British mathematicians teach more magic

The UK-based recreational math channel Numberphile is still on a magic spree. Here they explain a card trick made popular by the Scientific American columnist (and pretty much hero to nerds everywhere) Martin Gardner. 

Again, it's one of those tricks that young aspiring magicians often show me, albeit with different phrases. It's nice for kids because it doesn't require any manual dexterity, but rather remembering a sequence and when to use it. It also provides some immediately feedback. (Either the cards match or they don't and you know right away.)

The Grumpy Old Men of Magic

I'm pleased to announce a special appearance coming up in September at the Social Capital Theatre in Toronto. I will be appearing with Matt DiSero and the legendary Glenn Ottaway. 

He was the host of Canada's longest running magic dinner theatre, A Little Night Magic in Toronto. He's old, he's grumpy and he's been making Canadians laugh since before just about everyone you've ever met was born. He also knows magic, so watch out! (We guarantee almost every word out of his mouth is inappropriate so consider yourself warned.) 

Matt has worked with comedy greats such as Drew Carey & Jerry Seinfeld, has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood California.

Accompanied by his trusty companion Hartnell (his pet chicken) this bow-tied bedazzler is one of Canada's national comedy treasures.

 

Saturday, September 15, 2018 - 8:00 PM

Social Capital Theatre
154 Danforth Avenue
Toronto (Danforth & Broadview)

Tickets $20

For information contact:
Steve@soulcitysoial.com
416-915-6677

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Alternative Math

Before diving head first into the world of magic, I studied Math at the University of Toronto. (And also business, but practical life skills are overrated.) So things like this speak to me:

It's a little long for casual internet time-wasting the payoff at the end was entirely worth it.

Making Magic Easier

This came up recently over at Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: 

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal by Zach Weinersmith

I would totally try this in my next show if I thought for a second anyone in a Canadian audience would know what the word "polity" meant.

Changing Minds

Learning to change minds is an important skill but a bit of useful advice can go a long way.

Magic & Martini this Summer

Magic & Martini is still on this summer, albeit with a slightly lighter schedule. There are two more chances to catch the show before the end of August. Come join us at Suite 114 and sample their new summer cocktail menu:

Tequila Mockingbird

Summer in Sinaloa

Rose Fashioned

Paloma Fizz

There are two performances with seats available:

Saturday, July 28
Saturday, August 18

Readers can use the promotional code olive for a special discount when booking online. You can reserve your tickets below:

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