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by Shawn Farquhar
August 19th, 2014, 8:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Henry Evans, David Stone and Shawn Farquhar in China video
Replies: 0
Views: 617

Henry Evans, David Stone and Shawn Farquhar in China video

What do three FISM champions do in their spare time while on a two month tour of China? Words can't describe, so watch the video: http://Youtu.be/MGNQAgV_uN8
by Shawn Farquhar
July 22nd, 2013, 6:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: I.B.M. Contest winners
Replies: 3
Views: 1878

I.B.M. Contest winners

Here are the awards that were given out at the 2013 I.B.M. Awards presentation. Recipient of the McBride Magic & Mystery School Scholarship Tamer Qafiti from San Diego, Ca. Recipients of the IBM Endowment and Development Scholarships to the Sorcerer's Summer Safari Magic Camp Salvatori Adler - C...
by Shawn Farquhar
January 22nd, 2013, 2:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: IBM and Lance Burton
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Re: IBM and Lance Burton

Thanks guys for getting out the word. It is a great event that needed to be continued. In fact Eugene Burger and Jeff McBride will once again act as hosts and Lance will be attending. The IBM is also keeping it a free event to those youth that register for the IBM convention so it's a win/win. Cheer...
by Shawn Farquhar
August 23rd, 2012, 3:33 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Information needed ...please help
Replies: 13
Views: 4916

Re: Information needed ...please help

Richard, is that the Bob Koch of Telekinetic Timber fame?
by Shawn Farquhar
August 22nd, 2012, 4:33 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Information needed ...please help
Replies: 13
Views: 4916

Information needed ...please help

Hi everyone,

Can anyone give me any information the Golden Gate Magic Co. that once operated in San Francisco? Any idea why it closed? I'd love to find out who was the last owner and where they might reside or contact info...

Thanks,

-shawn
by Shawn Farquhar
March 23rd, 2012, 12:57 am
Forum: Convention Reports
Topic: I.B.M. 2012 Convention - Norfolk, VA
Replies: 7
Views: 4775

Re: I.B.M. 2012 Convention - Norfolk, VA

Hey Bill, I was thinking it was time we told everyone about some of the other acts booked: Mater Payne Justin Flom Chris Capehart Dani DaOrtiz David Acer Paul Gertner John Bannon Geoff Williams Chip Romero Yuji Yasuda Rich Bloch George Saterial Arthur Trace Vlad Kryvonogov Hannibal Ma Yanyan Wayne H...
by Shawn Farquhar
April 20th, 2011, 7:26 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Lecture Tour - Shawn Farquhar
Replies: 4
Views: 2024

Re: Lecture Tour - Shawn Farquhar

Hi Richard, I'd love to do a tour of Canada but Lee Asher has the western side booked for a long time and I had tried to be a part of an event Alain was putting together in Montreal, but they went with a few guys from Europe who were coming over for the 4F ... I love Quebec City and visit often for ...
by Shawn Farquhar
April 20th, 2011, 3:14 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Lecture Tour - Shawn Farquhar
Replies: 4
Views: 2024

Lecture Tour - Shawn Farquhar

I have a tour of Europe in May and June to present my Bread and Butter lecture. Velden, Netherlands May 10 Anvers, Belgium May 11 Lieges, Belgium May 12 Lille, France May 13 Seine et Marne, France May 14 Filming in London May 15 -16 Paris, France May 17 Angers, France May 21 Bordeaux, France May 22 ...
by Shawn Farquhar
March 15th, 2011, 2:14 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Small Lecture Tour (FLORIDA)
Replies: 0
Views: 821

Small Lecture Tour (FLORIDA)

Just a quick note to say I'm really looking forward to seeing, lecturing and hanging out with the magicians of Florida... March 23rd - Jacksonville, FL March 24th - Tampa Bay, FL March 28th - West Palm, FL March 29th - Cocoa Beach, FL March 30th - Ft. Lauderdale, FL March 31st - Miami, FL More infor...
by Shawn Farquhar
December 21st, 2010, 3:35 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Ron Wilson Has Died
Replies: 31
Views: 10536

