Showing posts with label Wes Barker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wes Barker. Show all posts

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 



 

 

 

 

20 December 2023

2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase summary

This concludes the 2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase

We hope you enjoyed reading about many of the talented magicians across the country.

A huge shout out to everyone who trusted us enough to submit names and supporting text last month, even though you didn't know exactly how it was going to be used.  

We couldn't have done this without the help of:


Thank you for the work involved in sending us your submission.

 



Congratulations again to everyone featured.  Keep up the great work!






19 December 2023

Wes Barker: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Sixteenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Wes Barker!

Wes Barker: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Wes Barker: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 



Wes is by far the most dedicated magician we have working in Canada, his work ethic is unparalleled. Add to that the volume of creative output -- a new live show, taped a TV show, produces and tours shows, wrote a book and put it out to audio book, hosts podcasts and creates viral videos.  I rarely leave a meeting with Wes not inspired.  Every time I hang out with that dude he's always making me want to try new things and see what else I can push for.  I rarely do them, that's on me.

Submitted by Matt DiSero

 

 

 

The show Wes Barker: Live on Tour dropped on Wes Barker's YouTube channel this morning: 

 



Congratulations Wes!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Wes Barker visit his website WesBarker.ca, visit his store 2nd to none, listen to his podcast Bottom of the Barrel (with Chris Ramsay) and follow him on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.


 

Thank Matt for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Matt DiSero, visit his website MattDiSero.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.







05 November 2023

04 October 2023

BC and AB: Wes Barker in Alex Mackenzie's Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour [Oct 6 - Nov 18]

From the September 11th Instagram post by Alex Mackenzie:

Its time!!! Less than a month until the Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour kicks off starting in Kamloops! When I say this is a stacked show its an understatement. This is the best variety act on the planet!! We have world class comedians @thisissimonking  @ivanwdecker who have been on Conan, Just for Laughs, Netflix and even won a Juno award for Best Comedy Album. We have a stunt magician @stuntmagician who has been on Ellen, Americas Got Talent and even Fooled Penn and Teller in Las Vegas on the hit shoe Penn and Teller Fool us! And to top it all of we have one of the most impressive circus acts in the world with international foot archer @orissakelly! You may have seen her Win @robdyrdek Amazigness, on Britains got Talent and she had even performed for the late Queen of England!

Not only is this the best show on the planet but it also gives back to local charities in every city. We are donating to Food Banks, Womans Shelters, Mental Health Associations, Animal Shelters, Animal Food Banks and Hospice Societies. If you or anyone you know is in these cities please let them know we are coming!

 

 

 

 

 

07 September 2023

Kingston: Wes Barker and Simon King [Sep 14]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the August 24th Facebook post by Wes Barker:

KINGSTON — I’ve never performed there until now! Sept 14 with Simon King 

 

 

 

 

22 June 2023

Vancouver: Wes Barker at Friday Night Comedy At The Biltmore [Jul 28]

From the June 16th Facebook post by Dick Darrow:

Dick Darrow Productions proudly presents Friday Night Comedy At The Biltmore. “It’s the best venue for comedy in BC” Our first show is July 28. Tickets available at biltmorecabaret.com Thursday! 

Our first great feature act is Wes Barker, “Canada’s funniest Magician”

With the hilarious Byron Bertram, as master of ceremonies! And great special guests Eden PB Kaminski, Jackie Agnew, and William Corry!

 

 

 

 

Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Calgary: Wes Barker [Jun 22, 24, 25]

From the June 20th Facebook post by Wes Barker:

Alberta, Canada shows this week!! Two of these I’m doing with @thisissimonking 🍻

 

 

 

 

24 May 2023

Calgary: Drunk Magic with Wes Baker [Jun 25]

Sun Jun 25, 2023

From The Laugh Shop Calgary:

Wes Barker is 2ND to none. His show features amazing magic tricks, crazy stunts, crowd interaction, and comedy from start to finish. Whether it is a live show in a theatre or a virtual show in your own home, Wes creates the best time and the most fun!

Wes has performed all over the world, both live and on TV. He has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, ELLEN, Wizard Wars, and MTV's Greatest Party Stories Ever to name a few.

