Ottawa: David Merry lecture

David Merry will be lecturing in Ottawa on May 23rd.

Contact John Pert for information.  (MagicInfo.ca has an e-mail address for John.)


[via Magic Information Canada]

Ariel Frailich and Reading Writing

For those of you who won't be able to attend the Reading Writing book signing party at The Browser's Den on Sunday, I understand that Full Circle Magic is doing a Q&A with Ariel on Facebook, Monday May 6 at 5PM EST.

I've managed to get a sneak peak at the book and it looks fabulous!  I can't wait until I get a chance to dig into the fantastic material!

Toronto: Kazam at Art Fusion

On Saturday May 4th, join Alex Kazam and other artists at Art Fusion.

From the Art Fusion Collectives Facebook page:

Join ART FUSION *Festival* on MAY 4 @ Mel Lastman Square www.artfusioncollectives.com OPEN SPACE for all ARTS/MUSIC Collectives to Jam: Dance, play Music, Drum & showcase Visual Arts for FREE! *Fire Spinners, Aerialists, Jugglers, Break-dancers, Magicians & Stiltwalkers* www.facebook.com/events/440379596054522

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Free sample of “Finding The Funny”

From Playing Big Magic:

Download your free sample of one of the feature chapters of the book “Finding The Funny”. This chapter discusses techniques to get the most out of audience volunteers and building a strong connection with your audience for maximum, and highly entertaining, results. All I ask is that you help spread the good word about this freebie. Share the link on your favourite social media to get instant access to the PDF download. Thanks!

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Thanks Ryan!

Orillia: QED with Gabriello Pitman

From Gabriello Pitman Live:

MAY 30,  ORILLIA OPERA HOUSE

"This is not your ordinary 'magic show': It's a perplexing display of magic, suggestion and psychology. Utilizing techniques of social psychology, suggestion and mis-direction, you will witness what appears to be real mind-reading... and maybe even learn how to do it yourself!"

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[via Jay Sankey]