Showing posts with label ~Magi-Fest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ~Magi-Fest. Show all posts

16 December 2023

Canadians at Magifest and contest for Magifest and The Session

At the bottom of this post is information about winning a ticket to Magifest or The Session!


Canadians on the 2024 Performers and Speakers listed at the Vanishing Inc website include:

  • Juliana Chen
  • Jay Sankey
  • The Montreal Trio (Marc Trudel, Michel Huot, Yannick Lacroix)
     

 

From the December 9th Instagram post by Vanishing Inc:

 

 

 

 

From the December 13th Facebook post by Vanishing Inc:

 🚨 FREE TICKETS TO OUR CONVENTIONS 🚨
In the spirit of the season of giving, we’re once again giving away one free ticket to Magifest and one free ticket to The Session.

But, instead of entering yourself, you'll nominate a friend to win a ticket. Just tag them below and indicate whether you're entering them for "Magifest" or "The Session" to be entered!

One entry per person. The drawing closes on Dec. 24 at 4pm ET.

 

 

 

 

03 January 2023

You Flash, You Lose LIVE with Chris Ramsay at Magifest 2023

From the December 14th Instagram post by Vanishing Inc Magic:

You do not want to miss this. @chrisramsay52 will be doing a LIVE edition of You Flash, You Lose at Magifest.

It's a free event for all attendees. So, if you haven't yet, get your Magifest ticket now before they sell out!

 

 

 

 

24 December 2015

Canadians at Magi-Fest 2016

Who'd I miss?

From the Magi-Fest website:
Magi-Fest 2016 
Jan 28 - 31 2016, Columbus, Ohio
  • Shin Lim
  • Eric Leclerc 

 Read more and register.

23 January 2014

Also at Magi-Fest ...


02 January 2014

Canada at Magi-Fest 2014

Canada will be well represented at Magi-Fest 2014!  Both Chris Pilsworth and Ben Train are listed as performers.  In addition, a crew from Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp will be there including: Magic Mike Segal, Jen Segal, Steven Kline (event production and late night lecturer), and Eric Leclerc.

I hope one of you will be sending me a trip report!

25 October 2013

Magi-Fest 2014: Youth scholarships

According to Andi at Vanishing Inc Magic, Canadian's are welcome to apply!  Thanks Andi!


From Magi-Fest:
Thanks to an overwhelmingly kind donation from magician Doug Taylor, we are pleased to announce the Magi-fest Youth Scholarship Program.  
Several lucky, enthusiastic young magicians (everyone under 18 is eligible to apply) will receive FREE entrance into the Columbus Magi-Fest. And, there are youth events being planned open only to the young, serious magicians.

Read more.

08 February 2013

Magi-Fest 2013 round-up

Read all about the Magi-Fest 2013 experience!

From Sorcerers Safari:
When Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin heard that Magifest was to be discontinued last year, they decided that just couldn’t be, so they stepped up and Magifest 2013 was reborn. With the help of our very own Steven Kline as Production Manager and Steven Branham, the amazing Dealer Contact/Badge Checker/Bouncer the convention took off.

Read more.


From the Tony Eng Youth Fund:
Congratulations to Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin for staging and producing a successful 83rd MagicFest! From all accounts, it sounds like there was a full house filled with stellar speakers and performances, heaps of magic dealers and of course, magic day and night. What more could any magic enthusiast wish for?!

We also congratulate our  Tong Eng Youth Fund Bursary Recipients – part of the Magi-Fest Youth Scholarship program. Their verdict of the convention?

Read more.

26 January 2013

Update from Magifest

From Aaron DeLong's Twitter feed:

Way to go Mahdi!

18 December 2012

Canada at Magi-Fest 2013

Updated at 8:32am to add info about Magic Mike and Sorcerers Safari!

We've got some talented peformers at Magi-Fest 2013!

Representing the Great White North will be:
In addition, Magic Mike Segal from Sorcerers Safari will be at the convention for their 10th year doing the youth activities.

They'll be a part of the international cast which includes Justin Willman, Dani DaOrtiz, John Archer, John Guastaferro, Troy Hooser, Justin Flom, Peter Pitchford, Simon Aronson, Scott Robinson, Simon Lovell, Tony Chang, Eric Jones and Kainoa Harbottle.

What a terrific line-up!

Are you going?

26 October 2012

Tony Eng Youth Fund Bursary

From Sharing Wonder:
Magicana’s Tony Eng Youth Fund and Magi-Fest in Columbus, Ohio are proud to announce a partnership for the Magi-Fest Youth Scholarship 2013.

The Columbus Magi-Fest is one of the oldest and most significant magic gatherings in the world. It is an 83-year old tradition that has fostered and helped develop the careers of young magicians. The festival includes youth-only events in which international headline performers work directly with young magicians on their acts. Additionally, lectures, shows and workshops are held where attendees can learn about the experiences and knowledge of  professional magicians.

We are thrilled to announce a scholarship for a young magician to attend Magi-Fest. 
Read more.

27 January 2011

Greg Frewin at Magi-Fest

The 80th annual Columbus Magi-Fest started 2 hours ago!  If you're there and you're going to the Saturday night Headliner Show, leave us a comment and let us know how Greg Frewin did.

To learn more about the convention, visit their website.  Tickets for the Magi-Fest Headliner Show, which is open to the public, can be ordered here.