Re: Ron Wilson Has Died

I had the honour and pleasure of having Ron as my agent for cruise ships for over a decade. He was an honest man who did right by my family. He not only booked my calendar but offered me sage advice that helped me stay on ships pretty much year round and for more money than he had ever obtained for ...
by Shawn Farquhar
November 23rd, 2010, 10:29 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Article on Lu Chen
Replies: 7
Views: 1988

Re: Article on Lu Chen

Lu Chen is quite a popular figure in China. Having just returned from shows in several major cities in China I must say his name was mentioned in just about every conversation I had with TV hosts, newscaster and laymen! I'm not sure about him performing at the WMS teen show however. I do know he won...
by Shawn Farquhar
September 13th, 2010, 2:21 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Beware Internet Scam Using Milt Larsen's Name!
Replies: 17
Views: 4553

Re: Beware Internet Scam Using Milt Larsen's Name!

I would believe the email account was hacked as my wife, Lori, received this email from Milt just days after sending him an email. She would not be on any list they would troll and her email is not listed anywhere on any type of magic site. The email she sent was her only contact ever with Milt. shawn
by Shawn Farquhar
September 7th, 2010, 11:54 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: CAM / PCAM joint convention 2011
Replies: 1
Views: 1855

CAM / PCAM joint convention 2011

The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians and the Canadian Association of Magicians will be joining hosting their annual convention together under the guidance of the Vancouver Magic Circle. The event will be held from July 28th - 31st, 2011 in British Columbia. For more details visit: <!-- w --><a...
by Shawn Farquhar
September 7th, 2010, 11:30 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Shawn Farquhar Lecture
Replies: 0
Views: 584

Shawn Farquhar Lecture

I taking a few days from my performance schedule to lecture for a few IBM Rings in the mid-western USA. For more information on the lecture content you can visit: <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.magiclecture.com">www.magiclecture.com</a><!-- w --> Dates for this small tour are: IBM Ri...
by Shawn Farquhar
June 30th, 2010, 6:42 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: What happened to Steve Wyrick?
Replies: 34
Views: 7010

Re: What happened to Steve Wyrick?

I saw three versions of the show. The first was Sexy Magic in the tent out back of a hotel in downtown Vegas. The show was terrible and the person sitting next to me fell asleep! Then I saw the show in the converted room upstairs in Planet Hollywood. The folks next to me, on either side, had receive...
by Shawn Farquhar
June 26th, 2010, 10:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Make Believe Featured at LA Film Festival
Replies: 9
Views: 2733

Re: Make Believe Featured at LA Film Festival

..and the WINNER is "Best Documentary Feature: Make Believe; shows six teenagers competing for the title of Teen World Champion at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas." Congrats to al involved... <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.altfg.com/blog/movie/los-angeles-film-festival...
by Shawn Farquhar
May 28th, 2010, 9:36 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Magic At The Beach 2011, Myrtle Beach, SC ...
Replies: 25
Views: 7534

Re: Magic At The Beach 2011, Myrtle Beach, SC ...

Hi Mike, Awesome line up again! Topas and Roxanne are awesome both on and off stage. You might want to however amend the part about Nestor Hato who didn't win the Golden Lion Head Award in Vegas. That was Trevor Watters and Lorena. Nestor won the SAMORTI award. Have a great convention ... Shawn
by Shawn Farquhar
May 15th, 2010, 3:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New FISM Website Now Online
Replies: 8
Views: 1357

Re: New FISM Website Now Online

Craig, are you creating this site? It's really a nice format and quite clean and easy to understand and navigate.

shawn
by Shawn Farquhar
May 13th, 2010, 11:18 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: PCAM 2010 dates announced ... were going to sea again ...
Replies: 1
Views: 1285

Re: PCAM 2010 dates announced ... were going to sea again ...

