Shawn Farquhar
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Shawn Farquhar of Coquitlam, British Columbia
is a magician who holds the current title "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; Canadian Association of Magicians
Magician of the Year; First Place at the Society of American Magicians
annual magic convention competition; and three Silver (2nd Place) awards plus 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 magic's most prestigious prize at the FISM World Championship of Magic in Beijing.
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.
Farquhar has appeared on stages all over the world, including the Riveria, Las Vegas, Opera House, Blackpool and Orpheum, Vancouver
. He has performed for Elizabeth II on her visit to Charlottetown, PEI and has traveled to Bermuda at the request of The Princess Royal
.
He is the current President of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians.
Farquhar appeared on the January 13, 2010 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
, where she referred to him as "the best sleight-of-hand magician in the world". He presented several effects, including his creation of a signed card in a sealed deck in Ellen Degeneres' hands, and a torn and restored signed photograph.
On May 1, 2010 the Canadian Association of Magicians once again named Shawn the Canadian Magician of the Year, making him the only two time recipient of their most prestigious award.
In 2011, Farquhar was a contestant on British show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, in which the aim is to perform a trick in front of Penn and Teller and hope that they are unable to work out how it is done. Farquhar successfully fooled them and won the opportunity to perform in Las Vegas as a result.
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
is a magician who holds the current title "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
International Brotherhood of Magicians
International Brotherhood of Magicians is the world's largest organization for professional and amateur magicians, with approximately 15,000 members worldwide. The headquarters is in St...
(IBM) for both Stage and Sleight of Hand; Canadian Association of Magicians
Canadian Association of Magicians
The Canadian Association of Magicians is dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of magic and magicians in Canada and the world. Its president is Joan Caesar. It publishes 3 Northern Peaks magazines and 10 Northern Sleights e-zines for its members annually...
Magician of the Year; First Place at the Society of American Magicians
Society of American Magicians
The Society of American Magicians is the oldest fraternal magic organization in the world. Its purpose is "to advance, elevate, and preserve magic as a performing art, to promote harmonious fellowship throughout the world of magic, and to maintain and improve ethical standards in the field of...
annual magic convention competition; and three Silver (2nd Place) awards plus 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 magic's most prestigious prize at the FISM World Championship of Magic in Beijing.
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.
Farquhar has appeared on stages all over the world, including the Riveria, Las Vegas, Opera House, Blackpool and Orpheum, Vancouver
Orpheum, Vancouver
The Orpheum is a theatre and music venue in Vancouver, British Columbia. Along with the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Vancouver Playhouse, it is part of the Vancouver Civic Theatres group of live performance venues...
. He has performed for Elizabeth II on her visit to Charlottetown, PEI and has traveled to Bermuda at the request of The Princess Royal
Anne, Princess Royal
Princess Anne, Princess Royal , is the only daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
.
He is the current President of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians.
Farquhar appeared on the January 13, 2010 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. Debuting on September 8, 2003, it is produced by Telepictures and airs in syndication, including stations owned by NBC Universal. For its first five seasons, the show...
, where she referred to him as "the best sleight-of-hand magician in the world". He presented several effects, including his creation of a signed card in a sealed deck in Ellen Degeneres' hands, and a torn and restored signed photograph.
On May 1, 2010 the Canadian Association of Magicians once again named Shawn the Canadian Magician of the Year, making him the only two time recipient of their most prestigious award.
In 2011, Farquhar was a contestant on British show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, in which the aim is to perform a trick in front of Penn and Teller and hope that they are unable to work out how it is done. Farquhar successfully fooled them and won the opportunity to perform in Las Vegas as a result.