New Westminster: Lectures by Nathan Coe Marsh [Jun 1] and Ice McDonald [Jun 15]

Tickets and more information at the Vancouver Magic Circle website. 

 

From IBM Ring 92: 

Monday, June 1

Nathan is in Vancouver between headline performances on cruise ships. Because of baggage limitations he is only bringing and sharing actual material he is currently performing for real audiences on real world gigs. 

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Previously shared on Facebook May 26.

 

From IBM Ring 92:  

Monday, June 15

When Kenrick was 10-years old he was given a used magic kit from a second-hand store that was incomplete and missing pieces. That magic kit was the key to revealing a passion and natural talent that would later becoming a life-long career, which would transform Kenrick into “ICE McDonald.” 

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Previously shared on Facebook May 25.

 

 

Regina: Marc Trudel lecture [May 27]

See Marc lecture in Regina while he's touring Saskatchewan with his French school assembly shows.  We saw him lecture in Toronto a couple of years ago and learned a lot!

 

From the May 26th Facebook post by Marc Trudel at SaskMagic:

Wednesday 27th at the Regent Family Restaurant  
3823 Sherwood Dr, Regina, SK S4R 4A8

Hope to see you there!

About Marc Trudel:

A two-time Canadian Magic Champion and the first recipient of the prestigious Grand Prix de Magie Michel Cailloux, Marc Trudel has built a reputation that goes far beyond the stage. With over 25 years of performing experience — from intimate close-up settings to full theatrical productions — he is recognized by his peers as a creator, consultant, lecturer, and educator of the highest calibre. 

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Previously shared on Facebook May 26. 

 

 

 

 

 

How did four magicians fair as fares on Cash Cab Canada S10E08?

How do Ian Batterbury, Rob Fishbaum, Gambit, and Jason Lam fair as fares on Cash Cab Canada S10E08?  Stream on Crave and find out!

 

Found at the May 14th Facebook post by Ian Batterbury. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 14.

 

 

Winnipeg: Defy Reality [Jun 6]

Tickets at https://www.bloomtickets.ca/event/1217?DaredevilsofDeception-DefyReality 

 

From at the May 22nd Instagram post by Patrick Gregoire: 

🔥 Brand new show at the Rec Room Seasons of Tuxedo in Winnipeg - just 2 weekends away! 

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Ian Stewart's earned three Guinness World Records in 2026!

Ian's done it again!  Earlier this year we reported that he reclaimed the Guinness World Record for "The most stage illusion tricks performed in three minutes (27), January 14." 

He's also earned:

• The most magic tricks performed blindfolded in one minute is (46) on January 14, and
• The longest duration juggling three flaming torches (5 min, 33.82 sec) on March 14 

 

Congratulations Ian! 

 

Found at the May 19th Instagram post by Ian Stewart. 

 

A reminder that the number of Canadian World Record holding magicians is eighteen! 

• Doug The Great:  Heaviest Stilts Mastered.  [Guinness World Record - 2002], Tallest Stilts Mastered [Guinness World Record - 2023]. 
• Scott Hammell:  Highest Suspension Straitjacket Escape. [Guinness World Record]
• Lucas Wilson:  Fastest Suspension Straitjacket Escape. [Guinness World Record - 2011]
• Carisa Hendrix:  Longest duration fire torch teething. [Guinness World Record - 2012]
• Michael Francis:  Most one-handed coin rolls in a minute. [Guinness World Record - 2013], and The farthest distance to "walk the dog" with a yo-yo. [Guinness World Record - 2023]
  
• Mark Correia:  Longest Amount of Time Wearing a Straitjacket. [World Record - 2014] 
• The Sentimentalists:  (Chris Mysterion and Steffi Kay) Most items transferred from one mentalist to another.  [World Record - 2017] 
• Gordon Precious:  Oldest heli-skier [World Record - 2019]
• Big Trick Energy: (Led by Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer) The largest online video chain of people performing a magic trick.  [Guinness World Record - 2021]
  
• Rod Chow:  Owner of the World's Narrowest Commercial Building  [Guinness World Record - 2021]
• Aaron Matthews and Christoper Campbell: First Danger and Thrill Show performed within the Metaverse.  [Online World Record - 2021]
• Anastasia Synn:  The most technological implants in the body (female) is 52 and was achieved by Anastasia Synn [Guinness World Record - 2023]
• Ian Stewart: Greatest distance travelled whilst juggling three chainsaws [Guinness World Record - 2017], Farthest distance travelled while juggling a chainsaw and two balls [Guinness World Record - 2018], Most consecutive chainsaw juggling catches [Guinness World Record - 2019],
  Most consecutive juggling catches (chainsaw and two balls) [Guinness World Record - 2020],
  Most consecutive juggling catches (chainsaw and 2 balls) on a balance board [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most consecutive juggling catches (3 mauls) [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most jellyfish fire extinguishes in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most magic tricks performed in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2024], Most magic tricks performed blindfolded in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2024, 2026], The most stage illusion tricks performed in three minutes [Guinness World Record - 2026], The longest duration juggling three flaming torches (5 min, 33.82 sec) on [Guinness World Record - 2026]

 

 

Windsor: Magic Box -- An Evening of Wonder [May 23]

Tickets at Eventbrite. 

 

From the May 13th Facebook post by Chris Philpott:

4 magicians. 2 countries. 1 unforgettable night. Windsor, May 23. 

Eric Bedard, Dreygon, Johnny New York and I return to the Shadowbox Theatre for an outstanding and awe-inspiring evening of magic and mentalism that will leave you wide-eyed and thirsty for more! 

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Previously shared on Facebook May 15. 

 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Eric Buss at Hidden Wonders [Oct 15 - 18]

Tickets and more information at TicketTailor.com/events/hiddenwonders.

 

From the May 17th Facebook post by Hidden Wonders: 

Hidden Wonders is hosting a very special weekend and tickets are already selling fast for this experience in October! 

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Previously shared on Facebook May 17.