A Week in the Life of Champions (of Magic) -- part 3 of 3

Continued from parts one and two, where we learned about Load-In, the Technical Run, The Run, Pre-show, and the show, "Champions of Magic:  Holiday Spectacular." 

 

 

A Week in the Life of Champions (of Magic) -- part 3 of 3 

Behind the Scenes

Every company member maintained hyper-focus during performances. The cast and stagehands, for obvious reasons. Technicians made real-time updates to the video based on volunteer input. In addition to being responsible for the atmosphere of the show, Sound, Lighting, and Automation, were also integral to making the magic happen. Losing focus is not an option. Twice I observed the crews’ hypervigilance come to the rescue.

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Need a refresher on the earlier parts?  Have a look at part 1 and part 2 (password protected with the same password).

 

For tickets and more information, visit ChampionsOfMagicTour.com 

 

 

Keep an eye out for Young & Strange this Fall on the AGT Quarter Finals! 

 

Post-script 

In 2026 the Champions team will present their biggest engagement to date, a summer residency at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago. Alex, their producer, said, "Our run in Toronto was something of a test for this longer engagement. Taking away concerns of trucking and travel allows us to add even more magic and production, to deliver the greatest version of the show possible. The Studebaker is an ideal environment to present what we’ve been honing over the last 13 years, as well as some brand new illusions that we’ve been developing which can’t be done on a touring schedule."

Be sure to check out their show if you’re in the Chicago area this summer!  

Champions' Chicago residency was extended (for the second time) and will close September 2nd. 

 

 

From the July 24th Instagram post by Champions of Magic: 

Champions Of Magic now runs through September 2 — but that's it! There just isn't enough confetti left in the Midwest for the show to run any longer than that. 

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A post shared by Champions of Magic (@championsofmagic)

 

 

An abridged version of this article first appeared in VANISH Magic Magazine.  Republished with permission. 

• Part 1 - May 2026 #142, pgs 48 - 53
• Part 2 - June 2026 #143, pgs 48 - 53
• Part 3 - July 2026 #144, pgs 66 - 71

 

 

 

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Toronto: The Art of Magic by the Toronto Magic Company at the TD Music Hall [Sep 19]

Tickets to see Ben Train and Jonah Babins at the TD Music Hall. 

 

From the July 7th article "Massey Hall Brings Back 'The Art of Magic' to TD Music Hall After Sold-Out Run" by Sophie Mitchell at Wire Service: 

Following a successful series of sold-out performances earlier this year, Massey Hall is set to welcome back "The Art of Magic" for a one-night engagement at TD Music Hall this fall, underscoring continued demand for immersive, live entertainment experiences in Toronto’s cultural sector.

Strong Return After Sold-Out Performances
The show, which previously completed four sold-out performances at Allied Music Centre Theatre, will take the stage again on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at TD Music Hall, located at 178 Victoria Street. The return engagement reflects both the popularity of the production and Massey Hall’s commitment to curating diverse live programming in one of Canada’s premier entertainment venues. 

Read more. 

 

Found at the July 21st Facebook post by Ben Train. 

 

 

 

Vancouver: Science of Sleight [Sep 2]

Tickets at ScienceWorld.ca/visit-us 

 

From the July 30th Instagram post by Science World Canada:

You'll be questioning reality at After Dark: Science of Sleight – Magic Edition on September 2! 

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Top 5 posts in July 2026

There were 26 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the top 5 posts in the previous 30 days:

        

5.  Billy Hsueh SAM 2026 Close-up winner!!! - Spoiler alert, Billy also won First Place and Peoples' Choice at the IBM convention!!

4.  Niagara Falls: A Sense of Wonder with George Marchionda and Ken McCreedy [Jul 18] - By all accounts, a fantastic event!

3.  Celebrating 6500 posts! - We don't feel a day over 5000!

2.  Random thoughts about Keith Brown's show "110% Wizard" at the Toronto Fringe - Catch 110% Wizard at the Saskatoon Fringe!

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  A Week in the Life of Champions (of Magic) -- part 2 of 3 -- "The Show" - An eye-opening behind the scenes look at the considerable effort involved in delivering a touring magic show full of grand illusions!  

 

 

 

 

Kameron Marshall advances to AGT Judges' Callbacks! (and interviewed at CHCH and CHUM-FM)

On Tuesday July 28th, Kameron Marshall was picked by Sofia to appear on the Judges' Callbacks episode of AGT!  Congratulations Kameron!!!

 

From the July 28th Instagram post by AGT Auditions: 

Which one of these acts will make it through to the live rounds? 🤔

Tune in on Tuesday, August 11th to find out ⭐️ 

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From the July 9th post "AGT magician makes the impossible feel personal" at CHCH: 

With a reputation for making the impossible feel personal, it’s great to have magician Kameron Marshall to share his tricks. 

Read more and watch video. 

 

From the July 16th Instagram post by CHUM 104.5: 

From the first audition, to standing on stage, @KameronMarshall gives us the behind the scenes look into his @AGT Journey! 🤩🪄 

Read more and watch video. 

 

 

Halifax: Actual Wizard Tonight [Sep 5, 6 , 11, & 12]

Tickets at ActualWizard.ca

 

From the July 23rd Instagram post by Vincenzo Ravina:

ACTUAL WIZARD TONIGHT is a late-night talk show from an alternate dimension, hosted by an actual wizard. 

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