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15 March 2024

London: OEV Palace of Wonders [Mar 22 & Apr 19]

From the Palace Theatre website:

Presented by the Old East Village BIA, Palace Theatre Arts Commons and The London Magicians’ Guild
OEV PALACE OF WONDERS!
The London Magicians’ Guild 2024 Spring Cabaret Series

Experience three mesmerizing shows of adult-contemporary magic at our OEV PALACE OF WONDERS events! Each salon will feature a different lineup of talented local performers from the London Magicians’ Guild, resulting in a captivating blend of unique styles and mind-bending illusions. No two shows will be alike!


Prepare to be astounded as both professional magicians, and highly-skilled magic enthusiasts, showcase their awe-inspiring tricks and illusions, taking you on a wondrous journey into the realm of sophisticated, adult-contemporary magic.

Three evenings of wonder and enchantment that will leave you spellbound! Our first two performance dates will be close-up and personal, in the intimate surroundings of Procunier Hall, with our larger finale, “Le Grand Spectacle”, taking place on the Palace Main Stage, wrapped in the nostalgic surroundings of our period 1923 movie house.

Don't miss out on the extraordinary, OEV PALACE OF WONDERS! 

Presented by the Old East Village BIA, The Palace Theatre Arts Commons, and The London Magicians’ Guild.
 
Feb 16, 2024
FEATURING: STEVE OZ, ANDREW OLMSTEAD, LEONARDO MARTINS, KEITH O’BRIEN

Mar 22, 2024
FEATURING: ANDREW OLMSTEAD, MARK THE REMARKABLE, CAPTAIN CORBIN, RYAN JOYCE, PETER MENNIE: THAT MAGIC GUY

April 19, 2024
FEATURING: AMAZING CORBIN, SCOTT THE MAGICAL GUY, DAD MAGIC, MARK STRANGE, BYRON BERRY

Read more and buy tickets.



From the January 24th Facebook post by Scott Hood:

Looking forward to performing on this bill with such talented magicians.

 

 

 

 

 

11 March 2024

Niagara Falls: Mike D'Urzo's Mega Magic [Mar 9 - 16]

From the February 25th Instagram post by Mike D'Urzo:

A different perspective of Niagara Falls from the US side. I'm excited to announce that Mega Magic makes its return to the Falls from March 9-16 with 2 shows nightly at 6:30 & 9:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

05 March 2024

Rounding the Central rings in March 2024

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.  

 

ICYMI, Bill Malone will be in Montreal June 3 - 4.  Details at MontrealMagicJam.com.


Montreal, QC Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) - N/A.
Hamilton, ON Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) - N/A.
Hamilton / Burlington, ON Hamilton Burlington Magic Society
- N/A.
London, ON Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) - Coin magic.
Kitchener, ON Ring 235 (KW Magic Society) - N/A.
Ottawa, ON Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) - N/A.
Ottawa, ON Ottawa / Gatineau magicians - N/A
Toronto, ON Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) - Social meet-up.
- AGM
- Pro-panel with Wij Siva, Buck Macleod, Glenn Ottaway, and Dick Joiner


Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

01 March 2024

Toronto: Hocus Jokus [Mar 10]

Featuring Ben Train, Jonah Babins, and James Alan.  Tickets at Yuk Yuk's.

 

From the February 28th Facebook post by The Toronto Magic Company:

What do you get when you combine a Comedy Mind-reader, an Award-Winning Magician, and a world-class sleight of hand expert into a single 90-minute show?

Answer: an amazing night of fun for YOU! 

Jam packed with laughs and mind-blowing magic, this show is perfect for a night out with friends, a date, or just because you need a break from your annoying kids. 

Featuring Ben Train (Penn and Teller’s Fool Us), Jonah Babins (2021 Allan Slaight Award Winner), and sleight of hand artist James Alan, it’s all happening Sunday March 10th at Yuk Yuk’s Toronto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

28 February 2024

Newmarket: Mysteries of the Keyhole House [Mar 16]

From the February 26th Facebook post by Marion Outerbridge:

We are super excited to be returning to the NewRoads Performing Arts Centre on March 16th in Newmarket, Ontario. Hope to see you there.

 

 

 

 

 

23 February 2024

Ottawa, Port Colborne, & Peterborough: Enchanted Wonders [Apr 12 - 14]

Tickets at EnchantedWondersMagic.com

 

From the February 6th Instagram post by Enchanted Wonders Magic:

Get ready to be spellbound! 🎩✨ Enchanted Wonders, featuring four of the nation’s top family magicians, is about to captivate audiences at Roselawn Centre in Port Colborne! Today’s the day tickets become available – don’t miss out on securing your seat for an evening filled with unforgettable magic and excitement!

