Canada's Magic

ICYMI: Carisa Hendrix interviewed by Matt Grobar in Deadline

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:05:00 +0000

From the September 7th article "The Business of Lucy Darling: How Carisa Hendrix Went From Performing At Haunted Houses To Touring Globally As Her Old Hollywood-Inspired Character – Comedy Means Business Podcast" by Matt Grobar at Deadline:

When data suggested that Lucy could go from playing to audiences in the hundreds to theaters with a capacity in the thousands, Hendrix put her own money behind the theory to get promoters behind her, absorbing tens of thousands of dollars in expenses to book venues in the Pacific Northwest through four-wall rental arrangements. It was a nerve-wracking decision, but Hendrix needn’t have worried, as she was able to begin moving large quantities of tickets almost immediately when they went on sale.

Hendrix breaks down the story in full today on Comedy Means Business, unveiling the business mechanics behind her rapid rise. Explaining the community values behind the Lucy Darling experience, which she says has become something like a themed party, she also talks finding “green flags” in collaborators and business partners, the wild experience that is the Las Vegas residency, and much more.
Read more and watch the Comedy Means Business Podcast interview.

Found at the September 7th Instagram post by Carisa Hendrix.

52 Plus Joker online auction [Oct 23]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:09:00 +0000

From the September 6th Instagram post by 52 Plus Joker:

📣AUCTION 📣 Imagine bidding on and winning a wonderful deck without attending our convention in Niagara Falls. Like last year, we’re making that possible.

Members can place your bids online at any time before 6:00 PM EST on October 23rd, 2026. The highest online bid becomes the starting point of the live auction at the convention in Niagara Falls on Saturday, October 24th. If nobody outbids you live, you win. Simple.
Read more.

Learn more about the organization at 52PlusJoker.org

[Guest post] Curtis - Vancouver's Golden Man of Magic

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0000

The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as The Magic Demon.

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Curtis - Vancouver's Golden Man of Magic
by The Magic Demon
Exclusive to Canada's Magic

Walk around delightful Granville Island in Vancouver BC this summer and you will see many dazzling and remarkable sights.

The stylish skyline. The always full-of-activity green-blue water. The unusual shops and artisans.

If you are especially lucky you may also see Curtis - Vancouver's Golden Man of Magic. Or as he is officially known, The Gilded Johnson - Independent Living Statue.

Combining magic and Living Statue performance techniques, Curtis has quickly made himself one of the city's most colourful and memorable street performers.

His backstory is an inspiring one. A traumatic BMX-related injury just a couple years ago completely changed his life's trajectory - with him ending up as one of the most iconoclastic buskers in all of Vancouver. But that is only part of his remarkable story.

Check out his website for the full story: BeLivingProof.ca

And be sure to stop and say hello should you see him in person. You will have met not just a golden living statue but a golden living example of overcoming adversity with humour, determination and talent.

Curtis with Quincy, owner of Clownin' Around on Granville Island,
Canada's only dedicated b & m magic shop west of the Rockies.
Photo credit: The Magic Demon

- The Magic Demon

Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!

Broken wand: John "Melrick" Stenning

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:09:00 +0000

Our sincere condolences to John's family and friends at this difficult time.

From the Vancouver Magic Circle:

Our very good friend John Stenning, fellow magician, sergeant-at-arms, proofreader, and co‑editor of The Magical Minutes, passed away a couple of days ago.
John was one of those rare people who quietly made everything better.
Read more.

Found at the September 2nd Facebook post by the Fraser Valley Magic Company.

Ottawa: Eric Bedard lecture [Sep 23]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0000

From the September 1st Facebook post by Eric Bedard:

OTTAWA! I'm coming your way for a rare lecture
Read more.

Previously shared on Facebook September 1.

ICYMI: Kameron Marshall advances to the AGT semifinals!

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0000

From the September 2nd Instagram post by AGT Auditions:

KAMERON MARSHALL is heading to the semifinals!
Read more.

