Philippe Thériault winner of the Michel Cailloux award for 2015

From the festival de magic website:

Le grand gagnant du Concours International de magie "Michel Cailloux" de cette année est le jeune Philippe Thériault de Laval. Toutes nos félicitations à Philippe. Sur la photo, nous il est accompagné du magien Michael Dardant de la Nouvelle-Orléans, récipiendaire du prix 2014, Le prix était aussi accompagné d'une bourse de 2500 $. De plus, Philippe a remporté le prix coup de coeur de la Famille Cailloux avec une bourse de 250 $. Les autres finalistes étaient :  Neil Crosweil de l'Ontario dans magie de scène - adulteSteven Brundage de New York dans la micromagie - adulteAntoine Côté de Blainvile dans la micromagie - moins de 18 ansEt Philippe Thériault de Laval dans la magie de scène - moins de 18 ans. 

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Toronto: Win Darcy Oake's book and tickets to his show, "Edge of Reality," in Toronto

This contest is now closed.  The winner is announced at "Winner of Darcy Oake tickets and book."

Four contests in four weeks! We are on a roll!

I am excited to announce that I have one more pair of tickets to give away to my readers, to attend Darcy Oake's show, "Edge of Reality" at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, November 14, 2015.  If that wasn't fabulous enough, I have also been offered a copy of Darcy's new book, "Behind the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic," to give to the lucky ticket winner!

Darcy Oake has become a global sensation since his 2014 appearances on UK’s hugely successful television competition Britain’s Got Talent where he surpassed thousands of contestants to land among the show’s top ten finalists and win over 200 million viewers of the program worldwide. Check out his amazing audition video here.

CONTEST:

I have been offered one pair of tickets to see Darcy Oake's show, "Edge of Reality" at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, November 14, 2015.  The seats are Orchestra Level (ground floor), Row M, valued at $55 per ticket.  The prize also includes a copy of Darcy's new book, "Behind the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic." The draw results will be posted on Sunday October the 18th.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.) 

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
     
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling me your favourite magic book.  (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.  Your favourite magic book could be "Harry Potter.")
     
3. Optional: For an additional entry, use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
   "Enter by Oct 17 to win "Behind the Illusion" by @DarcyOake & 2 tix to his TO show at SonyCentreTO via @canadasmagic.
   http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/10/toronto-win-darcy-oakes-book-and.html"
     
4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information for me to share with the Sony Centre, so that the Sony Centre can arrange for ticket pick up.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
• One entry per person.
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
• If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
• You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
• Transportation to/from Toronto and accommodations will not be provided.
• Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets.
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
• Contest closes on Saturday October the 17th, 2015 at 11:59pm EDT.

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With thanks to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for generously making these tickets available to you! 

Edmonton: Piff the Magic Dragon

From the Piff the Magic Dragon website:

Nov 03    The Comic Strip (SOLD OUT)
Nov 04    The Comic Strip (SOLD OUT)
Nov 05    The Comic Strip (SOLD OUT)
Nov 05    The Comic Strip
Nov 06    The Comic Strip (SOLD OUT)
Nov 06    The Comic Strip
Nov 07    The Comic Strip (SOLD OUT)
Nov 07    The Comic Strip
Nov 08    The Comic Strip (SOLD OUT)
Nov 08    The Comic Strip (SOLD OUT)

Read more and buy tickets.

Wellington Magic Convention and Magicians in the Capital

From the Wellington Magic Convention website:

WHERE: Wellington, New Zealand
WHEN: 24 - 26 Oct, 2015 (Labour Weekend)

Performers include Canada's David Merry and Paul Romhany.

Read more and buy tickets.

From the Ticketek website:

24 Oct, 2015

Step outside the ordinary and witness the most amazing magic show Wellington has ever seen. Featuring six world-leading Magicians, live on stage at the historic Wellington Opera House.

