Comedy magic shows are available for Scout-Guide Week events February 20-24th. Shows typically run about 30 minutes and feature lots of audience participation. Contact me with a few details about your event – date – location – crowd size – for more info.
American actor and tap dance prodigy Gregory Hines rests in a small cemetery in Oakville, Ontario.
Had known about this local graveyard curiosity for some time. My travels recently took me by St. Volodymyr’s so I decided to pay my respects.
He shares the plot with his Canadian partner, Negrita Jayde.
There are many ways to learn more online, like his IMDb page, but here’s a bittersweet clip of Hines with Sammy Davis Jr.
Mr. Davis passed away just a few month after this, his 60th Anniversary in Showbiz special, aired.
You can find additional info on the Find-A-Grave website.
In October 2019 it was my pleasure to perform at the OWOW Magic Festival.
(Blog post about my prior involvement here. Fun video of me from the event here.)
Well, after a 2 year Covid-19 hiatus, the OWOW returns with a schedule which again thoughtfully includes a family matinee. I’m not part of the line-up this time but that’s OK, it’s going to be a great show for families.
This matinee show will run about an hour; just about right length for families with kids. Afterwards it’ll still be daylight. Plenty of time to explore Fergus, Ontario, see the Elora Gorge and enjoy the fall colours.
A great autumn road trip possibility for the family. Ticket info here.
BTW, the OWOW Magic Festival activities are part of a larger Centre Wellington Township event called Monster Month which features ghost walks, a costume parade and other ♫ spooooky ♫ community events.
Monster Month event schedule here.
Always a delight when you learn the birthday mom has left a review.
“Worth every penny…” — Google, you can share these any time you like!
After a birthday party magic show this past weekend the birthday girl’s magical mom kindly did just that. It’s now part of my Google business listing but sharing here:
“We had Owen join us for my daughters 10th birthday party.
S. Mendoza
He was amazing! The kids and adults had a blast. He was entertaining and patient, as some of the kids were late to the party and he accommodated. Worth every penny, the laughter and joy was priceless. Thank you for helping make special memories!“
Hamilton, ON
Incidentally, this birthday party & magic show was held in the Churchill Park Clubhouse. It’s a lovely city owned rental space in the west end. You can find out more about this and other city owned recreation facility locations here.
New candles take longer to light the first time. If you’re using fresh birthday candles take a moment and light them before your party starts. It’ll burn off the excess fuzz/residue/wax on the wick. Only takes a few seconds to do this. Then extinguish and stick ’em in your cake.
Having been ‘primed’ the candles will light more quickly the second time around. No excess fuzz/residue/wax will drop onto your cake either. When the pressure is on with excited birthday party kids at your kitchen table pounding their forks you’ll appreciate those seconds you saved.
Owen Anderson Magician 