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Cupcasions Easter Event

Alikzam — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:42:15 +0000

Here’s a fun event for the kids on Easter weekend.

Saturday April 3rd
CUPCAKE DECORATING
Calling all SWEET kids to come out and Build your own Easter cupcake!
Come Visit Us At Cupcasions for some Easter Fun
Admission $5
Tickets must be purchased in advance AT CUPCASIONS ON THE CORNER OF SPALL AND SPRINGFIELD
Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, or 1pm
BOOK WITH US TODAY! 250-860-3690

ALSO ON LOCATION FACE PAINTING * CUPCAKE SAMPLES *COFFEE* BALLOON ARTIST

WITH A PURCHASE OF $15 OR MORE DRAW AN EASTER EGG OUT OF THE JAR AND WIN A PRIZE
What Easter Surprise Will You find?
You could win a free cupcake, a toy, stickers, candy and more

Tape measure tricks

Alikzam — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:00:10 +0000

Not actual tape measure “tricks” but more of a stunt. The fake enthusiasm makes me think that this took a lot of takes.

I imagine these coin tossing videos took a lot of takes too

Trick: How to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew

Alikzam — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:18:06 +0000

Here’s a neat “trick” I found for the adults out there. Here’s another way you can open up a wine bottle without a corkscrew. All you need is a shoe… and a wall…

Very cool. I’m going to have try that out sometime. Even if I do have a corkscrew.

Stage Fright

Alikzam — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:35:44 +0000

It isn’t very often these days where I get nervous before performing. There’s always those little minute jitters there where you worry if everything is setup properly, or if that new routine or joke will go over as well as you hope. But there are lots of people out there who suffer some such debilitating stage fright for even the smallest of presentations. In this day it seems there’s a drug to cure just about anything- even stage fright. There are “beta blocker” medications on the market that can reduce anxiety when giving a presentation! It just seems like something out of the future… I guess it is 2010 after-all. The problem is these “beta blockers” can cause a slew of other problems that sound quite nasty… For the average person you’re just going to have to suck it up and give the presentation with those shakes and sweaty palms.

Shawn Farquhar dancing with Ellen

Alikzam — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:36:25 +0000

My friend in magic Shawn Farquhar will be appearing on Ellen this Thursday (January 14th 2010). Check your local listings for the exact channel and time. Dodd over at TMNW has reported that its possible that Shawn will be making several appearances on the show, kind of like Justin Kredible on RachelRay’s TV show.

If a recording of the show makes its way online, I’ll be sure to post it here along with on my FB page.

Break a leg Shawn. I can’t wait to see what you decide to perform!

Optical Illusion Girlfriend

Alikzam — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:03:42 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91eiu_eer4

If you’re a fan of optical illusions, you should get a good laugh out of this little sketch.

Jesus Optical Illusion

Alikzam — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:59:34 +0000

This optical illusion is crazy! Follow the directions in the video.

If you do it properly you should be able to see an image of Jesus. Look at anything white after and just blink a few times and you’ll see it. It sticks around for a long time too. One of the best optical illusions I’ve seen in a long time.

Okanagan Music Competition

Alikzam — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:30:58 +0000

Our Kids Have Talent – Okanagan competition for 8-18 year old’s who can play an instrument! Great prizes for top 10.

Tim Ferris and David Blaine — Two of my favorite people together at last

Alikzam — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:26:40 +0000

Tim Ferris, author of ‘The 4 Hour Workweek’ and body-hack master, met up with David Blaine for a breath holding teaching session. Initially Tim was only able to hold his breath for 40 seconds, but after some advice from David Blaine he was able to up that time to 3 minutes and 33 seconds. Quite impressive stuff.

You can read all about Tim’s experience on his blog which I highly recommend.

Balloon art

Alikzam — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:31:33 +0000

I just came across a whole bunch of really awesome balloon sculptures online.

Check out the rest of her gallery. They’re so cool.