NEWS: @Daniel_Kraft to join lineup at #KlickMUSE Toronto Dec 8. Get on the list: https://t.co/XOqNu2O23v #XMed pic.twitter.com/62JUZBV8VG
— Klick Health (@klickhealth) November 12, 2015
22 November 2015
Toronto: Bobby Motta at Klick Muse
From the Klick Health Twitter feed:
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21 November 2015
CAMaraderie and the Festival de Magie in Quebec
We previously mentioned the upcoming CAMaraderie convention. Did you know it will be in conjunction with the fabulous Festival de Magie?
From the CAM website:
From the CAM website:
The CAM magic convention, CAMaraderie, is teaming up with the Festival de Magie in Quebec City to bring you another fun-filled magic weekend on April 21 to 24th, 2016. Mark your calendars and get your registration completed while the advance registration lasts. CAM members have until January 1st to register at the best price of $250.
Get more details and register at FestivaldeMagie.ca
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20 November 2015
Toronto: Michael Ross at "Magic Tonight"
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Toronto (Sun): Michael Ross
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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Toronto (Sun): Michael Ross
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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19 November 2015
Chilliwack: Shawn Farquhar's "Cabaret of Wonders"
From the Cabaret of Wonders Facebook page:
Read what the Chilliwack Times had to say about The Cabaret of Wonders:
If you have yet to buy your ticket for this Friday's Cabaret of Wonders (November 20th) you are running out of time. We have less than a dozen tickets available... did I mention we are doing TWO shows instead of one this time! Yes that means we are so popular we added another show and the they are both almost SOLD OUT. So exciting. My guests this month are Master Payne from Seattle and Michael Dardant from New Orleans. It's going to be epic.
Read what the Chilliwack Times had to say about The Cabaret of Wonders:
Shawn Farquhar’s reputation as one of the world’s leading magicians has led him on a global journey of wonder—from his home in Maple Ridge to his current month-long tour of Malaysia; sailing the seas performing on the world’s best luxury cruise liners—and even performing in Bermuda on a formal request by British royalty.
And the only magician in history to have won first place for both Stage and Sleight of Hand at the World Championship of Magic is making The Chilliwack Cultural Centre home for his upcoming series of fantastic shows—Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders! Beginning on Oct. 30, The Cabaret of Wonders will feature four shows throughout The Centre’s 2015/16 presentation season, bringing those for which magic provides their passion, profession, and personality together in celebration and demonstration of this fascinating and entertaining art form.
An unparalleled display of magic performance and entertainment, The Cabaret of Wonders will not only feature Shawn Farquhar’s skills in the intimate setting of The Centre’s Rotary Hall Studio Theatre, but will provide a platform for emerging and aspiring magicians to hone their skills in front of a live audience. Not only will the cabaret format of these shows provide an up-close-and-personal show, with performer and audience being separated only by the wonder being conjured in the room, but also an informal atmosphere that invites you to grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy the unmatched experience of watching magic unfold right before your eyes.
Read more.
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18 November 2015
Toronto: Shoot Ogawa and Michael Weber lectures
From the Browser's Den Facebook group:
Hi Denizens!
We have two BIG lectures coming up very soon in December for your consideration.
Full details will follow and be put on our homepage next week but tickets are already on sale for....
SHOOT OGAWA LECTURE, Saturday December 5 at 7pm:
Lecture located at Browser's Den.
To buy a ticket and reserve a seat please call 416-783-7022.
(Ninja Rings, Thimbles, Wands, Coins, Rope Magic, Cards)
Tickets are $20.00 each.
MICHAEL WEBER LECTURE, Sunday December 13 at 6pm:
Lecture located at Browser's Den.
To buy a ticket and reserve a seat please call 416-783-7022
(Details to follow)
Tickets are $20.00 each
Thank you all very much for your kind support,
Jeff & The Browser's Den Team
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17 November 2015
Chilliwack: Stars of Magic - PCAM 2015 Gala Show
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Hey everyone! Gord and I are producing this awesome magic show in Chilliwack on Nov 21st. Tickets are just $15 and we...
Posted by Mike Norden on Wednesday, 4 November 2015
From PCAM 2015:
Stars of Magic - PCAM 2015 Gala ShowThe Pacific Coast Association of Magic (PCAM) is pleased to announce that the 'Stars of Magic' are back once again for the PCAM Gala Magic Show on Saturday November 21st at 8pm!
