We are really excited ton inform you that the Festival de magie de Québec will be back for the 8th Edition, in May, 2018. Please visit Web site: www.festivaldemagie.ca
In 2018, many new concepts will be offered like the "Strange Gala" on Friday night, the "Kids Gala" Saturday afternoon and of course our "International Gala" Saturday night with 7 renowned artists. You will have the chance to see during that gala: Bill Abbott, Juliana Chen, Éric Leclerc, Max Maven, Xavier Mortimer, Xavier Tapias and Daniel Coutu as Emcee.
Since the Festival also organises the CAMarederie in 2018, the magicians will have the chance to see 9 lectures from Bill Abbott, Stéphane Bourgoin, Juliana Chen, Max Maven, Xavier Mortimer, Xavier Tapias, Christopher Taylor, Marc Trudel and R.Paul Wilson.
You can already buy your magician's package at 300 $ + tx (value of $400 + tx) on our Web site. We also offer a show only package at 75 $ + tx. (Value of $95 + tx)
Prices will raise on January 1st, 2018.
You can also register for the Magic School that will offer different levels during the week-end. You can also join the Club de Magie du Québec. Its mission is to support magicians who want to compete at high levels of competitions. You can also register to our 6th Edition of the Concours International de magie "Michel Cailloux" with $4000 in prizes for the winners.
Read more and buy tickets.
17 November 2017
Quebec: Festival de magie de Québec May 3-6, 2018
From the Festival de magie de Québec newsletter:
16 November 2017
The 2017 "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award
- The nomination period is over. Please check back regularly to see when voting starts!
Updated November 28th to add the following nominee:
- Neil Croswell - "I have watched Neil devote his life to magic from a young age and he has stuck to his vision from day one. His determination and work ethic over the years make him an inspiration as well as his countless awards and international TV appearances (Fool Us, etc.). In 2017, he appeared on "Masters of Illusion" , completed 250+ shows on a cruise in the Bahamas, and performed internationally across Asia which helped raise money for charitable causes in Sri Lanka. To accomplish what he has at his age, I believe, is an inspiration to Canadian magicians with goals of a professional career."
Updated November 27th to add the following nominee:
- Ryan Brown - "Ryan started performing magic very early in school. While
he was in my class, he would bargain his work completion in order to go
to the kindergarten class and perform his latest trick. He continued to
perform and cam back several years to perform free at our school's fun
fair. True school and community spirit. Ryan has inspired many of the
students to believe in their dream and to work hard to achieve it. He
continues to seek advancement in his craft by seeking peer help and
taking classes taught by more experienced magicians."
"Performed at Screemers at Exhibition Place Toronto in October. Great show Ryan!!
Increased his knowledge of magic by taking classes in Las Vegas with the master of masks and magical knowledge, Jeff McBride earlier this year."
Updated November 24 to add the following nominee:
- Benzi Train "because of his tireless work over the years to promote the performance of live magic in Toronto and his efforts at the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club and bringing in of top quality lecturers to our community. His (and partner Jonah Babbins) show Newest Trick in the Book gives any magician a venue/opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. He has inspired many magicians to challenge themselves creatively or to even perform live."
Updated on November 21 to add the following nominee:
- Murray and Teresa Hatfield - "The Magic Demon nominates Murray and Teresa Hatfield for starring in and producing their second ever extraordinary magic and illusions-filled phantasmagoria "Unbelievable" at this summer's PNE in Vancouver. For the second year in a row, it was again one of the the most inspiring and entertaining stadium-scale magical events Vancouver has ever seen." In addition, Murray and Teresa amazed on season 4 of Penn and Teller Fool Us this year where Penn said of their performance "I haven't seen a better version of Metamorphosis ever.". Murray is the president of the Canadian Association of Magicians.
Updated at 4pm to add the following nominee:
- Julie Eng - Along with running programs such as "Senior Sorcery" and "My Magic Hands," this year Julie (with Jonathan Levit) interviewed David Williamson at Magic Live! in addition to being the official photographer for "The Magic of Johnny Thompson." Julie is also one of the guides in an upcoming hour-long documentary for CBC's The Nature of Things that will be looking at the the intersection of science and magic cross paths. Julie is the Executive Director at Magicana.
Updated at 1:30pm to add:
- First nomination is for 11 year old Caiden Finch!
"He has performed on stage for paying audience and I might say he was great. His magic was excellent. He was dressed for the occasion. He had a themed routine and what I really liked was that came in [to Perfect Magic] about week before the show and asked for some advice. I talked, he listened and implemented 95% of it in his show."
