20 April 2025

Alexandra Burgio mentioned on The Magician's Podcast Network

Have a listen this excerpt from most recent episode of the What's Going On? podcast which is part of the Magicians' Podcast Network (spotify link) (Apple Podcasts link), where nice things are said about Alexandra Burgio's performance on Britain's Got Talent

Congratulations Alexandra!

 

From the April 18th Instagram reel on The Magician's Podcast Network:

Alexandra Burgio’s huge BGT YouTube numbers.

 

 

 

 

Canadian entries in the FISM Online Magic World Championship

They are still posting videos, but these are the Canadians we've seen so far.  Excellent entries from Chris Pilsworth (#49) and Alex Boyer (#73)! 

Who have we missed?

There's still time to submit your entry.  Fore more information visit:
https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic/

 

 

From the March 31st Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:

#49 Chris Pilsworth -- "Without A Trace" 

 

 

 

From the April 17th Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#73 Alex Boyer -- "One Take MADNESS"

 

Previously shared on Facebook April 17

 

A reminder that Chris Ramsay and Ekaterina part of the the Online Magic jury for FISM 2025.

Listen to their interviews at the Online Magic World Championship Instagram account:

 

 

 

 

19 April 2025

[Guest post] Magic Made In Canada

The following is a guest post from Ryan Pilling.

 

 

 

Until the lathes stopped spinning in 2013 Morrissey Magic Ltd. was Canada’s top name in the manufacture of magic props. Known for their cups, pans, balls, and bowls finely crafted from Quebec aluminium, adorned with the red maple leaf sticker, and still found in prop cases around the world.

The Canadian magic industry is still alive and well, though more dispersed, with independent creators and makers working from kitchen tables and garages to make magic. Our aim here is to bring more awareness to magic being Made in Canada.

This list is a living document, and we’re hoping you can help us to track down any missing makers. To qualify, we’re using the “Made in Canada” definition of the Competition Bureau[1] that at least 51% of production costs are incurred in Canada, and the last substantial transformation occurred in Canada. For mail order, the product must be shipped from Canada. For digital products, the creative effort must come from a Canadian resident.

[1] https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/how-we-foster-competition/education-and-outreach/publications/product-canada-and-made-canada-claims#sec-3-2


Alberta
  • Ian Pidgeon - Edmonton
    TOXIC+ and iThump are apps for Apple devices to create amazing mentalism effects.
    https://www.ToxicPlus.com

  • Ryan Pilling - Calgary
    Tips & Tricks for Magicians offers original digital products and a book Finding the Funny now printed in Canada.
    https://MagicTipsAndTricks.com


British Columbia
  • Shawn Farquhar - Maple Ridge
    Palmer Magic manufactures and sells original products such as the Omni Deck and Sheer Luck Comedy Book Test.
    https://PalmerMagic.com 


Manitoba
| New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia


Ontario
  • Gerry Frenette - Barrie
    Magic Makers is known as a builder of illusions to the biggest stars. Now semi-retired, but still making magic.
    https://MagicMakersIllusions.com
  • Chris Philpott - Windsor
    Creator of 100th Monkey and more brilliant mentalism and magic.
    https://www.MagicaOnline.com 

  • Chris Pilsworth - Ottawa
    Creative consultant and maker of artisanal magic. You can order his PB&E (Paper Bag & Egg) and 2025 lecture book with an inquiry to
    chris at borntoamaze dot com

Prince Edward Island



Quebec


Saskatchewan

 

Yukon | Nunavut | Northwest Territories


For corrections or additions please contact Ryan Pilling at
ryan at MagicTipsAndTricks dot com

Note: this list does not include retail magic dealers, but we strongly encourage you to also support our Canadian magic shops.

 

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Thank you Ryan for creating this valuable list and  guest posting at Canada's Magic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

17 April 2025

Europe: Paul Romhany tour [May 5 - 28]

Always a delightful to see Paul live.  Europe, here's your chance!

 

From the February 27th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:

Tour in May 2025 … see all my European friends there.

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook February 27.

 

 

 

 

 

16 April 2025

Toronto: Mayhew Mayhem [Apr 22]

Tickets at the Comedy Bar.

 

From the April 12th Instagram post by Chris Mayhew:

Magic. Mayhem. Mayhew.
Get ready for a different type of magic show. One where chaos and humour intertwine to give you an experience unlike any other.