Hosted by Canada's leading comedian magician David Merry, the show stars one of magic's greatest lineups including; World Champion of Manipulation and Stage Magic Lukas Lee; American vaudeville variety Act Charlie Frye; New Zealand born mentalist and mind-reader Paul Romhany; Australia's #1 corporate magician Phil Cass, and champion of street magic Nick Nickolas.

Read more and buy tickets.

Thanksgiving sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates!

Show your support for Canada's Magic,

"the finest location for up to date information on magic in Canada."

Canada's Magic is offering, for the rest of October, a 40% discount on the listed price of any one year advertising package.  Qualifying packages include the Platinum, Gold, and Silver annual rates. (This offer does not include Sponsored Posts or being Our Friend.)

Join our current patrons:

• Clive Court (The Fun-da-Mentalist), 
• Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic, 
• Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic, 
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  and sponsor us (or be our friend) today!

Our patrons make this site possible. 

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Shawn Farquhar: Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star

Congratulations Shawn!

From Shawn Farquhar's Facebook page:
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Breaking News: The President of the Magic Circle, Scott Penrose , just informed me I have been promoted to Member of...
Posted by Shawn Farquhar on Friday, 2 October 2015

PCAM 2015 talent line up

A reminder that PCAM 2015 is in Chilliwack, BC:  Thursday Nov 19 - Sunday Nov 22

From Mike Norden's Facebook page:

Ok - less than 2 months away from ‪#‎PCAM2015‬ - have you registered? And if you have registered have you booked your hotel room yet? We only have a hold on the room for a few more weeks so check the website at www.PCAM2015.ca for details. Oh - why should you attend? How about this talent line up:
Shawn Farquhar 
Bill Abbott
Cody Fisher
Eric Knaus / The Great Zucchini
Master Payne
Michael Dardant
Trevor & Lorena Watters
Steve Brooks
Eric Cmd Bedard
Jason Verners
Karl Hein
Joe M. Turner
Jamie D. Grant
Wes Barker
Norden & Gordon
Dave J. Attwood and MORE! 

Plus 3 public shows, 12 dealers, close up show, contests, Bag O Tricks, prizes and so much more - so join us Nov 19-22nd, 2015! 

Read more.

Windsor: Rick Thomas

From Caesars Windsor:

Returning for a spectacular ALL AGES solo show on Saturday, October 10 at 8 pm. Few entertainers have succeeded in Vegas like Rick Thomas, whose show has run for 15 consecutive years, performing an incredible 600 shows annually. Master Illusionist Rick Thomas, who recently performed with the Masters of Illusions at the Colosseum showcases slick showmanship and an unmatched stage presence, Thomas weaves magic, music and dance into a seamless spectacle. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now.

Read more and buy tickets.

[With thanks to Dennis Schick for letting me know.] 

Mississauga: Ben Train at "Magic Tonight"

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James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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Win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle"

This contest is now closed.  The winner has been announced at "Winner of an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle."

Updated on October 8th to add items in this prize package include:

• TIME OF DAY
• PURPLE CARD
• TP PREDICTION
• LECTURE NOTES
• The total retail value is $135 U.S.

Three contests in three weeks!  I'm starting to wish someone else was running the site so I could get a chance at winning some of these fabulous prizes!  (Between you and me, there's very good chance there will be another giveaway before the month is out.)

I had the pleasure of meeting Marion and Ted Outerbridge while they were volunteer instructing at Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Arts Camp this past summer.  They are fabulous people with a fantastic show!  (I'm not the only one who thinks so.  They received a standing ovation when they performed at this summer's IBM convention!)

They are generously providing, for your winning pleasure, an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" with a retail value of $135!  (Currently available on their site for $100).  From their site:

"Included are lecture notes and props for three of Outerbridge’s original, audience-tested routines that have been refined over 25 years in theatres, cruise ships, casinos, and television, as well as comedy clubs, schools and birthday parties."

