We're excited to see the names Paul Romhany (VANISH Magic Magazine) and Juliana Chen on the list! Congratulations to all of the winners!
From the TheChristopherFoundation.com:
2026 Foundation Award Winners
- Literary Award - Paul Romhany
- Rising Star Award - TJ Salta
- Close-up Award - Jim Sisti
- Ambassador of Magic - Scott Wells
- Masters Award - Peter Samelson
- Award of Excellence - Juliana Chen
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Paul Fidler
- Magic History Preservationist - Dr. Bruce Averbook
Toronto (hosted by the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, IBM Ring 17):
Montreal (hosted by the Montreal Magic Jam):
For tickets and more information visit MontrealMagicJam.com
From the April 23rd Facebook post by the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre:
After stumping Penn & Teller THREE times on their hit TV show Fool Us, VITALY brings his latest and most ambitious production to the stage with An Evening of Wonders.
Combining breathtaking visuals with Vitaly’s captivating style, An Evening of Wonders is an interactive theatrical experience that takes the audience on a magical journey.
Previously shared on Facebook April 23.
Lots of Canadiana in this month's issue of VANISH (#142):
Read about these and much more in the May issue of VANISH Magic Magazine!
Catch a sneak peek into the issue in the May 1st Instagram post by VANISH.
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For tickets and more information, visit MyParkTheatre.com.
From the May 3rd Instagram post by Patrick Gregoire:
Variety circus show featuring mind-reading, comedy, circus, burlesque, and dance.
Early bird discount until May 5!
From The Montreal Magic Jam:
Magic doesn’t only happen in the hands. It happens in the body.
In this lecture we explore the connection between magic and movement. How timing, posture, rhythm, and direction shape what an audience sees— and what they don’t see. Sometimes a small shift of the body is stronger than the most complicated sleight of hand.
Using pieces from our own work, we share ideas, techniques, and practical thinking about staging magic physically. How do you guide attention without words? How can movement create meaning, tension, and surprise?
Thank you to our 