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?
There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic this month. Here are the top 5 posts in the previous 30 days:
5. BC, AB, SK, & MB: Darcy Oake [Oct 9 - 24] - Catch Darcy on his Canadian tour in the fall!
4. Toronto: Chaos with Giancarlo Scalia [May 19] - We just found out Giancarlo will be in Montreal. As with Toronto, there will be a show, a lecture, and a workshop!
3. Request: Nominate Dale Harney for the Alberta Award of Excellence - Have you made your submission in support of Dale?
2. Toronto: 52 Secrets [Apr 30 debut] - Opening night's tonight! Who is the masked magician?
1. Broken wand: Glenn Ottaway - Our condolences to Glenn's family and friends. We will post more information as it becomes available.
From the April 26th upload "Toronto Magician Chris Mayhew Full Interview - The Randy Ai Show Episode 4" at the Randy Ai YouTube channel:
From the smoky philosophy of "What is magic?" to a hands-on demonstration of mind-bending illusions, Chris Mayhew shares the secrets of his craft and his unique professional journey.
Found at the April 28th Facebook post by Chris Mayhew.
For tickets and more information, visit ActualWizard.ca.
From the April 27th Instagram post by Vincenzo Ravina:
On Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:30 pm, actual wizard and Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina returns to the illustrious and mysterious Bus Stop Theatre with his newest weird magic show! This show is for you, specifically and in particular.
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