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- June 8th, 2018, 10:43 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Juan Tamariz: Chan-tatachán
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1538
Juan Tamariz: Chan-tatachán
We've just added 175 performances to our online archive The Screening Room from Juan Tamariz' 1992-93 series Chan-tatachán . There are performances by Gaëtan Bloom, René Lavand, David Williamson, Ricky Jay, Jeff McBride, Norm Nielsen, The Great Tomsoni & Co., John Gaughan, Finn Jon, Mac King, Th...
- April 4th, 2018, 3:22 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Thompson Book
- Replies: 118
- Views: 36658
Re: New John Thompson Book
Bob Farmer wrote:I just received my copy, or rather copies, since there are two massive volumes. It took three Fedex drivers and four mules to haul it out of the truck and up to my house. This has got to be the bargain of the century.
I hope you remembered to tip the mules.
- November 28th, 2017, 4:31 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1675
Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic
We've posted a copy of the oft-pirated 1999 film Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic to the Screening Room. The film was directed by Daniel Zuckerbrot and narrated by Patrick Watson and includes interviews with Max Maven, Persi Diaconis, Ricky Jay, Herb Zarrow, John Carney, Steve Freeman and his childre...
- November 23rd, 2017, 9:57 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Movie Magic: The Larry Thornton Collection
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1722
Movie Magic: The Larry Thornton Collection
In the 1970s, Larry Thornton recorded magicians in his hometown of Calgary and at several magic conventions across North America. For the past year, Magicana has been digitizing and organizing his collection and those performance are now available as part of our Screening Room including performances...
- May 29th, 2017, 1:44 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Allan Slaight Awards
- Replies: 0
- Views: 944
The Allan Slaight Awards
On May 27, 2017, as part of the closing events of the 44th Magic Collectors Weekend in Montreal , we presented this year's Allan Slaight Awards. The Allan Slaight Awards were instituted by the Slaight Family Foundation to honour Allan Slaight, a media mogul and philanthropist with a lifelong passion...
- January 25th, 2017, 11:48 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Julie Eng's Husband Suley Has Died
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4629
Re: Julie Eng's Husband Suley Has Died
There will be a memorial this Saturday in Toronto:
http://www.magicana.com/news/blog/suley-fattah-memorial
http://www.magicana.com/news/blog/suley-fattah-memorial
- January 23rd, 2017, 3:41 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: RIP - Suley Fattah
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2480
RIP - Suley Fattah
With great sadness, we report the passing of Suley Fattah, beloved husband of Julie Eng. Suley passed away earlier today due to complications from a heart attack. He died peacefully at Toronto General Hospital surrounded by his family. Suley was a long-time associate of David Ben and Magicana where ...
- January 17th, 2017, 10:06 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: 2017 Allan Slaight Awards
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2362
2017 Allan Slaight Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for work completed in 2016 for the Allan Slaight Awards. Each year the ASA awards a total of $50,000 recognizing outstanding achievements in the pursuit of the impossible across five different categories: Sharing Wonder ($15,000) recognizes exceptional magic perfor...
- October 20th, 2016, 12:00 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Lyons Den
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1390
The Lyons Den
Magicana is pleased to announce the Lyons Den, a new column of commentary and reviews by Jamy Ian Swiss. Jamy Ian Swiss is considered one of the most insightful, frank and honest critics in the history of magic. He is also recognized as one of the premier sleight-of-hand artists in the world today a...
- March 14th, 2016, 4:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Allan Slaight Awards
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1610
Re: Allan Slaight Awards
There are just over two weeks left to submit a nomination. We welcome submissions for all five categories from anywhere in the world. We've already received nominations from nearly every continent (still waiting on Antartica). If you know someone whose magic has had a big impact, please let us know ...
- February 5th, 2016, 4:45 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: David Ben to Go Hairless (For a Good Cause)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5312
Re: David Ben to Go Hairless (For a Good Cause)
Brad Jeffers wrote:Seriously, if someone has his address I would love to send him one of these.