If you're not familiar with their work, have a look at their Clockwork Mysteries Trailer video on YouTube:





CONTEST:

I have been offered an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" from Marion and Ted Outerbridge to give away to my readers.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted Tuesday, October the 13th.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, letting us know your favourite Outerbridge effect or memory.  (Your favourite memory could be of them offering this prize up!)
3. Optional: For an additional entry, use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
   "Enter by Oct 12 to win an "Outerbridge lecture Bundle" from @OuterbridgMagic via @canadasmagic
   http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/10/win-outbridge-lecture-bundle.html"
4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and shipping information for me to share with the Outerbridges.

The fine print:

1. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Limit of one mandatory entry and one optional entry per person.
3. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents excluding residents of Quebec.
4. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
5. If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
6. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered.)
7. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
8. The contest closes Monday, October the 12th at 11:59pm ET.

With thanks to Marion and Ted Outerbridge for generously making this prize available to you!



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The CAMaraderie is Back! C'est le retour de la CAMaraderie!

From the festival de magie de Quebec website:

La CAMaraderie 2016
From 21 to april 24 2016
Du 21 au 24 avril 2016 

Les artistes qui ont confirmé leur présence sont :
Artists who are confirmed include:

• Shin Lim

• Christian Schenk

• Vincent Hedan

• Shawn Farquhar

• Mathieu Bich

Other names to come...
D'autres noms à venir... 

Toutes les conférences et les spectacles de la CAMaraderie seront en anglais, excepté pour le gala qui sera bilingue. 

All lectures and shows associated with CAMaraderie will take place in English, with the exception of the bilingual gala to be held at the Capitole.  

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

 

The Dave Attwood Show: 100 episodes

From The Dave Attwood Show's Facebook page:
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Tonight we are celebrating our 100th episode. Here are a few of the guests that we have had on our show over the past...
Posted by The Dave Attwood Show on Saturday, 26 September 2015

Winner of a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show"

The contest to win a copy of the book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show" closed last night at midnight.

There were some great first magic books listed.  Glad to see that one brave soul doubled their chances of winning by trying out the Twitter entry feature!

Here's the list of entrants:

1	HT	Blackstone's Modern Card Tricks and Secrets of Magic. Disqualified: failure to prove Canadian residency.
2	Kelly D	I've never read a magic book !
3	Kelly D	Twitter entry - https://mobile.twitter.com/KellyLee905/status/648631849816850432
4	Derek D	"Black and Blue Magic"
5	L Lewis	houdini
6	Marc G	The Illustrated History of Magic by M. Christopher
7	Keith B	_The Great Houdini_, by Beryl Williams and Samuel Epstein
8	Lee	Now You See It, Now You Don't!: Lessons in Sleight of Hand by William Tar

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

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Congratulations Lee!  I'll be in touch with you shortly to arrange for your prize.

Thank you again to Sheldon Casavant for making this possible!

BC: Reveen The Next Generation

Catch Reveen The Next Generation on the West Coast this month.

From Reveen The Next Generation's Facebook page:

Nanaimo, Port Theatre, October. 25th, 7:30 PM,
Victoria, McPherson Playhouse, October 26th, 7:30 PM,
Campbell River, Tidemark Theatre, October 27th, 7:30 PM,
Courtney, Sid Williams Theatre, October 28th, 7:30 PM,
Duncan, Cowichan Theatre, October 29th, 7:30 PM,
Richmond, River Rock Casino, October 30th, 8:00 PM,

Toronto: Free magic club

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Magic Club Free Meeting on Saturday, OCTOBER 3 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at Browser's Den!All are welcome.

Ottawa: Eric Leclerc

Catch Eric Leclerc in MYSTÉRIC AU DÉFI le 3 Octobre a 15h au centre Shenkman a Orléans.

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Salut mes amis d'Ottawa! Je présente mon tout nouveau spectacle MYSTÉRIC AU DÉFI le 3 Octobre a 15h au centre Shenkman a...
Posted by Eric Leclerc on Friday, 18 September 2015

Thank you to our October 2015 Friends!

