Canadian Magicians Archive

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