(I had the pleasure of meeting Caiden at Sorcerers Safari in 2016. He's a fine choice for inspirational nomination!)
The Canada's Magic "Readers' Choice 2017 Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award nominations are now open.
You may nominate living Canadian Magician(s) of your choosing by leaving their name along with a short note about how they inspired you in 2017, in the comments below. (Or you may email me your nomination.)
Nominations will be accepted up until 11:59PM on Thursday November the 30th. I will contact the nominees via email and give them one week to accept or decline their nomination. The full list of nominations will be published and voting will commence in December. (Canada's Magic is not eligible for the award, nor will it be participating in the nomination or voting process.)
This is a "bragging rights" only contest. There is no cash value for this award.
Here are some ideas for potential nominees (individuals and groups can be nominated):
- The Canadian magicians appearing on US television shows this year, including but not limited to: Richard Forget, Yan Markson, Patrik Kuffs, Murray Hatfield, Sheldon Casavant, Neil Croswell, Shawn Farquhar, and Billy Kidd.
- The owners of Canada's brick and mortar magic shops.
- Brent Kloeble and his team for establishing a magic festival for Regina.
The list of worthy entrants goes on and on ...
I look forward to seeing your nominations!
In the spirit of celebrating all Canadian magicians, last year's winners of the Readers' Choice award (Steven Lafond) or Editor's Choice award (Mahdi Gilbert) are not eligible for nomination in 2017.
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15 November 2017
Kickstart Leon Playing Cards
From the Leon Playing Cards Kickstarter page:
From Chris Mayhew's Twitter feed:
My name is Chris Mayhew. I am a magician living in Toronto Canada, and I love playing cards. For me, my interest in magic was inevitable. I grew up in Calgary Alberta, close to a magic shop that opened a few blocks down the street from my house.
As soon as I walked into that shop I was hooked. I would spend every chance I could hanging out at the magic shop, absorbing as much as I could from the local magicians that frequented it. I found the Dr. Leon Playing Cards at the magic shop, and fell in love with the look and feel of the cards instantly.
Read more and back project.
From Chris Mayhew's Twitter feed:
For the last year I have been working on this project to bring it to fruition. There have been so many obstacles,... https://t.co/CRsmYGVdNx— Chris Mayhew (@SurrealMayhew) November 6, 2017
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14 November 2017
Random thoughts from the Browser's Den of Magic 42nd anniversary party
I had the pleasure of spending some time at the Browser's Den of Magic 42nd anniversary party on Sunday. A great time appeared to be had by all! Here are a few random thoughts:
- I missed the auction, but heard it was absolutely packed, with a lot of great deals to be had.
- There are lots of a amazing finds and deals in the Back Room.
- It was still pretty busy in the afternoon.It was a packed house at @theBrowsersDen 42nd anniversary party! pic.twitter.com/cghsXjvP61— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) November 13, 2017
- The trivia segment was great fun, as always. Jeff has a lot of very knowledgeable patrons!The patrons @theBrowsersDen anniversary party were in fine form for the trivia challenge. pic.twitter.com/deXvFOLVa3— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) November 13, 2017
- Trivia question answers included: Jeff Hinchliffe, Jeff Pinsky, and 1995.
- Bernice was looking well. It was great to see her.
- It's not an anniversary party without an award ceremony...
- Happy to see Sorcerers Safari alumnus RJ Steele win the Len Cooper Memorial Award this year.Lovely to see Bernice come out to the party!— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) November 13, 2017
Congratulations to RJ for winning the Len Cooper Memorial Award @theBrowsersDen ! pic.twitter.com/1s47mglbzA - Congratulations on another great anniversary event, Jeff et al!
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13 November 2017
Congratulations to Luc Langevin!
Congratulations to Luc Langevin and his wife Esther Béland on the arrival of the newest member of their family!
From an article by Karine Paradis published in En Vedette (and translated through Google):
See the first post on Luc's Instagram account:
From an article by Karine Paradis published in En Vedette (and translated through Google):
This is not an illusion!
Luc Langevin and his wife Esther Béland welcomed a new member into their small family ...
See the first post on Luc's Instagram account:
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12 November 2017
Toronto: The Toronto Magic Company presents Paul Vigil (one night only!)
From The Toronto Magic Company's Facebook event:
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11 November 2017
A "Go Fund Me" for Gerard Dietrich
I remember Gerard from the Ring 17 club exchange days. I think it was Gerard who first introduced me to the work of Bruce Posgate. A a couple of years back, at the Browser's Bash I became acquainted with Gerard's son Scott, who set up this campaign to help out his parents.