Thank you to John Smithman and John Harrison for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

It's good to have friends like you.

You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.

Thank you to our October 2015 sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.

This site would not be possible without their backing.

We're grateful to have the support of:

• Clive Court - The Fun-da-Mentalist,
• Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic 
• Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic and 
• Michael Fisher, aka The Amazing Corbin, aka Captain Corbin The Magical Pirate!

The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!

For more information about purchasing Sponsored Posts or about our Platinum, Gold, or Silver level sponsorships, please visit our Sponsorship page.

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Request for LinkedIn endorsements and recommendations

Hi folks!

I'm polishing up my LinkedIn profile in anticipation of making a slow re-entry into the work force.

If we're connected via LinkedIn, and you feel comfortable doing so, would you please go to the "Skills and Endorsements" section of my profile (bottom half between "Experience" and "Education") and endorse me for skills you feel I have demonstrated running Canada's Magic?  Some skills that would be relevant include, but are not limited to:

• Blogging
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Networking
• Writing

Additionally, if you feel comfortable leaving a comment or two in the "Recommendations" section (bottom of page), I'd be grateful.  In addition to the previously listed topics, some areas that would be relevant include, but are not limited to:

• Community building
• Relationship building
• Professionalism

Any support you'd be able to provide is appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

-N

Top 5 posts in September 2015

Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Top 5 posts in August 2015 -- Well this is #meta, even for me.

4. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED -- Popular as ever!

3. Sorcerers Safari alumnus and counsellor honoured on Good Morning America -- I love it when great things happen to great people.

2. Shriners' Holiday Magic Shows -- Wow, posts 2 through 4 all involve Sorcerers Safari staff and instructors.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Win an "Instant Magician" hoodie -- Thanks again to Gwyn Auger for making this possible!

Toronto: Rob Testa at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Rob Testa








James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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Rounding the Western rings in October 2015

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- TBA
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- TBA
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- TBA
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- N/A
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- N/A

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Central rings in October 2015

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Executive Installation Ceremony.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- TBA.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Three card monte.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Halloween Magic & Rope magic.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- David Kaplan lecture.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- James Alan lecture.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Eastern rings in October 2015

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Halifax, NS	Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court)	- TBA - Visit their Facebook page.
St. John, NB	Magic Circle of St. John	- TBA

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Browser's Bash 2015 recap video

Chris Mayhew video edited the 2015 Browser's Bash down to 4 minutes.  How many magicians* in the video can you name?  Bonus question:  How many female magicians* in the video can you name?

* includes amateurs and enthusiasts

And a reminder that Browser's Magic Bash 2016 tickets will go on sale Monday, September 28th, 2015 at 10AM.

Watch on the Browser's Den of Magic YouTube channel:

Winner of an Instant Magician hoodie

The contest to win an Instant Magician hoodie from Gwyn Auger closed last night at midnight. 

We had some great mentions of awesome magic assistants.  Some of you even went for bonus points, picking Gwyn as your favourite assistant!

Here's the list of entrants:

1	Mike S.	Gwyn...of course!
2	Daniel L.	Paul Daniels assistant is Debbie McGee
3	Lee	Sandra Szeles (Amazing Johnathan)
4	Thanh	Penn & Teller, because I don't know which one is the assistant :D
5	John H.	Nani Darnell
6	Dan M.	Mr Piffles (Piff the Magic Dragon)
7	Debbie L.	Of course it's Gwyn!
8	Tyra B.	Gwyn, of course!
9	Doug C.	A lady whose name I forget who took a large cloth from Murray Hatfield and walked gracefully offstage with. Because no one noticed the thing that it was crucial they not notice.

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

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Congratulations Thanh! We'll be in touch to let you know how to claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone for playing and a special thanks to Gwyn for making the prize available to you!