Just a short time until the PCAM and we have some fun stuff lined up as usual. Stephen Bargatze, Steve Kline & Dusty, Oscar Munoz, Trevor Watters and Lorena (2010 Gold Lion Head Champions) and Eric Buss along with myself will be bringing full evening shows to delight our registrants. The cruise ...
by Shawn Farquhar
March 29th, 2010, 11:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Fitch 2010 Magician of the Year!
Replies: 11
Views: 4211

Re: Bob Fitch 2010 Magician of the Year!

Congratulations to an amazing magician, teacher and man. For years I had heard the accolades but only recently had the opportunity to experience Bob Fitch's magic. I regret I will be unable to attend the event, but I have an appearance at the Canadian Association of Magicians convention. What a bril...
by Shawn Farquhar
March 17th, 2010, 2:14 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Australia's #1 magician on Ellen, Tuesday.
Replies: 10
Views: 3736

Re: Australia's #1 magician on Ellen, Tuesday.

Hi folks, For clarity on the subject, the video of the protest was a joke. The two "protester's" are staff comedy writers who last year did a magic act that included a gamolo levitation and some cheesy choreography. It was part of a staff talent show put on expressly for Ellen. ( <!-- m --...
by Shawn Farquhar
February 18th, 2010, 7:15 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: J .C Wagner
Replies: 16
Views: 5287

Re: J .C Wagner

Awesome choice Richard. I was so thrilled to see he's doing his set at the Castle when the announcement was emailed to members ... too cool.
by Shawn Farquhar
February 18th, 2010, 7:14 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Show in in Vegas
Replies: 3
Views: 1567

Re: Magic Show in in Vegas

The website seems to indicate that it's on Sunday.

http://www.onyxtheatre.com/calendar.htm
by Shawn Farquhar
February 3rd, 2010, 9:40 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: PCAM 2010 dates announced ... were going to sea again ...
Replies: 1
Views: 1285

PCAM 2010 dates announced ... were going to sea again ...

Hi folks, It's official, the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians 77th annual convention will be July 11th to the 18th on board the incredible Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. It all starts the day after the IBM convention. We sail from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vall...
by Shawn Farquhar
February 3rd, 2010, 9:30 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Workers are IN!!
Replies: 114
Views: 23352

Re: The Workers are IN!!

I didn't disagree with you Dustin, I agreed with Mr. Farmer.

shawn
by Shawn Farquhar
February 3rd, 2010, 9:15 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Workers are IN!!
Replies: 114
Views: 23352

Re: The Workers are IN!!

A little research never hurt anyone. Google is our friend at times. I created an effect called "Tagged" in the late 90's and now a quick google will show you two additional effects created in the past couple of years with the exact same name by Richard Sanders and Rich Ferguson. I have to ...
by Shawn Farquhar
January 26th, 2010, 6:20 am
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Information for entertainers wishing to come to Canada
Replies: 5
Views: 3001

Re: Information for entertainers wishing to come to Canada

This information will actually be helpful with regards to lecturer's coming to Canada. Thanks for the tip ...

shawn
by Shawn Farquhar
January 26th, 2010, 6:03 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Magic At The Beach 2010, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Replies: 22
Views: 6763

Re: Magic At The Beach 2010, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

Congratulations to all those involved with the production of Magic at the Beach. I had a blast. I think I had so much fun I probably slept a whole 12 hours during my entire stay! Great location, amazing theatre, stellar line up, awesome people and a sushi restaurant that stayed open till 1 AM ... sw...
by Shawn Farquhar
January 26th, 2010, 5:58 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Geoff Williams Magic Lecture
Replies: 5
Views: 2458

Re: Geoff Williams Magic Lecture

It's awesome to see Geoff's great reviews. I was fortunate to have him lecture at last years PCAM convention on the ms Norwegian Pearl where he got rave reviews from my registrants. I have had the pleasure of watching him lecture twice now, once at PCAM and the other at Magic in the Rockies, and at ...
by Shawn Farquhar
December 18th, 2009, 7:08 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mr Tuxedo (Thailand) copies Rafael's sawing on a couch illusion!
Replies: 18
Views: 5611

Re: Mr Tuxedo (Thailand) copies Rafael's sawing on a couch illusion!

