Vancouver: Matt Johnson [Nov 6]

Tickets and more information at ShowPass.com/matt-johnson/.

 

From the August 20th Facebook post by Matt Johnson: 

If you live in BC make sure you get tickets to my only theatre show in BC, Canada this year.  

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Previously shared on Facebook August 20th. 

 

 

 

Richmond: Lance Burton and Friends [Oct 2]

From the RiverRock.com/event/lance-burton/ 

Join us for Lance Burton Master Magician & Friends, live at River Rock Casino Resort on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Lance Burton is widely considered by his peers to be the greatest stage Magician of the past century. As magic historian Mike Caveney has stated; “Take every Magician in the world, line them up and give them each twelve minutes…Lance Wins!”

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

 

Found at the August 20th Facebook post by the River Rock Casino Resort. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook August 24. 

 

 

 

 

More information about Parlour Magic at Tranzac [Sep 10 - Feb 4, 2027]

Earlier this month, we posted about Parlour Magic, a new monthly magic show.  We reached out to the producer to learn more about the Parolour Magic experience.  This is his reply.

 

Toronto: Parlour Magic at Tranzac — Six-Show Season Announced [Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027]

Oracle Productions has announced a new monthly close-up magic series launching this fall at the Tranzac Club in Toronto.

Parlour Magic at Tranzac runs every second Thursday from September 2026 through February 2027 — six evenings of professional close-up magic, mentalism, and illusion performed in the Living Room of the Tranzac Club at 292 Brunswick Ave. The room seats fewer than 100 people. There is no stage. The performers work at arm's length.

The series is produced by Ian Crawford (Oracle Productions), who also hosts and MCs each evening.

The Season Lineup:

September 10, 2026 — Opening Night
Headliner: Nick Wallace (Canadian Champion of Magic, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent)
Feature: Jeff Hinchliffe (Browser's Den of Magic, Stepping Into the Impossible)
Opener: Rob Fishbaum (Second City Toronto, Fish the Magish)

October 8, 2026 — A Special Solo Evening
Bill Abbott — one night only, performing a full solo show. Abbott is the Canadian Magician of the Year, has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, Netflix, and NBC, and is known internationally for his intimate residency at Magic Hideaway in St. Augustine, Florida. Samuel L. Jackson has called him "incredible." He launched his career in Toronto. October 8 is his homecoming.

November 12, 2026
Headliner: Brandon Love (TEDx speaker, author of Brainsprouting)
Feature: Keith Brown (Toronto's Best Magician, TEDx speaker, 22 countries)
Opener: Gambit (25 years, 12 countries, four languages)

December 10, 2026
Headliner: Dan Trommater (world-class corporate magician, international performer)
Feature: Ian Crawford (Mentalist, Oracle Productions)
Opener: David Sutherland (close-up magic, Toronto magic community)

January 14, 2027
Headliner: Chris Mayhew (comedy magic, Magic Castle Hollywood, Chicago Magic Lounge)
Feature: David Peck (TVO Kids Spellz, IBM, Air Canada, philosopher-magician)
Opener: James Harrison (pickpocket magic, A-1 Magician of the Year 2016)

February 4, 2027 — Season Finale
Headliner & Host: Phil Pivnick (comedy magic, John Candy Box Theatre)
Feature: James Alan (Lies, Damn Lies & Magic Tricks, Magic & Martini, Toronto Fringe)
Opener: Ari Soroka (close-up magic and mentalism, Browser's Den of Magic)

Tickets are $35 General / $50 VIP. VIP includes early entry at 6:00 PM for an exclusive pre-show close-up magic experience before the main show begins, plus preferred front-section seating. Season Passes are available ($175 General / $250 VIP).

For tickets and information: MagicParlour.ca

Facebook: Parlour Magic at Tranzac
Instagram: @ParlourOfMagicTO 

 

From the August 24th Facebook post at Parlour Magic at Tranzac:  

 

 

 

Dean Gunnarson on episode 987 of The Magic Word podcast

From TheMagicWordPodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/987-dean-gunnarson:

Dean shares with us this week about how James “The Amazing” Randi got him started with an early television special that led to Dean becoming his successor having passed the “Mantle of Escapes” on to Dean. He also shares with us some horror stories when he broke bones, lost a finger, and more. This is an unusual profession and few in the world specialize solely in this art. He does not consider himself a magician, nor does he perform magic at his appearances. 

Read more and listen to podcast. 

 

 

Found at the August 20th Facebook post by The Society of American Magicians. 

 

Montreal: Journée Magique [Nov 8]

Orgainzed by Alain Choquette, Journée Magique will feature:

• Sylvain Emond
• Richard Sanders 
• Wes Barker
• Michel Huot and
• Alex Boyer 

 

For more information visit the August 19th Facebook post by Alain Choquette. 

 

Selkirk: Magic Ben and Sitruc James [Aug 27]

For more information and tickets, visit TheMataoEventCentre.ca/ols/products/magicaug2726

 

From the July 9th Instagram post by Sitruc James:

Experience an evening of world-class magic as Magic Ben, as seen on Canada's Got Talent, joins forces with Sitruc James, one of Canada's premier illusionists, for an incredible live performance filled with mind-blowing illusions, impossible feats, comedy, and audience interaction. 

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Markham: Chris Funk -- Redefining Wonder [Oct 24]

From FlatoMarkhamTheatre.ca: 

Redefining Wonder is a high-energy multimedia experience featuring live music, mind-bending illusions, and interactive visuals that will leave you scratching your head. From floating instruments to impossible musical feats, his thrilling show is unlike anything you’ve seen before!

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Found at the July 2nd Facebook post by Flato Markham Theatre.