Lee Asher on magical connections

From Lee Asher's blog:

On the afternoon we went, we were lucky enough to catch four different magicians performing on the pitch. While all of them were noteworthy in some fashion, one performance stood out the most for me. I've never seen anything like it before and it's one of those instances where it makes you reflect on your own life.

Magic Man Andrew Eland, a wonderful comedian and sleight-of-hand artist by way of South Africa, is that act. He's got an amazing knack (one of the best) for insanely difficult sleight of hand. Multiply that by the fact he's an excellent performer (and super funny), and you'll start to understand why he's considered a true legend among the underground.

During his performance we saw that day, something terrible happened. Not bad like finding the wrong card, but honestly terrible and gut-wrenching in the kind of way that sends shivers down your spine. As a performer, I never want to face this. Ever. Right there, I watched it happen to Andrew.

Read more.

Win a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show"

Earlier today you read a guest post reporting on Sheldon Casavant's book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show."  Now you can win a copy for yourself!

Sheldon is generously offering our readers a chance to win a copy of his wonderful book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show."  Read below for details.

Watch Behind the Scenes of "Morton the Magician" on Sheldon's YouTube channel:




CONTEST:

I have been offered a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show" by Sheldon Casavant to give away to my readers.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted Saturday, October the 3rd.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, letting us know the name the first magic book you remember reading.  (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.  The book could be Harry Potter.)
3. Optional: For an additional entry, use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
   "Enter by Oct 2 to win a copy of "Morton the Magician" by @SheldonCasavant via @canadasmagic
   http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/09/win-copy-of-morton-magician-and-his.html"
4. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and shipping information for me to share with Sheldon.

The fine print:

1. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Limit of one mandatory entry and one optional entry per person.
3. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents excluding residents of Quebec.
4. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
5. If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
6. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered.)
7. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
8. The contest closes Friday, October the 2nd at 11:59pm ET.

With thanks to Sheldon for generously making this prize available to you!


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[Guest post] Report on "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show"

I was generously provided a copy of "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show." This book, which was shortlisted for an Alberta Children’s Literature Award, is intended for young readers. With that in mind, I found a youthful reader who agreed to read and give me their feedback on the book.  

(For more on "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show" skip to the bottom of the post.)


The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as Kidlet.

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My thoughts on Sheldon Casavant's book "Morton the Magician and his Magnificent Magic Show."

• This is a good picture book for parents to read to their kids.
• I really like the drawings, they're very nice.
• Morton is someone that children can relate to.
• I like that there are two tricks in the book that you can do by yourself. 
• It's funny that the rabbit is the announcer.
• If I were younger, it would make me want to try doing magic tricks.
• Parents, if your child under 6 years old likes magic or wants to be a magician, this is the perfect book for them!

Favourite things:

• I like the words in the air before Morton's show, letting us know what's going on inside his head.
• The story tells us we can be anything we want to be if we just put our minds to it.

In conclusion:

• It's a fun story!

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Thank you Kidlet for guest posting at Canada's Magic!


Watch Behind the Scenes of "Morton the Magician" on Sheldon's YouTube channel:

Montreal: Le Lab Magique

 Wednesday, September 30th, with headliner Stéphane Bélanger!

From Le Lab Magique's Facebook page:
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C'est la semaine prochaine, la semaine qu'on peut couper en 2...le LAB MAGIQUE le mercredi 30 septembre à 19h30... Notre tête d'affiche Stéphane Bélanger l'imitateur des humoristes et plus...

Posted by Le Lab Magique on Thursday, 24 September 2015

Aurora: Mind Bender and Yan Markson

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If you want to enjoy a night of magic come out to my new show Mind Over Matter on Oct 3rd http://t.co/5vSowwWcb9 pic.twitter.com/cXpI9f2J8f

— Mind Bender (@JordanMurciano) September 3, 2015

Toronto: Keith Brown at "Magic Tonight"

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Mississauga (Thurs): Keith Brown

Toronto (Sun):  Keith Brown





James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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Win an "Instant Magician" hoodie

The contest is now closed. The winner was announced at "Winner of an Instant Magician hoodie."

