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"The finest location for up to date information
on magic in Canada." -- Shawn Farquhar |
Apr 25, 2020 8:00 AM to Apr 26, 2020 8:00 AM
An online global busker festival for the times. 24 hours of live performances from all over the world streamed into the homes of thousands. Watch 60 world-class performers show the world some love with an array of amazing talents, in situations you won’t believe — performing from wherever they happen to be while practising safe social distancing. Starts on April 25 at 8 am ET. Donations appreciated.
16 January
James has been receiving praise and applause from Festivals, Cabaret Theatres, Bars, Corporate Parties and yes Kids Birthday Parties all over the world. It does not matter where he is, his act is sure to please.
His life has been spent developing a unique blend of comedy, magic, music and juggling.
Come see him as his astonishes and astounds at Madisons
WINNER {Spirit of the Fringe} Vancouver Fringe
Amazing vaudeville comedy variety show with original magic, skilled juggling and royalty-free music.
“You definitely will laugh and cheer” Valerie Ostara, Vancouver, Plank Magazine
“humorous, lighthearted and fast-paced” Andrea Hill, The Starphoenix
“Vaudevillian is a fast-paced firecracker” Michael Hingston, Edmonton Journal
Genre: Comedy / Spoken Word / Cabaret / Vaudeville
Rating: Especially for Young People (All Ages 5+, Audience Participation, For/By Children, Solo Performance,
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http://t.co/QPrtz3lUyz Excited to return to #Calgary's only #Magical #arts #festival WowFest. Get tickets at http://t.co/763xbiY3ot #yyc
— James Jordan (@JJordanmagic) February 8, 2015
I won GigMasters' Best of 2014 http://t.co/1tx4ujW9rp #blessed #gigmasters #yyc #magic #comedy #entertainers
— James Jordan (@JJordanmagic) January 15, 2015
Happy New Year: http://t.co/mQxCM7MRU8 via @YouTube
— James Jordan (@JJordanmagic) December 31, 2014
This past Saturday afternoon, I was privileged to spend an afternoon with my kids and wife watching two great magician entertainers, James Jordan and Ryan Pilling. My kids are still talking about it!
Prior to the show, my daughter was arguing profusely that “magic is not real!” After the show she kept asking me “Why didn’t you tell me that magic was real?!”
Although the show wasn’t packed — 82 people total — it should have been. It seems there are a lot of Revelstokians and their children who missed out on a very memorable show. Those who were there had a blast!
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James Jordan has Vaudeville in his veins, and what he puts together is a magical, humorous, and enjoyable spectacle for the whole family.
Jordan stars in Vaudevillian, a show featuring original magic tricks, some inspired by the notes of his real life great-grandfather who himself was a magician in the days of Vaudeville. Jordan begins the show with some simple tricks with his hat, then slowly ramps things up with new twists on classic tricks, and even the world’s most dangerous card trick to top it all off.
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http://t.co/k1EADluCxm Time to get your tickets for the first and possibly ONLY Garden Variety Show of 2014! #calgary #letsgetmagic
— James Jordan (@GVS_varietyshow) February 13, 2014
Five Facts About The Garden Variety ShowYou can catch the next Garden Variety Show on February the 28th.
But Can You Do This? Founded by local vaudevillian James Jordan, the monthly Garden Variety Show is always the same—and always different: Jordan and his co-host Ryan Pilling kick off each show with a new magic trick (Jordan) and original song accompanied by banjo (Pilling), followed by a fresh cast of guests every month, including jugglers and local singer-songwriters.
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WTF pal insurance exclusively forbids insuring magicians! Perhaps because of our Arcane nature? Any suggestions? @canadasmagic
— James Jordan (@GVS_varietyshow) July 5, 2012
April 26, 2012 - 7:30 pm
Past the halfway point and entering the home stretch, the Garden Variety Show has almost finished their third season. Spectacular juggling, mind blowing magic and illusions, and some of the best stand up comedians in Canada. Every show seems to be better than the last, leaving every audience member with something wonderful to try and describe the next day at work.
This month on the Garden Variety Show, magician and expert balloon sculptor TD Sparks will be premiering a brand new magic effect, never before seen in Calgary. YoYo master Song Yao will amaze and astound, along with our juggler Jeff Olynek. As usual we feature a local singer song writer every month, this month Kaley Kinjo bass player for the Plaid Tounged Devils and so many other popular Calgarian bands will present us with his unique solo project.
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| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - James Jordan lecture - Brush With Death - Chad Long lecture - Jr. Magic Club - Garden Variety Show with Yeats Wong and Gwyn Auger |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Executive meeting - Past Presidents and One Trick Night - Local SAM 95 lecture by Jason England |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Tony Award competition - Teach a Trick: Colin Holt |