For live events you can do no better than comedy magic, and Wes is the best of them all. So whether it's a corporate event, comedy festival, college campus, comedy club, cruise ship, or private party... Wes has wowed audiences on every stage.

Read.


 

 

 

 

 

09 April 2023

Ireland: Wes Barker [Apr 15]

From the March 27th Facebook post by Steve Spade:

Can't wait to share the stage with this man, he is going to be my special guest act this April the 15th for one night only in Flanagan's on the lake Killaloe
♠️🇮🇪🇨🇦
Wes Barker is the funniest magician in Canada and one of the most popular magicians in the world. His YouTube and Facebook channels have 100s of millions of views. He has appeared on numerous shows like America's Got Talent, Ellen, MTV, and most famously Penn & Teller: Fool Us (which he won). Wes even has his very own TV show in the US called Big Trick Energy!


 

 

 

 

18 February 2023

Fraser Valley Magic Circle award winners

Congratulations to all of the winners!

 

From the February 11th Instagram post by Mike Nordon:

What a fun evening at the Fraser Valley Magic Circle meeting tonight!

Hosted by Gord Boyes we held a completion called “Poo Onna Stick” (POS for short) in honour of Steve Dickson ❤️

The theme this year was ‘impersonations’

The winner was …Gord Boyes with a Naughty Mr Rogers act!

We also did our awards night and congrats to:
  • Wes Barker - for winning the Showmanship Award
  • Rob Teszka - for winning the Creativity Award
  • Glen LaBarre for being awarded the Celeste Evans Award
  • And to Gord Boyes again for being award the prestigious Presidents Award!

Plus our Appreciation Awards were awarded to:
  • Donna May Boyes
  • Rod Chow
  • Chuck Daniel
  • Camille Atebe

Thank you everyone who attended!

Next month the meeting is moved to March 3rd and will also be helped at Gord’s house!

 

 

10 February 2023

Toronto: Black Magic featuring Eric Jones [Apr 29]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the January 11th Instagram post by Eric Jones:

TORONTO! I’ll be performing at The Metro Toronto Convention Center on April 23rd along with an ALL STARS @stuntmagician DJ Killa Kels and and hosted by funny man Marlon Palmer @thatdudemcfly .

Produced by @intriguepromotions and @the_watcher2015 .

 

 

 

 

 

20 December 2022

Corner Brook: Wes Barker [Jan 14]

From the December 16th Instagram post by the GCSU Backlot:

We are proud to announce that renowned Magician Wes Barker will be returning to The Backlot on Saturday January 14!

Stay tuned after the holiday break for information with tickets!


 

 

 

01 November 2022

Mission: Barrel "O" Laughs Comedy Show [Nov 10]

From the October 30th Facebook post by Gord Boyes:

Hello friends, comedy fans, magicians and Fraser Valley residents!

HUGE news - a star packed comedy show is coming to Mission on Thursday Nov 10th at 7pm at the Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge!

It stars Wes Barker -  stunt Magician and YouTube sensation, Trevor & Lorena - Comedy Magic Show, and Comedians Gavin Clarkson and Simon King!

ONLY $35 for adults and $15 for kids!

But wait, talk to me about bulk ticket sales. Do you have a group, maybe a business who wants to treat their employees? Get five tickets for $100 if you contact me directly.

Otherwise, tickets can be bought at Abstract Auto & Window Glass Ltd. in Mission or online at:
www.ComedyShowTickets.ca

Please support local live entertainment and come have some fun! ❤️🤪

 


 

 

01 April 2022

Magic & Comedy tour (Live Taping with Wes Barker and Chris Ramsay) [May - June]

Catch Chris Ramsay and Wes Barker on their upcoming Magic & Comedy tour! 

 

From WesBarker.ca:

  • CALGARY - MAY 1 - Tickets
  • VANCOUVER - MAY 2 (on sale soon)
  • VICTORIA - MAY 3 - (on sale soon)
  • WINNIPEG - JUNE 15 - Tickets
  • TORONTO - JUNE 17 - (on sale soon)
  • MONTREAL - TDB

Check back for updates!