Starring:
Michael Dardant - MC
Cody Fisher
Bill Abbott
Trevor and Lorena
Wes Barker
This event has always sold out in the past and we encourage you to buy your tickets in advance as we might not have them at the door. Every registrant to the PCAM Convention gets a ticket - which means that 120 seats are already sold. We have 50 more public tickets to be sold at the $15 price.
Please pass the word along - and bring your family and friends to this public show if you are attending the convention (you still need to buy them a ticket though! :)
Check out our website at www.PCAM2015.ca or the Facebook page at www.FB.com/pcam2015
We look forward to seeing you at the event at the Chilliwack Coast Hotel!
Read more and buy tickets.
16 November 2015
Winners of tickets to see Scott Hammell in "The Trick with the Gun"
The contest to win a pair of tickets to see Scott Hammell in "The Trick with the Gun" closed last night at midnight. Thank you to everyone who played!
If you didn't win, you can still purchases tickets at the cinema box office,
There were some fabulous books mentioned that I'll have to add to my reading list.
Here's the list of eligible entries:
If you didn't win, you can still purchases tickets at the cinema box office,
There were some fabulous books mentioned that I'll have to add to my reading list.
Here's the list of eligible entries:
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James A | Chatting with him at a black & white party that no one told me was a black and white party. |
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James A | https://twitter.com/james_alan/status/663566744917815297 |
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Derek D | Scott Hammel based contests |
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Sammy J | Well, there was this one time when I got a personal message from Canada's Magic to enter a contest... |
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Sammy J | https://twitter.com/Doc_Sammy/status/665332672206647296 |
Congratulations to James, Derek and Sammy!
Thank you again to to Alex from the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema for generously making these tickets available to you!
Thank you again to to Alex from the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema for generously making these tickets available to you!
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Toronto: Open Sesame at Hart House
From Ben Train's Facebook page:
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I am so pumped to be joining my friends @opensesamemagic, @willzmagic, @magicacematt, and the U of T magic club for a FREE show! See you there!
Posted by Benzi Train on Wednesday, 11 November 2015
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15 November 2015
Mahdi Gilbert: He's Fond of Cards
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14 November 2015
Keith Brown in "Fresh from the Fringe" and at Dave and Busters
Keith Brown's doing a three show run in Collingwood, called "Fresh from the Fringe" November 13 - 15.
He'll also be at Dave and Busters November 27th and 28th.
Learn more about these events at Keith's website, Absolute Magic.
He'll also be at Dave and Busters November 27th and 28th.
Learn more about these events at Keith's website, Absolute Magic.
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13 November 2015
Darcy Oake in the news
Updated at 13:43 EST to add:
A reminder that there's a coupon code you can use to see Darcy's show tomorrow in Toronto.
- At tomorrow's show in Toronto, there will be a free pre-show conversation with Magic Mike the 2013/2014 Canadian Magician of the Year! The pre-show is approximately 30 minutes in length and will begin at 6:30PM in the lower lobby. Seating is limited and will be available to the first 250 guests.
A reminder that there's a coupon code you can use to see Darcy's show tomorrow in Toronto.
From the Toronto Sun:
For Darcy Oake, the magic started early. And by accident.
The Winnipeg-born illusionist who vaulted to fame on Britain’s Got Talent last year says his father — veteran sportscaster Scott Oake — inadvertently set him on his career path with a fluke card trick some two decades ago.
“My dad knows zero magic,” explains the 28-year-old Oake. “But there was a deck of cards sitting there and he was just playing with it. He said, ‘Pick one, look at it and put it back in the pack.’ Then he shuffled the cards, reached into the pack, pulled one out and said, ‘That was your card.’ And it was my card!
“I had no idea how he did it. It drove me crazy — until I found out weeks later it was a total accident. He had a one-in-52 chance of getting it right, but played it like he meant to do it. It captivated me — being fooled like that. That’s where it all started for me. Who knows how things would have turned out if that trick hadn’t worked.”
Read more.
From the Globe and Mail:
He’s a Canadian illusionist who appeared – suddenly, right before our eyes – on the world stage. In advance of the upcoming Ontario dates of his cross-country Edge of Reality tour, we spoke to magic man Darcy Oake.
You were a finalist in the 2014 season of Britain’s Got Talent. How did that come about?
They approached me to do the show. I was doing a spot in a variety show in Paris, and I was working a lot on cruise ships. Artistically, it was unsatisfying. But doing Britain’s Got Talent could have been risky. I didn’t want to get there and get buzzed off and ruin everything I’d built up to that point. But they assured me that my style would fit the show perfectly. I went and did it, and it turned out to be the smartest thing I ever did.
But you’re from Winnipeg. Did you pull a British passport out of a hat or something?