 

 

 

 

16 February 2024

Toronto: Love is Tricky [Feb 21 - 22]

From the January 23rd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

February is wild - Love is in the air, snow is on the ground, and everybody is looking for a way to cure for their cold Toronto blues.

Well we've got you covered - a magic show designed SPECIFICALLY for couples!

Join us February 21st at the Super Wonder Art Gallery for an extraordinary experience that will leave you and your partner spellbound!

 

 

 

 

From the January 23rd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

Sick of boring speed-dating events and terrible dating apps? Looking for an ACTUALLY fun way to meet Toronto singles?

Good news - we've got you covered! A kick-ass magic show designed SPECIFICALLY for Toronto singles aged 25-45!

Join us on February 22nd at The Super Wonder Art Gallery for an extraordinary experience that will not only leave you spellbound - but might even get you some digits! 


 

 

14 February 2024

London: Keith Brown and Friends (Graemazing and Paul Hutcheson) [Mar 16]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

Learn more about Graeme at GraemeReedMagic.com, Paul at canuckhutch.com, and Keith at instagram.com/keithhbrown.

 

From the February 13th Facebook post by Keith Brown:

Buy tickets today (Tues) or tomorrow (Wed) to be entered into a draw for $50 Downtown Dollars!

 

 

 

 

 

12 February 2024

Toronto: Kendrick “Ice” McDonald Workshop [Feb 16] (and reminder of Feb 15 film screening)

Details for the film screening with ICE at the bottom of this post.

 

From the February 11th post at the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club Facebook group:

Kendrick “Ice” McDonald Workshop
Friday February 16
Browsers Den 

Learn from a true master with a passion for perfection who has earned an international reputation for excellence.   He has done it all, illusions, trade shows, closeup.  He’s been seen on most major US networks.

Ice’s workshop will focus on trade show work, parlour, close up magic and more.  
Members $75, guests $100. To secure your spot, message Ian Crawford.

“When ICE takes center stage, he displays a patent passion for perfection.”
Lee Earle, World Class Mentalist

�“It’s not often I write reviews on magic lectures but just lately the standard has been so high that I have felt compelled to put pen to paper… Ice set the tone for the evening by stating that this was a lecture designed for magicians who are serious about their art. Which it was but put over in a fun and entertaining way. In fact it’s hard to do justice as to how good a lecture this was or be able to mention all of the subjects covered…”
UK Guild of Magicians

Read more.


 

 

From the IBM Ring 17 website:

When: Thursday February 15th
Tickets: Free for members and $10 guests
Where: Agricola Lutheran Church - 25 Old York Mills Road

In celebration of Black History Month, we proudly presents the Toronto Premiere of "The Quiet Masters - The History and Relevance of the Black Magical Artist." The director of the film, acclaimed magician Kenrick McDonald will be with us LIVE to host this exclusive event.

 Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

 

 

08 February 2024

London: OEV Palace of Wonders [Feb 16, Mar 22, and Apr 19]

From the Palace Theatre website:

Presented by the Old East Village BIA, Palace Theatre Arts Commons and The London Magicians’ Guild
OEV PALACE OF WONDERS!
The London Magicians’ Guild 2024 Spring Cabaret Series

Experience three mesmerizing shows of adult-contemporary magic at our OEV PALACE OF WONDERS events! Each salon will feature a different lineup of talented local performers from the London Magicians’ Guild, resulting in a captivating blend of unique styles and mind-bending illusions. No two shows will be alike!


Prepare to be astounded as both professional magicians, and highly-skilled magic enthusiasts, showcase their awe-inspiring tricks and illusions, taking you on a wondrous journey into the realm of sophisticated, adult-contemporary magic.

Three evenings of wonder and enchantment that will leave you spellbound! Our first two performance dates will be close-up and personal, in the intimate surroundings of Procunier Hall, with our larger finale, “Le Grand Spectacle”, taking place on the Palace Main Stage, wrapped in the nostalgic surroundings of our period 1923 movie house.

Don't miss out on the extraordinary, OEV PALACE OF WONDERS! 

Presented by the Old East Village BIA, The Palace Theatre Arts Commons, and The London Magicians’ Guild.
 
Feb 16, 2024
FEATURING: STEVE OZ, ANDREW OLMSTEAD, LEONARDO MARTINS, KEITH O’BRIEN

Mar 22, 2024
FEATURING: ANDREW OLMSTEAD, MARK THE REMARKABLE, CAPTAIN CORBIN, RYAN JOYCE, PETER MENNIE: THAT MAGIC GUY

April 19, 2024
FEATURING: AMAZING CORBIN, SCOTT THE MAGICAL GUY, DAD MAGIC, MARK STRANGE, BYRON BERRY

Read more and buy tickets.



