindan, Chris Pilsworth and so many more! How fabulous is it that this vision continues under the care of James Alan.
10 October 2011
Shawn Farquhar on The Mooney Show
From Irish Magic News:
The afternoon after his full house lecture at the SIM Shawn Farquhar was a guest on The Mooney Show on RTÉ Radio 1. Joining host Aonghus McAnally and Shawn were SIM President Nevin Cody and my good self Brendan Byrne. Shawn held court admirably as we all chipped in with our thoughts on magic, Psychic Sally and a host of other stuff.
Read more and listen to the interview.
09 October 2011
New St. Catharines club
If anyone in the St. Catharines, Ontario area is looking for a magic club to call home, check out the Facebook page for the Brock Magicians Society.
[h/t: @wittymagic]
[h/t: @wittymagic]
08 October 2011
The Browser's Den on The Magic Broadcast
From The Magic Broadcast:
In this episode, Joe visits The Browser’s Den magic shop in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and has an opportunity to talk with the owner/operator, Jeff Pinsky.
Read more and listen to the interview.
07 October 2011
Morrissey Magic's redesigned website
If you haven't already, check out Morrissey Magic's new website at morrisseymagic.com . Learn about their Morrissey Money loyalty program. Facebook tells us the site is now optimized for use by iPhones or Android devices.
Of course, if you're in Toronto, you could always drop by and give them a visit in person!
Of course, if you're in Toronto, you could always drop by and give them a visit in person!
06 October 2011
Jay Sankey: November lectures
Jay Sankey will be lecturing in Canada this November.
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Sankey's lecture dates are:
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
The according to to the X-elent Lecture Series website Sankey's lecture dates are:
- Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) on November 7th
- Ring 28 (Edmonton Magic Guild) on November 8th [contact e-mal can be found at magicinfo.ca]
- Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle) on November 9th
- The Magic Club of Winnipeg on November 10th
- Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) on November 11th
Please confirm details about dates, times and locations by contacting each club directly.
05 October 2011
Calgary: A Brush With Death is back!
"A Brush With Death" is Calgary’s first nightclub magic act exclusively for adults. Self-described as "an intimage evening of morbid comedy and macabre magic" October's incarnation is hosted by Yeats Wong, headlines Trixtan and features by Gwyn Auger.
Visit BrushWithDeath.ca for more information or to purchase tickets.
Visit BrushWithDeath.ca for more information or to purchase tickets.
04 October 2011
Lee Asher on The Magic Broadcast
From The Magic Broadcast:
Steve get’s a chance to speak with Lee about his upcoming trip to China, his broadcasting live from the convention there and the trials and joys of travel.
Read more or listen to the interview.
03 October 2011
Rounding the Western rings in October
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
City | Club | Event(s) |
Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - A Brush with Death is back! |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - N/A |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - N/A |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - “Teach a Trick” with Doug Poruchny |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Rounding the Ontario rings in October
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Keith Fields lecture |
London, ON | London Magician's Guild | - Keith Fields lecture |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Hallowe'en themed routines |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Keith Fields lecture - Bob Fitch workshop - pub night |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Joshua Jay lecture |
Woodstock, ON | CAM 1 (Friendly City Mystics) | - N/A |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Rounding the Eastern rings in October
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Hallowe'en Magic |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
02 October 2011
Scott Dietrich at the City Parent Family Show
From Inside Halton:
The City Parent Family Show will be held at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Read more.
Enjoy entertainment, games, prizes, performers and special guests such as entertainer and magician Scott Dietrich. He was recently named Showman of the Year at the Millennium Magic Convention in Limerick, Ireland and is widely recognized as one of Canada’s premier children’s performers.
01 October 2011
Nova Scotia: The Amazing Raven
From the Chronicale Herald:
Archie Fisher, known as Scotland’s troubadour, teams up with James Keelaghan, Juno Award-winning Canadian folk singer, for a show on Oct. 7 while the Amazing Raven, a mind magician, will be onstage Oct. 8.
Read more.
30 September 2011
Keith Brown: Magic Wednesday
From the Magic Wednesday Facebook page:
You’re invited to an evening of magic and mind reading with Keith Brown. This is not your typical series of tricks but rather the fusion of mystery, wonder and imagination in an intimate and interactive theatre setting.