Anyone can do any of those talent shows. It’s open. Their show is the biggest one, though. I thought: if I’m going to do one, it’s going to be that one.
Read more.
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12 November 2015
Toronto: Phil Pivnick at "Magic Tonight"
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Toronto (Sun): Phil Pivnick
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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Toronto (Sun): Phil Pivnick
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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11 November 2015
Calling all Canadian magicians!
From Clive Court's Facebook page (originally posted on September 6):
Calling All Canadian magicians! Can you come up with an act, routine or illusion/effect that could be used to mark/celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday? If so you should video it really soon because following the election on October 19, a new Minister of Canadian Heritage will be appointed to look after the planning of the celebrations. The "60s people" they hire to produce the shows will call on the usual selection of singers and musicians across the country. So, as they will be spending your tax dollars...you deserve fair consideration. So I urge Canada's magicians---and all visual entertainers---to pitch the Department of Heritage's "150th Birthday Celebrations" office with your best "patriotic" material. Make them painfully aware that Canada has a really wide range of talented performers not just singers and musicians. They will be finalizing the plans during the next session of Parliament for budget approval October 2016. And money will be distributed across the country to help local celebrations---so be aware of local committees being formed.
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10 November 2015
Perfect Magic on Magicians and Politicians
From Perfect Magic's blog:
For a brief moment I had a flashback to a Magic Convention. Dai Vernon, the 80 plus year old legend, with a lot of knowledge and experience. He was a living legend and everyone was trying to get to him, but he wasn’t interested in them. He was only interested in Phil, yes, Phil Matlin, because they were both honky tonk and ragtime piano players and Dai loved that music. even more than magic.
Women were not prominent on the magic scene back then. That’s changing too.
Read more.
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09 November 2015
Reviews: "The Experts at the Card Table"
From Magicana:
The reviews are starting trickle in on our latest publication, The Experts at the Card Table:
"This book is a pleasure to page through, and is an important and welcome addition to Erdnasiana." / John Lovick
"David has made the once-daunting material more accessible than ever. For my first time, I read the text cover to cover, and it all made sense." / Steve Bryant
"...if you have some card technique under your belt and if you’ve wanted to plunge into the Erdnase pond, this is a great way to experience the material…" / Michael Close
Read more.
08 November 2015
Toronto: Win tickets to see Scott Hammell in "The Trick with the Gun"
This contest is now closed. The winners have been announced at "Winners of tickets to see Scott Hammel in "The Trick with the Gun."
Updated November 15 at 11:20am to add:
I have been offered eight pairs of tickets to give away to my readers, to attend "The Trick with the Gun" at the Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. screening in Toronto, Canada. (I understand that there's also a Q&A with director Michael McNamara and subjects Scott Hammell and Christopher Gudgeon.)
Updated November 15 at 11:20am to add:
- We're experiencing technical difficulties with the Rafflecopter widget.
- The contest remains open until Sunday November 15 at 11:59pm ET.
- If the widget won't let you enter, leave your entry in the comment form below. You MUST include your e-mail address for your entry to be valid.
- Optional Twitter entries may also be included in the comment form below. The URL to the required Tweet must be included for your entry to be valid.
- Apologies for the inconvenience.
I have been offered eight pairs of tickets to give away to my readers, to attend "The Trick with the Gun" at the Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. screening in Toronto, Canada. (I understand that there's also a Q&A with director Michael McNamara and subjects Scott Hammell and Christopher Gudgeon.)
Did you know that Scott is a four-time Guinness World Record holder? I know he's got the record for "Highest Suspension Straight Jacket Escape." Can anyone let me know what the other three are for?
Watch the trailer at Markham Street Films YouTube channel.
If you don't want to leave tickets to chance, you can either purchase them at the cinema box office, or have a look at this post in the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
I will be holding a random draw for each pair of general admission tickets. (There will be eight winners. Each winner will receive a pair of tickets.) The draw results will be posted on Monday November the 16th.
If you don't want to leave tickets to chance, you can either purchase them at the cinema box office, or have a look at this post in the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Markham Street Films is looking for three young magicians to perform close up magic on November 19, 2015 from 6:00pm-6:30pm, at the premiere of their film The Trick with The Gun.If interested please contact Hilary at 416-536-1390 ext 222 or email hmuth@markhamstreet.com for more information.
(This is a volunteer thing. In exchange for some walkaround, you will get a ticket to the screening.)
I will be holding a random draw for each pair of general admission tickets. (There will be eight winners. Each winner will receive a pair of tickets.) The draw results will be posted on Monday November the 16th.
