Walker, Jacob Samuel---- - ---- (60yrs)
I.B.M #50491
From Winnipeg Manitoba
Watson, Patrick19-- -
Past Chairman Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
CBC Broadcaster, television journalist, documentary -
film maker, actor and author
Co-Writer and Director - "The Conjuror", "The Conjuror II",
and "The Conjuror's Suite" Staring David Ben
Wismer, Les1935 - 1998
Born: Welland, Ontario, 1935, (d.December 7, 1998 Cancer)
(Leslie H. "Les" Wismer)
Wife: Helen Spin Wismer
Children: Justin, Jody(Cadieux), 2 grandchildren
Schooling:Notre Dame College - Honors, Math and Science
McMaster University - Master's in Engineering
Life Member of I.B.M.
Order of Merlin
Member of Rings 12, 49, 294, 302
Elected to the Executive Committee of the I.B.M. Board of -
Trustees in 1997, and chaired the Coordinator of Rings -
Committee, appointed 1995.
Territorial Vice President of Ontario for I.B.M., ten years
Worked 37 years as Electrical Engineer for Union Carbide,
after retiring went on to work for Molson Brewery in Toronto
computerizing their production line.
Received Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority's -
Lifetime Achievement Award for having presented -
"Wizard of Illusion Show" for over 23 years.
Witherington, Michael1951 - 1999
Born:Manchester England
(b.August 9, 1951 - d.June 25, 1999)
Children: two daughters, one son
Resided - Duncan British Columbia
Emigrated to Canada 1969
Security Consultant
Volunteer for Salvation Army Hamper Christmas Drive
Member I.B.M. Ring 183/Victoria Magic Circle
I.B.M. #56474
Wong, Kent1965
b. August 31, 1965.
In 2000, Kent founded the Edmonton Magic Club. Since then, he has
actively co-ordinated professional lecture tours for magicians across
western Canada and, in 2009, he co-produced Edmonton's
largest magic extravaganza. Kent is a 2 time, international gold-medal
winner and member of Hollywood's Magic Castle. He continues to
perform over 180 shows each year while also owning and operating a
vibrant real estate law firm.
Wong, Ray19--
r. Vancouver
Ray started magic at the age of eleven by working in a magic shop after
school. Worked for McDonald's Restaurant Corporation for five years
performing eight shows a week for their parties.
Ray also took three years of private ballroom dancing lessons, was a
member of Toastmasters International and studied with some of
Canada's top Theatresports improvisors and comedians.
Ray has been a professional for over 20 years and has a unique blend of
mysteries from the Orient, baffling effects and comedy, entertaining
children at private parties, and is a favourite at corporate adult functions
and family events. His trademark “Orange” routine is outstanding.
Member I.B.M./and Past President of the Vancouver Magic Circle
Recipient of the club's "Wilf Rutherford Trophy" awarded for the best
children's magic show, and the "Cecil Ackery Trophy" awarded for the
best comedy magic show.
Wraxall, Lascelles
Wuprisha, Rajeshwar (Raj)
b. September 22 1971
b.p. City- Hyderabad, Province- Andhra Pradesh, India
r. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Stage Name: Magician Raj
Outstanding contributions: Performed over 400 shows, did
many charity shows,
Trained many people, professional artist at the age of 16.
Interesting facts: Learned it on my own without any guru
(Teacher) so i am known as ekalavya, First magician in
Andhra Pradesh to perform total Blindfold show on stage.
Magic Club/Association: Past member of A.P. Magic Circle