From the January 24th Facebook post by Scott Hood:

Looking forward to performing on this bill with such talented magicians.

 

 

 

 

 

02 February 2024

A peek behind the curtain with Murray SawChuck

We first saw Murray SawChuck in 2001 when he performed at the inaugural CAMaraderie convention.  To say he's been busy since then is an understatement.  

You may be aware that Murray:

  • is a headliner at Laugh Factory in Las Vegas
  • has appeared on and is a regular in many television shows (including Blind Date, Pawn Stars, and Masters of Illusion), 
  • has a comedy special, Itz Gone, Live from Las Vegas streaming on Tubi, 
  • has published the children's book At Nighttime, We’re All the Same Size available at Amazon, and
  • is on this week's episode of What's Going On? on The Magicians' Podcast Network talking about his move into exposure videos (this sure to be controversial episode requires a paid subscription and is available through Apple Podcasts or Spotify).
     


We're delighted to interview Murray ahead of his Brampton show at The Rose Theatre (tickets at Brampton.ca)!


A peek behind the curtain with Murray SawChuck


 
Who inspires you magically? 

Ironically not any magicians. I look at other entertainer that are MAGIC on stage but no neccasaryly perform magic. I look up to the Justin Timberlakes, Dolly Partons, Bruno Mars on how they walk on stage and how they leave their audiences in awe with selling their personalities. There are many great magicians tecnnically but not when they walk on stage. The magicians I looked up growing up and still do are Cardini, Tommy Cooper, Ballentine and Mr. Electric. Real personalities, brands and images.
 



Who inspires you that is not a magician? 

Dolly Parton, Bruno Mars, Jim Carrey, Justin Timberlake, William H. Macy, Lucy Ball, Liberace.

 


Murray SawChuck

 
 
 
 
Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting magic?

Yes many times. Show business is not for the weak at heart. You will see mostly NOs but when the YESs come they are wonderful and they keep you going until the next YES between all the NOs! When you have a contract or job you are excited but while you are on that contact or job you have to be looking for the next gig or job or contract. It's like playing pool... when you are aiming to shoot the white ball to knock the other ball in the pocket you are working on where the white ball needs to  land after the shot so you have another good shot. Showbiz is just like that always looking at your next shot if you want to keep working in the business!. 
 

 
 
You studied music and you were a professional dancer.  You also earned a degree in Radio and Television, and Broadcasting with a minor in business.  How did these experiences impact both your magic business and your stage show? 

Well all of the above vocations are in show business, so each one taught me something that helped the other. I played music so I understand how music can change a mood or feeling when being presented on stage which makes a trick much more effective. Dancing I trained ballet for 11 years and that taught me how to walk on stage and present myself. Radio and Television Broadcasting taught me how to write copy for ads and press releases for publication as well as speak with a purpose. Having all these skills makes you a better personality and headliner.  
 


 
Do you have any tour or pre-show rituals?

I really don't... I am super relaxed before I go on stage. Once we fly in and upload out equipment and show props and set the stage that is the most nerve racking making sure nothing has broken during travel and setting it up right for the show. Usually I like to have a coffee before I walk on stage, send a few texts to my wife Dani and that's about it.. 



Murray SawChuck


 

 


What do you most look forward to, when you come back to Canada?
 
 I look forward to being back in my home country and  all the greenery and landscapes. In Las Vegas it's the desert... lots of sand and dry hills to look at! I can't wait to bring my show to Brampton!

You're a headliner at the Laugh Factory in Las Vegas, you've appeared on multiple television shows (including Blind Date, Pawn Stars, and Masters of Illusion), you have a  comedy special (Itz Gone, Live from Las Vegas) on TUBI, and you've written a children's book (At Nighttime, We’re All the Same Size).  Is it time to sit back and take it easy, or do you have other big projects in the works? 

I don't sit back very well and I am always five years behind where I'd like to be, so when people see things that I am doing or have done, they usually have been in the making quite a while. I would love my own sitcom or TV show where I could play a regular. I am a regular on Pawn Stars for the last 21 seasons and on CW's Masters Of Illusion for the last 10 years. I have my 2nd comedy special coming out the year we filmed last year and we are getting ready to film more Pawn Stars in February. So, YES I am always working on other projects and ideas. Keeps me young, motivated and focused. I just started this year my keynote talk called 'Find Your Magic' helping people figure out why they should be interested in going to work and staying interested. www.themagicalspeaker.com


 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with the readers of Canada’s Magic?