To enter:
- Log into the RaffleCopter widget below, using Facebook or a valid e-mail address.
- Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling me your favourite Scott Hammell memory (from a personal encounter, an interview, a performance etc). (You do not need to be a magician to enter the contest.)(Your favourite memory could be entering this contest!)
- Optional: For an additional entry:
a) Sign in to your Twitter account
b) Use the RaffleCopter widget to send this message to your Twitter followers:
"Enter by Nov 15 to win 2 tix to see @scotthammell in "The Trick with the Gun" at @TheBloorCinema via @canadasmagic
http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2015/11/toronto-win-tickets-to-see-scott.html"
c) Enter the URL of your Tweet into the RaffleCopter widget to validate your entry.
(The optional entry is only valid if the Tweet URL is included.)
- If you win, you must be willing to provide your full name and contact information for me to share with Alex from the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema.
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.)
- This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
- You must be able to use the tickets as offered. (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
- Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema box office prior to the show on your way into the screening.
- The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
- Contest closes on Sunday November the 15th, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
With thanks to Alex from the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema for generously making these tickets available to you!
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07 November 2015
Grand Master of Magic: Paul Romhany
Congratulations to Paul Romhany who was recently awarded the "Grand Master of Magic Citation" at the 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention.
From the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians:
The Grand Master of Magic was first awarded to Edgar the Great Benyon in 1969 and in the forty-six years since then only seventeen names have been added to the list, you Paul Romhany are now the eighteenth member. The criteria for this award is simple :
“Its purpose is to honour those magicians who are acknowledged by their fellow magicians to be masters of the art and craft of magic. The recipients first and foremost must be magical performers of a high standard. In addition they might be originators of magical effects, or administrators giving time and expertise to running societies and conventions. They could be consistent competition winners, or have an international standing, or be known only in the New Zealand setting. But above all they are people who have served magic well, have graced our art, and made a special contribution over many years.”
Paul you have been judged to be such a person. A Grand Master of Magic. Congratulations.
Let me share with you a little of Paul’s history in magic.
He was born in 1968 in Auckland. At the age of eight he saw his first Charlie Chaplin movie, The Circus, attended a live magic show, and became interested in ventriloquism. He joined the Shore City Magicians Club, an Auckland magic society with an emphasis on youth. At the age of twelve Paul won his first talent quest and began to perform semi-professionally. He is still a member of the Shore City Magicians Club and was its President for many years. He maintains a lively interest in the society and has donated copies of most of his published books and many magic tricks and props to the Shore magicians.
Read more.
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06 November 2015
David Merry at Casino Niagara, Yuk Yuk's and more
This month, David Merry will be appearing at:
And of course he'll be at the Rocky Horror benefit show for Glenn Ottaway on November 9th.
For more information, visit the Events section of David's website.
- Casino Niagara - Nov 6-7
- Yuk Yuks Comedy Club Montreal - Nov 12 -14
- Youngstown Magic Club - Nov 21
And of course he'll be at the Rocky Horror benefit show for Glenn Ottaway on November 9th.
For more information, visit the Events section of David's website.
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05 November 2015
Toronto: Jason Palter at "Magic Tonight"
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Toronto (Sun): Jason Palter
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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Toronto (Sun): Jason Palter
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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04 November 2015
Owen Wong: Recipient of the 2015 Young Entrepreneurs Award
Congratulations Owen!
Wishing you continued success!
From Nena LaMarre's Facebook page:
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Wishing you continued success!
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Heartfelt congratulations to student Owen Wong, who was the recipient of the 2015 Young Entrepreneurs Award for Artisan,...
Posted by Nena LaMarre on Tuesday, 27 October 2015
03 November 2015
Toronto: Open Sesame: Trick or Treat
From the Open Sesame Facebook event:
4 November
"I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!" - White Rabbit
Open Sesame is back with Trick or Treat! We're gonna miss Halloween by a few days but you are still encourage to BYOC (Bring Your Own Costume). Mahdi Gilbert will be hosting in full costume. The best costume wins a prize!
The show is free but if you'd like you can also donate some money which will be used to feed the starving magicians in Toronto.
More details and line-up to come soon!
Show starts at 8pm.
Also for the magicians in the audience - There will be a card jam immediately after the show featuring some of the best card workers in Toronto performing and discussing Triumph in detail. Covered will be many versions of Triumph, the history of the effect, construction, technique, the different phases (exposition, revelation, multiple climax, etc), presentation.
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02 November 2015
Thank you to our November 2015 Friends!