It's on the website (http://www.magicana.com)
And if anyone missed the boat, we will have extra hair collectibles for those who would still like to make a donation
- January 25th, 2016, 1:57 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: David Ben to Go Hairless (For a Good Cause)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5312
Re: David Ben to Go Hairless (For a Good Cause)
Between the Canadian and US donations, he just passed $150,000. There's just over a week to go. He's so excited, he's doing colour changes
Richard - your suggestion seems to be getting some traction. How many curls can we put you down for?
Richard - your suggestion seems to be getting some traction. How many curls can we put you down for?
- March 29th, 2010, 5:06 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: David Ben's Blog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3387
Re: David Ben's Blog
David posted a review/analysis of Cowboys Full - The Story of Poker by James McManus
(McManus' first book, an NYTimes Bestseller, Positively Fifth Street told the story of his fifth place finish at the world poker series.)
Read the Article.
(McManus' first book, an NYTimes Bestseller, Positively Fifth Street told the story of his fifth place finish at the world poker series.)
Read the Article.
- March 25th, 2010, 10:19 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
Continuing his trip through England, Sid meets Will Goldston and shows him a thing or two in Smoking Goldston.
- March 24th, 2010, 1:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Juan Tamariz, Mac King and Max Maven in Toronto
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1745
Re: Juan Tamariz, Mac King and Max Maven in Toronto
The Secret is Out! Magicana has been working closely with Luminato to bring four of the worlds master magicians Juan Tamariz , Mac King , Max Maven and Bob Sheets - to Toronto as part of the Festival. What a wonderful opportunity, particularly for the public who now has the chance to see these four ...
- March 15th, 2010, 3:03 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Dai Vernon font
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4452
Re: Dai Vernon font
David Ben posted some background on how this font came to be in It's Amazing.
- March 15th, 2010, 2:14 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: MCA2010 :: who's going?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6780
Re: MCA2010 :: who's going?
New information about the convention has been posted here:
http://magicol.wordpress.com/
There's information about the schedule for Thursday afternoon/evening and important food announcements... yum.
http://magicol.wordpress.com/
There's information about the schedule for Thursday afternoon/evening and important food announcements... yum.
- March 10th, 2010, 3:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
The English always have the coolest names for places!
Follow Sid through Peckham and Lower Tooting and hear about the Ornum in Leadership by Leat. (Harry Leat)
Follow Sid through Peckham and Lower Tooting and hear about the Ornum in Leadership by Leat. (Harry Leat)
- March 8th, 2010, 2:53 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: David Ben's Blog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3387
Re: David Ben's Blog
Now back to his regularly scheduled blogging with Igniting the Imagination.
- March 7th, 2010, 6:28 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Jason England 's Canadian Lecture Tour Dates
- Replies: 2
- Views: 882
Re: Jason England 's Canadian Lecture Tour Dates
The tour is off to a great start. Received some terrific feedback from Vancouver: Jason England's lecture here in Vancouver was very well received. His reputation preceded him and he succeeded in impressing every member of the audience with his skills and personality. I have to say he was quite amaz...
- March 4th, 2010, 5:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: MCA2010 :: who's going?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6780
Re: MCA2010 :: who's going?
New updates about the convention schedule are up at the
MCA Blog
MCA Blog
- March 4th, 2010, 3:02 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: David Ben's Blog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3387
Re: David Ben's Blog
After a small break, Tricks & Tweets is back.
David was briefly distracted by Olympic Hockey and few other winter events but he's back.
Read Keeping your cool.
David was briefly distracted by Olympic Hockey and few other winter events but he's back.
Read Keeping your cool.
- March 3rd, 2010, 5:57 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
Sid is honoured with special performances from Owen Clark
You can also click through to read the cover story on Owen Clark from the June, 1904 issue of Staynon's Magic.
You can also click through to read the cover story on Owen Clark from the June, 1904 issue of Staynon's Magic.
