18 February 2025

Scotland: Shazam! Magic and Mindreading show [Feb 21]

Featuring Chris Mayhew and hosted by Graeme Reed.  Tickets at Flux Brewing.

 

From the January 29th Instagram post by Chris Mayhew:

I’m excited to headline this show happening February 21st at 7:30pm! I’ve been developing a full 1hr stand up magic show and will be performing a small piece of it here. Get a sneak peek into my chaotic magic mind, it will be a night you won’t forget!


 

17 February 2025

Toronto: Doug Hunt "High Hopes: The Ups and Downs of Breaking a Guinness World Record" [Feb 24]

From the Facebook event "High Hopes: The Ups and Downs of Breaking a Guinness World Record" by TCA Family Entertainers - formerly Toronto Clown Alley:

Join us for this inspiring talk by our guest Doug Hunt… High Hopes: The Ups and Downs of Breaking a Guinness World Record. Doug shares his 27-year journey toward international recognition for his stilt walking accomplishments and achieving your dreams.

Read more.

 

 

 

15 February 2025

Victoria: Jason Verners at the Lost in the Shuffle screening [Feb 18]

From Cinecenta:  

Screening will be preceded by a live magic show by internationally recognized sleight of hand card magician Jason Verners

“Will the greatest illusion of all prove to be that an ancient cold-case murder has been hiding under our noses all this time?”

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“Farquhar and his magician friends bring so much passion and enthusiasm it is infectious.” Film Threat 


Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

From the February 12th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:

 


 

Previously shared on Facebook February 12.

 

 

 

14 February 2025

Mississauga: Rob Fishbaum and Ken Pham [Feb 16]

From To Do Canada:

Your featured performers are:

Rob Fishbaum: “Fish the Magish” is known for his witty magic style, resembling that of Las Vegas magician Mac King. His act is full of laughs, audience participation, and absolutely amazing magic tricks. His sold-out show was an absolute hit at the Toronto Fringe this past year, so here is your chance to see him!

Ken Pham: He is a viral social media magician who has taken his act from behing the screen to the live stage. He’s performed all over Canada, and even in Las Vegas! His show is full of illusions, mind reading, and a whole lot of laughter!

Read more and buy tickets.


 

 

 

 

13 February 2025

Tricky Sticky: Do you see what I see?

Sleightly Sketchy presents Tricky Sticky  

Sleightly Sketchy: Tricky Sticky -- Do you see what I see?

 

 

  • Can you identify the stick figure magician?
  • Get a new clue in each of the following images! 
  • Were you right? Leave a comment with the number of clues you needed!

Sleightly Sketchy: Tricky Sticky -- Do you see what I see?

 


Here we go! 

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Clue 2

 

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Clue 3 (final)

Sleightly Sketchy: Tricky Sticky -- Do you see what I see?

 

 

Spoiler alert! 

Sleightly Sketchy: Tricky Sticky -- Do you see what I see?

 

Answer:

 

 

Sleightly Sketchy: Tricky Sticky -- Do you see what I see?

 

Were you right? Leave a comment with the number of clues you needed!

 


 

 

  Tricky Sticky archive  

 

 

Toronto: A Valentine's Cabaret with Chris Mayhew [Feb 14]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the January 28th Instagram post by the Spirit of York:

💌 You’re invited to a very special Valentine’s Cabaret! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with a variety of live performances, from magic to burlesque.

With two seating times, you can choose the perfect time to enjoy the show.

 


12 February 2025

Montreal: Mario Diamond workshop [Feb 24]

Tickets at the Montreal Magic Jam.

 

From the Montreal Magic Jam website (translation by Google): 

Mario is a mime, circus artist from Montreal and author of the mime book Body Talk/Corps Expressif. Mario has been touring the globe since 1976. He performs in the corporate, school and circus worlds. Founder of the virtual mime school Body Talk/Corps Expressif and mime teacher in various circus schools in Canada and the United States, he also teaches physical acting to high-level actors and figure skaters as well as postural technique to politicians. His discipline has also brought him to film sets, TV series and commercials, particularly to bring special effects characters to life.

Read more and buy tickets. 


View the Mario Diamond - Workshop Facebook event:

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook January 29.

[via the Montreal Magic Jam]