Thank you to John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn and Joan Caesar for being Friends of Canada's Magic!
It's good to have friends like you.
It's good to have friends like you.
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Thank you to our November 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:
This site would not be possible without their backing.
We're grateful to have the support of:
- Clive Court - The Fun-da-Mentalist,
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The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!
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01 November 2015
Montreal: Twice-As-Nice Tour Featuring Ben Train and Steve Reynolds
From the Montreal Magic Jam:
Tuesday Nov 10
The 2015 Twice-As-Nice Tour Featuring Ben Train and Steve Reynolds
TWO incredible performers. TWO incredible lectures. ONE incredible night!
Ben Train and Steve Reynolds love card tricks. But not just any card tricks. Steve and Ben love GREAT card tricks. The kind that create lasting memories and leave audiences speechless. The kind that looks like REAL MAGIC. The kind you’ll learn at this double-lecture event!
Without having to palm or do any difficult moves you’ll learn to make cards vanish and reappear in the box, in different pockets, and even in a SPECTATOR’S hand. You’ll learn to predict the future, read minds over the phone, and a delicious trick you can eat when you finish. And on top of the tricks, you’ll also learn new techniques for creating your own magic and subtleties that will make the magic you’re already doing stronger. It’s one night, two lectures, and all kinds of fun.
Read more and buy tickets.
Rounding the Western rings in November 2015
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) | - Junior club meeting - Gregory Wilson lecture |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - Gregory Wilson lecture |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - first annual, Magic Club of Winnipeg Close-Up Competition - Gregory Wilson lecture |
Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - 4th Annual Christmas Banquet and Show - Gregory Wilson lecture |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Stage Magic competitions - Christmas Dinner |
Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - N/A |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Gregory Wilson lecture |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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Rounding the Central rings in November 2015
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - Anton James lecture - Open House - Inter-Ring Event |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - TBA |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - TBA |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Magic Movie Night “bring your favourite DVD” - Christmas Dinner at Concordia Club |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - TBA |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - magic flea market |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Richard Osterlind lecture and workshop |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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Rounding the Eastern rings in November 2015
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) | - 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.
31 October 2015
Welcoming a new Friend: Joan Caesar
I first met Joan at a Morrissey Magic anniversary party in 1997. (Looking back, it seems like I spent a lot of time at that shop.) Joan was looking for members for a new organization called The Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM), created so that Canadian magicians could compete at FISM under the Canadian flag rather than that of another country. Not only did she keep CAM running smoothly, Joan went on to become president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians 2008-2009.
Thank you Joan, for becoming an official Friend of Canada's Magic!
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Top 5 posts in October 2015
Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:
and the most viewed post this month ...
5. Video: Shawn Farquhar Fool Us REVEALED -- Shawn, everyone wants to know your secrets!
4. [Guest post] Remembering Ron Leonard (1923-1998) -- Does anyone else have more memories of Ron they'd like to share with us?
3. The CAMaraderie is Back! C'est le retour de la CAMaraderie! -- Did you receive their e-mail about the official hotel?
2. Thanksgiving sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates! -- There's still time until the end of day today!
and the most viewed post this month ...
1. Win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" -- Thanks again to the Outerbridges for making this possible!
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30 October 2015
iTricks interviews Lee Asher
Listen to Lee Asher talk with iTricks about playing cards, Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Camp (the 20th anniversary, learning from the kids, the B4 class, Keith Brown, and women in magic), Greg Frewin, becoming a Canadian citizen, and Pulp Friction the book.
29 October 2015
Toronto: Keith Brown at "Magic Tonight"
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Toronto (Sun): Keith Brown
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Toronto (Sun): Keith Brown
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28 October 2015
Welcoming a new Friend: Richard Lyn
Welcoming our newest Friend, Richard Lyn!
I first had the pleasure of watching Richard, aka Tricky Ricky, perform at a Morrissey Magic anniversary party. It was an impromptu performance for Richard. He kindly filled in for some of the scheduled performers who were stuck in a massive traffic snarl on the QEW. Between his Saturday shows, Richard had come by the store to say hi. Richard brought out his talented rabbit (Lucy at the time) and had the audience, especially the children, rolling in the aisles with laughter. I also saw Tricky Ricky perform with similar results at Magicana's show Piff Paff Poof in 2011.
Thank you Richard, for becoming an official Friend of Canada's Magic!