Gwyn Auger is generously offering our readers a chance to win one of her creative designs!

Be an Instant Magician!  "Saw the lady in half, again and again with the ease of the zipper... Bring out your inner magician!"

From Gwyn's Twitter feed:
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Looks good! #hoodie #magiclife http://t.co/JBNN6ASXsQ #clothing #fall #magic pic.twitter.com/tJw1iQ3fqh

— Gwyn Auger (@magicassistant) September 14, 2015

Additionally, Gwyn's created the coupon code "CANADA" for you to use to receive 10% off your purchase, should you want to be an Instant Magician!



CONTEST:

I have been offered an "Instant Magician" hoodie from Gwyn Auger to give away to my readers.

I will be holding a random draw to determine the winner.  (There will be one winner.)  The draw results will be posted Sunday, September the 27th.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
2. Leave a comment in the widget, letting us know the name of your favourite magician's assistant.  (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.)
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name, hoodie size, and shipping information for me to share with Gwyn.

The fine print:

1. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
2. One entry per person.
3. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents excluding residents of Quebec.
4. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
5. If you experience difficulties leaving a comment, you may e-mail it to me for posting.  (I am not responsible if your e-mail is misdirected or gets stuck in my Spam folder.)
6. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered.)
7. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
8. The contest closes Saturday, September the 26th at 11:59pm ET.

With thanks to Gwyn for generously making this prize available to you!


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Mahdi Gilbert on MTV Finland

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When I was on MTV Finland performing card magic https://t.co/NN2stE8CEP

— Mahdi Gilbert (@mahdigilbert) September 5, 2015

Edmonton: David Merry at the Edmonton Comedy Festival

From David Merry's Twitter feed:

WIN your way into the Cabaret series starring 'Too Much Information's' @davidmerry #lolyeg http://t.co/5mvg0AwwgD pic.twitter.com/9wWoHhLXms

— Edmonton Comedy Fest (@ComedyEdmonton) September 13, 2015

Visit the Edmonton Comedy Festival website for details to win tickets to see David on October 9th or to buy tickets.

Toronto: David Ben's "Tricks"

From Magicana's website: 

Shamans, ravens, jesters, jugglers, conjurors, and magicians come in all shapes and sizes. In Tricks, David Ben - Soulpepper's resident trickster - presents a concert of magic inspired by an eclectic range of people and events: Frank Sinatra and Telford Fenton; Glenn Gould and Charles Bertram; Harold Lloyd and Harry Houdini; Tom Waits and Erik Satie; Hammer Studio Films and Southern Baptist preachers; and Dai Vernon and the cherry blossoms in Japan.

Ben, recognized as one of the top sleight-of-hand artists in the world, will showcase some of the most challenging and seldom-seen pieces of magic, all completely different than last year’s The Conjuror. There is no timeline or plot - just great tricks - comical and mysterious, beautiful and visceral - performed with twists and turns.

Read more and buy tickets using their promo code.

Ottawa: Chris Pilsworth at the Education for Africa Family Variety Show

See Chris Pilsworth on October 18th at the 5th Annual Education for Africa Variety Show.

From Barry Finlay's Facebook photo:
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Posted by Canada's Magic on Friday, 18 September 2015

Jay Sankey's US lecture tour

Jay Sankey is off on a US lecture tour through September and October, taking him to:

• New Orleans, LA
• Pensacola, FL
• Jacksonville, FL
• Atlanta, GA
• Nashville, TN
• Knoxville, TN
• Henderson, KY
• Indianapolis, IN
• Kansas City, MO
• Tulsa, OK
• Little Rock, AR
• Branson, MO
• Lousiville, KY
• Springfield, IL
• Pewaukee, WI and
• Chicago, IL

Visit Jay's website for more information or to buy tickets.