Where: Communications building, Hj-Aulan
When: October 5th @ 5pm (17:00)
Read more.
29 September 2011
Canada’s Got Talent: Live Theatre Audition Tour Schedule
From TV-eh.com:
Canada’s Got Talent: Live Theatre Audition Tour Schedule*
- Calgary, October 18 & 19, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- Vancouver, November 9 & 10, The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts
- Toronto, December 3, 4 & 5, John W. H. Bassett Theatre (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
- Winnipeg, December 13 & 14, Pantages Playhouse Theatre
- Halifax, January 5 & 6, Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie University Arts Centre)
- Montreal, January 11 & 12, Théâtre Outremont
*all venues are subject to change
Read more.
Keep an eye out for your favourite Canadian magician! If you auditioned or know of someone who auditioned, please add them to the list on our Facebook page.
28 September 2011
Dai Vernon's quest for the "center deal"
From the Magic News Wire:
Vernon was on the cover of Genii in May 1989.
Dai Vernon, considered among the most influential magicians of the 20th century, could do just about any trick that called for sleight of hand. He was obsessed with learning the secrets of crooked card dealers. But there was one move he couldn't master.
Read more.
Vernon was on the cover of Genii in May 1989.
27 September 2011
Murray Hatfield and Teresa: Magic 'n' Miracles tour
The schedule is up for Murray Hatfield's Magic 'n Miracles tour! Looks like they're starting in Etobicoke, Ontario in November.
Not only will you get to see some amazing magic, you'll be supporting some deserving charities. Also on the Hatfield tour are Darcy Oake, Eric Buss and Mickey O'Connor.
Schedule and ticket information at the Magic 'n Miracles website.
Not only will you get to see some amazing magic, you'll be supporting some deserving charities. Also on the Hatfield tour are Darcy Oake, Eric Buss and Mickey O'Connor.
Schedule and ticket information at the Magic 'n Miracles website.
26 September 2011
Review: Browser's Den auction
From ChasingDoveTails.com:
Yesterday (Sunday) was a hell of a day! Magicians poured into the new location of The Browser’s Den of Magic for an unexpected and unbelievable 5 hour long auction of magic props, DVDs, tricks, and my favorite, BOOKS!
When you put so many magicians or I suppose any group of people with a similar passion in the same room sparks are bound to fly. The most interesting thing about this whole ordeal was not the bidding wars, but the apparent abundance or lack of information about the items up for bids.
Read more of Shane's review.
25 September 2011
Review of the Nathan Kranzo lecture at Browser's Den
Go on over to Magic by Merlin to read about the Nathan Kranzo lecture at Browser's Den earlier this month.
Nathan Kranzo is arguably one of the finest young magicians around today. His magic is high impact, his presentations are hilarious and entertaining, and his personality is both charming and engaging. To see him perform is a real treat, and even when you know how he does it, you are still fooled and amazed.[h/t: @ErdnaseinTO]
Read more.
24 September 2011
Niagara College Welland Campus: Alex Kazam
From the Facebook Page "ComicaZi" "DrinK, LaugH & PlaY!" *ALL AGES!*:
Hey guys, there is going to be an AMAZING show going on in the niagara college welland campus pub! Its called Comicazi and its going to feature some awesome local stand up talent, an amazing headliner and an improv show! The show is absolutely free and its going on from 7-9pm on Tuesday October 4th!For more information, visit "ComicaZi" "DrinK, LaugH & PlaY!" *ALL AGES!*
Headliner is ALEX KAZAM a hilariously refreshing modern comedic magician! His act is as mesmerizing as it is hilarious.
Read more.
23 September 2011
Sheldon Casavant and Peter Mennie on Daytime London
Daytime London has recently aired segments with Sheldon Casavant and Peter Mennie.
Watch Sheldon at the Western Fair or Peter with Sabrina Pierson & Steve Stax.
Watch Sheldon at the Western Fair or Peter with Sabrina Pierson & Steve Stax.
22 September 2011
Sheldon Casavant: Edmonton's sizzling 20 Under 30
Read about Sheldon Casavant in Edmontonians Fall 2011. He was selected as one of their 2011 Sizzling 20 Under 30!
Well done Sheldon!
Well done Sheldon!
21 September 2011
Captain Corbin on Inside Elgin
Captian Corbin appears in this video on Inside Elgin for International Talk Like A Pirate Day (Sept 19).
