24 April 2026

Chicago: Bill Abbott at The Hand & Eye [May 5 - 10]

For tickets and more information, visit HandAndEye.com

 

From the April 21st Instagram post by The Magic Hideaway

From May 5–10, Bill will be performing at The Hand and Eye—a newly opened space redefining what a luxury magic experience can be. A venue built with extraordinary vision, detail, and ambition, and one of the most remarkable rooms of its kind anywhere in the world. 

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23 April 2026

Toronto: Magic Guys at Work [May 17]

For tickets and more information visit the ComedyBar.ca
 

From the April 13th Instagram post by Magic Ian:

The legendary Comedy Bar Danforth. The original Magic Guys at Work. This could get nuts. 

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22 April 2026

ICYMI: Alex Kazam’s Comeback Journey

Alex Kazam is documenting on Instagram his journey back to live performances.  

Follow him in his journey.  Let him know if anything resonates with you.  If you can, encourage and support his efforts!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21 April 2026

Norfolk: Great American Comedy Festival [Jun 18]

For more information and to buy tickets, visit GreatAmericanComedyfestival.com.

 

From the April 8th Instagram post by The Evasons

This year’s Comedy/Magic Show lineup is absolutely stacked—we’ll be sharing the stage with the incredible Juliana Chen and our good friend David Kovac, whose comedy and talent always blow us away. Thursday, June 18, 2026 in the Johnny Carson Theatre, Norfolk, NE. 

🎟️ Show details & tickets — see link in bio. 

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20 April 2026

Balmoral, Neguac, Miramichi, & St. John: Les Illusionnistes - Récital de magie [Apr 22 - 25]

For tickets and more information, visit RadArts.ca/spectacles/les-illusionnistes 

 

From the April 14th Facebook post by Arcf de Saint-Jean

1927. Forced to replace his stage partner at the last minute, a fading vaudeville magician is suddenly outshined by the bold ambitions of a young usher determined to save a crucial performance for an influential producer.

A dazzling blend of magic, theatre, and comedy — perfect for all ages! 

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Found at the April 14th Facebook post by Bernard Cormier.

  

Previously shared on Facebook April 14

 

 

 

17 April 2026

Toronto, Vancouver, & USA: It's Probably Nothing 2026 Live Tour [Jun 11 - Aug 18]

Wes Barker was the special guest for the Feb 5th (Austin) and Feb 20th (Montreal) shows.  Who will the special guests be on this tour?

 

From ItsProbablyNothing.com

Featuring Chris Ramsay and special guests. 

  • June 11 - Toronto, ON, Danforth Music Hall 
  • June 13 - Cleveland, OH, Agora Theatre
  • June 14 - Detroit, MI, Royal Oak Theatre
  • June 16 - Minneapolis, MN, The Fillmore
  • June 17 - Chicago, IL, Park West
  • June 19 - New York, NY, The Town Hall
  • June 20 - Washington, DC, Lincoln Theatre
  • June 21 - Boston, MA, The Wilbur
  • August 9 - Tucson, AZ, Rialto Theatre
  • August 12 - Los Angeles, CA, The Novo
  • August 13 - San Francisco, CA, Palace of Fine Arts 
  • August 15 - Portland, OR, Aladdin Theater
  • August 16 - Seattle, WA, Neptune Theatre
  • August 18 - Vancouver, BC, Vogue Theatre  

Check for updates, read more, and buy tickets. 

 

 

Found at the April 15th Instagram post by Chris Ramsay.  Shared on Instagram April 15. 

 

 

 

 

 

16 April 2026

Thank you to our personal sponsors for April 2026!

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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