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!