20 September 2011
Alex Kazam on ThatChannel
From ThatChannel show listings:
Watch video below:
Hugh Reilly and Stu Hay speak with: Jason Quitt from thecrystalsun.com on sacred geometry, biogeometry, the Egyptian Postures of Power - an ancient system of personal energy healing used by the Pharoahs; witty magician Alex Kazam tells us of his unicycle trip to NYC, Letterman, and performs several funny illusions; Amos Tayts, founder of ResumeTarget.ca discusses the new approaches everyone needs to find a job or find leverage in your current job.
Watch video below:
19 September 2011
Paul Wildbaum: Movement Comedy Workshop
From the Facebook Page:
The workshop will be held at:
Visit the Facebook page to for prices, registration information or to confirm details.
[h/t: Deborah Fallick]
This class focuses on developing physical comedy. You will discover the natural comedic impulses within you by working through commedia, mime and clown style improvisational exercises. (All the “Mime” you'll ever need to know.)
The workshop helps you explore spontaneity, timing and the basic fundamentals of physical comedy. Drawing from the traditions of LeCoq, Pochinko, Polivka, Carlos Climente and other masters, I have created a 1 day 8 hour developmental intensive. You will find that this workshop is beneficial to performers and teachers of all levels of experience.
Read more.
The workshop will be held at:
Studio G at the Centre of Gravity
133 Gerrard St E., Toronto
10am-6:30pm Sunday September 25th.
Visit the Facebook page to for prices, registration information or to confirm details.
[h/t: Deborah Fallick]
18 September 2011
17 September 2011
Toronto: Mind Kontrol with Mike D'Urzo
From the Facebook page "Z103.5 presents Mind Kontrol- Mike D'Urzo's Live Show!":
For more information or to purchase tickets, go online at http://www.megamagic.ca/ or call TicketWeb at 1-888-222-6608.
Watch the trailer on YouTube:
After last year’s sold out show, Mind Kontrol is returning with an exclusive 5 SHOWS from OCT 20-23! An evening of Magic and Mentalism with International Award Winning Magician Mike D'Urzo! Mike was nominated for 2011 "Entertainer of the Year" by the Canadian Event Industry Awards!Visit the page to find out which night David Merry and Magic Mike Segal will be appearing as special guests!
The shows will be held at the Al Green Theatre in Toronto at 750 Spadina Ave (Corner of Bloor & Spadina). Here are the dates & show times…
Thursday October 20 @ 8:00 pm (Mike's Birthday!)
Friday October 21 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday October 22 @ 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sunday October 23 @ 2:00 pm
For more information or to purchase tickets, go online at http://www.megamagic.ca/ or call TicketWeb at 1-888-222-6608.
Watch the trailer on YouTube:
16 September 2011
Magical billboard
Have a look at the video of this creative, dynamic billboard advertising the Festival de magie de Québec!
[h/t: @theory11]
[h/t: @theory11]
15 September 2011
CAM convention photo
From the CAM website:
Go to the post "FREE convention photo" to download your copy of the photo.
Don't forget Shawn's membership challenge of increasing CAM membership by 100 members over the next three years. Visit CAMmagic.org to learn more about the association or for information about membership rates.
The photo from the CAM combined convention with the PCAM is now available for free download and printing!
That's right, you can have a wonderful souvenir of this event for FREE!
Go to the post "FREE convention photo" to download your copy of the photo.
Don't forget Shawn's membership challenge of increasing CAM membership by 100 members over the next three years. Visit CAMmagic.org to learn more about the association or for information about membership rates.
14 September 2011
Hull: Greg Frewin's Beyond Belief
Greg Frewin will be bringing his show "Beyond Belief Magic" to Hull, Québec on October 28th and 29th.
From Casinos du Québec:
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Casinos du Québec.
[h/t: @Johnferrara00]
From Casinos du Québec:
World Class Magician and Illusionist Greg Frewin will be featured in his live Las Vegas Style Magic Revue at the Lac -Leamy. Greg invites his audience to experience the mystery and art of illusion in this live friendly show, which includes rare and majestic tigers, exotic birds, beautiful showgirls and incredible illusions that continue to amaze audiences.
Read more.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Casinos du Québec.
[h/t: @Johnferrara00]
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