I just wanted to chime in and say I would love to read more about Rafael and his ideas. He is such an original in a world filled with "Mr. Tuxedo's". I hope Genii will do a feature article so I can have it in my collection. I have every single issue starting from Vol. 1, No. 1 with the exc...
by Shawn Farquhar
October 31st, 2009, 8:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: THIS is the day
Replies: 38
Views: 7847

Re: THIS is the day

That's cool to hear Timothy. I was in Melbourne a few years back and my driver told me it was not a popularly celebrated holiday down under. In fact he said " one year some little ankle biters came begging for candy at my home ... but I told them to bugger off..." Now that's scary! Happy H...
by Shawn Farquhar
August 8th, 2009, 11:52 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Russ Stevens - Shape of My Heart Routine
Replies: 69
Views: 19995

Re: Russ Stevens - Shape of My Heart Routine

I have arrived in Japan, where I can now use internet without restrictions. I have wasted most of my first day in Japan reading Magic Cafe, iTricks, Genii and the useless blog I will not promote. I see that the "well respected magician" has been revealed. Russ wrote: "Recently a rathe...
by Shawn Farquhar
August 2nd, 2009, 12:41 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM Day 6 and the Results - Friday
Replies: 40
Views: 14195

Re: FISM Day 6 and the Results - Friday

What a great summation of a fantastic event. It had so many highs and very few lows. This is only my third FISM, but by far the best I have been to ... go figure! Thanks Craig for taking so much time to report and review FISM. Oh and by the way ... your unforgettable moment at FISM was the same as m...
by Shawn Farquhar
August 2nd, 2009, 12:37 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Downloading the FISM videos
Replies: 21
Views: 5546

Re: Downloading the FISM videos

Not too sure how soon they will appear on Youtube via China ... as YouTube is banned here ... If they end up on Youtube it will be from someone copying from cctv on the net and then uploading somewhere else in the world.

Shawn
by Shawn Farquhar
August 2nd, 2009, 9:23 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Downloading the FISM videos
Replies: 21
Views: 5546

Re: Downloading the FISM videos

Turns out they have been airing the shows nightly on CCTV 3. I am still in Beijing and each evening from 8PM till 9PM they show a full day of events and shows. Tonight's episode was the social banquet. The coverage is amazing. I went out for dinner tonight and the number of people here who know the ...
by Shawn Farquhar
August 1st, 2009, 10:07 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Downloading the FISM videos
Replies: 21
Views: 5546

Re: Downloading the FISM videos

Hi Rolf,

I found a similar page on the same site that has the videos laid out a little differently for all to see at once.

http://space.tv.cctv.com/page/PAGE1248682446442211

Cheers,

Shawn
by Shawn Farquhar
July 31st, 2009, 2:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM Day 6 and the Results - Friday
Replies: 40
Views: 14195

Re: FISM Day 6 and the Results - Friday

This, I believe, is the last contest I will ever do ... I promised my Wife. It was a super great convention and to be able to share the stage with Marc Oberon was a joy. He is an outstanding magician and I am honored to be awarded the Grand Prix World Championship of Close Up Magic. When my feet tou...
by Shawn Farquhar
July 30th, 2009, 9:32 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM DAY 5 - Thursday
Replies: 17
Views: 5596

Re: FISM DAY 5 - Thursday

That would be correct Richard. Stage had an extra day but all the close up acts had finished the day before ... there's nothing that "smells a little sneaky" and I would love to know which of the competitors "know pretty much every judge"? What a foolish thing to write Juha-Matti...

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