Wishing Gerard a speedy recovery!
From the "Save Santa's Christmas (broken hip)" Go Fund Me page:
Wishing Gerard a speedy recovery!
From the "Save Santa's Christmas (broken hip)" Go Fund Me page:
After 40+ years of delighting children with his holiday magic, and listening intently to their Christmas wishes, professional Santa Claus, Gerard Dietrich’s Christmas is in jeopardy.
On Sunday, November 5th Gerard accidentally fell and broke his hip, specifically his femur just below the ball joint. On Tuesday, November 7th he had a successful operation to mend his broken hip which included inserting a metal rod into the bone and securing it with screws and wire.
All though Santa is on the road to recovery, it will take an estimated 6 weeks. He cannot drive a car, let alone a sleigh for this length of time either. This means he will miss his main season of employment, which he and Mrs. Claus (my Mom) rely on. Without their supplemental Christmas income, it could be a very long winter for Mr. and Mrs. Claus; two kind hearted people who have brought joy to thousands.
The money collected will go to supplementing their lost income to cover basic bills, rent, etc. and any additional medical expenses. This time of year Santa should be focused on making children’s holiday wishes come true, not how he will pay rent.
Read more and donate.
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10 November 2017
Thornhill: Christmas Magic with Uncle Buck
From the Christmas Magic with Uncle Buck Facebook event:
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09 November 2017
Welcoming a new Friend: Ian Crawford
I first met Ian at a Ring 17 meeting back in the day. (If I recall correctly, we pledged in the same year. This may have been when the club was meeting at a venue close to a Pickle Barrel, but I digress.)
Performing a literacy based show as "Magic Ian," he has shared his love of magic with thousands of children over the years. By day Ian is a partner in an Executive Development and Human Resources Company. A few years back, he kindly wrote us a guest post about Steve Cohen's performance at Luminto. Ian currently sits on the Ring 17 executive as the Sergeant at Arms.
Thank you Ian, for befriending Canada's Magic!
Performing a literacy based show as "Magic Ian," he has shared his love of magic with thousands of children over the years. By day Ian is a partner in an Executive Development and Human Resources Company. A few years back, he kindly wrote us a guest post about Steve Cohen's performance at Luminto. Ian currently sits on the Ring 17 executive as the Sergeant at Arms.
Thank you Ian, for befriending Canada's Magic!
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08 November 2017
Toronto: Browser's makes Pop announcement for Bash 2018
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Dear Denizens,
We are very excited to announce that Pop Haydn will be making a very rare Canadian appearance, bringing his award-winning magical talents to our 2018 Browser's Magic Bash.
Pop Haydn started out as a street performer in the 1960's, and he has worked all over the world in every type of venue.
He is a seven time Magician of the Year award winner at the Magic Castle. He is easily one of the most versatile performing magicians alive.
He is well known for his comedy Four Ring Routine, Multiple Peeked Cards to Pocket, Mongolian Pop Knot, Six Card Trick, Chicago Surprise, and Colour Changing Handkerchiefs. However, it is not only his handling of these effects that are impressive but the entertainment he squeezes out of each moment that is truly amazing and a lesson for all to study.
As well, through School for Scoundrels (a company he co-founded with Chef Anton) he has given the magic community valuable lessons on classic cons such as Three Card Monte, Fast & Loose, and the Three Shell Game.
Read more and buy tickets.
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07 November 2017
Toronto: Bobby Motta's "Cryptic"
From Bobby Motta's Facebook page:
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Canada’s most coveted mentalist and mind-reader Bobby Motta hits the stage with his show Cryptic on November 22, 2017 in downtown Toronto at Crow's Theatre, Scotiabank Community Theatre 345 Carlaw Avenue.
This is a rare performance in Toronto, space is limited making it a very close and intimate show.
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06 November 2017
McCord Museum poster contest
From the McCord Museum Twitter feed:
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POSTER #CONTEST ★ Over $1,500 in prizes to win + your creation exhibited! Enter by November 12 ❯❯ https://t.co/F4IbCKMU6H #IllusionsMcCord pic.twitter.com/m87TcBNA14— Musée McCord Museum (@MuseeMcCord) October 2, 2017
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05 November 2017
Vanish Magic Magazine 40th edition
The 40th edition of Vanish Magic Magazine is out now! Have a look at vanishmagic.com.