Toronto: Ryan Brown and Zack Mirza at "Magic Tonight"

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Mississauga (Thurs): Ryan Brown

Toronto (Sun):  Zack Mirza





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The 2015 Vancouver Fringe Festival

Late to the game in reminding you that there's magic at the 2015 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Calgary's James Jordan,  London's Keith Brown, and Vancouver's Travis Bernhardt all have shows in the festival this year.

Check out the Vancouver Fringe website for more details or to buy tickets.



[With thanks to The Magic Demon for the information.]

Oshawa: David Merry and Mike Mandel

From David Merry's Twitter feed:

Looking forward to working with my pal legendary @MandelHypnosis this Sat @RegentUOIT 8:01 http://t.co/f0s5QdUzAH pic.twitter.com/a9BhXQZe63

— David Merry (@davidmerry) September 14, 2015

Greg Frewin in Inside Halton

To find out more about the Imagine Tour in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association, visit ImagineTour.ca.


From Inside Halton:

“The International Grand Champion of Magic” Greg Frewin is coming to Oakville’s The Meeting Place Oct. 22.

The stop is part of the award-winning magician’s Imagine Tour, which supports the Canadian Diabetes Association and also has stops in Peterborough, Barrie and North Bay.

“Today, one in four Canadians has been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease that is becoming the leading cause of death in Canada,” stated a media release.

Read more.

Sorcerers Safari alumnus and counsellor honoured on Good Morning America

Updated at 10:50am to add:

• YouTube video of Chad's Good Morning America Appearance at the bottom of the post.

If you've been to Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Camp, you know him or have been touched by his generosity in some way.  If you attended the Browser's Bash earlier this year, you heard about him and were a recipient of his generosity.

Congratulations Chad Juros, for winning Good Morning America's “Above and Beyond” contest.  Keep up the great work!


From ABC News:

One do-gooder from New Jersey got a very magical surprise of his own on “Good Morning America” today with help from his idol, magician David Copperfield.

Chad Juros, 27, is a child leukemia survivor who has established a foundation called “Spread the Magic” where he travels the world performing magic for children with cancer “in the hopes that they can find magic in their lives as Chad did in his,” Juros’ mother, Penny Juros Bilker, told ABC News.

“The day Chad was born was such a wonderful, magical day for our family,” Juros Bilker, 57, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, said about her son. “He was a very sweet, kind, loving, energetic, happy-go-lucky kid.”

But when Juros, also of Egg Harbor Township, was only 3, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Read more.

From the Press of Atlantic City:

ATLANTIC CITY — Dozens of family members, friends and beachgoers gathered Wednesday in front of Bally’s to honor Chad Juros, an Egg Harbor Township resident who beat leukemia — twice.

His mother, Penny, entered him in a contest with “Good Morning America” called “Above and Beyond,” his family said. Juros, 27, won out of 100 entrants and was surprised from a spot in Bally’s to see a crowd on the beach yelling and cheering. The group formed an outline of a deck of cards in the sand.

Read more.

Watch the Good Morning America appearance on YouTube:

Toronto: There's magic at TIFF

From James Alan's Facebook page:

Come see me and Chris Mayhew (Chris Mayhew and I?) doing magic all afternoon at #tiff15
Posted by James Alan on Saturday, 12 September 2015

From Raindance Canada's Twitter feed:

Our #TIFF15 is getting the magic touch. Come see @james_alan (or don't) this Monday. #setonking pic.twitter.com/EWRt2RQ69O

— Raindance Canada (@RaindanceCanada) September 11, 2015

Toronto: A Glenn Ottaway benefit show

November 9th.

From The Rocky Horror:

Hosted by Mike Bullard star CFRB radio and his own television show Open Mike with Mike Bullard, this is a once in a decade variety show. 

Starring Jeff & Tessa Evason, world famous mentalist duo described by NBC television as "The best act of their kind in the world", comedians David Merry, and Glen Foster of CBC's Comics, Mini Holmes star of She's so Funny, David Peck, a pure skill manipulation magic act right out of vaudeville, comedy magician Matt Disero Seen on The Comedy Network, cruise ship and military peacekeeping tours the world over,  plus Scott Norman the most handsome juggler ever.....and a host of other acts. This is a show not to be missed !