I first had the pleasure of watching Richard, aka Tricky Ricky, perform at a Morrissey Magic anniversary party. It was an impromptu performance for Richard. He kindly filled in for some of the scheduled performers who were stuck in a massive traffic snarl on the QEW. Between his Saturday shows, Richard had come by the store to say hi. Richard brought out his talented rabbit (Lucy at the time) and had the audience, especially the children, rolling in the aisles with laughter. I also saw Tricky Ricky perform with similar results at Magicana's show Piff Paff Poof in 2011.
Richard certainly knows what makes children laugh!
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27 October 2015
Toronto: Scott Hammell in "The Trick With The Gun"
Tickets are now on sale for the Toronto showing of Christopher Gudgeon and Scott Hammell's "The Trick With The Gun." The trailer for the movie was previously posted.
From the Bloor Cinema:
Director Michael McNamara and subjects Scott Hammel and Christopher Gudgeon will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A. Don’t miss a special live magic act on stage.
Co-presented by Sorcerer's Safari. [sic]
Visit the Bloor Cinema website to buy your tickets for the Nov 19 showing.
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26 October 2015
Review: Chris Westfall's "Porcelain Princess tour"
From XM 105 FM:
Chris Westfall brought his Porcelain Princess tour to Whitecourt last night, at the St. Joseph Community Hall. He definitely delivered! Between over-the-head discreet adult jokes, a flashy & fun persona for the kids to enjoy, diverse stage props, to the actual illusion & fun of a magic show, this was a great night. Chris had 2 personas on-stage. One was a mad scientist trying to capture & outwit a beautiful onstage dancer/magic assistant, to the actual Chris Westfall who left children & adults alike in awe.
Read more.
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25 October 2015
Wayne Kawamoto reviews Paul Romhany's "Merge"
From About:
“Merge” offers Paul Romhany’s close-up version of linking finger rings. Until now, the effect has been largely considered for stage and stand-up work. But now, Romhany has re-imagined the stunning effect so it may be performed in close-up and strolling situations. It’s a brilliant adaptation and a powerful routine that allows you to perform magic with borrowed finger rings.
Read more.
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Paul Romhany
24 October 2015
Sheldon Casavant's "MindTrip"
From Sheldon Casavant's YouTube channel:
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23 October 2015
[Guest post] Vancouver: Heart of the City Festival
The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as The Magic Demon.
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There's magic at the upcoming 12th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival (Oct 28-Nov 8) in Vancouver, BC.
Website: www.heartofthecityfestival.com
The witty Merlin the Magician will "offer hilarious comedy and amazing magic" at the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre, 920 East Hastings on Friday, October 30th between 4:15pm and 5pm.
This is a free show designed especially for young audiences and families.
According to the festival's program guide, "A magician of many year's standing, Merlin brings fun and fantasy, comedy and delight to his magic".
Also at this year's festival, Downtown Eastside regular Swallow Zhou will "twist wonderful balloon creations" as a special treat new this year at the festival.
Swallow will twice bring her "joyful enthusiasm" and awesome balloon creations to the festival on Friday, October 30th. First, at 3:30pm at the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre (920 East Hastings) and then at 4:30pm at the EWMA Studios, 800 East Hastings.
Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!
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There's magic at the upcoming 12th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival (Oct 28-Nov 8) in Vancouver, BC.
Website: www.heartofthecityfestival.com
The witty Merlin the Magician will "offer hilarious comedy and amazing magic" at the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre, 920 East Hastings on Friday, October 30th between 4:15pm and 5pm.
This is a free show designed especially for young audiences and families.
According to the festival's program guide, "A magician of many year's standing, Merlin brings fun and fantasy, comedy and delight to his magic".
Also at this year's festival, Downtown Eastside regular Swallow Zhou will "twist wonderful balloon creations" as a special treat new this year at the festival.
Swallow will twice bring her "joyful enthusiasm" and awesome balloon creations to the festival on Friday, October 30th. First, at 3:30pm at the Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre (920 East Hastings) and then at 4:30pm at the EWMA Studios, 800 East Hastings.
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Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!
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22 October 2015
Mike D'Urzo in Durham Region
From Durham Region:
[via Dennis Schick]
Award-winning Mike D’Urzo’s Mega Magic is coming to the St. Francis Centre on Saturday, Oct. 24 and D’Urzo says he has a few tricks up his sleeve.
“My big thing is putting a twist on the classics of magic,” says D’Urzo. “A lot of my stuff has the wow factor.”
The Vaughan native performs hundreds of shows annually and recently won the Canadian Entertainer of the Year Award at the Canadian Special Events Industry Awards.
D’Urzo is well known for his mentalist skills and he says his show Mind Kontrol will be interactive and involve the Ajax audience.
He says to expect a good variety of magic mentalism, flying tables and the odd disappearing act.