 

 

 

20 February 2022

Big Trick Energy Live on tour!

Updated March 31st to add:

  •  The BTE Tour has morphed into the Magic & Comedy tour (Live Taping with Wes Barker and Chris Ramsay)!

From WesBarker.ca:

  • CALGARY - MAY 1 - Tickets
  • VANCOUVER - MAY 2 (on sale soon)
  • VICTORIA - MAY 3 - (on sale soon)
  • WINNIPEG - JUNE 15 - Tickets
  • TORONTO - JUNE 17 - (on sale soon)
  • MONTREAL - TDB
Check back for updates!


 

 

Tickets available at Modo Live.  (See Tweet below for presale code.)  Dates include:

  • May 4 - Vancouver
  • May 5 - Victoria
  • June 16 - Toronto
  • June 18 - Calgary

Check back for more dates!

 

From the February 16th Tweet by Alex Boyer:

 

 

 

11 February 2022

Toronto: Hocus Jokus [Feb 23-24]

Catch Ben Train, Jonah Babins, Chris Westfall, and Wes Barker at Yuk Yuk's

 

From the January 27th Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

Is this Toronto’s funniest magic show or Toronto’s most magical comedy show? 🤔

Trick question - it’s BOTH! 🙌

Toronto’s funniest magicians have joined forces to create a 90 minute show jam packed with laughs and mind-blowing amazement. They’ll read your mind, predict the future, and do all sorts of other crazy sh*t you won’t believe unless you see it with your own eyes!👀

And it’s happening for two days only - February 23rd and 24th.‼‼

So get off the couch and join us for an incredible night of comedy, magic, and fun that you’ll never forget.🙌





29 December 2021

2021 Readers' Choice award results

Reader's Choice logo 

 
Thank you all for participating in the spirit in which the awards were intended:

a fun way to recognize and celebrate all of the wonderful things being done by the fabulous talent in our country!


This was the tightest race in the history of these awards.  For the first time, we have a tie for first place!  Thank you to everyone who made the effort to vote.  Every vote absolutely mattered!

Here are the results of our sixth annual "Readers' Choice Inspirational Canadian Magician of the Year" award!

 

Beacons of Inspiration (in alphabetical order by surname)


2021 Beacon of Inspiration: Scott Baird

Scott Baird
(The Hermit Magazine)

Nominated by Anonymous who wrote.
"I would like to nominate Scott Baird for showcasing his love of magic and art with his detailed magic illustrations on Instagram, and also for deciding to start a new Canadian-made online magic magazine. His magic artwork is FANTASTIC so check it all out - @magicbaird @scottbairdmagic @hermitmagicmag Wishing him the best of luck in all his magical endeavors."

Editor's note:

Website:  HermitMagic.com

 




2021 Beacon of Inspiration: Jean Deshaies

Jean Deshaies

Nominated by Magicien Méphisto who wrote: 

"I would like to nominate Jean Deshaies.

"A few years back, after doing magic as a hobby for some years, I went to attend a 2h course in magic, along with my daughter and a few other people in Québec City. The teacher was great, and made a strong impression on me right from the start. He was patient, nice, skillful & knowledgeable. But most of all, he showed a real passion for magic. After the course, we chatted a little and I told him magic was a fine hobby, but beside a select few, I thought no one could earn a living doing that. I vividly remember him looking at me like I had 2 heads. He answered there were many ways and opportunities to make a living in magic, if you really like it and put in the time and effort. Afterward I gave that some serious thoughts, and not long after that, I started doing magic professionally because of Jean's encouraging words and attitude. Since then, whenever I needed clues about getting started in different fields (strolling, table magic, zoom magic etc) he was always willing to teach and help. I sometime sent him videos for him to criticize or get his point of view.

"Furthermore, instead of getting discouraged by the pandemic, Jean used the new medium of virtual magic to great success, presenting zoom shows in schools all across Canada.
Jean Deshaies is my mentor in magic and without his inspiration, I certainly wouldn't be where I am today: still learning, but happy to be a professional magician."

Editor's note:
  • We have nothing to add to that excellent nomination!

