52 Plus Joker's FREE 2025 Virtual Playing Card Weekend [Apr 26 - 27]

For more information visit 52 Plus Joker.

 

From the March 3rd Instagram post by 52 Plus Joker:

We have some very exciting guests lined up for this year's online event.

 

 

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Thank you to our April 2025 sponsors!

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,
• Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic,
• Michael Close, author of the new Paradigm Shift ebooks, the Workers series and others,
• Toronto's IBM Ring 17, the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, and
• the Canadian Association of Magicians!

The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!

 

 

 

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Winnipeg: Speakeasy Magic [Apr 25 - 26]

Tickets at The Basement.

 

From the February 22nd Facebook post by Patrick Gregoire:

Two chances to catch Speakeasy Magic in April at The Basement Winnipeg! Sold out twice, don't miss out!

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook February 26.

 

 

 

Introducing the Demotivational Magician Showcase

We've been at this for over 14 years and cannot stay quiet anymore.  The gloves are off.  We're naming names.  The evidence is compiled.  It is time to expose the people whose actions bring the community down.


Introducing the inaugural Demotivational Magician Showcase.

We'll be shining a spotlight on the unethical practices we've witnessed that are antithetical to building a community.  Examples include, but are not limited to:  knowingly misleading product representations, intellectual property theft, fake reviews, and grossly exaggerated accolades.

Worried that your name is going to be featured in the showcase?  It's not too late.  Smarten up and do better.


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Regular readers will know that focusing on the negative is not what we do around here.  They should also know to check the date when they see a post that is out of character.  

Seriously though, check the date.  

If you were even remotely concerned your name would appear on such a list, however, do better.  That's no joke. 

[With thanks to Ryan Pilling for planting the seed by coming up with the showcase title!]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vitaly Beckman on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S11 E10

Congratulations on a job well done Vitaly!  

Learn more about Vitaly at his website EveningOfWonders.com

 

A quick reminder that Billy Hsueh's episode will air April 4 and Robin Sheikh's episode will air April 11.

 

From the March 29th upload "Can VITALY fool Penn & Teller for the THIRD time?!" on Vitaly Beckman's YouTube channel: 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in March 2025

There were 33 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Toronto: Jeff Hinchliffe's Stepping into the Impossible [Apr 10 & May 22] - Get your tickets now to see Jeff at the Red Sandcastle Theatre!

4. Clark Payne on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S11 E08 - Congratulations Clark, on your fantastic showing on Fool Us!


3. Waterloo: Magic & Shenanigans -- a guided tour festival [May 23 - 25] - This festival is sure to be a tremendous success!  Get your tickets now!

2. Blake Aleong on CBC Radio - Looking forward to watching Blake's appearance on Canada's Got Talent!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know the Montreal Trio - Thank you to Yannick Lacroix, Marc Trudel, and Michel Huot for answering our interview questions ahead of the airing of their Canada's Got Talent audition!

 

 

 

 

TEDxSurrey: The Magic of Pursuing Your Passion by Gabriella Lester

From the March 19th upload "The Magic of Pursuing Your Passion | Gabriella Lester | TEDxSurrey" at the TEDx Talk YouTube channel:

Gabriella’s talk explores the transformative power of pursuing your passion. She shares her journey of discovering a love for magic at age 10, a spark that ignited a lifelong pursuit, leading to performances on global stages and overcoming immense personal challenges. From inspiring joy in a terminally ill woman to finding resilience after trauma, Gabriella reveals how doing what you love can shape your identity and impact others.  The talk urges viewers to chase their big or small passions despite risks or setbacks, as they are essential to happiness and personal growth. Viewers will learn how passion fuels purpose, offering a roadmap to living a fulfilling and unique Award Winning Magician.

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Previously shared on Facebook March 21st.