Watch Kameron Marshall's Quarterfinal appearance on AGT:

From the September 1st upload "Kameron Marshall's Card Magic Leaves Everyone SPEECHLESS! | Quarterfinals | AGT 2026" at the AGT YouTube channel:

There are more ways to shuffle a deck of cards than there are atoms on Earth, and Kameron Marshall beats the odds with unbelievable card magic!

Watch America's Got Talent LIVE on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8/7c on NBC and next day on Peacock.
Read more and watch video.

Thank you to our September 2026 sponsors!

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:05:00 +0000

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.

This site would not be possible without their backing.

We're grateful to have the support of:

Clive Court - Life Member, Canadian Public Relations Society,
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ICYMI: Kameron Marshall's Quarterfinal appearance on AGT

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0000

From the September 1st upload "Kameron Marshall's Card Magic Leaves Everyone SPEECHLESS! | Quarterfinals | AGT 2026" at the AGT YouTube channel:

There are more ways to shuffle a deck of cards than there are atoms on Earth, and Kameron Marshall beats the odds with unbelievable card magic!

Watch America's Got Talent LIVE on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8/7c on NBC and next day on Peacock.
Read more and watch video.

Salmon Arm: Ryan Michael Magic [Sep 3]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:06:00 +0000

Tickets at Marionette-Winery-Ltd.ObtainWine.com/product/ryan-michael.

From MarionetteWinery.com/event/ryan-michael-magic-2/:

Ryan Michael, the acclaimed master of illusion, brings an unforgettable live magic experience to Marionette Winery—an intimate evening where reality bends, minds are read, and the impossible happens right in front of you.

Your ticket includes a glass of wine upon arrival and access to our famous interactive charcuterie board, a one-of-a-kind experience that engages all the senses and becomes part of the show itself.
Read more.

Found at the August 30th Instagram post by Marionette Winery.

Calgary: Houdini's Legacy -- Calgary's Masters of Magic [Oct 23]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:03:00 +0000

From TheGrandYYC.ca/houdini:

On October 23, Calgary's finest magicians gather to mark the centenary of his death; an evening of sleight of hand, illusion and impossible escapes staged in his honour. The night builds to its climax with Dayle Krall, "The Houdini Girl," performing the Water Cell Escape: shackled, inverted and submerged, with only seconds of air and no margin for error.
Read more and buy tickets.

Previously shared on Facebook August 31.

Watch Kameron Marshall on the live AGT Quarterfinals! [Sep 1]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:07:00 +0000

From the August 27th Instagram post by the Mic Drop Agency:

Our client, @kameronmarshall, takes the AGT stage for the Quarterfinals on September 1st at 8 PM ET on NBC. Tune in and show him some love.
Read more.

Winnipeg: Young Magicians of Manitoba Open House [Sep 26]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0000

For more information about the Young Magicians of Manitoba, visit YoungMagicians.com

Found at the August 25th Facebook post by Donny Sanderson.

Vancouver: Matt Johnson [Nov 6]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0000

Tickets and more information at ShowPass.com/matt-johnson/.

From the August 20th Facebook post by Matt Johnson:

If you live in BC make sure you get tickets to my only theatre show in BC, Canada this year.
Read more.

Previously shared on Facebook August 20th.

Richmond: Lance Burton and Friends [Oct 2]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0000

From the RiverRock.com/event/lance-burton/

Join us for Lance Burton Master Magician & Friends, live at River Rock Casino Resort on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Lance Burton is widely considered by his peers to be the greatest stage Magician of the past century. As magic historian Mike Caveney has stated; “Take every Magician in the world, line them up and give them each twelve minutes…Lance Wins!”
Read more and buy tickets.

Found at the August 20th Facebook post by the River Rock Casino Resort.

Previously shared on Facebook August 24.

More information about Parlour Magic at Tranzac [Sep 10 - Feb 4, 2027]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0000

Earlier this month, we posted about Parlour Magic, a new monthly magic show. We reached out to the producer to learn more about the Parolour Magic experience. This is his reply.