 

Website:  JeanDeshaies.com


Comments from Jean's fans include:
-
THANKS





2021 Beacon of Inspiration: Chris Gowen

Chris Gowen

Nominated by by Anonymous who wrote:
"I nominate Chris Gowen as he is changing how magic looks in Edmonton. Completely selling out his Taste of Magic shows with the Canadian Brewhouse... seems about as Canadian as a show can get.

"Looks like he's fast on his way to no longer being one of 'Edmonton's Best Kept Secrets' but more one of Edmonton's celebrated artists."

Editor's note:
  • We have nothing to add to that excellent nomination!

 

Website:  ChrisGowen.ca






2021 Beacon of Inspiration: Paul Romhany

Paul Romhany

Nominated by Mike Norden who wrote:
"I nominate Paul Romhany!

"Paul is an amazing magician, and a wonderful human being.

"First - his Chaplin act is amazing. He’s toured the world with this act and that alone is justification for this award.

"Second - he has produced dozens of books, tricks and routines for other magicians! Some of the top names in magic use his methods or gimmicks while they compete on shows like AGT or Fool Us!

"Third - He runs Vanish Magazine! Have you read it? It was free for years and now cost a few pennies lol - it’s filled with Canadians - half of the columnists are local!!

"Fourth - He supports magic clubs, is on the board of CAM, participates in conventions and lectures - and he is willing to give his shirt off his back - genuinely - for someone in need. He’s the real deal!

"He does so much for magic and does not seek the spotlight - so let’s shine some light on him this year and vote for him please!"

 

Editor's note:
 
Websites:  ChaplinMagic.com and VanishMagic.com


Comments from Paul's fans include:
- Paul is a phenomenal entertainer and all around awesome guy.
- Paul Romhany is an unsung hero.
- Merry Christmas!





Editor's Choice


2021 Editor's Choice: Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer

Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer (aka Big Trick Energy)

Nominated by Unknown who wrote:
"Decisions decisions! For me this year I'd have to give it to the dudes at Big Trick Energy. If I had to pick one of the 4 I would have picked Eric. So maybe this is TWO nominations? I've never met such a carefree, loving and positive human in my life...well (except for maybe the delavegas-sweetpeas). Eric lives magic, epically. His insta stories motivate me to get off my butt.The other guys are also totally awesome as people and performers, and I hope their show propels them and to even bigger things ahead."

Editor's note:



Websites:  Chris-Ramsay.com, EricLeclerc.com, WesBarker.ca, AlexBoyer.com, TruTv.com/shows/big-trick-energy.



 

Readers' Choice (A first ever tie! Listed in alphabetical order by surname.)

2021 Readers' Choice: Gwyn Auger


Gwyn Auger (aka The Magic Assistant)

Nominated by Anonymous who wrote:
"I'd like to nominate Gwyn Auger, the Magic Assistant (@magicassistant on Twitter and Instagram). Gwyn's petite frame can barely contain the enthusiasm and passion she has for magic and the magic community. She is great ambassador for magic locally in Calgary, in Canada and abroad."

Editor's note:
 
Website: Magician.org/member/magicassistant.

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2021 Readers' Choice: Ryan Joyce and Graeme Reed


Ryan Joyce and Graeme Reed
(aka Graemazing) (aka Magicians Talking Magic)

Nominated by Anonymous and the Merchant of Magic who wrote:
"for the inspirational Magicians Talking Magic podcast" and for being all around fabulous people!"

Editor's note:
  • In 2021, Ryan and Graeme produced 50 Magicians Talking Magic podcasts, including their two year anniversary, topical topics such as returning to live shows, news coverage about FISM, and plethora of guests which included Joshua Jay, Shawn Farquhar, Greg Frewin Spidey, Boris Wild, Paul Royter, and Joe Diamond.
  • Ryan and Graeme consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.  We're lucky to have them as part of our community. 

Websites:  RyanJoyce.com, GraemeReedMagic.com, and Magicians Talking Magic.

 

Comments from Magicians Talking Magic's fans include:
- Thank you!
- Talking Magic got me through Covid and maintained my interest in Magic when I hit the "burnout" wall.