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Shawn Farquhar

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Shawn Farquhar is a Canadian magician and illusionist notable for his title as the "Grand Prix World Champion of Magic" from the International Federation of Magic Societies. His awards include being the only magician in history to win First Place at the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) for both Stage and Sleight of Hand, twice Canadian Association of Magicians Magician of the Year, First Place at the Society of American Magicians annual magic convention competition, three Silver (2nd Place) awards, and a First (World Championship) in Card Magic and the Grand Prix World Championship for Close Up at FISM, the "Olympics of Magic". In August 2009, he won his most prestigious prize at the FISM World Championship of Magic in Beijing. On May 1, 2010, the Canadian Association of Magicians once again named him Canadian Magician of the Year, making him the only two-time recipient of their most prestigious award. He is the second magician in the world to have won the "Triple Crown" of magic. This prestigious designation refers to taking first place at three of the industry's most esteemed competitions: the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM), the Society of American Magicians (SAM), and the Federation Internationale des Societes Magiques (FISM) Living in British Columbia, Farquhar travels the world extensively performing and lecturing for magicians and consults for TV shows and motion pictures. He has appeared on the cover of the largest magic publications in Asia, Europe and North America. He has appeared on stages all over the world, including the Riveria, Las Vegas, Opera House, Blackpool and Orpheum, Vancouver. He performed for Elizabeth II on her visit to Charlottetown, PEI, Canada.

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One of the first verified lecturers invited to help launch Magic Pulse Lecturers.

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Lectures

Available lectures

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Lessons Learned

Having spent a lifetime performing and teaching magic, Shawn has created a new lecture to share the lesson he's learned in his more than four decades as a traveling magician.

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Why book this lecture

The lecture is a combination of entertainment and education, "Edutainment" so to speak. His last three lectures have all been widely praised and much of his material is performed regularly by amateurs and professionals around the globe.

Inside the lecture

The lecture includes old effects and new effect that have yet to be published. A wide range of material suited for both Close Up and Stage. Effects include card magic, poker chips, photographs, mind-reading, and common object you might find in your spectators pockets.

Best for

Magic clubsConvention attendeesClose-up magiciansStage/parlor performersBeginnersAdvanced magicians