Toronto: Parlour Magic at Tranzac — Six-Show Season Announced [Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027]

Oracle Productions has announced a new monthly close-up magic series launching this fall at the Tranzac Club in Toronto.

Parlour Magic at Tranzac runs every second Thursday from September 2026 through February 2027 — six evenings of professional close-up magic, mentalism, and illusion performed in the Living Room of the Tranzac Club at 292 Brunswick Ave. The room seats fewer than 100 people. There is no stage. The performers work at arm's length.

The series is produced by Ian Crawford (Oracle Productions), who also hosts and MCs each evening.

The Season Lineup:

September 10, 2026 — Opening Night
Headliner: Nick Wallace (Canadian Champion of Magic, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent)
Feature: Jeff Hinchliffe (Browser's Den of Magic, Stepping Into the Impossible)
Opener: Rob Fishbaum (Second City Toronto, Fish the Magish)

October 8, 2026 — A Special Solo Evening
Bill Abbott — one night only, performing a full solo show. Abbott is the Canadian Magician of the Year, has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, Netflix, and NBC, and is known internationally for his intimate residency at Magic Hideaway in St. Augustine, Florida. Samuel L. Jackson has called him "incredible." He launched his career in Toronto. October 8 is his homecoming.

November 12, 2026
Headliner: Brandon Love (TEDx speaker, author of Brainsprouting)
Feature: Keith Brown (Toronto's Best Magician, TEDx speaker, 22 countries)
Opener: Gambit (25 years, 12 countries, four languages)

December 10, 2026
Headliner: Dan Trommater (world-class corporate magician, international performer)
Feature: Ian Crawford (Mentalist, Oracle Productions)
Opener: David Sutherland (close-up magic, Toronto magic community)

January 14, 2027
Headliner: Chris Mayhew (comedy magic, Magic Castle Hollywood, Chicago Magic Lounge)
Feature: David Peck (TVO Kids Spellz, IBM, Air Canada, philosopher-magician)
Opener: James Harrison (pickpocket magic, A-1 Magician of the Year 2016)

February 4, 2027 — Season Finale
Headliner & Host: Phil Pivnick (comedy magic, John Candy Box Theatre)
Feature: James Alan (Lies, Damn Lies & Magic Tricks, Magic & Martini, Toronto Fringe)
Opener: Ari Soroka (close-up magic and mentalism, Browser's Den of Magic)

Tickets are $35 General / $50 VIP. VIP includes early entry at 6:00 PM for an exclusive pre-show close-up magic experience before the main show begins, plus preferred front-section seating. Season Passes are available ($175 General / $250 VIP).

For tickets and information: MagicParlour.ca

Facebook: Parlour Magic at Tranzac
Instagram: @ParlourOfMagicTO

From the August 24th Facebook post at Parlour Magic at Tranzac:

Dean Gunnarson on episode 987 of The Magic Word podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0000

From TheMagicWordPodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/987-dean-gunnarson:

Dean shares with us this week about how James “The Amazing” Randi got him started with an early television special that led to Dean becoming his successor having passed the “Mantle of Escapes” on to Dean. He also shares with us some horror stories when he broke bones, lost a finger, and more. This is an unusual profession and few in the world specialize solely in this art. He does not consider himself a magician, nor does he perform magic at his appearances.

Read more and listen to podcast.

Found at the August 20th Facebook post by The Society of American Magicians.

Montreal: Journée Magique [Nov 8]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0000

Orgainzed by Alain Choquette, Journée Magique will feature:

Sylvain Emond
Richard Sanders
Wes Barker
Michel Huot and
Alex Boyer

For more information visit the August 19th Facebook post by Alain Choquette.

Selkirk: Magic Ben and Sitruc James [Aug 27]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0000

For more information and tickets, visit TheMataoEventCentre.ca/ols/products/magicaug2726

From the July 9th Instagram post by Sitruc James:

Experience an evening of world-class magic as Magic Ben, as seen on Canada's Got Talent, joins forces with Sitruc James, one of Canada's premier illusionists, for an incredible live performance filled with mind-blowing illusions, impossible feats, comedy, and audience interaction.
Read more.

