Gary Ouellet
1945 - 2002
The Canadian Conservatory of Magic is proud to present its special section dedicated to the ephemeris of conjuring. This section explores the fascinating history of magic throughout the year, highlighting significant events, iconic artists, and innovations that have shaped this art. We invite enthusiasts and the curious to dive into the captivating world of illusion and magic and celebrate this extraordinary heritage.
Magic in history
01
June
1939 : Birth of Eugene Burger
1998 : Opening of the "Robert-Houdin House of Magic" in Blois.
03
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
05
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
1911: P.T. Selbit est en spectacle au Majestic Theatre de Chicago.
07
June
1962 : Birth of Shawn Farquhar
09
June
1979 : The "Paul Daniels Magic Show" premieres on BBC1
1991 : Astronaut Jim Bagian aboard the space shuttle Columbia presents the first magic trick in space. With the help of pilot Sidney Gutierrez, NASA personnel observe the "Invisible Deck" trick as the shuttle orbits the Earth.
13
June
1871 : Death of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (aged 66)
Full portrait of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin in Zombie magazine no. 2
1939 : Birth of Siegfried Fischbacher
Visit the Siegfried & Roy exhibition (exclusive to members)
Full portrait of Siegfried & Roy in Zombie magazine no. 5
15
June
1955 : Death of Dante (aged 71)
Visit the Dante exhibition (exclusive to members)
Harry August Jansen made his last public appearance a week before his death, at the joint convention of the Society of American Magicians and the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians in Santa Barbara, where he gave a lecture about his tours. He died of a heart attack at his ranch in Northridge, in the San Fernando Valley (near Los Angeles).
17
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
19
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
21
June
1996 : Premiere of the show "Lance Burton: Master Magician" at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
23
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
1909: Howard Thurston est en spectacle au Criterion Theatre d'Atlantic City.
25
June
1845 : First performance of Robert-Houdin's "Fantastic Evenings".
1956 : Birth of Michael Ammar
27
June
2008 : Premiere of the film "Presto", an animated film from Pixar studio directed by Doug Sweetland. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.
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June
1959 : Birth of Princess Tenko
Visit the Princess Tenko exhibition (exclusive to members)
1976 : End of the show "Y'a un truc" with Gérard Majax on Antenne 2.
02
June
1953 : Death of Jean Henry Servais Le Roy (aged 88)
04
June
2023 : The fifth season of the Quebec series "La magie des stars" is broadcast on TVA.
06
June
1968 : The "Houdini Magical Hall of Fame" opens at 1019 Centre Street in Niagara Falls, Canada. Founded by two local entrepreneurs, Henry Muller and Vince Delorenzo, the Museum will move 4 years later to 4983 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls.
08
June
2002 : Death of Gary Ouellet (aged 57)
10
June
2003 : Opening of the "Museum of Illusion" in Montreal
Located at 44 rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, the Museum offers more than 60 visual and educational animations designed to tease the senses and trick the mind.
2016 : Premiere of the film "Now You See Me 2". The film is distributed by Summit Entertainment.
12
June
1972 : Death of Al Koran (aged 55)
14
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
16
June
1960 : Death of Harlan Tarbell (aged 70)
2010 : Premiere of the film "The Illusionist" starring Jean-Claude Donda. This animated film was directed by Sylvain Chomet and distributed by Sony Pictures.
18
June
1994 : Final episode of the "Paul Daniels Magic Show".
2011 : Start of the series "Penn & Teller: Fool Us".
20
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
22
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
1903: Howard Thurston est en spectacle au Keith's Theatre de New York.
1914: P.T. Selbit est en spectacle à l'Hippodrome de Liverpool en Angleterre.
24
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
26
June
1946 : Birth of Ricky Jay
28
Juin
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
30
June
1934 : Birth of Harry Blackstone Jr.
Visit the Harry Blackstone Jr. exhibition (exclusive to members)
June 9, 1979
The Paul Daniels Magic Show ran on BBC1 from 1979 until 1994. As well as featuring tricks and illusions for pure entertainment, he also included a regular segment (the "Bunco Booth") in which he exposed the confidence tricks of street charlatans. He also replicated the kind of results that have impressed researchers of the paranormal and parapsychologists in a segment called « Under Laboratory Conditions », thereby demonstrating his scepticism about claims made in these fields.
The long-running Saturday Night show was also accompanied by various Christmas specials and compilations of highlights. The show came to an end in 1994, but a year later, Paul was given another chance with « Secrets », a similar show combining magic and variety in a more modern nightclub setting, but this ended after only one year.