- March 2nd, 2010, 1:39 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tony Eng Youth Fund Contest Winner
- Replies: 0
- Views: 380
Tony Eng Youth Fund Contest Winner
Magicana has announced the winner of the first Tony Eng Youth Fund CAM Contest . The winner, and her parent, will receive a free trip to the 2010 CAM Convention including registration, hotel and return airfare. Find out who the winner is... The contest was sponsored by: Kent Wong The Canadian Associ...
- February 25th, 2010, 11:20 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
It pays to be curious! The conjuror from Canada recounts meeting his first celebrity in England in
Leaping off the pages.
Leaping off the pages.
- February 18th, 2010, 2:54 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
All tied up...
Now...back to Sids adventures on the high seas as he makes his way to England.
Now...back to Sids adventures on the high seas as he makes his way to England.
- February 18th, 2010, 10:57 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: MCA2010 :: who's going?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6780
Re: MCA2010 :: who's going?
We're slowly releasing information about the convention as we confirm the details through the MCA Blog . Jason England is speaking about gambling collectibles and also performing on the Friday night. Plus there are some other updates about the schedule which have just been posted. See you in May!
- February 16th, 2010, 9:42 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Jason England 's Canadian Lecture Tour Dates
- Replies: 2
- Views: 882
Jason England 's Canadian Lecture Tour Dates
Magicana is pleased to announce dates for lectures and workshops with Jason England in five Canadian cities Vancouver - March 5-6 Edmonton - March 7-8 Regina - March 9-10 Calgary - March 11-12 Victoria - March 13-14 Lectures will focus on several of Jasons all-time favorite effects for both magician...
- February 10th, 2010, 7:34 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
And, the adventure begins...
Sid travels to Montreal to board the ship to England. Before arriving in Montreal, however, he stops to visit Joseph Ovette, inventor of the famed Master Move...
Sid travels to Montreal to board the ship to England. Before arriving in Montreal, however, he stops to visit Joseph Ovette, inventor of the famed Master Move...
- February 10th, 2010, 4:28 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: David Ben's Blog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3387
David Ben's Blog
David Ben is blogging again. This time it's something to do with Max Malini and Hockey...
Tricks & Tweets: I Believe
If you missed any of the old blog posts, you can view the archive here.
Tricks & Tweets: I Believe
If you missed any of the old blog posts, you can view the archive here.
- February 3rd, 2010, 1:46 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
On the brink of his overseas adventure, Sid steps back in time to remember his father.
Memories of Father
Memories of Father
- February 2nd, 2010, 5:54 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tricks & Tweets - New Blog
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3204
Re: Tricks & Tweets - New Blog
Harlan Tarbell, Karl Germain, Paul Fox and Michael Skinner in
Eye of the Beholder
Eye of the Beholder
- January 27th, 2010, 5:39 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
Discover how a milk campaign puts Sid on the road back to England:
Milk & Honey
Milk & Honey
- January 25th, 2010, 11:39 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tricks & Tweets - New Blog
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3204
Re: Tricks & Tweets - New Blog
Here he goes again... letting secrets slip about Magicana's plans to reprint A Grade Expos
- January 20th, 2010, 2:40 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
Still more memories of Dunninger in Mentalist, Magician... or, both?
- January 19th, 2010, 7:57 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: MCA: Who's Next at Bat?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 10212
- January 19th, 2010, 10:37 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tricks & Tweets - New Blog
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3204
- January 13th, 2010, 5:59 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
This week, Sid has more memories of Dunninger, in particular what he had to say on the subject of exposure.
Exposure?
Exposure?
- January 11th, 2010, 5:41 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Juan Tamariz, Mac King and Max Maven in Toronto
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1745
- January 6th, 2010, 11:46 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sid Lorraine Blog
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9306
Re: Sid Lorraine Blog
Sid is back!
In his first tweet of 2010 he remembers seeing Dunninger perform in the 1920s.
Remembering Dunninger
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In his first tweet of 2010 he remembers seeing Dunninger perform in the 1920s.
Remembering Dunninger
Follow on Twitter