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[[Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp]] is a performance arts camp solely dedicated to teaching the art of magic to young people. | |||
Sorcerers Safari is a performance arts camp solely dedicated to teaching the art of magic to young people. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Sorcerer's Safari is the creation of Torontonian [[Mike Segal]], who's been working as a magician since high school. {{Youtube Thumb|B4Jc-j7Hc84}} | |||
Sorcerer's Safari is the creation of Torontonian [[Mike Segal]], who's been working as a magician since high school. | |||
In 1996, the program started for day campers only, and there were only a few of them. Then in 1997, ten eager magic enthusiasts joined Magic Mike, his wife Jen, and a few keen staffer at Camp Tamarack. | In 1996, the program started for day campers only, and there were only a few of them. Then in 1997, ten eager magic enthusiasts joined Magic Mike, his wife Jen, and a few keen staffer at Camp Tamarack. | ||
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In 2007, Sorcerers Safari magic camp celebrated its official 10th anniversary. | In 2007, Sorcerers Safari magic camp celebrated its official 10th anniversary. | ||
==Classes== | ==Classes== | ||
Performance related activities found at magic camp include, [[Card Magic]] class, [[Coin Magic]] class, [[Balloon Twisting]], [[Linking Rings]], and [[Juggling]]. Other activities include the Stage workshops. Something like that covers the importance of microphones and how to project your voice without amplification. | |||
There are also classes in marketing, [[Restaurant Magic]] and stage performance for campers who are serious about pursuing their craft as a career. (Many of them already do birthday parties and table hop at local eateries.) | |||
There are also classes in marketing, [[ | |||
==Camp Scholarships== | ==Camp Scholarships== | ||
Scholarships are given each year to deserving students. These camp scholarships are designed to instill an appreciation for and promote the art of magic. It is through the generosity of the people (listed directly below) that select students are able to attend Sorcerers Safari magic camp. | Scholarships are given each year to deserving students. These camp scholarships are designed to instill an appreciation for and promote the art of magic. It is through the generosity of the people (listed directly below) that select students are able to attend Sorcerers Safari magic camp. | ||
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Each year, Sorcerers Safari asks one of the leading magicians in the magic industry to attend magic camp as a special guest. | Each year, Sorcerers Safari asks one of the leading magicians in the magic industry to attend magic camp as a special guest. | ||
'''Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp's special guest list:''' | |||
* (1996) no special guest this year | * (1996) no special guest this year | ||
* (1997) [[Johnny Ace Palmer]] | * (1997) [[Johnny Ace Palmer]] | ||
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* (2007) [[Wayne Houchin]] | * (2007) [[Wayne Houchin]] | ||
* (2008) [[Michael Ammar]] | * (2008) [[Michael Ammar]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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* ^ Miller, Josh (vol. 11, number #5). "My trip to Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp". Secrets Magazine. | * ^ Miller, Josh (vol. 11, number #5). "My trip to Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp". Secrets Magazine. | ||
* ^ Calleja, Dawn (2006-09-02). "Have coin, will vanish", Globe and Mail. | * ^ Calleja, Dawn (2006-09-02). "Have coin, will vanish", Globe and Mail. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 15 September 2008
Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp is a performance arts camp solely dedicated to teaching the art of magic to young people.
History
Sorcerer's Safari is the creation of Torontonian Mike Segal, who's been working as a magician since high school.
In 1996, the program started for day campers only, and there were only a few of them. Then in 1997, ten eager magic enthusiasts joined Magic Mike, his wife Jen, and a few keen staffer at Camp Tamarack.
Now Sorcerers Safari attracts an international student body, including youths from Japan, South Africa, Belgium, France and England.
In 2002, the program moved to Camp White Pine, the same camp location where they filmed the movie Meatballs.
Here campers, who come in droves from all over North America study the art of magic, tutored by professional magicians, while enjoying a fun holiday in the great outdoors.
Sorcerers Safari magic camp became part of the Ontario Camping Association (OCA) in 2004.
In 2007, Sorcerers Safari magic camp celebrated its official 10th anniversary.
Classes
Performance related activities found at magic camp include, Card Magic class, Coin Magic class, Balloon Twisting, Linking Rings, and Juggling. Other activities include the Stage workshops. Something like that covers the importance of microphones and how to project your voice without amplification.
There are also classes in marketing, Restaurant Magic and stage performance for campers who are serious about pursuing their craft as a career. (Many of them already do birthday parties and table hop at local eateries.)
Camp Scholarships
Scholarships are given each year to deserving students. These camp scholarships are designed to instill an appreciation for and promote the art of magic. It is through the generosity of the people (listed directly below) that select students are able to attend Sorcerers Safari magic camp.
- Dr. Jeffrey Jay memorial award (presented at the Magifest convention)
- Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund
- World Magic Seminar Scholarship (presented at the teen weekend event)
- Private donations
Special Guests
Each year, Sorcerers Safari asks one of the leading magicians in the magic industry to attend magic camp as a special guest.
Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp's special guest list:
- (1996) no special guest this year
- (1997) Johnny Ace Palmer
- (1998) Jay Sankey and David Acer
- (1999) Josh Jay
- (2000) Dan Harlan and Steve Kline
- (2001) Lee Asher
- (2002) Oscar Munoz
- (2003) Aaron Fisher and Nathan Kranzo
- (2004) Oscar Munoz
- (2005) Gregory Wilson
- (2006) Joe Givans and Eric Buss
- (2007) Wayne Houchin
- (2008) Michael Ammar
Notes
- ^ Calleja, Dawn (2006-09-02). "Have coin, will vanish", Globe and Mail.
- ^ Biehn, Janice (2006-05-01). "Sorcerers Safari". Magic Magazine.
- ^ Biehn, Janice (2008-09-03). "Pick a card, any card", The Toronto Star.
- ^ Biehn, Janice (2005-03-01). "Sorcerers Safari: A Magical Experience". The Magic Circular.
- ^ Miller, Josh (vol. 11, number #5). "My trip to Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp". Secrets Magazine.
- ^ Calleja, Dawn (2006-09-02). "Have coin, will vanish", Globe and Mail.