Markham: Chris Funk -- Redefining Wonder [Oct 24]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0000

From FlatoMarkhamTheatre.ca:

Redefining Wonder is a high-energy multimedia experience featuring live music, mind-bending illusions, and interactive visuals that will leave you scratching your head. From floating instruments to impossible musical feats, his thrilling show is unlike anything you’ve seen before!
Read more and buy tickets.

Found at the July 2nd Facebook post by Flato Markham Theatre.

Toronto and Montreal: Rafael Benatar workshops, lectures, and show [Sep 14 - 16 and Sep 17 & 19]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0000

Updated August 20th to add:

Link for tickets to the Toronto show on Sep 15
https://www.secondcity.com/shows/toronto/rafael-benetar-a-handful-of-possibilities-tor

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For more information visit:

Toronto: HatAndRabbitclub.com (new website with details coming soon!)
Montreal: MontrealMagicJam.com/events/benatar/

Toronto:

Workshop - Mon Sep 14th
Show - Tues Sep 15th
Tickets at SecondCity.com/shows/toronto/rafael-benetar-a-handful-of-possibilities-tor
Lecture - Wed Sep 16th

For more information visit HatAndRabbitclub.com (new website with details coming soon!)

Montreal:

Lecture - Thu Sep 17
Workshops - Sat Sep 19

For more information visit MontrealMagicJam.com/events/benatar/

ON & SK: Dogs Do Magic [Oct 3 - Mar 15]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0000

For tickets and more information, visit DogsDoMagic.com

From DogsDoMagic.com:

Oct 3, 2026 - Hamilton
Oct 4, 2026 - Port Hope
Oct 24, 2026 - Niagara Falls
Oct 25, 2026 - Vaughan
Dec 3, 2026 - Markham
Dec 4, 2026 - Brantford
Dec 6, 2026 - Owen Sound
Dec 10, 2026 - Penetanguishene
Dec 11, 2026 - Barrie
Dec 12, 2026 - Chatham
Dec 13, 2026 - London
Dec 16, 2026 - Brockville
Dec 18, 2026 - Pembroke
Dec 19, 2026 - Orleans
Dec 20, 2026 - North Bay
Jan 2, 2027 - Guelph
Apr 21, 2027 - Saskatoon, SK
Mar 15, 2027 - Toronto

Check back often at DogsDoMagic.com for the latest information!

Prince George: Clinton W Gray at the BCNE [Aug 13 - 16]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0000

For more information about the BCNE visit BCNE.ca/bcne

From the August 10th Facebook post by the BCNE British Columbia Northern Exhibition:

Clinton W Gray will be at the 114th BCNE for more whimsical and magical fun!
Read more.

Thank you to our personal sponsors for August 2026!

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0000

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt. If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

Thank you to John Harrison, Joan Caesar, Ian Crawford, Matt DiSero, Doug Hunt, John Smithman, Peter Mennie, Noah Nogueira, Cam Dix, Ian Batterbury, Eric Bedard, Sonny Patel, and the Toronto Magic Company for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

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Toronto: Parlour Magic at Tranzac [monthly starting Sep 10]

noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0000

Thursday September 10th marks the grand opening of Toronto's newest magic venue! Shows are scheduled until February and include talent such as Nick Wallace, Bill Abbott, Jeff Hinchliffe, and more!

From MagicParlour.ca:

A new monthly series at Toronto’s Tranzac Club brings together world-class close-up magic, mentalism, and illusion in one of the city’s most intimate performance spaces — with a season lineup that reads like a who’s who of Canadian and international magical talent.
Read more and buy tickets.

From the September 10th event:

Toronto's newest magic series opens September 10.

Nick Wallace. Jeff Hinchliffe. Rob Fishbaum. Hosted by Ian Crawford.

Up close. Unexplained. Unforgettable.
Read more and buy tickets.