For anyone trying to make it in show business or magic, don't stop... you will fail, you will succeed but just remember everything is a new day and another shot at making your dream happen. Listen to yourself, your heart and your passion and stay focused. The more popular you get or famous the more people you find will love you as well as hate you... It's a double edge sword. Don't let people effect you as it's your life and your living it, not them.

 
 
Thank you Murray, for making the time to answer our questions!  Hopefully we'll get to see more Canadian dates on your schedule in the near future.

Learn more about Murray at his website MurrayMagic.com and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

 

Catch Murray at The Rose Theatre in Brampton on March 2nd (tickets at Brampton.ca)! 

 

From the January 10th Facebook post by Brampton On Stage:

Direct from Pawn Stars and CW’s Masters Of Illusion, MURRAY THE MAGICIAN is bringing Vegas to YOU with magic that will blow your mind, performed live and up close at The Rose on March 2!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


31 January 2024

Rounding the Central rings in February 2024

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website. 

 

Also of note:


Montreal, QC Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) - N/A.
Hamilton, ON Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) - N/A.
Hamilton / Burlington, ON Hamilton Burlington Magic Society
- N/A.
London, ON Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) - N/A.
Kitchener, ON Ring 235 (KW Magic Society) - N/A.
Ottawa, ON Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) - N/A.
Ottawa, ON Ottawa / Gatineau magicians - N/A
Toronto, ON Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) - Social meet-up with coin work session before at Browser's Den.
-  Toronto Premiere of "The Quiet Masters - The History and Relevance of the Black Magical Artist" with host, Kenrick ICE McDonald (film director)


Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

28 January 2024

Niagara Falls: Piff the Magic Dragon [May 9 - 11]

Tickets at Fallsview Casino Resort.

 

Read our 2023 interview where we learn about Piff's:
 
- journey into magic
- studies in magic-adjacent disciplines
- self-care on tour, and
- show growth in 10 years

 

From the January 8th Instagram post by Piff the Magic Dragon:

New year, new show, new dates. 


 

 

 

 

 

26 January 2024

Toronto: "A Work of Fiction" by Nicholas Wallace [Feb 23 - 24]

Tickets at Factory Theatre.

From the December 14th Instagram post by Nicholas Wallace:

TORONTO - I’m coming to the @factorytheatre for 4 shows Feb 23 - 24. It’s been a few years since I’ve done a public show in Toronto, and I would really love to fill these seats - so if you can please spread the word!!

 

 

 

 

21 January 2024

Brampton: Murray Sawchuck [Mar 2]

Tickets at Brampton.ca

 

From the January 10th Facebook post by Brampton On Stage:

Direct from Pawn Stars and CW’s Masters Of Illusion, MURRAY THE MAGICIAN is bringing Vegas to YOU with magic that will blow your mind, performed live and up close at The Rose on March 2!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 January 2024

ON, BC, AB, SK, NS & NB: Wes Barker on tour [Jan - Mar]

Tickets at LinkTree.

  • JAN 19 - COLLINGWOOD, ON
  • JAN 26 - VANCOUVER, BC
  • JAN 28 - CALGARY, AB (afternoon show)
  • FEB 10 - SASKATOON, SK
  • FEB 11 - REGINA, SK
  • FEB 16 - McALESTER, OK
  • FEB 17 - McALESTER, OK
  • MAR 14 - HALIFAX, NS
  • MAR 15 - FREDERICTON, NB
  • APR 28 - MAIMI on CELEBRITY SUMMIT CRUISE SHIP 



 

 

 

 

18 January 2024

Toronto: Sin City Illusions: Featuring Aaron and Caroline Matthews [Jan 28]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the January 17th Facebook post by Khang Pham:

Sin City Illusions: Featuring Aaron and Caroline Matthews. Sunday January 28 at 7pm!
Join us at the iconic Rec Room in the heart of downtown Toronto for an incredible magic show, with Toronto's best performing magician couple!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/772453147157


 

 

 

 

 

12 January 2024

Toronto: David Merry and Alan Frew [Feb 17]

Ticket at Ticketmaster


From the December 28th Facebook post by David Merry:

Looking forward to sharing the stage with my pal Alan Frew Saturday Feb 17th at the Opera House. One of the best voices ever and legendary lead singer from Glass Tiger and recent addition to Canada's Walk of Fame.


 

 

 

 

10 January 2024

Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto: SMOKUS POCUS with Eric Leclerc

Tickets at SmokusPocus.ca.

 

From the January 5th Instagram post by Eric Leclerc:

And we’re BACK after a year of sold out shows! Let’s replicate this again for 2024 babyyyy! If you’re in one of these cities and haven’t seen the show yet, I’m about to take it personal! See y’all on stage!