Open Sesame!

As we have announced, Magicana is programming the Masters of Magic series as a part of Toronto's wonderful arts festival, Luminato. The masters of magic this year are: Juan Tamariz (presenting his show in English, French and Spanish), Mac King, Max Maven and Bob Sheets. The Masters of Magic series begins June 17 and concludes June 20. Tickets will go on sale through TicketMaster.ca on April 15.

But, as our friends and loyal readers, you can buy your tickets earlier! Starting Monday April 5th, use the pre-sale code "IMAGINE" to purchase up until Wednesday April 14, 2010.

Visit our website to see the schedule and for more information about the performers. But remember, it's our little secret!

Masters of Magic is produced in
partnership with Luminato.

It's official.

If you love magic, you need to be in Toronto this summer.

For ten extraordinary days in June, Toronto’s stages, streets, and public spaces are illuminated with arts and creativity with Luminato. This annual multi-disciplinary celebration of theatre, literature, music, food, dance, celebrations, visual arts, fashion, film will now feature magic.

The Masters of Magic, brings four of the world’s master magicians to Luminato to highlight one of the world’s oldest performing arts.

Spain’s Juan Tamariz will demonstrate his skillful minimalist and improvisational magic in not one, but three languages! The maestro will performs one show each in Spanish, English, and French.

Charismatic mentalist Max Maven, once described by Orson Welles as “the most original mind in magic,” will display his skill as a master mind reader, while Mac King, a humourist with a magical bent, will use his blend of magic and comedy to enchant viewers of all ages.

Meanwhile, Bob Sheets brings his own brand of manic comic showmanship to the streets of Toronto in a series of free performances.

Schedule

June 17 -- Juan Tamariz in Spanish (evening)

June 18 -- Max Maven (evening)

June 19 -- Mac King (afternoon)
                 -- Juan Tamariz in English (evening)

June 20 -- Mac King (afternoon)

                 -- Juan Tamariz in French (late afternoon)

Performance Venue
Juan Tamariz, Mac King and Max Maven will perform at the Panasonic Theatre.

Tickets, $35 and $45, will be available through TicketMaster on April 15, 2010 at 10:00 am
You can reach TicketMaster here, 416-872-1111 or online: www.ticketmaster.ca

Bob Sheets will be roaming the city, staging free impromtu performances in various venues.

Sponsorship
Luminato's Masters of Magic series is produced in association with Magicana and made possible by generous support from The Slaight Family through Luminato’s SuperNova Program Development Fund. Juan Tamariz’s performance is supported by The Consulate General of Spain.

Can you keep a secret?

  

We have to keep things under wraps for just a little longer, but you may want to mark down the dates June 17 to 20 on your calendars.

Magicana will be presenting some wonderful, magical talent featuring international stars: Juan Tamariz, Mac King, Max Maven and Bob Sheets. 

All will be revealed very soon! 

However, if you are a fan of magic, you will want to save these dates NOW.

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August was pure magic!

"No BS, just good magic."

That’s what Texas magician Norman Beck emphasized in his lecture to a group of magicians earlier this August. Beck, an accomplished magician delighted an intimate audience with several tricks, sleights and cons from his personal repertoire. He presented his lecture along with John Carney, a living legend in magic and sleight-of-hand.

Attendees were treated to nearly four hours of

outstanding magic performed and explained in great detail. Congratulations to Reuben Gazer who, through Magicana’s Tony Eng Youth Program, entered and won a front-row free seat to this one of a kind double lecture.

Earlier in the week, we were also fortunate enough to feature two fantastic workshops: upstairs, card magic enthusiasts were treated to an in-depth, hands-on class with Chicago card-man David Solomon. Meanwhile, downstairs Toronto magicians participated in a performance workshop with John Carney. John invited attendees to perform a piece of magic and then he offered practical and useful feedback, for everyone's benefit. Workshop participants were also the first to have the chance to buy Carney’s newest release Magic by Design; a book on techniques for learning, practicing and rehearsing magic.

Norman Beck, John Carney and David Solomon were in Toronto for the magic conference, 31 Faces North, hosted by Magicana. Thanks to all three for making these fantastic learning opportunities available to the Toronto magic community.

31 Faces North

The seventh year of our 31 Faces North conference was a smashing success. This year's guests of honours were Bob Sheets and Michael Weber. The conference was jam-packed with lectures, interviews and shows and was particularly well-received by participants.

Congratulations to Michael Weber who was this year's recipient of the Jay Marshall Award.

Keep your eyes peeled for our next Blog ... Masterclass revisited! More soon...