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The fifth CAM Convention took place from June 19-21, 2009, in Brossard, Quebec, just outside of Montreal, and was programmed by the organizing committee of Derrick Chung, Grant McSorley, Marc Trudel and Sophie-Anne Vachon. Acts that lectured and performed were: [[David Acer]], [[Stéphane Bourgoin]], [[Vincent C]], [[Alain Choquette]], [[Eric DeCamps]], [[Steve Duperré]], [[Jason England]], [[Bob Fitch]], [[Bob Friedhoffer]], [[Michel Huot]], [[Nathan Kranzo]], [[Yannick Lacroix]], [[Eric Leclerc]], [[Cheng Lin]], [[Majinx]], [[Ted & Marion Outerbridge]], [[George Saterial]], [[Spidey]], [[Arthur Trace]] and [[Tyler Wilson]]. The association also presented the following awards, including prizes for the close-up and stage contests: | The fifth CAM Convention took place from June 19-21, 2009, in Brossard, Quebec, just outside of Montreal, and was programmed by the organizing committee of Derrick Chung, Grant McSorley, Marc Trudel and Sophie-Anne Vachon. Acts that lectured and performed were: [[David Acer]], [[Stéphane Bourgoin]], [[Vincent C]], [[Alain Choquette]], [[Eric DeCamps]], [[Steve Duperré]], [[Jason England]], [[Bob Fitch]], [[Bob Friedhoffer]], [[Michel Huot]], [[Nathan Kranzo]], [[Yannick Lacroix]], [[Eric Leclerc]], [[Cheng Lin]], [[Majinx]], [[Ted & Marion Outerbridge]], [[George Saterial]], [[Spidey]], [[Arthur Trace]] and [[Tyler Wilson]]. The association also presented the following awards, including prizes for the close-up and stage contests: | ||
| − | + | '''CLOSE-UP''' | |
First Place: Marc-André Rayle; Second Place: Scott Strange | First Place: Marc-André Rayle; Second Place: Scott Strange | ||
| − | + | '''JUNIOR CLOSE-UP''' | |
Spencer Peterson | Spencer Peterson | ||
| − | + | '''STAGE''' | |
First Place: [[Patrick Reymond]]; Second Place: Neil Croswell | First Place: [[Patrick Reymond]]; Second Place: Neil Croswell | ||
| − | + | '''JUNIOR STAGE''' | |
Neil Croswell | Neil Croswell | ||
| − | + | '''SORCEROR'S SAFARI SCHOLARSHIP''' | |
Spencer Peterson | Spencer Peterson | ||
| − | + | '''ONE-HANDED CUT COMPETITION''' | |
Trent Tinney | Trent Tinney | ||
| − | + | '''SID LORRAINE AWARD''' | |
[[Phil Matlin]] | [[Phil Matlin]] | ||
| − | + | '''MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR''' | |
[[David Acer]] | [[David Acer]] | ||
| − | + | '''LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT''' | |
Joan Caesar | Joan Caesar | ||
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The fourth CAM Convention took place from June 14-17, 2007, in Kitchener, Ontario, featuring lectures and performances by [[Steve Beam]], [[Aldo Colombini]], [[Tony Chapek]], [[James Dimmare]], [[Doc Eason]], [[David Ginn]], [[Hiawatha]], [[Ardan James]], [[Ryan Joyce & Kendra]], [[Lon Mandrake]], [[David Merry]], [[Oscar Munoz]], [[Mike Segal]], [[Bill Spooner]], [[Juan Tamariz]] and [[Boris Wild]]. Awards and citations given out were: | The fourth CAM Convention took place from June 14-17, 2007, in Kitchener, Ontario, featuring lectures and performances by [[Steve Beam]], [[Aldo Colombini]], [[Tony Chapek]], [[James Dimmare]], [[Doc Eason]], [[David Ginn]], [[Hiawatha]], [[Ardan James]], [[Ryan Joyce & Kendra]], [[Lon Mandrake]], [[David Merry]], [[Oscar Munoz]], [[Mike Segal]], [[Bill Spooner]], [[Juan Tamariz]] and [[Boris Wild]]. Awards and citations given out were: | ||
| − | + | '''CLOSE-UP COMPETITION''' | |
First Place: Eric Leclerc; Second Place: Nicholas Wallace; Jr. Winner: Luke Murray | First Place: Eric Leclerc; Second Place: Nicholas Wallace; Jr. Winner: Luke Murray | ||
| − | + | '''STAGE COMPETITION''' | |
First Place: Marc Trudel; Second Place: Mario Choinière; Jr. Winner: Neil Croswell | First Place: Marc Trudel; Second Place: Mario Choinière; Jr. Winner: Neil Croswell | ||
| − | + | '''MICHAEL GILLIS MOST PROMISING JUNIOR AWARD''' | |
Luke Murray | Luke Murray | ||
| − | + | '''SID LORRAINE AWARD''' | |
Jeff Pinsky | Jeff Pinsky | ||
| − | + | '''MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR''' | |
James Dimmare | James Dimmare | ||
| − | + | '''LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT''' | |
[[Guy Camirand]] | [[Guy Camirand]] | ||
Revision as of 19:39, 6 July 2009
The C.A.M. is dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of magic and magicians in Canada. They are the representative body for F.I.S.M. in Canada.
The members meet every two years for a convention.
The official C.A.M. journal is called "Northern Peaks".
CAM Conventions
2009
The fifth CAM Convention took place from June 19-21, 2009, in Brossard, Quebec, just outside of Montreal, and was programmed by the organizing committee of Derrick Chung, Grant McSorley, Marc Trudel and Sophie-Anne Vachon. Acts that lectured and performed were: David Acer, Stéphane Bourgoin, Vincent C, Alain Choquette, Eric DeCamps, Steve Duperré, Jason England, Bob Fitch, Bob Friedhoffer, Michel Huot, Nathan Kranzo, Yannick Lacroix, Eric Leclerc, Cheng Lin, Majinx, Ted & Marion Outerbridge, George Saterial, Spidey, Arthur Trace and Tyler Wilson. The association also presented the following awards, including prizes for the close-up and stage contests:
CLOSE-UP
First Place: Marc-André Rayle; Second Place: Scott Strange
JUNIOR CLOSE-UP
Spencer Peterson
STAGE
First Place: Patrick Reymond; Second Place: Neil Croswell
JUNIOR STAGE
Neil Croswell
SORCEROR'S SAFARI SCHOLARSHIP
Spencer Peterson
ONE-HANDED CUT COMPETITION
Trent Tinney
SID LORRAINE AWARD
MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Joan Caesar
2007
The fourth CAM Convention took place from June 14-17, 2007, in Kitchener, Ontario, featuring lectures and performances by Steve Beam, Aldo Colombini, Tony Chapek, James Dimmare, Doc Eason, David Ginn, Hiawatha, Ardan James, Ryan Joyce & Kendra, Lon Mandrake, David Merry, Oscar Munoz, Mike Segal, Bill Spooner, Juan Tamariz and Boris Wild. Awards and citations given out were:
CLOSE-UP COMPETITION
First Place: Eric Leclerc; Second Place: Nicholas Wallace; Jr. Winner: Luke Murray
STAGE COMPETITION
First Place: Marc Trudel; Second Place: Mario Choinière; Jr. Winner: Neil Croswell
MICHAEL GILLIS MOST PROMISING JUNIOR AWARD
Luke Murray
SID LORRAINE AWARD
Jeff Pinsky
MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR
James Dimmare
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
