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. 

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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. 

 

 

 

Toronto and Montreal: Rafael Benatar workshops, lectures, and show [Sep 14 - 16 and Sep 17 & 19]

Updated August 20th to add:

•  Link for tickets to the Toronto show on Sep 15
  https://www.secondcity.com/shows/toronto/rafael-benetar-a-handful-of-possibilities-tor

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For more information visit:

• Toronto:  HatAndRabbitclub.com  (new website with details coming soon!)
• Montreal:  MontrealMagicJam.com/events/benatar/ 

 

Toronto:

• Workshop - Mon Sep 14th
• Show - Tues Sep 15th 
  Tickets at SecondCity.com/shows/toronto/rafael-benetar-a-handful-of-possibilities-tor
• Lecture - Wed Sep 16th
  
  For more information visit HatAndRabbitclub.com  (new website with details coming soon!)

 

 

Montreal:

• Lecture - Thu Sep 17 
• Workshops - Sat Sep 19
  
  For more information visit MontrealMagicJam.com/events/benatar/ 

 

 

 

 

ON & SK: Dogs Do Magic [Oct 3 - Mar 15]

For tickets and more information, visit DogsDoMagic.com

 

From DogsDoMagic.com: 

• Oct 3, 2026 - Hamilton
• Oct 4, 2026 - Port Hope
• Oct 24, 2026 - Niagara Falls 
• Oct 25, 2026 - Vaughan 
• Dec 3, 2026 - Markham
• Dec 4, 2026 - Brantford 
• Dec 6, 2026 - Owen Sound
• Dec 10, 2026 - Penetanguishene 
• Dec 11, 2026 - Barrie 
• Dec 12, 2026 - Chatham 
• Dec 13, 2026 - London 
• Dec 16, 2026 - Brockville 
• Dec 18, 2026 - Pembroke 
• Dec 19, 2026 - Orleans 
• Dec 20, 2026 - North Bay 
  
  
• Jan 2, 2027 - Guelph 
• Apr 21, 2027 - Saskatoon, SK
• Mar 15, 2027 - Toronto 

 

Check back often at  DogsDoMagic.com for the latest information!

 

 

 

Prince George: Clinton W Gray at the BCNE [Aug 13 - 16]

For more information about the BCNE visit BCNE.ca/bcne 

 

From the August 10th Facebook post by the BCNE British Columbia Northern Exhibition: 

Clinton W Gray will be at the 114th BCNE for more whimsical and magical fun! 

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