Thanks to Chris Ramsay out in Montreal for offering up this informative video exploring a basic taxonomy of the different types of magicians. So if you ever encounter a magician in the wild, you’ll know what you’re up against. Forewarned is forearmed.
A magic trick you can perform on yourself
The human brain is a magical thing and it’s not wired up in the most straightforward way. Here’s a trick you can perform on yourself, described by the great Stephen Fry on the BBC series QI. You could do it standing up, but seated is probably easier. Also a good idea to not be driving a car.
Photos from Magic & Martini
Thank you to everyone who attended our sold out performance of Magic & Martini last night at Suite 114 in Toronto. We’re back to our regular schedule after an almost summer hiatus. Tickets are available for performances through the end of November. Readers can use the special code olive for a discount on tickets purchased online.
Here are some photos from the event courtesy of Tom Durcan.
Magic & Martini this Fall
Design by Kurt Firla
Magic & Martini is continuing this fall. Our shows for September are nearly sold out (we currently have about fifteen tickets left.) We have just posted new dates for October and November. Readers can use the secret code olive for a discount on tickets purchased online.
Come join us at Suite 114 (116 Dundas Street West, Toronto). Solve the riddle and get access to the secret menu and see some incredible magic.
Giving away all of my secrets
Or maybe not.
On Sunday, September 23, I'll be giving a magic seminar at The Browser's Den of Magic. I'll be discussing the underpinnings of some of the material I've worked on over the past ten-ish years. It's not necessarily informative for the uninitiated. But it's an opportunity to talk about some of the work that for 99% of my work must be kept secret.
Sunday, September 23 - 5:30 PM
The Browser's Den of Magic
3220 Dufferin Street, Toronto
The Magic of Cookies
Canadian magician, Nicholas Wallace (who appears sweet and innocent but is actually the devil; pure evil wrapped in Mr. Rogers' sweater) appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Here he tries to take the most wholesome snack, milk and cookies, and turn it into something that is both magic and sinister.