Read more.
[via Dennis Schick]
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21 October 2015
Scott Hammell in "The Trick With The Gun"
Watch the trailer for Christopher Gudgeon and Scott Hammell's "The Trick With The Gun." [Warning: strong language.]
Some of it was shot during Sorcerers Safari at Camp White Pine!
From Markham Street Films YouTube channel:
Some of it was shot during Sorcerers Safari at Camp White Pine!
From Markham Street Films YouTube channel:
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20 October 2015
Toronto: Ben Train at "Magic Tonight"
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Toronto (Sun): Ben Train
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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Toronto (Sun): Ben Train
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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19 October 2015
Perfect Magic interviews Spidey
From Perfect Magic:
Spidey must have been around 17 years old when he first came to Perfect Magic. His striking feature was his passion for magic. His enthusiasm was contagious and refreshing. He had plans for himself. Did I think he would succeed? It doesn’t matter much what I thought. He thought he would succeed. That, I believe, has a great deal to do with his success as a magician today. He didn’t just sit back and wait to succeed. He worked at it. Spidey was here the other day and I asked him If he would write a post for my blog. And he did. I was most impressed with it. I asked him 3 questions to base his post on. How old he was when he started, what was his first trick, and if he had any tips for young magicians starting out. Here is his reply.
“Hey Evelyn,
so here are the answers :)
Read more.
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18 October 2015
Winner of Darcy Oake tickets and book
The contest to win a pair Darcy Oake tickets and his book "Behind the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic," closed last night at midnight. Thank you to everyone who played!
If you didn't win, don't forget there's another raffle for Darcy Oake tickets going on at The Browser's Den anniversary party! Canada's Magic readers can also take advantage of a coupon code for Darcy Oake's, "Edge of Reality" in Toronto.
There were some fabulous books mentioned that I'll have to add to my reading list.
Here's the list of eligible entries:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
If you didn't win, don't forget there's another raffle for Darcy Oake tickets going on at The Browser's Den anniversary party! Canada's Magic readers can also take advantage of a coupon code for Darcy Oake's, "Edge of Reality" in Toronto.
There were some fabulous books mentioned that I'll have to add to my reading list.
Here's the list of eligible entries:
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Alec C | 13 Steps to Mentalism - Corinder |
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Doug C | Magic for Dummies |
3
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Doug C | https://twitter.com/magicinfo_ca/status/652855232305741824 |
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Taras D | Tarbell Course |
5
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Taras D | https://twitter.com/ |
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Jeph S | Greater Magic |
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Jeph S | https://twitter.com/BoardGameBrewer/status/653190992909107200 |
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Ashley | Hiding The Elephant |
9
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Daniel L | At The Card Table |
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Neil | Conjuring Anthology |
11
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Ron M | Mark Wilson's course on magic |
12
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Jenny P | Taschen's "Magic 1400s-1950s" |
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Jenny P | https://twitter.com/westgreyjenny/status/653265088409960448?refsrc=email&s=11 |
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Mike D | Maximum Entertainment by Ken Weber |
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Mike D | https://twitter.com/MikeDurzo/status/653963167966568448 |
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Clive C | The Magic of Robert Harbin |
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Shamus | The burglas effects |
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Congratulations to Jeph who won with his optional Twitter entry!
Thank you again to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for generously making these tickets and book available to you!
Thank you again to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for generously making these tickets and book available to you!
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California: David Ben at A "Day of Lectures 2015"
From A Day of Lectures:
The Magic Apple is proud to present the 8th annual A Day of Lectures, back at the beautiful Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City, CA!
NOVEMBER 8TH 2015
This year's A Day of Lecture is one of the most diverse ones we have ever produced! Three COMPLETELY different styles of magic and teaching! All 4 of the guests have perfected their own style of magic and you will learn magic and routines no matter who you perform for! If you are a full time pro and are looking for new routines, if you simply perform for friends and families, or just kids or are a fan of flourishes and unique card magic this is the event for you!
Read more and register.
17 October 2015
Toronto: Richard Osterlind lecture and workshop
Lecture at the Ring 17 meeting (Nov 5), workshop the following Saturday (Nov 7).
From Eventbrite:
From Eventbrite:
Lecture Thursday, November 5
Workshop Saturday, November 7
Read more and buy tickets.
16 October 2015
Luc Langevin in Paris
Watch Luc give the people in Paris a taste his upcoming show!