Read more and buy tickets.

Sheldon Casavant in the Morinville News

From the Morinville News:

The Morinville Community Cultural Centre will kick off its fifth LIVE at the CCC performance series Sept. 26. Half a decade into bringing entertainment to Morinville it is no surprise that Cultural Services Coordinator Laurie Stalker sees this season as a magical time. It is also no surprise that the first show of that magical season is a magician. Sheldon Casavant will open the season with his entertaining and interactive show Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by Morinville Sobeys, offers families an affordable afternoon of entertainment. Tickets are $10 per person or $30 per family (maximum four people).

Casavant is recognized as one of Canada’s most sought after performers, one who involves his audience with a highly interactive repertoire of magic.

Read more.

Toronto: Nicholas Wallace at "Magic Tonight"

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Toronto (Sun):  Nicholas Wallace








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Shriners' Holiday Magic Shows

Updated October 18th, 2019 to add:

• Information about the 2019 tour can be found at the post "2019 'Holiday Magic'"

Updated November 1, 2018 to add:

• Information about the 2018 tour can be found at the post "2018 'Holiday Magic'"

Updated October 12, 2017 to add:

• Information about the 2017 tour can be found at the post "2017 'Holiday Magic'"

Edited October 15, 2016 to add:

• For information about the 2016 tour, visit the post "2016 Shriners' "Holiday Magic Show" and Firefighters' Fundraising."

The 2015 Shriners' Holiday Magic Shows will travel through P.E.I. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario.

The East Coast Tour features:

• TED AND MARION OUTERBRIDGE, providing a 30 minute guest spot of illusions,
• the ARESTOV'S with a great quick change act, 
• CRAIG DOUGLAS with his comedy and juggling talents, 
• DICK JOINER as M.C.

The Ontario Tour features:

• NEIL CROSWELL and ASHLEY, with magic and illusions, 
• CRAIG DOUGLAS with his comedy juggling act, 
• MAGIC MIKE (SEGAL) with some comedy magic, 
• DICK JOINER as M.C.

All shows last approx. 90 minutes and the show direction is to provide family entertainment - with audience participation.

Scroll down to see the show dates:

• November 5th. Confederation Centre, Charlottetown, PEI
• November 6th Savoy Theatre Glace Bay
• November 7th Glasgow Square Theatre, New Glasgow.
• November 8th Cobequid Educational Centre, Truro.
• November 9th Horton High. Wolfville.
• November 10th. Alderney Landing, Dartmouth
• November 11th. Y'Arc Yarmouth
• November 12th. Bella Rose Theatre, Halifax
• November 13th Capital Theatre, Moncton.
• November 14th. Saint John High, Saint John.
• November 15th Bernard-Poirier Theatre, Fredericton
• November 16th Gwendolyn Kent Auditorium, Bathurst.
• November 20th Forest City Community Church, London
• November 21st Kawanis Centre, Chatham
• November 24th Capital Theatre, Windsor
• December 4th Sarnia Library theatre, Sarnia
• December 5th. Waterloo Humanities Theatre, Kitchener.

ALL SHOWS are being presented by MMBO Direct Marketing on behalf of the Shriners.

Tickets will be available at the door in most locations, but pre-purchase is strongly suggested. 

[with thanks to Dick Joiner for sending this information along]

Winnipeg: Chris Funk and Matt Falk

October 11.

From Carey Lauder's Facebook page:

Posted by James Carey Lauder on Saturday, 29 August 2015

Montreal: Le lab magique

September 30th.

From Le Lab Magique's Facebook page:

Aller voir une vidéo de Stéphane notre tête d'affiche.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Oau6SyHro
Posted by Le Lab Magique on Wednesday, 2 September 2015