From Paul Romhany's Facebook page:
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04 November 2017
Remembering Nick Sacco
The folks at Ring 49 have more information to share about Nick Sacco.
From The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club:
From The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club:
- He was President of IBM Ring #49 (2002-2003) & also an active member of the Canadian Association of Magicians & IBM Ring 17 Toronto.
- Nick was instrumental in the creation of the IBM Ring 49 Web-Site that won an IBM International 1st place Award of Excellence for Best Web-Site for 2003-2004.
- Nick was also involved in the nomination process that lead to the induction of the late Doug Henning onto the Canada Walk of Fame in Toronto in 2010.
- Nick was also the recipient of the John E. Shipton Memorial Award of Achievement for 2000-2002 for his unending work & contributions that benefited Hamilton Ring #49.
- Nick’s love of card magic and endless practice also achieved him a personal invitation as a performer and member of the exclusive Four F International Convention held in Batavia NY every year.
- Nick will be sadly missed.
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03 November 2017
Toronto: Free magic club
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
Hi Guys,
Hope that you are all well and happy.
Friendly reminder that our monthly Magic Club is this Saturday, November 4 from 2:30pm to 5:00pm.
Feel free bring a trick or a move to show others.
AND...Our 42nd Store Anniversary Party is coming up on Sunday, November 12. You can find full details about the party on our homepage.
Thank you for your kind support-Old & Young Jeff, John Cardella.
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02 November 2017
Thank you to our November 2017 friends!
Thank you to John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, and The Outerbridges, 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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01 November 2017
Thank you to our November 2017 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:
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.
Or you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
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 Close, author of the Workers series and other ebooks.
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.
Or you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
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31 October 2017
Top 5 posts in October 2017
Of the 35 posts at Canada's Magic this month, here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:
and the most viewed post this month ...
5. London Jones in the news - Why aren't there more women in magic?
4. October sale: 40% off yearly sponsorship rates! - What are you waiting for?
3. 2017 "Holiday Magic" - Great talent raising money for a worthy cause.
2. Random thoughts from "The Newest Trick in the Book" - I had so much fun!
and the most viewed post this month ...
1. Toronto: "The Illusionists – Live From Broadway" buy 1 get 1 for only $1! - Did you take advantage of this fabulous deal? Send me your thoughts on the show!
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Rounding the Western rings in November 2017
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) | - Monthly meeting - Bizzaro lecture |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - Bizzaro lecture |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - Close up / parlour contest - Bizzaro lecture |
Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - Third Monday Magic. - Bizzaro lecture - Christmas banquet |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Magic! (75th anniversary celebration) - Christmas pot luck |
Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - TBA |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Bizzaro lecture |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Rounding the Central rings in November 2017
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) | - Free form first Fridaze - Second Saturday night special - Montreal's first IBM magic jam! - Magicians and friends - Sunday brunch - Instagram Tuesday |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - TBA. |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Magic auction. |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - TBA |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - TBA. |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - TBA |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Richard Sanders lecture. - Browser's Den anniversary party. |
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
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Rounding the Eastern rings in November 2017
Does anybody have current information to share about the Magic Circle of St. John?
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Visit their Facebook page. |
St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - TBA |
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30 October 2017
Doctor Mysterion in the Toronto Star
Shows Monday at 8 and 9:30 p.m., along with a curated collection of items to Curiosa at 1273 Queen St W.
Go to eventbrite.ca for tickets to Sideshow and Tell.
From the article "It's home, sweet creepy home for Doctor Mysterion" by RAJU MUDHAR in the Toronto Star:
Go to eventbrite.ca for tickets to Sideshow and Tell.
From the article "It's home, sweet creepy home for Doctor Mysterion" by RAJU MUDHAR in the Toronto Star:
Shrunken heads, mummified specimens and Voodoo artifacts are just some of the items in the collection of oddities that Doctor Mysterion has amassed in his west-end Toronto home.
The well known local mentalist has long been on the hunt for the strange and obscure through his various work engagements, along with Steffi Kay, his onstage partner in The Sentimentalists.
It’s got to the point where weird things just end up being offered to him.
“When I was a kid, I loved Ripley’s Believe it or Not, and I used to love going to the museum and seeing the mummy and the artifacts. I always had a fascination with unsolved mysteries. So these are things that have always been interesting to me, for example, like a shrunken head, or things that are part of Indigenous cultures or cryptozoology, like the Loch Ness Monster or the Jersey Devil,” he explains.
Read more.
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