From Luc Langevin's Twitter feed:
From Luc Langevin's Twitter feed:
Juillet 2015, j’ai débarqué au Jardin des Tuileries à Paris et j’ai offert aux gens un avant-gout de mon spectacle https://t.co/yh23S67OlS
— Luc Langevin (@LucLangevin) October 12, 2015
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15 October 2015
Toronto: Browser's 40th Anniversary Party
From the Browsers Den of Magic:
'BROWSER'S DEN OF MAGIC'
40th STORE ANNIVERSARY PARTY
DATE: Sunday, Nov 8, 2015.
* BIG DISCOUNTS ON ALL MAGIC ALL DAY LONG * MINI MAGIC AUCTION ** COFFEE & SNACKS * PARTY SANDWICHES * MAGIC TRIVIA QUIZ WITH BIG PRIZES *
* LEN COOPER MEMORIAL AWARD * BIRTHDAY CAKE *
Auction Begins at 11am
Dear Magic Friends,
All of us here at Browser's Den would like to personally invite you to attend our 40th store anniversary party.
Many of you have been customers of ours since the beginning back in 1975. We could not have done it without all of our dedicated customers both old and new. And in appreciation of this special relationship we have a full day of fun events planned for you.
This is also the day that we remember our founders Len and Bernice Cooper.
Jeff Pinsky purchased Browser's Den from Len and Bernice in 1995. Len passed away in 2003. And since then at each anniversary party we hand out in Len's memory a full set of eight Tarbell Course in Magic books to someone under 26 years of age who has shown a dedication to the art of magic.
We are so pleased that Bernice Cooper will be at the party to witness this year's worthy recipient.
PLUS- In appreciation of your devotion to our shop this is the only day of the year where EVERYTHING in the shop is on sale all day long!
Read more.
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14 October 2015
Darcy Oake on CBC's "Q"
A reminder to enter by October 17th, our contest to win Darcy Oake's book and tickets to his show,
"Edge of Reality," in Toronto. Our readers also have access to a coupon code for Darcy Oake's,
"Edge of Reality" in Toronto.
From CBC Radio:
From CBC Radio:
As children, many of us fall in love with magic — but growing up often means giving up on the illusion.
Not so for Darcy Oake, who quietly trained for years before getting his big break on Britain's Got Talent. After wowing the talent show audience, Oake's life changed in a matter of days, and hasn't stopped since.
Today he joins Shad to discuss the dimly-understood craft of magic as well as his new book, Beyond the Illusion. He also opens up about how his brother's death affected him as both an artist and a person.
Read more and listen to the interview.
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13 October 2015
Winner of an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle"
The contest to win an "Outerbridge Lecture Bundle" closed last night at midnight.
Here's the list of entrants:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Here's the list of entrants:
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Artemus S | One of the things that impresses me most is their costuming. The theatricallity of there performances is top shelf. |
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Mike F | Time of day |
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Jeph S | My daughters excitedly told me about meeting them at sorcerers safari 2015 |
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Jeph S | https://twitter.com/BoardGameBrewer/status/652461331837263872?s=09 |
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Farley C | I really like Time of Day. It is a great twist on an old effect. |
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Farley C | https://twitter.com/fbcarter4/status/652462480782946304 |
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Ryan P | TP Prediction |
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Alex S | Meeting Ted at the 2015 International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Jacksonville, Florida! Ted is very personable and a real worker! |
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Alex S | https://twitter.com/AlexSeaman/status/652566310782537728 |
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William S | Purple Card |
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William S | https://twitter.com/cpt_silverfox/status/652570199821058048 |
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Jenny P | the snowstorm! |
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Jenny P | https://twitter.com/WestGreyJenny/status/653263696844689408 |
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Congratulations Jenny! I'll be in touch with you shortly to arrange for your prize.
Thank you again to Marion and Ted Outerbridge for making this possible!
Thank you again to Marion and Ted Outerbridge for making this possible!
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Mississauga: Jason Palter at "Magic Tonight"
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Mississauga (Thurs): Jason Palter
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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Mississauga (Thurs): Jason Palter
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*.
--
* Offer is subject to change without notice. Canada's Magic earns a commission when you use the coupon code cmagic.
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12 October 2015
Nicholas Wallace in the Globe and Mail
From the Globe and Mail:
He bills himself as a “practitioner of the art of astonishment” and currently hosts the one-man theatrical show Séance at Theatre Passe Muraille, but the trick-player Nicholas Wallace is under no illusion that ghosts actually exist. We spoke to the spirit-summoning skeptic about supernatural scares small, large and definitely medium.
I went to a preview performance of Séance, and I must say I left the theatre a little confused. Was I supposed to be scared? Amused?
Read more.
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